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Fort Knox Officer Predicts Busy Summer In Afghanistan

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Bowling Green – A battalion commander from Fort Knox say it's not going to be an easy summer in Afghanistan. Lieutenant Colonel James Vizzard says the Taliban, many of whom left for the winter, are back and showing signs of desperation. WKU Public Radio has been following the Duke Brigade since the soldiers left Fort Knox last December for a 12 month mission that includes counter-insurgency and training the Afghan police and army. Lisa Autry gets this update.