Marine Corps News Room

September 30, 2010 11:15 PM
DAILY NEWS STAFF

Four Camp Lejeune Marines will receive Bronze Stars with combat "V" device Friday from the commanding general of the 2nd Marine Division (Force Generating Element).

For more about these four 2/2 Heroes:

http://www.enctoday.com/news/-83195-jdn--.html

Posted by sr at 11:18 PM | Permalink

Paul Richter
October 1, 2010 - 8:14AM
AAP

Millions of dollars in US taxpayer funds may have been paid to Taliban fighters in southern Afghanistan to provide security for a US development project, a US government audit has found.

To read the entire article:

http://news.brisbanetimes.com.au/breaking-news-world/us-report-alleges-payoffs-to-taliban-20101001-15zpk.html

Posted by sr at 10:25 PM | Permalink

By Matthew Fisher, Postmedia News September 30, 2010

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — While NATO has already suffered its worst year for deaths in Afghanistan, Canada's fatality rate has dropped more than 40 per cent, according to calculations by Postmedia News.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.canada.com/news/Canadian+fatality+rate+Afghanistan+drops/3603622/story.html

Posted by sr at 10:24 PM | Permalink

30 Sep 2010 16:54:19 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Phil Stewart and David Alexander

WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Afghanistan's third-largest city, Herat, is a prime candidate for NATO to start an eagerly awaited transition of security responsibility to Afghan forces, a regional NATO commander said on Thursday.

To continue reading:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N30190033.htm

Posted by sr at 10:22 PM | Permalink

Regional Command Southwest
Story by Cpl. Megan Sindelar
Date 09.30.2010

LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan – As the school year begins in Afghanistan, students across Helmand province will get a head start with each one receiving new textbooks and a backpack full of school supplies.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57250/school-supplies-given-helmand-districts

Posted by sr at 10:20 PM | Permalink

Regional Command Southwest
Story by Sgt. Shawn Coolman
Date 09.30.2010

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan — More than 48,000 Afghan farmers can benefit from Gov. Gulab Mangal’s Food Zone Program by growing alternative crops and abandoning the cultivation of poppies.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57251/helmand-farmers-offered-alternative-crops

Posted by sr at 10:18 PM | Permalink

9/30/2010 By Cpl. Austin Hazard , Marine Corps Air Station Yuma

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz. — The Corps’ newest unmanned aerial vehicle squadron debuted its capabilities with the maiden flight of one of its RQ-7B Shadow aircraft at the Barry M. Goldwater Range east of the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 29, 2010.

To read the entire article:

http://www.marines.mil/unit/mcasyuma/Pages/20100930shadow.aspx

Posted by sr at 5:40 PM | Permalink

By Nicholas K. Geranios
Associated Press
2:43 p.m., Thursday, September 30, 2010

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The White House apologized Thursday for turning the family of a Medal of Honor recipient away from an exclusive tour last week because the late veteran's 10-year-old grandson was wearing shorts.

To continue reading:

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/sep/30/veterans-family-denied-white-house-tour-because-sh/

Posted by sr at 5:36 PM | Permalink

Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs
Story by Christen McCluney
Date 09.30.2010

WASHINGTON - A select number of service members are learning ways to become experts in Afghan culture through the Afghan Hands Program.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57263/afghan-culture-lessons-help-us-troops-afghanistan

Posted by sr at 5:32 PM | Permalink

Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden
Date 09.30.2010

WASHINGTON - Some parts of western Afghanistan could begin transitioning security to Afghan forces within six to nine months, the top NATO force commander in the region said Sept. 30.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57261/nato-leaders-see-security-gains-western-afghanistan

Posted by sr at 5:30 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.30.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - An International Security Assistance Force Joint Command combined incident assessment team has determined that four Afghan civilians were killed and three were wounded during an ISAF operation in Andar District of Ghazni province, Wednesday.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57249/isaf-confirms-civilians-inadvertently-killed-during-operation-ghazni

Posted by sr at 5:28 PM | Permalink

Staff. Sgt. Calvin Gibbs, a central figure in the Afghanistan war-crimes case against Western Washington-based soldiers, also talked about killing a family while he served in Iraq, according to a sworn statement from a fellow soldier obtained by The Seattle Times.

By Hal Bernton
Seattle Times staff reporter
Originally published September 29, 2010 at 9:54 PM | Page modified September 30, 2010 at 9:32 AM

Staff. Sgt. Calvin Gibbs, a central figure in the Afghanistan war-crimes case against Western Washington-based soldiers, talked about killing a family while he served in Iraq, according to a sworn statement from a fellow soldier obtained by The Seattle Times.

To read the entire article:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2013032321_warcrimes30m.html

Posted by sr at 5:26 PM | Permalink

From: AFP September 30, 2010 11:49PM

PAKISTAN says that visiting CIA chief Leon Panetta promised to respect its sovereignty and examine reports that NATO helicopters conducted deadly cross-border raids from Afghanistan.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/cia-chief-promises-to-respect-pakistan/story-e6frf7jx-1225932585041

Posted by sr at 5:25 PM | Permalink

30 Sep 2010 11:48:28 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Sayed Salahuddin

KABUL, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The Taliban have rejected Afghan President Hamid Karzai's latest bid to move towards peace talks, dubbing a High Peace Council "failed and impractical" and denying that senior Taliban leaders were in contact with Kabul.

To continue reading:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68T081.htm

Posted by sr at 5:23 PM | Permalink

30 Sep 2010 14:09:28 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Zeeshan Haider

ISLAMABAD, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Pakistani authorities blocked a vital supply route for NATO troops fighting in Afghanistan on Thursday after the killing of three soldiers in two NATO cross-border incursions, officials said.

To read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68T0BU.htm

Posted by sr at 5:21 PM | Permalink

30 Sep 2010 13:21:07 GMT
Source: Reuters

KABUL, Sept 30 (Reuters) - NATO aircraft crossed the border into Pakistan on Thursday morning and killed "several armed individuals", the alliance said in a statement, after Pakistan said a cross-border airstrike killed three border guards.

To read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68T0IB.htm

Posted by sr at 5:17 PM | Permalink

IJC Public Affairs Advisory Team- Regional Command North
Courtesy Story
Date 09.30.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Multiple intelligence sources and tips from local civilians led Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces to detain an insurgent leader during a combined operation in Uruzgan province today.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57240/coalition-troops-detain-wanted-insurgent-leader

Posted by sr at 5:14 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.30.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces targeted a Taliban leader during a combined operation in Kabul today by working off intelligence and tips from local civilians.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57237/coalition-troops-target-taliban-leader

Posted by sr at 5:10 PM | Permalink

30 Sep 2010 07:27:25 GMT
Source: Reuters

KANDAHAR, Sept 30 (Reuters) - A suicide bomber in a Toyota Corolla blew himself up beside a convoy of NATO troops in Kandahar on Thursday morning, killing three civilians and wounding 9 others, the provincial governor's spokesman said.

To continue reading:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68T0BB.htm

Posted by sr at 5:09 PM | Permalink

30 Sep 2010 08:07:59 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Emma Graham-Harrison

KABUL, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Disease cut the amount of opium produced in Afghanistan in 2010 by almost half from a year earlier, but there was no fall in the number of poppy fields under cultivation, the United Nations said on Thursday.

To read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68T06Z.htm

Posted by sr at 5:07 PM | Permalink

By Paul Woolverton
Staff writer
Published: 06:13 AM, Thu Sep 30, 2010

With Marines wounded in the battlefield in southern Afghanistan, Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jay Hanshaw flew Black Hawk helicopters low and fast into enemy fire three times in 12 hours to perform rescue missions.

To continue reading about Army CWO Hanshaw's heroism while rescuing Marines:

http://www.fayobserver.com/articles/2010/09/29/1035224?sac=Home

Posted by sr at 5:01 PM | Permalink

By ISMAIL KHAN and JANE PERLEZ
Published: September 30, 2010

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistan closed the most important border crossing for trucks supplying NATO-led coalition troops in Afghanistan on Thursday in apparent retaliation for an attack by coalition helicopters on a Pakistani security post hours earlier.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/01/world/asia/01peshawar.html

Posted by sr at 5:01 PM | Permalink

Dunford confirmed as assistant commandant, gets 4th star

Staff report
Posted : Thursday Sep 30, 2010 14:25:36 EDT

The Senate has confirmed Gen. Jim Amos to become the Marine Corps’ 35th commandant.

To continue reading:

http://marinecorpstimes.com/news/2010/09/marine-amos-dunford-confirmed-093010/

Posted by sr at 2:34 PM | Permalink

Attacks Come Day After Pakistani Government Shuts Down Border Crossing

CHRIS BRUMMITT, Associated Press Writer
POSTED: 9:33 pm PDT September 30, 2010
UPDATED: 1:53 pm PDT October 1, 2010

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Assailants launched two separate attacks on tankers carrying fuel for foreign troops in Afghanistan on Friday, showing the vulnerability of NATO supply lines a day after the Pakistani government itself shut one down.

To read the entire article:

http://www.ktvz.com/news/25234845/detail.html

Posted by sr at 12:53 PM | Permalink

By Jeff Schogol
Stars and Stripes
Published: September 30, 2010

WASHINGTON — Congress has extended the deadline to December for veterans to apply for retroactive stop-loss pay.

For more about the extension of the deadline:

http://www.stripes.com/news/deadline-extended-to-apply-for-retroactive-stop-loss-pay-1.120211

Posted by sr at 9:20 AM | Permalink

By Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY
Thursday Sep 30, 2010 19:14:15 EDT

WASHINGTON — A dog's nose can be a troop's best friend.
Makeshift bombs account for two-thirds of all troops wounded in Afghanistan, and improvised explosive devices are the No. 1 killer. High-tech devices to find them and prevent them from exploding are proven lifesavers.

To read the entire article:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/military/2010-09-30-doginside30_ST_N.htm

Posted by sr at 9:09 AM | Permalink

By AARON FAVILA
Associated Press Writer
Originally published Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 9:34 PM

SHIKARPUR, Pakistan —
Suspected militants in southern Pakistan set ablaze more than two dozen tankers carrying fuel for foreign troops in Afghanistan on Friday, highlighting the vulnerability of the U.S.-led mission a day after Pakistan closed a major border crossing.

To continue reading:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2013042989_apaspakistan.html

Posted by sr at 9:07 AM | Permalink

September 30, 2010 12:03 AM
HOPE HODGE

A lot can happen in seven months, but Tana Fisher was determined that one thing would wait.

To continue reading:

http://www.enctoday.com/news/fisher-83132-jdn-crawling-one.html

Posted by sr at 8:13 AM | Permalink

30 Sep 2010 09:22:54 GMT
Source: Reuters

Sept 30 (Reuters) - Following are security developments in Afghanistan at 0830 GMT on Thursday.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68T07S.htm

Posted by sr at 8:10 AM | Permalink

By MARK SHERMAN
Associated Press Writer
Posted: Sep 29, 2010 10:08 PM PDT
Updated: Sep 30, 2010 4:28 AM PDT

YORK, Pa. — One thing Al Snyder wants to make clear: His boy fought and died for freedom in Iraq, but not for the right of some "wackos" to spew hate at soldiers' funerals under the protection of the Constitution.

For more about the Supreme Court set to hear the case:

http://www.wbay.com/Global/story.asp?S=13242343

Posted by sr at 8:06 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.30.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a Nawa-ye Barakzai Taliban senior leader with influence throughout the Nawa and Lashkar Gah Districts.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57232/update-senior-nawah-ye-barakzai-taliban-leader-captured

Posted by sr at 8:04 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.30.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents in Zabul province Wednesday while in pursuit of a Taliban facilitator who purchases and distributes improvised explosive device materials while leading Taliban forces within the province.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57231/afghan-coalition-force-detain-suspected-insurgents-zabul

Posted by sr at 8:02 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.30.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces conducted a deliberate clearing operation aimed at disrupting the Taliban’s freedom of movement in Kunduz province Wednesday, killing three insurgents.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57219/kunduz-clearing-operation-results-3-insurgents-killed

Posted by sr at 8:00 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.30.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces detained one suspected insurgent in Kandahar province Wednesday while in their continued pursuit of the Taliban deputy district leader for Dand.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57218/pursuit-continues-taliban-district-leadership-kandahar

Posted by sr at 7:58 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.30.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces detained several suspected insurgents in Kandahar province Wednesday while in their continued pursuit of a Taliban senior leader operating in Kandahar City and Panjwa’i districts.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57217/kandahar-based-insurgent-networks-targeted-several-detained

Posted by sr at 7:56 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.30.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces detained several suspected insurgents in Helmand province Wednesday while in pursuit of a senior Taliban leader operating in Now Zad district.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57215/afghan-led-force-pursues-taliban-senior-ied-operative-helmand

Posted by sr at 7:49 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.30.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces detained one suspected Taliban leader in Badghis province yesterday while in pursuit of the Taliban shadow governor of Bala Murghab district.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57216/force-detains-suspected-insurgent-badghis

Posted by sr at 7:48 AM | Permalink

By Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY
September 29, 2010

WASHINGTON — Marines in Afghanistan want to more than double the number of bomb-sniffing dogs at their disposal in the battle against record-setting attacks by insurgents using makeshift explosives.

