ANA takes the lead to clear insurgents, take back their country

Four Russian-built helicopters, flown by Afghan Air Corps pilots , simultaneously landed at separate locations in the Jowzak area of Pol-e-Charki as the first ever Afghan-led air reconnaissance ensued July 23. The recon mission was led by Afghan National Army Lt. Col. Aghagul Khalili, the 3rd

Dep. SeCDEF meets with Konar governor, visits Camp Wright troops

The Deputy Secretary of Defense, Gordon R. England, visited Camp Wright, Afghanistan, Aug. 7. England spent time with the Soldiers and Sailors based at Camp Wright. Travelling with the deputy secretary were: Robert Earl, assistant to the Dep. SeCDEF, Hesham Islam, special assistant to the Dep.

Task Force 2/7 hosts MEDCAP to aid local Afghans

U.S. service members recently administered much needed medical aid to local residents, here, during a Medical Capabilities (MEDCAP) event. Until now, residents went without medical care because they couldn't afford it and it was not available. Marines assigned to Task Force 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine

Wing honors new 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 Aug. 1. The newly-promoted NCOs were administered the NCO charge by members of the 455th Expeditionary Medical Group. The August

Non-combatants killed during operation in Ghazni province

Five non-combatants were killed Thursday in Ghazni province during a Coalition forces operation to disrupt Taliban operations in the Giro District. "The Coalition regrets the death of these non-combatants," Lt. Col. Rumi Nielson-Green, Coalition spokesperson said. "We are planning to conduct a full

Flying with Pave Hawks

Coalition service member killed in IED attack

A Coalition service member was killed in Western Afghanistan this morning when a convoy struck an IED. Coalition personnel have secured the scene. The name and nationality of the service member is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification. The incident is under investigation.

Field Artillery Soldiers man the gun line

From a distance the barrels of the howitzers can be seen above the barriers surrounding Forward Operating Base Kala Gush. The weapons are ready to fire at a second's notice, providing fire support to the immediate area. The Centaurs of Higher Headquarters Battalion, 1st Battalion, 6th Field

Airmen to compete in Olympics

Four Airmen will discover how they measure up with the world as they compete at the 2008 Olympics beginning Aug. 8 in Beijing. Lt. Col. Dominic Grazioli, from Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, Capt. Kevin Eastler, from Buckley AFB, Colo. and Capts. Seth Kelsey, and Eli Bremer, from Colorado Springs,

Several caches discovered in Kandahar province

Afghan Commandos and Coalition forces discovered and destroyed multiple caches in Maywand District, Kandahar province August 4. The combined forces were on a patrol when they discovered the caches. One cache contained 60 five-gallon plastic containers of ammonium nitrate primed with detonation