Forces in Afghanistan Kill, Capture Militants
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 15, 2010 - Afghan and coalition forces killed a senior Taliban operative, detained numerous suspected insurgents and seized weapons and drugs in recent operations, military officials in Kabul reported.
In the Chak-e Wardak district of Wardak province today, Afghan and international forces captured a suspected Taliban [...]
2nd Platoon, Troop B, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Destroyer in Kunar Province
Photos by Staff Sgt. Gary Witte
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U.S. Army Spc. Ryan J. Watts of Lebannon, Ohio, a medic with 2nd Platoon, Troop B, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Destroyer, takes a photo of [...]
Off to war again for 1st Marine Division
By Gidget Fuentes - Staff writer
Posted : Friday Mar 5, 2010 7:37:57 EST
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — With its first groups of Marines leaving home Friday for the military surge into Afghanistan, the 1st Marine Division gathered this week to honor its combat heritage and march off again to [...]
Talks to a Reuters TV reporter about the current status of Operation Moshtarak in Afghanistan, the use of improvised explosive devices by insurgents, how they can tell if they are gaining the trust of the Afghan civilians and the Afghanistan government working to lower narcotic production
General McChrystal talks to a military reporter about what is being accomplished in Operation Moshtarak, military efforts to reduce civilian casualties, establishing credibility with the Afghan people as a counter-insurgency technique, what comes after Operation Moshtarak and where coalition forces will move after this operation, in Helmand province, Afghanistan, is over.
Capt. Brian Gerschutz, talks to a military reporter about the AV-8B Harrier and Marine operators using the Harrier’s unique contribution to support warfighters on the ground as part of Operation Moshtarak in the city of Marjah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Troops: Strict war rules slow Marjah offensive
By Alfred de Montesquiou and Deb Riechmann - The Associated Press
Posted : Monday Feb 15, 2010 15:08:51 EST
MARJAH, Afghanistan — Some American and Afghan troops say they’re fighting the latest offensive in Afghanistan with a handicap — strict rules that routinely force them to hold their fire.
Although details of [...]
Talks to a CNN (and Fox News below) reporter about day three of Operation Moshtarak, a military offensive in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Operation Moshtarak.
Talks to a Fox News reporter about day three of Operation Moshtarak, a military offensive in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Operation Moshtarak.
Interviewees:
• 1st Lt. Joseph Reney (US), Spokesperson/Public Affairs Officer, RCT-7, MEB-Afghanistan