To continue reading:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/military/2010-09-30-1Adogs30_ST_N.htm

Posted by sr at 11:21 PM | Permalink

Pa. Marine combat photographer dies in Afghanistan

September 29, 2010

GALLITZIN, Pa. (AP) — A Marine from central Pennsylvania has been killed in Afghanistan.

To continue reading about Fallen Hero, Lance Cpl. Ralph J. Fabbri, of HQ Bn, 1st Mar. Div.:

http://www.whptv.com/news/state/story/Pa-Marine-combat-photographer-dies-in-Afghanistan/HXFjnpuZfEqKJongJK4UAQ.cspx?rss=51

Posted by sr at 11:20 PM | Permalink

Anne Flaherty, The Associated Press
Published Wednesday September 29th, 2010

DURHAM, N.C. - Defence Secretary Robert Gates said Wednesday that most Americans have grown too detached from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and see military service as "something for other people to do."

To continue reading:

http://www.canadaeast.com/rss/article/1240879

Posted by sr at 11:17 PM | Permalink

By Viola Gienger
Sep 29, 2010 11:20 AM PT

The war in Afghanistan is showing “signs of progress,” and the U.S. strategy probably won’t require significant changes in a status review in December, President Barack Obama’s top military adviser said.

To continue reading:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-29/afghan-war-progress-signals-little-change-needed-u-s-admiral-mullen-says.html

Posted by sr at 11:16 PM | Permalink

By ANITA SNOW , Associated Press
Last update: September 29, 2010 - 6:01 PM

UNITED NATIONS - Afghanistan's ability to even hold recent legislative elections shows it is starting to take control of its own future, a U.N. special envoy said Wednesday as Security Council members took stock of the war-ravaged country's most recent attempt at democracy.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.startribune.com/nation/104041253.html

Posted by sr at 11:12 PM | Permalink

By: Ashley White
Updated 6:39 PM September 29, 2010

CAMP LELJEUNE—After receiving a warm welcome, marines and sailors from the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment and 2nd Marine Division returned home to Camp Lejeune.

Welcome home, 1/2:

http://charlotte.news14.com/content/local_news/coastal/630923/camp-lejeune-marines-return-home-from-afghanistan

Posted by sr at 11:11 PM | Permalink

Page last updated at 15:57 GMT, Wednesday, 29 September 2010 16:57 UK

During 30 years of war and instability in their country, thousands of Afghan children have missed out on going to school.

To read the entire article:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/school_report/9043751.stm

Posted by sr at 11:07 PM | Permalink

By the CNN Wire Staff
September 29, 2010 2:33 p.m. EDT

(CNN) -- The governments of Afghanistan and Pakistan serve only the interests of the United States and its allies and not of the local Muslim populations, an American-born al Qaeda spokesman said in a new video purportedly from the organization.

To continue reading:

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/09/29/american.al.qaeda.message/index.html?section=cnn_latest

Posted by sr at 11:06 PM | Permalink

By Ivan Watson, CNNSeptember 29, 2010 10:12 a.m. EDT

Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- The Taliban rejected Wednesday claims made by the top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan that high level militant leaders have been in contact with the Afghan government.

To read the entire article:

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/09/29/afghanistan.taliban/index.html?section=cnn_latest

Posted by sr at 11:02 PM | Permalink

9/29/2010
By Lance Cpl. Jeff Drew, 2nd Marine Division

FORT A.P. HILL, Va. — “All you can do is take life by the wheel and steer toward the enemy,” Lance Cpl. Ryan A. McCauley said confidently as he took a knee. With one deployment under his belt, the 23-year old is gearing up for his second trip to Afghanistan, ready to take on all obstacles in his way.

For more about LCpl. Ryan A. McCauley, a 2/8 Marine:

http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmardiv/8thmarreg/2ndbat/Pages/Afigureheadinsmallunitleadership.aspx

Posted by sr at 10:54 PM | Permalink

Published: Sept. 29, 2010 at 11:11 AM

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Iranian authorities freed a spokesman for al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden held under house arrest since 2002, an intelligence review found.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/Special/2010/09/29/Bin-laden-aide-leaves-Iran/UPI-35111285773093/

Posted by sr at 10:51 PM | Permalink

Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan Media Operations Center
Story by Tech. Sgt. Gloria Wilson
Date 09.29.2010

CAMP MOREHEAD, Aghanistan - Afghan Commandos and U.S. Special Forces conducted a joint mission to help conventional Afghan National Security Forces retrieve election ballots boxes and resupply Afghan National Police at a district center Sept. 24 in Chak district, Wardak Province.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57159/afghanistan-elections-look-behind-scenes

Posted by sr at 10:42 PM | Permalink

September 29, 2010 - 4:12PM

The federal government has foreshadowed a wide-ranging parliamentary debate on Australia's involvement in the conflict in Afghanistan before the end of 2010.

To read the entire article:

http://www.smh.com.au/national/mps-to-debate-if-australia-should-stay-in-afghanistan-20100929-15x15.html

Posted by sr at 10:40 PM | Permalink

29 Sep 2010 10:49:47 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Chris Allbritton

ISLAMABAD, Sept 29 (Reuters) - A top Pakistan Taliban commander has reaffirmed his group's ties to al Qaeda, vowing to fight for imposition of Islamic law across the world, according to a video interview made available to Reuters.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68R0IU.htm

Posted by sr at 10:38 PM | Permalink

By BARBARA ROUTEN
Tribune correspondent
Published: September 29, 2010

BRANDON - Vietnam veteran James Huff said he got angry every time he saw the tattered American flag flying over the Bloomingdale post office.

To continue reading:

http://brandonnews2.tbo.com/content/2010/sep/29/br-tired-of-waiting-marine-raises-new-flag-over-po/

Posted by sr at 10:29 PM | Permalink

By: Kimberly Lankford
Kiplinger’s Money Power
September 29, 2010

If you are in the armed services, you may qualify for special protection that caps the interest rate on credit cards, mortgages and other loans at 6 percent while you are on active duty.

To continue reading:

http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/Military-personnel-land-lower-loan-rates_09_29-103968978.html

Posted by sr at 2:52 PM | Permalink

Overpark Elementary students stock up care packages for troops overseas

* By Chris Van Tuyl
* Memphis Commercial Appeal
* Posted September 29, 2010 at midnight

The students and faculty at Overpark Elementary in Olive Branch never seem to hurt for schoolwide service projects.

For more about good works for our Marines:

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/sep/29/students-stock-up-packages-of-care/

Posted by sr at 2:48 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.29.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - A group of Afghan children found an unexploded ordnance and took it to an International Security Assistance Force operating base in western Afghanistan Tuesday.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57186/afghan-children-discover-unexploded-ordnance

Posted by sr at 2:43 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.29.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces engaged several insurgents during a combined operation in Ghazni province today.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57183/coalition-troops-engage-insurgents

Posted by sr at 2:38 PM | Permalink

September 29, 2010 12:40 PM

More than 400 Marines are scheduled to be reunited with friends and family this week.

Welcome home, Marines - to read more:

http://www.enctoday.com/news/marine-83119-jdn-cherry-marines.html

Posted by sr at 2:37 PM | Permalink

29th September 2010

Poland's armed forces will stay in Afghanistan until 2014 at the latest, Polish Foreign Minister Rados Sikorski said on Wednesday during a meeting with Musa Khan, the governor of Ghazni province.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.wbj.pl/article-51356-poland-would-stay-the-course-in-afghanistan.html?typ=wbj

Posted by sr at 2:23 PM | Permalink

By Joanne Kimberlin
The Virginian-Pilot
© September 29, 2010
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

Bill "Mac" McCullough tugs one side of his iPod headphones free from his ear. The dangling earbud emits a tinny sound of classic rock as he slides his pistol from its holster and quietly cocks it.

For more about the works of the Human Terrain System:

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/09/part-2-american-muscle-proves-futile-land-extremes?cid=rltd

Posted by sr at 2:23 PM | Permalink

By Joanne Kimberlin
The Virginian-Pilot
© September 29, 2010
MAZAR-E-SHARIF, AFGHANISTAN

Amy Bursell climbs out of a bulletproof car in front of an Afghan police station. Strapped to the back of her flak vest: the Mission Monkey, a stuffed animal she brings along for nearly every meeting with the locals.

For more about the works of the Human Terrain System:

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/09/part-3-building-trust-amid-fear-one-mission-time?cid=rltd

Posted by sr at 2:20 PM | Permalink

By Joanne Kimberlin
The Virginian-Pilot
© September 29, 2010
MARJAH, AFGHANISTAN

This part of the country is about as tough as it gets: a sun-scorched poppy belt in Helmand province, the heart of Taliban territory.

For more about the works of the Human Terrain System:

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/09/part-4-enemys-lair-fighting-afghanistans-future?cid=rltd

Posted by sr at 2:17 PM | Permalink

September 29, 2010
04:00 am
by Jim Wildman

Midwife Farangis Sultani tells the story of a woman who was in a great deal of pain last winter. The woman was in labor — and her family had brought her to the Shatak village clinic after a three-hour walk on the back of a donkey.

To continue reading:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/09/28/130180983/afghan-midwives-save-lives?ft=1&f;=1001

Posted by sr at 2:15 PM | Permalink

29 Sep 2010 01:47:08 GMT
Source: Reuters

WASHINGTON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Some senior Taliban leaders appear to be open to reconciliation with Afghan President Hamid Karzai's government, but contacts are in the embryonic stage and not likely to bear fruit soon, NATO's top civilian in Afghanistan said on Tuesday.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N28173200.htm

Posted by sr at 2:11 PM | Permalink

By Joanne Kimberlin
The Virginian-Pilot
© September 29, 2010

Boom! Heads snap toward the blast. Feet detect the shock wave, rolling beneath the hot sand like a writhing snake. In its wake, there's a hush, a silence suspended between heartbeats.

For more about the works of the Human Terrain System:

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/09/part-1-new-weapon-old-war?cid=rltd

Posted by sr at 2:02 PM | Permalink

By Gina Cavallaro - Staff writer
Posted : Wednesday Sep 29, 2010 5:18:10 EDT

Hopes that a helmet capable of stopping rifle rounds would be deployed to Afghanistan by summer 2011 seem less plausible after Marine officials nixed at least one that was proven to stop 7.62mm ammunition in testing.

To continue reading:

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2010/09/marine-search-for-stronger-helmet-continues-092710w/

Posted by sr at 9:18 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.29.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - An air weapons team engaged insurgents who fired on Afghan and coalition forces conducting a patrol in eastern Afghanistan today.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57164/combined-force-engages-insurgents-ghazni

Posted by sr at 9:15 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.29.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces captured a Taliban leader heavily involved in improvised explosive device attacks, in Paktiya province Tuesday.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57158/taliban-leader-captured-paktiya-province-last-night

Posted by sr at 9:14 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.29.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed a precision air strike in Kunar province Saturday killed Abdallah Umar al-Qurayshi, an Al Qaeda senior commander who coordinated the attacks of a group of Arab fighters in Kunar and Nuristan provinces.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57157/update-force-confirms-al-qaeda-senior-commander-killed

Posted by sr at 9:12 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.29.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces detained two insurgents in Kandahar province last night including a Taliban leader who conducted improvised explosive device attacks in Kandahar City.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57155/taliban-ied-leader-captured-kandahar-city-overnight

Posted by sr at 9:08 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.29.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces detained several suspected insurgents in Helmand province overnight while in pursuit of a Nawa-ye Barakzai Taliban Shura member and Taliban leader with influence throughout the Nawa and Lashkar Gah districts.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57152/nawah-ye-barakzai-taliban-shura-member-targeted-overnight

Posted by sr at 9:08 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.29.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces detained several insurgents in Kandahar province Tuesday while in pursuit of a Taliban senior leader operating in Kandahar City and Panjwa’i districts.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57149/kandahar-insurgent-networks-targeted-insurgents-detained

Posted by sr at 8:45 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.29.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces detained several insurgents in Khost province overnight, including a Haqqani Network leader responsible for attacks against coalition forces.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57150/haqqani-network-leader-captured-afghan-led-force

Posted by sr at 8:42 AM | Permalink

By Gretel C. Kovach
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 7:05 p.m.

Source: Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan — The first bomb blast that day left Sgt. Michael Monday light-headed. The next one knocked him unconscious for 10 minutes.

To continue reading:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/sep/29/marines-put-new-focus-treating-brain-injuries/

Posted by sr at 8:28 AM | Permalink

9/29/2010 By Lance Cpl. Jeff Drew , 2nd Marine Division

FORT A.P. HILL, Va. —
The Sun dipped down behind the tree line of Range OP2, here, igniting the sky with vibrant hues of orange and red. As twilight set in, the nocturnal warriors of Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment continued to work into the night hours, constantly striving to improve their knowledge of the different weapons systems they employ. With unending endurance, they rode humvee’s to the top of the range to look out over the vast blast area, eager to test their knowledge of the M41A1 Saber System.

