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  • Insurgent facilitator seized in Oruzgan province

    Afghan National Security forces with support from Coalition forces detained a suspected insurgent and heavy weapons facilitator today in the Tarin Kot District of Oruzgan province. The suspected facilitator is a former Afghan National Police checkpoint commander and is accused of supplying

  • Haqqani network targeted in Khowst province

    Coalition forces detained two suspected militants while targeting the Haqqani terrorist network during an operation in Khowst province, Monday. The operation targeted a suspected Haqqani militant in Mando Zayi District, who is suspected of coordinating with other Haqqani subcommanders who carry out

  • General McKiernan requests review of Shindand findings and new evidence

    General David McKiernan, senior US officer in Afghanistan, issued a statement today in regards to the recent Shindand incident's investigation findings and new evidence. "In light of emerging evidence pertaining to civilian casualties in the August 22 counter-insurgency operation in the Shindand

  • Parwan medical clinic opens

    The opening of the Chinaki Uyla Medical Clinic in Sayed Khail District, Parwan province began Sep. 6 with a crowd of 80, including Parwan Province Governor Abdul Jabbar Taqwa and Bagram Provincial Reconstruction Team Commander, Lt. Col. William D. Andersen. From start to finish, the facility took a

  • Haqqani network disrupted in Khowst province

    Coalition forces killed more than ten armed militants and detained three additional militants during an operation Saturday in Khowst province. The operation targeted a Haqqani militant wanted for conducting and coordinating direct and suicide attacks in Sabari District. This militant was killed

  • Haqqani network targeted in Khowst province, four militants detained

    Coalition forces detained four suspected militants while targeting Haqqani terrorist networks during multiple operations in Khowst province, Friday. The first operation targeted a suspected Haqqani subcommander wanted for facilitating the movement of foreign fighters into the region and directing

  • 20 militants killed in Zabul province

    Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces killed 20 militants September 2 during a patrol in Naw Bahar District, Zabul province. ANSF and Coalition forces were conducting a combat security patrol when they were attacked by militants with small-arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire.

  • Militants killed in Farah province

    Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition troops were ambushed by several militants during a reconnaissance patrol in Farah province Sept. 5. The insurgents ambushed the patrol from an isolated compound with intense and accurate small arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire. ANSF and Coalition

  • Wing recognizes promotees, award winners

    Members of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing honored the wing's newest promotees, top performers and outstanding contributor during the monthly recognition ceremony here Sept. 1. The September promotees were: To Airman 1st Class: Donald Jenkins and Melissa Moreno To Senior Airman: Mitchell Cargill,