Female peacekeepers

The UN has deployed an all-female peacekeeping force in Liberia. The female contingent are from India's Central Reserve Police Force. The effect of the female soldiers seem to be less agression and tension in the areas they are observing. Apparently, women are better at combining the roles of soldier and social worker which is the essential combination for military on for a peace-keeping mission.

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Almost Purple Hearts

Did you know that the american army does not offer pension to soldiers wounded in car accidents or land mine explosions during the war but only to soldiers wounded in a fight (Purple Hearts)?

The Purple Hearts exhibition is touring US high schools and all over the World to emphasize the irrevocable damage the war inflicts on the life of young soldiers.

Photo courtesy: http://www.purpleheartsbook.com/