Posted by sr at 8:20 AM | Permalink

From Samson Desta and Matiullah Mati, CNN
September 28, 2010 9:51 a.m. EDT

Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- Former warlords, village elders and women are among the members of an Afghan peace council designed to spearhead "serious, substantive dialogue" efforts with the Taliban opposition.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/09/28/afghanistan.taliban.reconciliation/index.html?section=cnn_latest

Posted by sr at 10:49 PM | Permalink

Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs
Courtesy Story
Date 09.28.2010
By U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Maria Yager

PARWAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan - The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan toured the U.S. Detention Facility here yesterday, Sept. 27, and discussed his vision for detention operations in Afghanistan.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57142/petraeus-discusses-future-afghan-detainees

Posted by sr at 10:47 PM | Permalink

September 28, 2010 4:07 PM

Following her report on "60 Minutes," CBS News' Lara Logan continues her coverage of Taliban missile strikes against U.S. forces along the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

To watch the news video:

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6909298n

Posted by sr at 10:43 PM | Permalink

By MARK VIERA
Published: September 28, 2010

At Maritime College in the Bronx, Coach Clayton Kendrick-Holmes has tried to build a football program around the military ideals of accountability, responsibility and character. Those words appear on the backs of the players’ alternate home jerseys, in place of their surnames, and the team is reminded to play for those principles before taking the field.

To read the entire article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/29/sports/ncaafootball/29maritime.html?_r=1

Posted by sr at 10:41 PM | Permalink

Chris Brummitt and Kimberly Dozier - The Associated Press
Tuesday Sep 28, 2010

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan has told NATO leaders it will stop protecting U.S. and NATO supply lines to Afghanistan if foreign aircraft stage further cross-border attacks against fleeing militants, security officials said Tuesday.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jG_gtKQEV1Jc01nRT6tr6YrojJFgD9IH54KG0?docId=D9IH54KG0

Posted by sr at 10:36 PM | Permalink

By Cali Bagby for KVAL.com
Story Published: Sep 28, 2010 at 8:00 AM PDT

MARJAH, Afghanistan - As important figures from the community cut the red ribbon, men and children lay down bricks tied with bows.

For more:

http://www.kval.com/news/national/103897148.html

Posted by sr at 5:34 PM | Permalink

By KIMBERLY DOZIER
Associated Press Writer
Sep 28, 2:36 PM EDT

LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan (AP) -- Gen. David Petraeus trudges across a gravel helicopter landing area with his aides, looking purposeful but a bit grim, as he reaches a village outpost in the violent Afghan province of Helmand. He's here to chart progress, or lack thereof, in a war that's running at the pace of a horse cart, in a world that runs at the speed of a text message.

To continue reading:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gKQgVdBxfhWneF-UNXpCJfoEDcPgD9IHC3P80?docId=D9IHC3P80

Posted by sr at 2:49 PM | Permalink

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Public Affairs
Story by Staff Sgt. Danielle Bacon
Date 09.28.2010

USS PONCE, At Sea -- Deployments are difficult for service members and spouses, but can be especially difficult for their children. Marines and sailors with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit have an opportunity to alleviate that stress and connect with their families through reading

For more about the 26th MEU:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57119/once-upon-time-26th-meu-marines-read-their-children

Posted by sr at 2:41 PM | Permalink

15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Public Affairs
Story by Capt. Paul Duncan
Date 09.28.2010

PANO AQIL, Pakistan – Marines and sailors of HMM-165 Reinforced, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and VMM-266, 26th MEU have reached another significant milestone today after delivering 1,545,260 pounds of relief supplies since their arrival in the southern province of Sindh, Pakistan.

For more about the 15th MEU:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57123/marines-reach-milestone-pakistan-disaster-relief

Posted by sr at 2:30 PM | Permalink

Regimental Combat Team-7, 1st Marine Division Public Affairs
Story by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Crilly
Date09.28.2010

HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan — Last year, Now Zad was a ghost town. Helicopters and vehicle convoys purposely avoided the Taliban safe haven of Marjah. Nobody ventured as far south into Helmand province’s village of Safaar.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57120/rct-7-concludes-historic-deployment-helmand-province

Posted by sr at 2:28 PM | Permalink

28 Sep 2010 12:59:04 GMT
Source: Reuters

KABUL, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai has sent a delegation to the country's eastern Laghman province to investigate reports that an airstrike by NATO forces there caused civilian deaths, his spokesman said on Tuesday.

To read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68R0GY.htm

Posted by sr at 2:23 PM | Permalink

September 28, 2010

COSHOCTON -- Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dennis R. Matthews, a 2004 graduate of Coshocton High School, Coshocton, alongside 800 fellow Marines attached to the 3rd Battalion 25th Marines(3/25), stationed in Moundsville, W.Va., recently deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

To continue reading:

http://www.coshoctontribune.com/article/20100928/NEWS01/9280328

Posted by sr at 2:21 PM | Permalink

NATO Training Mission Afghanistan
Story by G. A. Volb
Date 09.28.2010

CAMP EGGERS, Afghanistan – Women-owned and operated businesses supporting Afghan National Security Forces here have signaled gender empowerment, social progress and improved industrial infrastructure.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57104/women-owned-businesses-succeeding-support-ansf

Posted by sr at 2:19 PM | Permalink

NATO Training Mission Afghanistan
Story by G. A. Volb
Date 09.28.2010

CAMP EGGERS, Afghanistan – The International Security Assistance Force initiative of going Afghan First regarding contracts is paying off with newly established local factories turning out goods in support of security forces, while employing hundreds.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57101/afghan-first-initiatives-paying-off-ansf

Posted by sr at 2:17 PM | Permalink

NATO Training Mission Afghanistan
Story by G. A. Volb
Date 09.28.2010

CAMP EGGERS, Afghanistan – Three years ago it would have been hard to find basic warrior training lead by Afghan soldiers here.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57097/afghan-national-army-taking-lead-trainers-educators

Posted by sr at 2:15 PM | Permalink

– Tue Sep 28, 11:31 am ET

MADRID (AFP) – NATO-led forces have arrested six people in Afghanistan over the killing of two Spanish policemen and an interpreter last month, Spain's government said Tuesday.

To read the entire article:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100928/wl_sthasia_afp/afghanistanspainconflictviolence_20100928153120

Posted by sr at 2:13 PM | Permalink

28 Sep 2010 19:53:09 GMT
Source: Reuters

WASHINGTON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan tried but failed to notify Pakistan before launching rare cross-border air strikes last week that killed some 30 insurgents on Pakistani soil, a Pentagon spokesman said on Tuesday.

To continue reading:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N28191679.htm

Posted by sr at 2:09 PM | Permalink

28 Sep 2010 16:42:25 GMT
Source: Reuters
By David Brunnstrom

BRUSSELS, Sept 28 (Reuters) - NATO will not meet targets for transferring security responsibility to Afghan forces unless allies provide hundreds more specialist instructors, the head of its training mission said on Tuesday.

To read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/LDE68R1OY.htm

Posted by sr at 2:06 PM | Permalink

Afghanistan Sets Up 70-member Peace Council, Formalizing Efforts To Reconcile With Taliban

Sep. 28, 2010

(AP) KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - The Afghan government on Tuesday announced who will sit on a 70-member peace council, formalizing efforts already underway to reconcile with top Taliban leaders and lure insurgent foot soldiers off the battlefield.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/09/28/ap/asia/main6907282.shtml

Posted by sr at 2:04 PM | Permalink

28 Sep 2010 14:52:06 GMT
Source: Reuters

MIRANSHAH, Pakistan, Sept 28 (Reuters) - A senior al Qaeda leader, Shaikh al-Fateh, is believed to have been killed in a suspected U.S. drone strike in a Pakistani tribal region on the Afghan border this week, intelligence officials said on Tuesday.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68R0KS.htm

Posted by sr at 2:02 PM | Permalink

28 Sep 2010 10:43:27 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Sayed Salahuddin

KABUL, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai wept on Tuesday as he called on Afghans to "come to their senses" and move faster towards peace, or risk seeing the next generation flee abroad and lose their Afghan identity.

To read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68R0AT.htm

Posted by sr at 1:58 PM | Permalink

By Dan Lamothe
Posted : Tuesday Sep 28, 2010 13:52:48 EDT

The rumor rocketed through smoke pits like an M203 grenade: Singer, actress and sex symbol Jennifer Lopez had been killed in a plane crash while flying to Kuwait for a USO performance.

To continue reading:

http://marinecorpstimes.com/news/2010/09/marine-corps-lance-corporal-underground-social-networking-092710/

Posted by sr at 1:39 PM | Permalink

NATO Training Mission Afghanistan
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class David R. Quillen
Date 09.28.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Lt. Col. John C. McCurdy, commander, 738th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, NATO Air Training Command - Afghanistan relinquished his command to Lt. Col. Ryan B. Nichols on Sept. 28, 2010, during a change of command ceremony held at the Afghan air force’s “Pohantoon-e-Hawayee,” training academy in Kabul. McCurdy is departing after a year spent developing the PeH School.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57115/future-afghanistan-gets-boost-past

Posted by sr at 1:33 PM | Permalink

By James K. Sanborn - Staff writer
Posted : Tuesday Sep 28, 2010 9:22:58 EDT

In the Marine Corps, being environmentally friendly is about more than just saving the planet — it’s about saving lives and money.

For more about the 3/5, deployment and being environmentally friendly:

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2010/09/marine-targeting-energy-use-092710w/

Posted by sr at 1:29 PM | Permalink

Staff report
Posted : Tuesday Sep 28, 2010 13:52:14 EDT

The Senate Armed Services Committee approved this morning Gen. Jim Amos’ nomination to become the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps and Lt. Gen. Joseph Dunford’s nomination to become assistant commandant.

To continue reading:

http://marinecorpstimes.com/news/2010/09/marine-amos-commandant-092810w/

Posted by sr at 10:27 AM | Permalink

28 Sep 2010 09:15:56 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Mustafa Andalib

GHAZNI, Afghanistan, Sept 28 (Reuters) - A suicide bomber on a motorised rickshaw killed the deputy governor of Afghanistan's Ghazni province and five others on Tuesday, the area's police chief said, the latest assassination of a government official.

To continue reading:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68R07X.htm

Posted by sr at 7:13 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.28.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces found and destroyed large weapons caches in Nangarhar and Zabul provinces yesterday.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57111/afghan-coalition-forces-make-weapons-cache-finds

Posted by sr at 7:09 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.28.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces detained two suspected insurgents in Helmand province Monday in their continued pursuit of a dual-hatted Taliban civil and military commander for Lashkar Gah and Nahr-e Saraj districts.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57103/force-continues-pursuit-helmand-based-taliban-commander

Posted by sr at 7:07 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.28.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces detained two suspected insurgents in Paktika province Monday while in pursuit of a Taliban sub-commander linked to improvised explosive device and suicide.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57102/force-pursues-taliban-commander-paktika

Posted by sr at 7:04 AM | Permalink

From Drew Griffin, CNN Correspondent
September 28, 2010 6:17 a.m. EDT

Atlanta, Georgia (CNN) -- Tapes obtained by CNN of interrogations of a group of U.S. servicemen charged with unprovoked killings of Afghan civilians describe gruesome scenes of cold-blooded murder.

To continue reading:

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/09/27/afghanistan.sport.murders/index.html?section=cnn_latest

Posted by sr at 7:02 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.28.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces detained two insurgents in Kandahar province Monday, including a Taliban facilitator responsible for moving improvised explosive device supplies from Pakistan to Kandahar City.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57098/spin-boldak-insurgent-network-targeted-overnight

Posted by sr at 7:00 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.28.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces captured a Haqqani Network facilitator known to make and distribute improvised explosive device materials throughout the province, during an overnight operation in Khost province.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57099/haqqani-facilitator-captured-khost-overnight

Posted by sr at 6:58 AM | Permalink

By Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY
September 27, 2010

WASHINGTON — The hottest U.S. weapon in Afghanistan lacks a lethal capability, floats thousands of feet in the air and doesn't carry troops.

For more about spy balloon demand:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/afghanistan/2010-09-27-spy-balloons_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip

Posted by sr at 10:37 PM | Permalink

Eric Talmadge And Sebastian Abbot, Associated Press Writer
Mon Sep 27, 6:59 am ET

KABUL, Afghanistan – NATO helicopters in eastern Afghanistan launched rare airstrikes into Pakistan, reportedly killing more than 50 militants after an outpost near the border came under attack from insurgents, officials said Monday.

