Forces Clash With Enemy Fighters in Afghanistan
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2009 – U.S. and Afghan forces killed an undetermined number of enemy fighters and detained 13 suspected militants in three operations in Afghanistan early today, military officials reported.
In Helmand province, nine alleged Taliban and al-Qaida members were detained and other enemy fighters were [...]
Afghan, Coalition Forces Kill 3 Militants; Taliban Leader Dies
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2008 – Afghan and coalition forces killed three insurgents and uncovered a weapons and ammunition cache in Farah province’s Bala Boluk district Oct. 23, military officials said.
Afghan and coalition helicopters patrolling the area were attacked by small-arms and heavy-weapons fire from [...]
Marines in Afghanistan Disrupt Taliban’s Freedom of Movement
By Navy Lt. Jennifer Cragg
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 27, 2008 – The 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines are disrupting the Taliban’s freedom of movement in Afghanistan’s Helmand and Farah provinces, the battalion’s commander said today.
“We expected that we were going to experience a lot of friction by the [...]
