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  • Coalition forces detain 8 suspected Haqqani militants in Paktia

    Coalition forces detained eight suspected militants during an operation Sunday to disrupt the Haqqani terrorist network in Paktia province. Coalition forces searched a compound in Zadran District, targeting a Haqqani subcommader who is suspected of coordinating militant activities to destabilize the

  • Eight Militants detained while targeting Taliban

    Eight militants were detained during multiple Coalition forces operations to disrupt an improvised explosive device cell and the Taliban terrorist network in Ghazni Province, Friday. Coalition forces conducted two operations in Andar District, targeting militants associated with the Taliban

  • Khas Oruzgan to re-open schools

    Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces attended a security council meeting Thursday with local leaders in Khas Oruzgan District, Oruzgan province. During the meeting, local leaders discussed the importance of re-establishing an educational system in their community. The District

  • Hawgsmoke A-10s dazzle local visitors

    The Hawgsmoke 2008 bombing and gunnery portion of the competition took place Oct.16 as A-10 Thunderbolt IIs attacked targets on the nearby Smoky Hill Range, dazzling the spectators who gathered to observe. It was Day 3 of the event and members of the press, community leaders and other distinguished

  • Kiwi units change responsibility at Bamyan PRT

    A new flag was hoisted over the Provincial Reconstruction Team headquarters this morning as a new unit accepted responsibility for the PRT mission in Bamyan province. New Zealand Defence Force Task Group Crib 13 assumed from TG Crib 12, marking the end of a successful six-month tour for TG Crib 12.

  • Possible friendly fire incident kills 1 Coalition servicemember

    One Coalition servicemember was killed and several others were wounded by a possible errant mortar round today in eastern Afghanistan. The troops were responding to several small-arms attacks while on a dismounted patrol. During the engagements, Coalition forces called for mortar fire to eliminate

  • Afghan National Policeman kills U.S. servicemember

    One U.S. servicemember was killed today when an Afghan National Policeman attacked a dismounted patrol in Bermel District, Paktika province. The ANP member opened fire from a tower and threw a hand grenade toward the troops who were returning to a forward operating base. The remaining servicemembers

  • A-10s ready as Hawgsmoke 2008 begins

    Two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs broke through the overcast skies of central Kansas Oct. 15 and crossed over the center point of the Salina Airport's north-south runway officially kicking off Hawgsmoke 2008, the Air Force's biennial A-10 bombing and tactical gunnery competition. The moment also marked the