To read the entire article:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100927/ap_on_re_as/as_afghanistan_155

Posted by sr at 10:32 PM | Permalink

By ALISSA J. RUBIN
Published: September 27, 2010

KABUL, Afghanistan — The top American commander in Afghanistan said Monday that senior Taliban leaders had reached out to President Hamid Karzai in the context of early efforts to start reconciliation discussions that could pave the way to end the fighting in Afghanistan.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/28/world/asia/28afghan.html?partner=rss&emc;=rss

Posted by sr at 5:58 PM | Permalink

By HEIDI VOGT
The Associated Press
Monday, September 27, 2010; 2:21 PM

BAGRAM, Afghanistan -- The top commander in Afghanistan says Taliban leaders have reached out to the Afghan government seeking reconciliation.

To read the entire article:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/27/AR2010092703566.html

Posted by sr at 5:55 PM | Permalink

Published: Sept. 27, 2010 at 12:10 PM

KABUL, Afghanistan, Sept. 27 (UPI) -- Western military officials say they have launched a new push into Taliban strongholds on the outskirts of Kandahar in southern Afghanistan.

To continue reading:

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2010/09/27/US-to-Taliban-Leave-or-be-killed/UPI-30901285603848/

Posted by sr at 5:50 PM | Permalink

By Eric Talmadge, Associated Press Writer
Mon Sep 27, 4:44 am ET

KABUL, Afghanistan – International and Afghan troops have begun a key combat phase against insurgents in southern Afghanistan and expect heavy fighting, officials said Monday, in an operation that is crucial to the U.S. strategy to turn around the nine-year war against the Taliban.

To read the entire article:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100927/ap_on_re_as/as_afghanistan_153

Posted by sr at 5:38 PM | Permalink

U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
News Release
No. 876-10
September 27, 2010

The Department of Defense (DoD) announced today Absentee Voting Week from Sept. 27 to Oct. 4. The week will encourage all citizens voting under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act who have not received their absentee ballot to go to http://www.FVAP.gov to fill it out as soon as possible.

For more about absentee voting procedure:

http://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=13920

Posted by sr at 5:20 PM | Permalink

3th Marine Expeditionary Unit
Courtesy Story
Date 09.27.2010

When Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 1st Marines deploys with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit next year, its Marines and sailors could find themselves raiding multiple enemy camps, neutralizing enemy fighters on ships and other various mission sets.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57089/blt-1-1-trains-future-with-special-operations-training-group

Posted by sr at 2:32 PM | Permalink

Posted: Sep 27, 2010 5:47 AM PDT

(WRCB) Two different groups held events over the weekend to benefit Marine Sergeant Joey Jones.

For more:

http://www.wrcbtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13221922

Posted by sr at 2:28 PM | Permalink

Pakistan protests NATO airstrikes violated its sovereignty; NATO says it acted in self-defense

The Associated Press
By DEB RIECHMANN Associated Press Writer
KABUL, Afghanistan September 27, 2010 (AP)

Pakistan vehemently protested NATO helicopter strikes that killed more than 70 militants, saying Monday that U.N. rules do not allow the choppers to cross into its air space even in hot pursuit of insurgents.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=11733179

Posted by sr at 2:24 PM | Permalink

US steps up effort to find British aid worker snatched on Sunday along with her Afghan co-workers

James Meikle and Richard Norton-Taylor guardian.co.uk
Monday 27 September 2010 20.56 BST

US special forces are understood to have joined the hunt for a British aid worker who was kidnapped with three colleagues in north-eastern Afghanistan on Sunday.

To read the entire article:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/sep/27/afghanistan-british-aid-worker

Posted by sr at 2:14 PM | Permalink

By MARK MAZZETTI and ERIC SCHMITT
Published: September 27, 2010

WASHINGTON — The C.I.A. has drastically increased its bombing campaign in the mountains of Pakistan in recent weeks, American officials said. The strikes are part of an effort by military and intelligence operatives to try to cripple the Taliban in a stronghold being used to plan attacks against American troops in Afghanistan.

To continue reading:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/28/world/asia/28drones.html?_r=1&src;=mv&ref;=world

Posted by sr at 2:00 PM | Permalink

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Fwd) Public Affairs
Story by Cpl. Derek Carlson
Date 09.26.2010
Date Posted: 09.27.2010 06:38

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan – Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, the "Ironmen," transferred responsibilities to MWSS-373, the "Aces," during a transfer of authority ceremony here, Sept. 26.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57050/ironmen-transfer-authority-aces

Posted by sr at 1:41 PM | Permalink

Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan Media Operations Center
Story by Sgt. Katryn McCalment
Date 09.27.2010

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – William Pegler is on his second deployment. He is spending seven months in the dry, dusty climate of Bagram, a mission tens of thousands of enlisted soldiers have completed. What sets Pegler apart from those deployed with him: his first deployment was 38 years ago and was spent in the jungles of Vietnam.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57053/vietnam-vet-volunteers-afghanistan-deployment

Posted by sr at 9:16 AM | Permalink

Massive hunt on for woman believed to be in her 30s

By Andrew Levy and Daniel Bates
Last updated at 12:53 PM on 27th September 2010

Militants claiming to have kidnapped a female British aid worker are believed to be demanding an exchange for the jailed Pakistani scientist Aafia Siddiqui.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1315592/Taliban-want-swap-kidnapped-British-aid-worker-Pakistani-scientist-jailed-U-S.html#ixzz10jOjnkzy

Posted by sr at 9:15 AM | Permalink

By Deb Riechmann And Brett Blackledge, Associated Press Writers – Mon Sep 27, 6:20 am ET

KABUL, Afghanistan – The eldest brother of Afghan President Hamid Karzai is preparing to amend his earnings on his U.S. tax returns and says he will freely disclose financial details of his life to American federal prosecutors.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100927/ap_on_re_as/as_karzai_s_brother_2

Posted by sr at 9:09 AM | Permalink

27 Sep 2010 03:54:17 GMT
Source: Reuters

SYDNEY, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Three former Australian soldiers will be charged with manslaughter after six civilians were killed and four wounded in an Afghan operation last year, Australia's chief military prosecutor said on Monday.

To continue reading:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68Q04Q.htm

Posted by sr at 9:09 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.27.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces detained two suspected Taliban insurgents in Logar province Sunday while in pursuit of a Taliban commander responsible for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, including indirect fire attacks against Forward Operating Base Shank

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57043/force-targets-taliban-commander-detain-suspected-insurgents

Posted by sr at 9:02 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.27.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces detained two suspected Taliban insurgents in Logar province Sunday while in pursuit of a Taliban commander responsible for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, including indirect fire attacks against Forward Operating Base Shank

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57043/force-targets-taliban-commander-detain-suspected-insurgents

Posted by sr at 9:02 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.27.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces detained several insurgents in Helmand province Sunday, including a Taliban commander operating in Nawah-ye Barakzai district.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57039/afghan-coalition-force-captures-another-taliban-commander-nawa

Posted by sr at 8:57 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.27.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces detained several suspected Taliban insurgents in Badghis province Sunday, including a Taliban sub-commander operating in Qal’ah-ye Now district, who is responsible for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57042/afghan-coalition-force-captures-taliban-commander-badghis

Posted by sr at 8:56 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
09.27.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces killed Azizullah, a Taliban sub-commander who operated mainly in Logar province, during an overnight operation in Paktika province.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57038/taliban-commander-killed-ied-manufacturer-detained-paktika

Posted by sr at 8:51 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date09.27.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces detained several Taliban insurgents in Kandahar province Sunday, including a Taliban improvised explosive device commander who carried out attacks against Afghan government officials and coalition forces in Kandahar City.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57037/taliban-ied-commander-captured-during-kandahar-operation

Posted by sr at 8:43 AM | Permalink

By Bob Woodward
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, September 27, 2010; 12:34 AM

The first of three articles adapted from "Obama's Wars" by Bob Woodward.

President Obama was on edge.

To continue reading:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/26/AR2010092603766.html?wprss=rss_nation/nationalsecurity

Posted by sr at 8:38 AM | Permalink

By: Sara A. Carter
National Security Correspondent
September 27, 2010

HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Matt Garst earned the nickname "The Unbreakable Marine" during the campaign to pacify the area around the town of Marja.

For more about the experiences of these individual Marines from the 3/3, 3/1 and 2/6:

http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/Marines-bear-brunt-of-Afghan-struggles-1018371-103894593.html

Posted by sr at 7:11 AM | Permalink

Posted Sep 26, 2010 @ 02:08 PM

SAND CREEK, Mich. — A Lenawee County Marine is two-thirds of the way to his goal of raising $1,500 for a nonprofit group that helps those on the front lines.

For more about the Tough Mudder event to be held in NJ:

http://www.lenconnect.com/news/x1165095837/Marine-continues-fundraising-effort

Posted by sr at 10:38 PM | Permalink

26 Sep 2010 22:22:30 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Emma Graham-Harrison

KABUL, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Two NATO helicopters killed 30 insurgents on Pakistani soil after a rare manned pursuit across the border from Afghanistan, NATO forces said on Sunday.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68P01G.htm

Posted by sr at 10:37 PM | Permalink

By ROD NORDLAND
Published: September 26, 2010

KABUL, Afghanistan — Four aid workers for the United States Agency for International Development were kidnapped by gunmen on one of the country’s major highways on Sunday, according to embassy and police officials.

To continue reading:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/27/world/asia/27kabul.html?_r=1

Posted by sr at 10:34 PM | Permalink

By Gregg Zoroya, USA TODAY
September 26, 2010

MUSA QALA DISTRICT, Afghanistan — From Marine headquarters here, Maj. Robert "Barney" Barnhart ticks off names of comrades killed by roadside bombs, pausing at the mention of a sergeant Barnhart had persuaded to re-enlist for the fight.

To read the entire article:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/afghanistan/2010-09-27-surge27_ST_N.htm?csp=34news

Posted by sr at 10:33 PM | Permalink

Regimental Combat Team-7, 1st Marine Division Public Affairs
Story by Cpl. Skyler Tooker
Date 09.26.2010

MARJAH, Afghanistan - Whenever Cmdr. Rodney Pray, the Regimental Combat Team 7 surgeon, has a little down time, and isn’t working with the Marines and focusing on the mission, he reaches into his pocket and pulls his harmonica out, plays a few of his favorite songs from the “Rolling Stones,” and relaxes.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/57012/rct-7-surgeon-plays-harmonica-pass-time-afghanistan

Posted by sr at 5:46 PM | Permalink

30 Sep 2010 13:41:09 GMT
Source: Reuters

(ISAF corrects day of border crossing by helicopters to Saturday, not Friday, paragraph 2)

By Emma Graham-Harrison

KABUL, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Two NATO helicopters killed 30 insurgents on Pakistani soil after a rare manned pursuit across the border from Afghanistan, NATO forces said on Sunday.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68T0J1.htm

Posted by sr at 5:19 PM | Permalink

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Fwd) Public Affairs
Story by Cpl. Derek Carlson
Date 09.22.2010
Date Posted: 09.26.2010 02:48

AFGHANISTAN - As a shockwave rumbled across the flight line here Sept. 22, it was met with an even larger roar of cheering from the Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward).

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56978/vmu-1-makes-enemy-afraid-shadow

Posted by sr at 5:05 PM | Permalink

NATO Training Mission Afghanistan
Story by Lt. Joseph Holstead
Date 09.26.2010

KABUL - The Afghan National Police’s capabilities continue to grow and meet international standards in significant areas, NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan’s Deputy Commanding General for Police said today at the Ministry of Interior.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56999/afghan-police-operating-international-level

Posted by sr at 4:59 PM | Permalink

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Fwd) Public Affairs
Story by Cpl. Derek Carlson
Date 09.23.2010
Date Posted:09.26.2010 02:35

AFGHANISTAN – September 23 marked a historical moment here when a C-17 “Globemaster III” touched down on the flight line carrying more than a dozen pallets of supplies.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56977/first-c-17-lands-fob-dwyer-breaks-critical-logistical-barrier

Posted by sr at 4:57 PM | Permalink

By ISHTIAQ MAHSUD
The Associated Press
Sunday, September 26, 2010; 10:18 AM

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan -- Suspected U.S. drone aircraft carried out two missile strikes against a house and a vehicle near the Afghan border in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday, killing seven alleged militants, Pakistani intelligence officials said.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/national_world&id;=7689782

Posted by sr at 4:47 PM | Permalink

Debra Gruszecki, K Kaufmann and Mike Perrault • The Desert Sun • September 26, 2010

Mark and Tori Baird, founders of the website HirePatriots.com, hope residents across the Coachella Valley and High Desert communities will post jobs online for Marines stationed at Twentynine Palms.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.mydesert.com/article/20100926/BUSINESS02/9250348/Job-site-helps-to-employ-Marines

Posted by sr at 9:52 AM | Permalink

IJC Public Affairs Advisory Team- Regional Command North
Courtesy Story
Date 09.26.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Two Afghan civilians riding a motorcycle were killed after failing to adhere to several warnings to stop while approaching a security perimeter in southern Afghanistan Saturday.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56997/escalation-force-incident-musa-qalah

Posted by sr at 9:50 AM | Permalink

Denver Post Wire Report
Posted: 09/26/2010 01:00:00 AM MDT

KABUL — Two attacks killed more than 70 Taliban insurgents Saturday, NATO officials said, but some local residents said those killed included civilians.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.denverpost.com/nationworld/ci_16175901?source=rss

Posted by sr at 9:47 AM | Permalink

Sun Sep 26, 2010 1:3PM

27 September is the anniversary of fall of Kabul The capital of Afghanistan to extremist Taliban militia in 1996.

Taliban forces consolidated their grip on Kabul on this day, after storming the presidential palace. Inspired by the Saudi Wahabi scholars, the Taliban wanted to make Afghanistan the world's purest Islamic state. A bloody wave of killings and amputations were introduced by the extremist group. only 3 countries recognised the hardliners as the legitimate rulers of Afghanistan Pakistan , Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates .

