Militants killed during base attack Published Aug. 29, 2008 By Combined Joint Task Force - 101 Combined Press Information Center BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan -- Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces killed more than a dozen militants after a Coalition base in Shaheed Hasas District, Oruzgan province was attacked Thursday. Militants simultaneously attacked the base and checkpoints with mortars from multiple firing positions, small-arms fire, machine-guns and rocket-propelled grenades, resulting in the death of two Afghan security guards. The joint force responded with small-arms fire, mortar and close-air support, killing the militants. There were no ANSF or Coalition forces killed.