Villagers in Oruzgan province receive humanitarian, medical assistance

Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces distributed humanitarian assistance items and provided medical aid to local villagers in Deh Rawod District, Oruzgan province Sept. 27. More than 150 families received radios, hygiene kits, school supplies, food and winter clothing from ANSF and

Militants killed in Zabul province

Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces killed two insurgents in Arghandab District, Zabul province Sept. 26 during a security patrol. Militants engaged the patrol with small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades. Coalition forces and ANSF responded with small-arms and heavy-weapons

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Coalition forces target IED networks in eastern Afghanistan

Coalition forces killed six armed militants and detained eight suspected militants during multiple operations in eastern Afghanistan to disrupt terrorist networks and deny them sanctuary, Saturday. In Andar District, Coalition forces targeted a Taliban commander known to resource, coordinate and

Coalition Forces target al-Qaeda in Konar

In Asmar District, Coalition Forces targeted an al-Qaeda IED and suicide bomber network responsible for numerous attacks in the Konar region. Coalition forces searched the first compound without incident. As the force moved to a second compound, they were met by a barrage of automatic weapons and

New battle gear improves capabilities for combat Airmen

Battlefield Airmen will soon receive a new equipment item that will improve their ability to execute their combat duties. The new airman battle system-ground is a tactical ensemble, or equipment item, for Airmen who perform their mission outside the wire in close coordination with ground forces. "It

U.S. troops help build Afghan air corps

A team of 170 U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines have been tasked with recruiting, training and equipping the Afghan National Army Air Corps. "Our goal is to develop this Air Corps to be fully independent and fully operational, capable to meet (the) security requirements of Afghanistan," Air

Haqqani network militants detained in Khowst province

Coalition forces detained two suspected militants during operations targeting a Haqqani terrorist network in Khowst province, Thursday. The operation targeted a suspected Haqqani militant in Sabari District, suspected to be in direct contact with Haqqani commanders. The targeted militant is also

Haqqani commanders detained in Khowst province

Coalition forces detained three suspected militants, including two commanders, during operations targeting a Haqqani terrorist network in Khowst province, Tuesday. The operation targeted a known Haqqani commander and subcommander in Sabari District, both suspected of coordinating and conducting IED

Face-to-face visits for detainees

The United States military now provides routine face-to-face visits between detainees held at the Bagram Theater Internment Facility and their families. "We understand the positive impact these types of programs can have on the mission here in Afghanistan, particularly in terms of detainee