To continue reading:

http://www.presstv.ir/detail/144061.html

Posted by sr at 9:44 AM | Permalink

Sajeed (not his real name), a development worker in Kandahar city, describes the challenges of daily life in the Taliban stronghold. The security situation has changed for the worse in the past few months.

26 September 2010 Last updated at 07:05 ET

"People were expecting a massive military operation in Kandahar and the surrounding areas but there seems to have been a change of mind on behalf of the government and the foreign forces.

To read the entire article:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11349069

Posted by sr at 9:41 AM | Permalink

September 26, 2010

MOUNDSVILLE, W. Va. -- Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jared M. Hallman, Pfc. Adam C. Smith and Lance Cpl. Jonathan C. Walker are among 800 Marines attached to the 3rd Battalion 25th Marines stationed in Moundsville that have recently deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

To continue reading:

http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/article/20100926/LIFESTYLE/9260335

Posted by sr at 9:40 AM | Permalink

(updated on: 2010-09-26 12:03:28 PST):
AFP

The United States has urged Bangladesh to send combat troops to Afghanistan to help the multinational effort bring stability to the war-torn country, Dhaka's foreign ministry said on Sunday.

To continue reading:

http://beta.brecorder.com/latest/83-00/13881-us-seeks-bangladesh-troops-for-afghanistan-dhaka.html

Posted by sr at 9:36 AM | Permalink

ADAM ASHTON; Staff writer
Published: 09/26/1012:05 am | Updated: 09/26/10 3:57 am

The charges stacked up against five soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord sound as if they rank among the worst war crimes in the past nine years of combat in the Middle East: killing Afghan civilians and keeping gruesome souvenirs from the attacks.

To read the entire article:

http://www.thenewstribune.com/2010/09/26/1356776/article-32-hearing-in-defense.html

Posted by sr at 9:32 AM | Permalink

25 Sep 2010 14:52:18 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Emma Graham-Harrison

HAJIGAK, Afghanistan, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Afghanistan put its Hajigak iron ore deposit back up for tender on Saturday, after taking it off the market last year, promising security for investors despite a worsening insurgency.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68O01S.htm

Posted by sr at 9:26 AM | Permalink

Sunday
September 26, 2010

CHESTER – The effort to collect money to send Christmas stockings filled with tactical gear to Marines and sailors in Afghanistan in the upcoming holiday season came to Orange County Sunday.

To continue reading:

http://www.midhudsonnews.com/News/2010/September/26/Amer4RMarines-26Sep10.htm

Posted by sr at 9:22 AM | Permalink

Injured Marine progresses through good times, bad

Jamie Jones
Sun Sep 26, 2010, 01:25 AM EDT

DALTON — The raucous blast propelled Joey Jones skyward to the heavens.

For more about Joey Jones' recovery:

http://daltondailycitizen.com/local/x1535828961/-My-job-didn-t-take-my-legs

Posted by sr at 9:17 AM | Permalink

The message: We are watching

By Gretel C. Kovach
Originally published September 25, 2010 at 11:03 p.m., updated September 26, 2010 at 12:02 a.m.

YAKCHAL, Afghanistan — In the deserts of southern Afghanistan, Marines from Camp Pendleton’s 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion are sending a message to insurgents: We are watching.

For more about the 1st LAR in Afghanistan:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/sep/25/armored-recon-counts-on-speed/

Posted by sr at 9:14 AM | Permalink

Combined Joint Task Force 101
Story by Tech. Sgt. Stacy Simon
Date 09.24.2010
Date Posted: 09.25.2010 15:52

LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Afghan National Army soldiers, with support from the 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry Regiment, Task Force Iron Gray, conducted an air assault operation on the town of Masamute Bala, located in the Alishang District of the Laghman province late Sept. 24.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56966/combined-forces-clear-masamute-bala

Posted by sr at 9:12 AM | Permalink

IJC Public Affairs Advisory Team- Regional Command North
Courtesy Story
Date 09.26.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces conducted another multi-day deliberate clearing operation aimed at disrupting the Taliban's freedom of movement outside Kandahar City, Friday and Saturday.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56981/force-conducts-deliberate-clearing-operation-kandahar

Posted by sr at 9:10 AM | Permalink

IJC Public Affairs Advisory Team- Regional Command North
Courtesy Story
Date 09.26.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition security forces detained several insurgents in Khost province Saturday, including a Haqqani remote-controlled improvised explosive device facilitator responsible for the movement of weapons and IED-making materials.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56979/ied-facilitator-captured-during-operation-khost

Posted by sr at 9:08 AM | Permalink

IJC Public Affairs Advisory Team- Regional Command North
Courtesy Story
Date 09.26.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition security forces detained several insurgents in Paktika province Saturday, including a Taliban sub-commander involved in improvised explosive device attacks in Mata Khan District.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56976/taliban-sub-commander-captured-during-overnight-paktika-operation

Posted by sr at 9:06 AM | Permalink

IJC Public Affairs Advisory Team- Regional Command North
Courtesy Story
Date 09.26.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition security forces detained several suspected insurgents in Zabul province Saturday while in pursuit of a mid-level Taliban commander operating in Tarnek wa Jaldak District.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56975/suspected-insurgents-detained-pursuit-taliban-commander

Posted by sr at 9:04 AM | Permalink

By Laura King, Los Angeles Times
September 26, 2010|7:51 p.m.

Kabul, Afghanistan ( Los Angeles Times) - Afghan and Western troops have launched a new push into Taliban strongholds on the outskirts of Kandahar, Western military officials said Sunday, intensifying a months-long effort to dislodge insurgents from the southern city they regard as their spiritual home.

To continue reading:

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-kandahar-fighting,0,1329683.story

Posted by sr at 9:03 AM | Permalink

IJC Public Affairs Advisory Team- Regional Command North
Courtesy Story
Date 09.26.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition security forces detained several suspected insurgents in Helmand province Saturday while in pursuit of a dual-hatted Taliban civil and military commander for Lashkar Gah and Nahr-e Saraj Districts.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56973/newly-appointed-helmand-based-taliban-commander-targeted

Posted by sr at 9:00 AM | Permalink

IJC Public Affairs Advisory Team- Regional Command North
Courtesy Story
Date 09.26.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition security forces detained two insurgents and killed four in Takhar province last night while in pursuit of a Taliban facilitator involved in attack planning.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56974/afghan-coalition-force-continues-targeting-baghlan-insurgent-networks

Posted by sr at 8:58 AM | Permalink

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Fwd) Public Affairs
Story by Sgt. Deanne Hurla
Date 09.24.2010
Date Posted: 09.25.2010 11:45

FORWARD OPERATING BASE DWYER, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces on the ground depend on a variety of aircraft to support their various missions here in Helmand province, but one type of aircraft is providing a unique capability no other can match.

For more about the VMU-1:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56960/eye-sky-provides-overwatch-ground-forces

Posted by sr at 11:01 PM | Permalink

1st Marine Division
Story by Gunnery Sgt. William Price
Date 09.25.2010
Location:CAMP LEATHERNECK, AF

Sgt. David Fresenius was lying on a rooftop in Helmand province’s Trek Nawa on the morning of June 21. His machine gunner and radio operator, Cpl. Greg Harris, was by his side, providing over-watch security for their unit, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56964/recon-marine-who-survived-sniper-attack-earns-purple-heart

Posted by sr at 10:57 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.25.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Coalition forces conducted a precision air strike in Kunar province last night targeting an Al Qaida senior commander who coordinates the attacks of a group of Arab fighters in Kunar and Nuristan province. The Al Qaida facilitators and extremists he works with throughout the Middle East directly threaten the safety and security of Afghan government officials and civilians. He routinely facilitates the travel of foreign fighters into the region.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56970/coalition-forces-target-al-qaida-senior-commander-with-precision-air-strike-last-night

Posted by sr at 10:56 PM | Permalink

Updated: 06:36, Saturday September 25, 2010

Australia will consider boosting its contribution in Afghanistan after a request from senior Coalition commanders.6, Saturday September 25, 2010

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.skynews.com.au/topstories/article.aspx?id=517676&articleID;=1789414

Posted by sr at 10:16 PM | Permalink

by Stacy Bannerman
September 25, 2010

With thousands of troops now preparing to return, a new crisis may open on the domestic front. Military wife Stacy Bannerman on the husbands she's seen transformed into domestic abusers.

To continue reading:

http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-09-25/ptsd-and-domestic-abuse-husbands-who-bring-the-war-home/

Posted by sr at 5:10 PM | Permalink

Judge David Johnson took off his black robe Friday and for the last time in an official capacity donned one of the garments he has loved even more for the past 27 years — in this instance it was the green-and-khaki service uniform of a United States Marine.

By: Mark Stodghill , Duluth News Tribune
Published September 25 2010

Judge David Johnson took off his black robe Friday and for the last time in an official capacity donned one of the garments he has loved even more for the past 27 years — in this instance it was the green-and-khaki service uniform of a United States Marine.

For more about Judge David Johnson:

http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/179695/

Posted by sr at 1:52 PM | Permalink

IJC Public Affairs Advisory Team- Regional Command North
Courtesy Story
Date 09.25.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Approximately 30 kilograms of narcotics were found by a combined Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Force in Helmand province Friday.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56957/narcotics-found-suspected-insurgents-detained

Posted by sr at 1:48 PM | Permalink

By Melanie Tucker
Originally published: September 25. 2010

On Aug. 26 and then again on Sept. 3, an exit was made from Blount County that left two families with aching hearts but also huge pride.

For more about the 1/8 and 3/8 Brothers-in-law:

http://www.thedailytimes.com/article/20100925/FAITH/309259995

Posted by sr at 1:46 PM | Permalink

Updated: 19:53, Saturday September 25, 2010

Defence Minister Stephen Smith has foreshadowed a boost in Australia's commitment to Afghanistan during a visit to the war-torn country.

To read the entire article:

http://www.skynews.com.au/topstories/article.aspx?id=517884&articleID;=1790693

Posted by sr at 1:44 PM | Permalink

IJC Public Affairs Advisory Team- Regional Command North
Courtesy Story
Date 09.25.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a Taliban sub-commander operating in Mata Khan District during an overnight operation in Paktiya province Thursday.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56950/afghan-coalition-force-confirms-taliban-commander-capture

Posted by sr at 1:40 PM | Permalink

Published September 25, 2010 Associated Press
KABUL, Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — On a NATO base in Kabul, a five-member team is rethinking the war in Afghanistan and questioning some of the basic assumptions behind the effort to clean up corruption and gain the upper hand over the Taliban.

To read the entire article:

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/09/25/new-ways-tackle-corruption-undercut-taliban-turns-box-thinkers/

Posted by sr at 1:38 PM | Permalink

Posted: 25 September 2010 1939 hrs

MIRANSHAH, Pakistan : A missile strike by a US drone on Saturday killed four militants in Pakistan's northwestern tribal belt, near the Afghan border, officials said.

To read the entire article:

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1083365/1/.html

Posted by sr at 1:32 PM | Permalink

IJC Public Affairs Advisory Team- Regional Command North
Courtesy Story
Date 09.25.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition security forces detained several insurgents in Khost province Friday including a Haqqani commander linked to attacks against Afghan officials.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56947/haqqani-commander-captured-ied-material-destroyed-khost

Posted by sr at 1:30 PM | Permalink

IJC Public Affairs Advisory Team- Regional Command North
Courtesy Story
Date 09.25.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - A combined force of more than 250 Afghan National Army, Afghan National Police and coalition soldiers conducted an air assault into eastern Afghanistan today to clear insurgent activity in the area.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56948/coalition-forces-eliminate-more-than-30-insurgents-laghman

Posted by sr at 1:29 PM | Permalink

IJC Public Affairs Advisory Team- Regional Command North
Courtesy Story
Date 09.25.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - The International Security Assistance Force confirmed a Taliban military commission member for the Babaji area of Nad 'Ali District was captured during an overnight operation in Helmand province Thursday.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56954/taliban-deputy-military-commander-captured-helmand

Posted by sr at 1:26 PM | Permalink

IJC Public Affairs Advisory Team- Regional Command North
Courtesy Story
Date 09.25.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Coalition forces conducted a precision air strike in Paktika province Friday killing Halel, a Taliban sub-commander directly linked to last week's election attacks.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56949/coalition-forces-kill-taliban-sub-commander-with-precision-air-strike

Posted by sr at 1:25 PM | Permalink

By MIGUEL MARQUEZ
Sept. 25, 2010

In the early morning hours Saturday approximately 8,000 US troops, most of them soldiers of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division along with Afghan and International forces launched three simultaneous attacks along the Arghendab River Valley to take and hold territory in places where the US nor Afghan government has ever had a presence.

