Coalition Forces Target Taliban in Eastern Afghanistan
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, DC – Coalition forces killed five enemy fighters in operations Oct. 3, targeting al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorist networks in eastern Afghanistan. Coalition forces targeted a Taliban sub-commander in Andar district who is known to plan and coordinate bombing attacks in Ghazni province. He is also wanted for helping move foreign fighters into Afghanistan.
Afghan Militants Kill Civilian in Eastern Afghanistan Fighting
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, DC – An Afghan civilian was killed and four were wounded on the morning of October 3, 2008, when militants attacked a village in eastern Afghanistan where coalition and Afghan troops were on patrol, military officials reported.
Poppy-Free Nangarhar Province Shows Afghanistan Improvements
By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, DC - Sept. 26, 2008 – Things are looking up in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, a region that has been declared poppy-free and experiences little insurgent-generated violence, senior U.S. officials posted in Afghanistan told Pentagon reporters today.
US Troops Help Build Afghan Air Corps
By Navy Seaman William Selby
Special to American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, DC – A team of 170 U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines have been tasked with recruiting, training and equipping the Afghan National Army Air Corps.
Gates: Three Combat Brigades Available for Afghanistan by Summer
By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, DC – Up to three additional brigade combat teams will likely be available for deployment to Afghanistan next spring and summer, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today. Gates, who provided his assessment in response to lawmakers' questions during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, qualified his answer with a caveat, saying it's worth considering how heavy a military footprint the United States ought to have in Afghanistan.
Afghan Defense Minister Recommends Task Force for Border Region
By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, DC - The Pakistani government is looking at a proposal by Afghanistan to create a joint force tasked with combating insurgents along their shared border, the Afghan defense minister said today.
Coalition Forces in Afghanistan Kill Enemy Fighters
American Forces Press Service
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Aug. 24, 2008 – Coalition forces killed “multiple militants” yesterday during an operation to disrupt militant activities in Afghanistan’s Kapisa province, military officials reported.
Coalition Air Strikes Kill Enemy Fighters in Afghanistan
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, DC - An undetermined number of enemy fighters were killed today in separate air strikes in Afghanistan, with one of the engagements prompting an investigation into reports that Afghan National Police officers were killed.
Pentagon Studies Possibilities for More Troops to Afghanistan
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, DC – Pentagon planners are studying ways to get more U.S. troops to Afghanistan quickly.
