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U.S. soldiers are using a more environmentally-friendly bullet in Afghanistan.  Pic: AP.

US army does its bit for planet, uses “green bullets” to kill Taliban

By Tue, May 10, 2011 3:48AM UTC View Comments U.S. soldiers are using a more environmentally-friendly bullet in Afghanistan.  Pic: AP.

The American forces in Afghanistan have been using a new 5.56mm round in Afghanistan over the past year.  The M855A1 “Enhanced Performance Round” has generally received high marks from troops in the field. During a “media day”, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Lt. Col. Jeffrey K. Woods said that the new round has received positive reviews, and...

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