To read the entire article:

http://abcnews.go.com/News/surge-moves-high-gear-kandahar/story?id=11725660

Posted by sr at 9:48 AM | Permalink

By Walter Pincus
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, September 25, 2010; 9:42 PM

A 30 percent rise in the planting of improvised explosive devices by Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan this year has resulted in more wounded American and coalition troops, according to newly compiled Pentagon statistics. But fewer of them are dying from the attacks.

To read the entire article:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/25/AR2010092502889.html?wprss=rss_nation

Posted by sr at 9:30 AM | Permalink

9/24/2010 By Lance Cpl. Michelle S. Mattei , Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — As the sun set over Camp Pendleton’s horizon, service members, family and distinguished guests gathered for an evening colors ceremony at the Historic Santa Margarita Ranch House, Sept. 23.

For more about the 68th anniversary of Camp Pendleton:

http://www.marines.mil/unit/basecamppendleton/Pages/News/2010/Pendletoncelebrates68thanniversarywithceremony.aspx

Posted by sr at 11:08 PM | Permalink

Combined Joint Task Force 101
Story by Sgt. Spencer Case
Date 09.24.2010

One Afghan security contractor and five insurgents were killed when a squad-sized element of insurgents attacked three bases near Gardez, Paktya Province, Sept. 24. At least two others were injured.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56946/us-afghan-service-members-respond-during-attack

Posted by sr at 11:01 PM | Permalink

Jacksonville Daily News
September 24, 2010
By: HOPE HODGE

The first Fisher House on a Marine Corps installation opened quietly to family members aboard Camp Lejeune on Thursday.

To continue reading:

http://www.jdnews.com/articles/house-82927-fisher-lejeune.html

Posted by sr at 10:30 PM | Permalink

24 Sep 2010 14:19:36 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Tim Gaynor

KABUL, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Hundreds of kites danced over the Afghan capital on Friday emblazoned with messages championing justice, transparency and equal rights for women in an unusual U.S.-backed effort to boost democracy.

To continue reading:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68N0D8.htm

Posted by sr at 10:30 PM | Permalink

Regional Command Southwest
Story by Sgt. Shawn Coolman
Date 09.24.2010

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan — Afghanistan faces many challenges as it continues to develop into a self-sufficient country.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56907/afghan-education-system-sees-marked-improvement

Posted by sr at 10:23 PM | Permalink

Swanton, Vermont - September 24, 2010

Vermont has suffered another loss in the War in Afghanistan. A young Marine from Swanton has been killed in the war zone.

To continue reading about Fallen Hero, Lance Cpl. Anthony J. Rosa, of the 2/6:

http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=13213690

Posted by sr at 10:09 PM | Permalink

By Jen Judson
Wicked Local Waltham
Posted Sep 24, 2010 @ 02:09 PM

WALTHAM — While serving in Afghanistan, Marine Lance Corporal Sean Peachey, 25, of Waltham, slept in holes, was often under fire, and lost a few buddies – a couple to gunshots and a couple to improvised explosive devices, he said.

To continue reading:

http://www.wickedlocal.com/waltham/news/x105403322/Waltham-Marine-comes-home-with-memories-from-Afghanistan

Posted by sr at 4:51 PM | Permalink

September 24, 2010

NEW YORK (AFP) – President Barack Obama said Friday that the United States would stay in Afghanistan until "the job is done," despite his July 2011 deadline for some American troops to start coming home.

To continue reading:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100924/pl_afp/unsummitafghanistanusobama_20100924180119

Posted by sr at 2:42 PM | Permalink

Combined Joint Task Force 101
Story by Staff Sgt. Gary A. Witte
Date 09.24.2010
Location:KUNAR PROVINCE, AF

Most people would expect fortifications at military bases in Afghanistan, but they probably wouldn’t expect an actual fort.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56917/historic-fort-provides-protection-base

Posted by sr at 2:40 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.24.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan National Army and coalition forces detained a Taliban deputy shadow governor in Kandahar province recently.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56920/ana-coalition-forces-detain-taliban-leader

Posted by sr at 2:38 PM | Permalink

1st Marine Division
Story by Cpl. Eugenio Montanez
09.24.2010

COMBAT OUTPOST SHABU, Afghanistan – Leading patrols and sniffing out improvised explosive devices may seem like a game for Cpl. Twister, but what she doesn’t know, is that this "game" is saving the lives of many Marines.

For more about the 1st LAR:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56915/devil-dogs-help-sniff-out-ieds

Posted by sr at 2:34 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.24.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - At least five insurgents were killed and one captured during a failed attack on Forward Operating Base Gardez in Patkya province today.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56902/coalition-forces-kill-insurgents-failed-attack

Posted by sr at 2:33 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.24.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - A confessed insurgent improvised explosive device-facilitator detained this week led Afghan Security and coalition forces to a storage site of IED materials in Kabul today.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56898/detainee-leads-troops-ied-cache

Posted by sr at 2:29 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.24.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Acting on tips from local citizens and intelligence sources, a combined Afghan Security Force and coalition patrol detained several men with suspected insurgent links in Uruzgan province Thursday.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56899/several-detained-during-targeted-operation

Posted by sr at 2:27 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.24.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - A suicide bomber attack killed one civilian and wounded approximately 15 more in northern Afghanistan today, according to initial reports.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56896/civilian-killed-several-wounded-suicide-attack

Posted by sr at 2:24 PM | Permalink

By Melissa Mahony | Sep 24, 2010

Over the summer, a regiment of 150 marines tested and trained with an assortment of solar devices at Camp Pendleton, California. Soon they’ll be leaving for Afghanistan, packing solar panels, solar heating/cooling devices, LED lights, solar light trailers for use at check points, and solar powered generators. They’ll also bring conventionally fueled generators. Just in case.

For more about India Co in the 3/5:

http://www.smartplanet.com/business/blog/intelligent-energy/marines-to-perform-reconnaissance-for-solar-in-afghanistan/2895/

Posted by sr at 2:21 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.24.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Coalition forces conducted a precision air strike in Kabul province Thursday killing Qari Mansur, a senior Haqqani Network facilitator, after he and five of his associates conducted an attack against an Afghan National Police unit Wednesday.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56891/coalition-forces-kill-senior-haqqani-facilitator-with-precision-air-strike

Posted by sr at 2:19 PM | Permalink

24 Sep 2010 08:30:40 GMT
Source: Reuters

Sept 24 (Reuters) - Following are security developments in Afghanistan at 0830 GMT on Friday.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68N0B9.htm

Posted by sr at 2:18 PM | Permalink

By ANNE GEARAN, AP
posted: September 24, 2010

WASHINGTON -Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday that the Obama administration's redrawn Afghanistan war strategy is sound, answering claims in a new book that the plan was a politically driven hodgepodge.

To continue reading:

http://www.aolnews.com/story/gates-says-he-has-no-doubts-about-war/803581?cid=10

Posted by sr at 2:16 PM | Permalink

9/24/2010 By Lance Cpl. Tyler C. Vernaza, 31st MEU

USS DENVER — Marines and sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, onboard the USS Denver (LPD9), participated in enhanced marksmanship live fire drills, Sept. 19.

For more about the 31st MEU:

http://www.marines.mil/unit/31stmeu/Pages/31stMEUremainscombatreadywhileafloat.aspx

Posted by sr at 2:12 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.24.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition security forces detained several suspected insurgents in Khost province Thursday while in pursuit of a Haqqani facilitator operating in Sabari District.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56887/suspected-insurgents-detained-pursuit-haqqani-facilitator

Posted by sr at 2:10 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.24.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition security forces detained several suspected insurgents in Kandahar province Thursday while in pursuit of the Taliban deputy district commander for Dand.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56888/taliban-deputy-district-commander-targeted-kandahar

Posted by sr at 2:08 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.24.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition security forces detained several suspected insurgents in Helmand province overnight while in pursuit of a Taliban military commission member for the Babaji area of Nad 'Ali District.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56890/taliban-deputy-military-commander-targeted-helmand-overnight

Posted by sr at 2:05 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.24.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition security forces conducted seven operations in five Afghan provinces in the past week against insurgents who actively planned to disrupt Saturday's parliamentary elections.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56889/security-force-continues-target-election-attackers

Posted by sr at 2:04 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.24.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - A 9-year-old Afghan boy was medically evacuated by Afghan and coalition forces Thursday in Badghis province, Bala Murghab District, due to blast wounds as a result of an unexploded rocket initially launched by insurgents.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56906/afghan-coalition-forces-medically-evacuate-local-boy

Posted by sr at 1:41 PM | Permalink

By SCOTT SHANE
Published: September 24, 2010

The Defense Department confirmed on Friday that it had destroyed 9,500 copies of an Afghan war memoir by a former intelligence officer to prevent the disclosure of what it considered to be classified information, a Pentagon spokeswoman said.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/25/world/asia/25memoir.html?_r=1

Posted by sr at 1:36 PM | Permalink

By MEGAN CHUCHMACH
Sept. 24, 2010

A rare video reportedly smuggled out of northwest Pakistan allegedly shows a woman being stoned to death by Taliban militants in the upper region of Orakzai.

Alert to graphic video - use your own discretion to view:

http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/rare-video-shows-taliban-allegedly-stoning-woman-death/story?id=11717682

Posted by sr at 9:44 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.24.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition security forces detained several suspected insurgents in Paktiya province, Thursday, while in pursuit of a Taliban sub-commander operating in Mata Khan District.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56886/afghan-led-force-detains-suspected-insurgents-pursuit-commander

Posted by sr at 9:08 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.24.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - During a vehicle checkpoint operation in Helmand province, a combined Afghan National Security and coalition force discovered an anti-aircraft heavy machine gun and detained several men connected with its discovery Thursday.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56885/anti-aircraft-gun-found-several-detained

Posted by sr at 9:03 AM | Permalink

Published September 24, 2010
| Associated Press

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Three journalists detained by coalition forces and Afghanistan's intelligence service for allegedly spreading Taliban propaganda have been freed, NATO said Friday, following an outcry from media workers and a call from President Hamid Karzai for their quick release.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/09/24/afghan-official-detained-journalist-accused-spreading-taliban-propaganda/

Posted by sr at 8:59 AM | Permalink

Thursday, September 23, 2010 | 11:49 a.m. CDT
BY Esten Hurtle

COLUMBIA — Though most people don't know it, the last Sunday in September is a day set aside to honor the mothers of troops lost in battle.

For more about Gold Star Mother's Day:

http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2010/09/23/columbia-group-hopes-spread-awareness-gold-star-mothers-day/

Posted by sr at 11:43 PM | Permalink

23 Sep 2010 21:10:20 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Phil Stewart and David Alexander

WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's defense chief and top military officer on Wednesday played down chances for any major changes in Afghan war strategy at a White House review in December, saying they saw "tweaks" instead.

To read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N23223832.htm

Posted by sr at 11:05 PM | Permalink

By Patricia Hurtado and Bob Van Voris - Sep 23, 2010 9:35 AM PT

Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani scientist convicted of trying to kill U.S. soldiers and federal agents in Afghanistan in 2008, was sentenced to 86 years in prison.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-23/pakistani-scientist-gets-86-years-for-firing-on-u-s-agents-in-afghanistan.html

Posted by sr at 11:03 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.23.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - About 1,500 kilograms of dried opium was found by an Afghan and coalition security patrol in Helmand province Sept. 22.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56863/afghan-coalition-patrol-finds-narcotics-during-operation

Posted by sr at 11:02 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.23.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Multiple intelligence reports and tips from local citizens led to the detainment of a wanted Taliban commander by Afghan and coalition security forces in Kabul Sept. 22.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56862/suspected-taliban-commander-detained-kabul

Posted by sr at 10:54 PM | Permalink

Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs
Courtesy Story
Date 09.23.2010

WASHINGTON - Afghan and coalition forces continued their pursuit of Taliban commanders in recent operations, taking numerous insurgents into custody in the process, military officials reported.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56858/afghan-coalition-forces-pursue-taliban-commanders

Posted by sr at 10:51 PM | Permalink

9/23/2010 By Marti Gatlin , Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany

MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE ALBANY, Ga. — To help Marines and sailors navigate the nation’s fickle job market and overcome the bad economy when they separate from the military, a transition assistance counselor here offers several services.

To read the entire article:

http://www.marines.mil/unit/mclbalbany/Pages/2010/TAMPmandatorybeforeleavingmilitary.aspx

Posted by sr at 4:20 PM | Permalink

9/23/2010 By Nathan L. Hanks Jr. , Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany

MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE ALBANY, Ga. — The Marine Corps’ amphibious nature has made it unique from all other branches in the military.

