Ongoing Operation in Afghan Province Kills 220 Enemy Fighters
Ongoing Operation in Afghan Province Kills 220 Enemy Fighters American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2008 – Afghan and coalition forces have killed more than 220 militants during operations in Afghanistan’s Helmand province since Aug. 25, military officials reported. Attacked repeatedly by militants with small-arms and heavy-weapons fire during multiple engagements, the Afghan and coalition soldiers have [...]
Coalition and Iraqi Forces Kill More Than 40, Capture 40, Seize Several Weapons Cache’s
Forces Kill, Capture Dozens of Enemy Fighters American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, April 20, 2008 – Coalition and Iraqi forces killed or captured dozens of terrorists and criminal militia members during multiple engagements in Iraq yesterday, military officials said. In Suq Ash Shuyukh, southeast of Nasiriyah, Iraq, a combined force of more than 300 Iraqi Army, Iraqi Police [...]
Kapisa Province, Afghanistan: 82nd Abn Medic Saves French Soldier’s Life
Spc. Nicholas Colgin (right), from Chesterfield, Va., treats a wounded French soldier during an ambush in Kapisa Province Nov. 10, 2007. Colgin was credited by Coalition hosptal officials for saving the soldiers life. (U.S. Army photo) 82nd Airborne Paratrooper keeps his head, saves another in ambush Written by Army Sgt. Timothy Dinneen CJTF-82 Public Affairs Thursday, 06 [...]