For more about keeping training current:

http://www.marines.mil/unit/mclbalbany/Pages/2010/AmphibiousForcesAnnualtrainingkeepMarinescurrent.aspx

Posted by sr at 4:13 PM | Permalink

Associated Press
– Thu Sep 23, 12:51 pm ET

PRAGUE – The Czech Defense Ministry says it's planning to increase the number of troops in Afghanistan by 200 next year.

To read the entire article:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100923/ap_on_re_eu/eu_czech_afghanistan_1

Posted by sr at 4:09 PM | Permalink

9/23/2010 By Cpl. Frances Candelaria , Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego

MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO — The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlton Kent visited Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Sept. 16.

To continue reading:

http://www.marines.mil/unit/tecom/mcrdsandiego/Pages/Commandant,SgtMajoftheMarineCorps,visitdepot.aspx

Posted by sr at 4:08 PM | Permalink

1st Marine Division
Story by Cpl. Eugenio Montanez
Date 09.23.2010

COMBAT OUTPOST SHABU, Afghanistan – After Marines patrolled through the hot Afghan desert, jumping over canals and traversing cropped fields possibly laden with improvised explosive devices, they finally arrived at the remote village of Shabu.

To continue reading about the 1st LAR in Afghanistan:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56846/lar-marines-keep-shabu-safe

Posted by sr at 4:05 PM | Permalink

International Security Assistance Force HQ Public Affairs
Courtesy Story
Date 09.23.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Two insurgent-planted improvised explosive devices injured at least 15 Afghan civilians in Jalalabad last night.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56837/insurgents-target-harm-afghan-people-jalalabad

Posted by sr at 4:03 PM | Permalink

The Associated Press
Thursday, Sep. 23, 2010

As of Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at least 1,200 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan as a result of the U.S. invasion in late 2001, according to an Associated Press count.

To read the entire article:

http://www.sunherald.com/2010/09/23/2501467/us-military-deaths-in-afghanistan.html

Posted by sr at 2:14 PM | Permalink

9/23/2010 By Cpl. Matthew Brown , Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego

MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO — From learning discipline through practicing drill to learning to focus in chaos at the rifle range, Marine recruits are constantly saturated with information and skills to help them become well-rounded warriors who can maintain the standards set by Marines from the past and present.

To continue reading:

http://www.marines.mil/unit/tecom/mcrdsandiego/Pages/AssaultcourseteachesLimaRecruitswhatistakestowin.aspx

Posted by sr at 1:34 PM | Permalink

Published: Thursday, September 23, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Defense Department has identified the nine American troops killed in the worst coalition helicopter crash in Afghanistan in four years.

To continue reading about our Fallen Heroes:

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/09/23/news/doc4c9ae6ba5f779681014100.txt

Posted by sr at 10:10 AM | Permalink

NATO Training Mission Afghanistan
Story by Staff Sgt. Clinton Atkins
Date 09.22.2010
Date Posted: 09.23.2010 00:25

KABUL, Afghanistan – Much like the United States in the mid-20th Century, Afghanistan is experiencing changes in the rights afforded to women. Afghan women can now hold jobs previously unavailable to them, such as serving in a position of authority as an officer in the Afghan National Army.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56813/female-afghan-officer-candidates-usher-new-era

Posted by sr at 10:04 AM | Permalink

Sept. 23, 2010
By Gregg Zoroya, USA TODAY

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Doctors at the NATO hospital here were shocked by what they saw on the brain image of an Afghan soldier flown in following a roadside bomb explosion.

To read the entire article:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/afghanistan/2010-09-23-afghanistan23_ST_N.htm?csp=34news

Posted by sr at 10:01 AM | Permalink

Regimental Combat Team-7, 1st Marine Division Public Affairs
Story by Sgt. Mark Fayloga
Date 09.23.2010

HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan - In the morning sunlight, Mohamed Nadar was building his house in Nawa, Afghanistan. The work was slow going. It was Ramadan, and the farmer didn’t exert himself as he was observing the tradition of fasting during daylight.

For more about the works of the 3/3 in Afghanistan:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56825/afghan-farmer-uses-marine-program-hopes-becoming-teacher

Posted by sr at 9:57 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.23.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a Taliban commander operating in Marjah. The Taliban commander, who also facilitated supplies for area fighters, was captured during an Afghan and coalition operation in Helmand province Tuesday.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56817/update-marjah-based-taliban-commander-captured

Posted by sr at 9:55 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.23.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces detained several suspected insurgents in Helmand province Wednesday while in pursuit of a Taliban commander operating in Nawah-ye Barakzai district.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56816/afghan-coalition-force-continues-targeting-nawah-taliban-network

Posted by sr at 9:53 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.23.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces detained two suspected insurgents in Zabul province Wednesday during their continued pursuit of a Taliban improvised explosive device facilitator operating in Qalat district.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56815/suspected-insurgents-detained-afghan-coalition-force-zabul

Posted by sr at 9:51 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.23.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces detained several suspected insurgents in Khost province Wednesday while in pursuit of a senior Haqqani facilitator responsible for procuring improvised explosive device material, including mines, remotes and blasting caps.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56812/force-detains-suspected-insurgents-during-overnight-operation

Posted by sr at 9:49 AM | Permalink

By Walter Pincus
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, September 23, 2010; 8:58 PM

Four senators have asked President Obama to remove Arnold Fields as the special inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction, saying a recent government review had found major deficiencies in audits carried out by Fields's office.

To continue reading:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/23/AR2010092306583.html?wprss=rss_world

Posted by sr at 9:04 AM | Permalink

By Ernesto Londono
Washington Post Foreign Service
Wednesday, September 22, 2010; 3:40 PM

The al-Jazeera satellite television network on Wednesday protested the recent detention by NATO of two of its cameramen in Afghanistan and accused the U.S.-led international force of "attempting to suppress its comprehensive coverage of the Afghan war."

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/22/AR2010092203806.html?wprss=rss_world

Posted by sr at 11:07 PM | Permalink

Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs
Story by Heather Forsgren Weaver
Date 09.22.2010

WASHINGTON - Defense Department officials are urging service members to be aware of identity theft and are providing ways for them to protect themselves, the director of DOD's personal finance office said.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56798/official-urges-protection-against-identity-theft

Posted by sr at 10:53 PM | Permalink

Reported by: Joy Lambert
Last Update: 9/22 10:24 pm

HERNANDO, MS - A Hernando Marine, killed in Afghanistan, arrived back in the states Wednesday. Private First Class Josh Ose was killed in Afghanistan on Monday, September 20.

To continue reading about Fallen Hero, PFC Joshua Ose, of the 1/8:

http://www.myeyewitnessnews.com/news/local/story/PFC-Josh-Ose-Remembered-By-Family/iRiR9C87kEC9nuuUBD7YFg.cspx?rss=59

Posted by sr at 10:50 PM | Permalink

The Associated Press
Posted on Wed, Sep. 22, 2010 03:22 PM

An eagle wounded on a firing range in Afghanistan and rescued by Navy SEALs is getting a new home at a bird sanctuary in upstate New York.

To continue reading:

http://www.kansascity.com/2010/09/22/2243108/eagle-shot-rescued-in-afghanistan.html

Posted by sr at 10:48 PM | Permalink

By Craig Whitlock
Washington Post
Posted: 09/22/2010 06:48:55 PM PDT

On an Afghan ridge 7,800 feet above sea level, about four miles from Pakistan, stands a mud-brick fortress nicknamed the Alamo. It is officially dubbed Firebase Lilley, and it is a nerve center in the covert war against the Taliban and al-Qaida.

To read the entire article:

http://www.mercurynews.com/rss/ci_16147950?source=rss

Posted by sr at 10:46 PM | Permalink

22 Sep 2010 22:07:22 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - The White House on Wednesday sought to limit any fallout from a new book that chronicles bitter infighting among President Barack Obama's aides who helped craft his Afghan war strategy, with some doubting it can succeed.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N22507206.htm

Posted by sr at 10:44 PM | Permalink

By Gretel C. Kovach
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 6:43 p.m.

LAKI, Afghanistan — A corporal walked point ahead of the other troops headed back to base, checking the dusty road for bombs. The four-legged Marine in the lead — a black Labrador dog named Boone — has a good nose for explosives. So far on his first war-zone tour, he has found at least two bombs.

For more about the 3/1:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/sep/22/marine-dogs-have-nose-explosives/

Posted by sr at 10:43 PM | Permalink

22 Sep 2010 20:31:42 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Phil Stewart and David Alexander

WASHINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - General David Petraeus said on Wednesday he has completed a draft plan to start thinning NATO forces in parts of Afghanistan next year, but cautioned that the transition process would be slow.

To continue reading:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N22264416.htm

Posted by sr at 10:42 PM | Permalink

By Dan Jaehnig
Published: September 22, 2010

CRANSTON, R.I. --
A Pawtucket sailor who was shot fives times during an ambush in Afghanistan is back home, and he told his story Wednesday to NBC 10.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www2.turnto10.com/news/2010/sep/22/sailor-recounts-ambush-afghanistan-ar-238713/

Posted by sr at 10:37 PM | Permalink

22 Sep 2010 21:45:30 GMT
Source: Reuters

WASHINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai has clarified his decision to ban private security firms in Afghanistan, allowing those that operate from some fixed sites including power plants while still prohibiting roving convoy escorts, General David Petraeus said on Wednesday.

To read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N22273516.htm

Posted by sr at 10:36 PM | Permalink

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

OGDEN -- The list of job titles on a college football coaching roster is pretty standard: Head coach, offensive and defensive coordinator and position coaches.

For more about Marine veteran, Marshall Parnell:

http://www.standard.net/topics/sports/2010/09/22/ex-marine-instills-leadership-weber-state-football-players

Posted by sr at 10:18 PM | Permalink

NATO Training Mission Afghanistan
Story by Chief Petty Officer Brian Brannon
Date 09.22.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan -- With the hearts of warriors and the skills of medical technicians, Afghan combat medics are prepared to fight for the lives of their comrades in arms. Since 2003, more than 5,500 have graduated from the Combat Medic School on the campus of the National Military Hospital in Kabul.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56802/combat-medics-fight-insurgents-save-afghans

Posted by sr at 5:31 PM | Permalink

Headquarters Air Mobility Command Public Affairs
Story by Master Sgt. Scott Sturkol
Date 09.22.2010

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- From December 2009 to August 2010, more than 40 million pounds of cargo was airdropped for Operation Enduring Freedom. At an average of just over 4.4 million pounds a month - that's like airdropping more than 970 Ford F-150 pickup trucks every month.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56790/afghanistan-surge-mobility-airdrops-quickly-bring-material-wherever-needed

Posted by sr at 5:30 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.22.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces detained several known insurgents during an operation in Khost province, eastern Afghanistan, today.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56788/ied-facilitators-captured-khost

Posted by sr at 11:48 AM | Permalink

By Katie Drummond
September 22, 2010 9:59 am

The greenest Marine company ever is going to war, as they prep to deploy with a new collection of solar powered equipment that could reduce their fuel consumption in Afghanistan by 30 to 50 percent.

To continue reading about the 3/5:

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2010/09/green-marines-phase-out-fuel-take-solar-generators-to-war/

Posted by sr at 11:36 AM | Permalink

Sep 22 2010, 8:00 AM ET

KANDAHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- Walking up a winding dirt path, the smell of rotting flesh hits me. Then I see it, face frozen, eyes black, its gaping belly full of maggots. The horse's head is connected to the remains of its body by a long strand of flesh. The leg that set off the buried bomb is gone. I notice some of its intestines splattered in the mud behind me. The U.S. patrol I'm with has stopped here to wait for an explosives team that's clearing another bomb just up the road. I stuff leaves up my nose to block the smell.

To read the entire article:

http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2010/09/roadside-bombs-in-kandahar-images-from-an-afghan-war-zone/63344/

Posted by sr at 11:31 AM | Permalink

NPR
by Renee Montage
September 22, 2010

Kandahar is the power base from which the Taliban took over the country in the 1990's. And it remains the largest city in Afghanistan's south, where the insurgency has been the strongest.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130036481&ft;=1&f;=1004

Posted by sr at 11:30 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.22.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed an Afghan and coalition security force killed Abdul Ahad, a suicide IED attack-planner in central Helmand, Tuesday.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56770/update-combined-force-kills-suicide-ied-planner-during-raid

Posted by sr at 11:25 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.22.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Several insurgents were targeted when they were observed arming improvised explosive devices and then firing mortars at Afghan and coalition forces in Helmand province today.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56769/air-strike-targets-insurgents

Posted by sr at 11:23 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.22.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces captured a Taliban commander in Logar province Tuesday who directed complex indirect fire, improvised explosive device and direct fire attacks against Afghan civilians and Afghan and coalition forces.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56765/taliban-commander-captured-during-operation-logar

Posted by sr at 11:19 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.22.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – A joint Afghan National Army and International Security Assistance Force patrol conducted a precision air strike in southern Afghanistan Tuesday, killing six insurgents who had fired mortars on their position during dismounted operations.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56756/precision-air-strike-conducted-kandahar

Posted by sr at 11:19 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
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Date 09.22.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces apprehended several suspected insurgents in Helmand province Tuesday while in pursuit of a Taliban commander operating in Marjah.

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http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56755/taliban-network-helmand-targeted-suspected-insurgents-detained

Posted by sr at 10:38 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.22.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces captured two Taliban facilitators operating in Kandahar City during an overnight operation in Kandahar province.

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http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56753/taliban-facilitators-captured-kandahar-overnight

Posted by sr at 10:37 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.22.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces captured a high-level Taliban facilitator, who planned and coordinated attacks targeting recent elections.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56752/taliban-facilitator-linked-election-attacks-captured-ghazni

Posted by sr at 10:33 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.22.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Insurgents attacked a combined Afghan and coalition patrol with small-arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire near a combat outpost in the Sperah district of Khost province yesterday.

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http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56750/insurgents-attack-afghan-coalition-force-khost

Posted by sr at 10:30 AM | Permalink

Amir Shah, Associated Press Writer – Wed Sep 22, 5:27 pm ET

KABUL, Afghanistan – Insurgents attacked a NATO and Afghan army outpost in eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border and at least 25 of the militants were killed in the resulting skirmish, officials said Wednesday.

To continue reading:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100922/ap_on_re_as/as_afghanistan_115

Posted by sr at 10:07 AM | Permalink

22 Sep 2010 13:22:35 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Emma Graham-Harrison

KABUL, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Afghanistan will secure a planned international gas pipeline through the Taliban heartland by burying sections underground and paying local communities to guard it, the mining minister said on Wednesday.

To continue reading:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68L0EZ.htm

Posted by sr at 9:40 AM | Permalink

September 21, 2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – A joint NATO and Afghan force arrested an Afghan journalist in the eastern region of Ghazni and is investigating suspicions he may have been too close to Taliban militants.

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100922/ap_on_re_as/as_afghanistan_journalist_detained_3;_ylt=A0S00agrXZlMxbYAQAMBS5Z4

Posted by sr at 10:57 PM | Permalink

Posted: 7:33 PM Sep 21, 2010

The Department of Defense says a Camp Lejeune Marine from Mississippi was killed Monday in Afghanistan.

The Marine Corps says 19-year-old Pfc. Joshua S. Ose of Hernando was part of a foot patrol and died after being struck by small arms fire in the southern Helmand Province.

To continue reading about Fallen Hero, Pfc. Joshua S. Ose, of the 1/8:

http://www.witn.com/news/headlines/103485854.html?ref=854

Posted by sr at 10:52 PM | Permalink

9/21/2010
By Lance Cpl. Damien Gutierrez
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — A group of service members with 1st Marine Logistics Group said goodbye to their families before leaving Camp Pendleton to join the fight in Afghanistan, Sept. 17.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.marines.mil/unit/basecamppendleton/Pages/News/2010/1stMLGMarinesleavetojoinfightinAfghanistan.aspx

Posted by sr at 10:48 PM | Permalink

By Lisa Daniel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2010 – Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos today vowed to make winning in Afghanistan his top priority if he is confirmed as the 35th commandant of the Marine Corps.

To continue reading:

http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60948

Posted by sr at 10:46 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
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Date 09.21.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Acting on multiple intelligence reports and tips from Afghan civilians, an Afghan and coalition security force detained a senior Taliban commander in Kunduz province Sept. 21.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56741/senior-taliban-commander-detained-kunduz

Posted by sr at 10:44 PM | Permalink

Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden
Date 09.21.2010

WASHINGTON - The addition of U.S. forces in northern Afghanistan has changed the face of the NATO mission there, the top U.S. commander for the NATO International Security Assistance Force element in the region said, Sept. 21.

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http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56737/more-troops-provide-game-changer-afghanistan

Posted by sr at 10:41 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.21.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Acting on a tip, an Afghan and coalition security force found and cleared nearly seven kilograms of explosives from a mosque in downtown Kandahar City Sept. 21.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56732/combined-force-finds-clears-ied-kandahar-mosque

Posted by sr at 10:41 PM | Permalink

International Security Assistance Force HQ Public Affairs
Courtesy Story
Date 09.21.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – An unknown number of insurgents destroyed a critical cell phone tower in Chorah District, Uruzgan province yesterday evening. This unprovoked act of violence destroyed the Chorah cell tower eliminating all local cell phone service.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56730/insurgents-destroy-cell-phone-tower-uruzgan

Posted by sr at 10:38 PM | Permalink

Combined Joint Task Force 101
Story by Spc. Scott Davis
Date 09.21.2010

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – A service member is having trouble sleeping and when he does sleep he has nightmares. He’s anxious all the time and doesn’t really want to talk to anyone.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56720/coping-with-stress-downrange

Posted by sr at 10:36 PM | Permalink

9/21/2010 By Lance Cpl. Bruno J. Bego , 2nd Marine Logistics Group

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — During any kind of mission in Afghanistan, Marines can find themselves subject to an enemy ambush, where split-second decision making and muscle memory can be the determining factor for one’s survival and mission accomplishment.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmlg/Pages/MachineGunners.aspx

Posted by sr at 5:27 PM | Permalink

By Cali Bagby for KVAL.com
Story Created: Sep 21, 2010 at 11:23 AM PDT

MARJAH, Afghanistan — “Look sharp, it’s a big day for you guys,” LtCol Kyle Ellison tells the Afghan Uniform Police (AUP) on the morning of parliamentary elections in Marjah. “No one gets in here without a detailed inspection.”

To continue reading:

http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/national/103457674.html

Posted by sr at 5:22 PM | Permalink

By ANNE FLAHERTY (AP) – September 21, 2010

WASHINGTON — Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins says she'll vote against a bill that would allow gays to serve openly in the military unless Democrats agree to extend debate so that her colleagues can weigh in on other issues.

To read the entire article:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5grHLcTA5VMaxM1KPtvrf3OTOfZuQD9ICCS0O0

Posted by sr at 5:19 PM | Permalink

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Fwd) Public Affairs
Story by Sgt. Deanne Hurla
Date 09.21.2010
Location:AF

The integration of U.S. and U.K. forces has proven to be a powerful new asset for the coalition forces in Afghanistan. One U.S. Marine Corps pilot who is serving here as a U.K. pilot, knew this was going to be a strong partnership long ago.

To continue reading about Maj. Joshua Nelson, a Marine CH-46E “Sea Knight” pilot:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56683/us-marine-major-flies-with-british-army-air-corps

Posted by sr at 5:12 PM | Permalink

John Davis • Poughkeepsie Journal • September 21, 2010

A new U.S. military intelligence compound in the desert of Afghanistan bears the name of a Marine captain from Pleasant Valley who died in battle there.

To continue reading about Fallen Hero, Capt. Trevor Yurista, of the 2/7:

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100921/NEWS01/9210331/Military-compound-named-after-local-Marine-killed-in-Afghanistan

Posted by sr at 4:45 PM | Permalink

1st Marine Logistics Group Public Affairs
Story by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Brofer
Date 09.18.2010
Date Posted: 09.21.2010 05:57

SANGIN, Afghanistan – In the morning on a quiet rooftop aboard Forward Operating Base Jackson in the volatile Sangin District, Sgt. Joshua A. Shoda, 26, from Columbia City, Ind., raised his right hand to re-enlist for another four years in the Marine Corps, Sept. 18.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56676/bomb-technician-re-enlists-war-torn-sangin

Posted by sr at 4:36 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.21.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Coalition forces detained a Taliban commander responsible for improvised explosive device emplacements, illegal checkpoints and attacks on Combat Outpost Terezayi, in the Terezayi district, Khost province, Friday.

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http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56679/coalition-forces-capture-taliban-commander

Posted by sr at 7:25 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.21.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – A coalition airstrike destroyed an Improvised Explosive Device factory, along with 4,500 lbs of explosive material in Baram Chah, Helmand province on Sept. 19.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56678/ied-factory-materials-destroyed-southern-helmand

Posted by sr at 7:23 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.21.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents in Helmand province Monday while in pursuit of a Taliban improvised explosive device and homemade explosive cell leader.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56672/afghan-coalition-force-detains-suspected-insurgents-helmand

Posted by sr at 7:21 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.21.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces conducted a multi-day deliberate clearing operation aimed at disrupting the Taliban’s freedom of movement outside Kandahar City, killing at least 11 insurgents and destroying several house-borne improvised explosive devices.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56671/update-afghan-coalition-force-destroy-ieds-kandahar

Posted by sr at 7:18 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.21.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed an Afghan and coalition security force killed Nasruddin, a Taliban sub-commander who operated in Aliabad district, Sunday.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56667/update-taliban-commander-killed-kunduz

Posted by sr at 7:17 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.21.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force killed three insurgents and detained several in Nangarhar province Monday while in pursuit of a Taliban commander responsible for ambush and remote-controlled improvised explosive device attacks.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56665/force-targets-taliban-commander-kills-three-insurgents

Posted by sr at 7:13 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.21.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition security forces detained several suspected insurgents in Zabul province Monday during their continued pursuit of a Taliban improvised explosive device facilitator operating in Qalat district.

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http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56663/several-suspected-insurgents-detained-zabul

Posted by sr at 7:10 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
09.21.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force detained a Haqqani Network sub-commander and several additional suspects in Khost province Monday.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56664/haqqani-commander-linked-election-attacks-captured

Posted by sr at 7:10 AM | Permalink

FBI: Man who shot 2 at Fort Bliss store was retired Army sergeant; 1 victim dies at hospital

FORT BLISS, Texas September 21, 2010 (AP)
The Associated Press

The FBI is investigating why a retired Army sergeant walked into a Fort Bliss convenience store and shot two employees, one fatally, before he was gunned down by responding officers, the agency said Tuesday.

To continue reading:

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=11686094

Posted by sr at 6:53 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.21.2010
Date Posted:09.20.2010 22:55

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force captured the Taliban district commander for Baghlan-e Jadid district and killed two Taliban insurgents – including Mullah Mahboob Elahi, a senior Taliban leader and weapons facilitator in Baghlan province, Monday.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56658/combined-force-captures-taliban-district-commander

Posted by sr at 11:06 PM | Permalink

16th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
Story by Staff Sgt. Lasonya Morales
Date 09.20.2010

KANDAHAR AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – Canadian Brig. Gen. Jonathan Vance, outgoing commander of Joint Task Force Kandahar, handed over command of JTFK to Canadian Brig. Gen. Dean Milner at a change of command ceremony on Kandahar Air field, Sept. 9.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56624/new-task-force-kandahar-commander-optimistic-about-upcoming-year

Posted by sr at 10:41 PM | Permalink

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2010 – U.S. military personnel continue to aid millions of Pakistanis affected by flooding in the country, defense officials said today.

To continue reading:

http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60931

Posted by sr at 10:36 PM | Permalink

Published: Monday, September 20, 2010

COLLEGEVILLE — Sgt. Jonathan Minkler of the United States Marines was the guest of honor at his welcome home party following his second overseas deployment Sunday afternoon.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.pottstownmercury.com/articles/2010/09/20/news/srv0000009436632.txt

Posted by sr at 5:14 PM | Permalink

1st Marine Logistics Group Public Affairs
Story by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Jasik
Date 09.16.2010
Date Posted: 09.20.2010 03:27

FORWARD OPERATING BASE ZEEBRUGGE, Afghanistan – Along the front lines of the war in Afghanistan, Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) are working hard to improve the quality of life and bulk up the security of one of the most remote forward operating bases in Helmand Province, FOB Zeebrugge, Sept. 16.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56607/9th-esb-brings-safety-comfort-front-lines

Posted by sr at 5:03 PM | Permalink

1st Marine Logistics Group Public Affairs
Story by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Jasik
Date 09.16.2010
Date Posted: 09.20.2010 04:39

FORWARD OPERATING BASE ZEEBRUGEE, Afghanistan – Female Marines represent just six percent of the entire Marine Corps, and for one combat engineer from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) that small ratio is a large reality.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56609/marines-marine

Posted by sr at 4:58 PM | Permalink

By JENNY NORDBERG
Published: September 20, 2010

KABUL, Afghanistan — Six-year-old Mehran Rafaat is like many girls her age. She likes to be the center of attention. She is often frustrated when things do not go her way. Like her three older sisters, she is eager to discover the world outside the family’s apartment in their middle-class neighborhood of Kabul.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/21/world/asia/21gender.html?_r=1&src;=mv&ref;=world

Posted by sr at 4:53 PM | Permalink

Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs
Courtesy Story
Date 09.20.2010

WASHINGTON - Afghan and coalition forces protected Afghan citizens from numerous attacks planned for the Sept. 18 parliamentary elections and in the days surrounding them, military officials reported.

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http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56648/forces-protect-afghans-during-elections

Posted by sr at 4:51 PM | Permalink

Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs
Courtesy Story
Date 09.20.2010

WASHINGTON - Insurgent attacks during Afghanistan's Sept. 18 parliamentary elections were down a third from the 2009 Afghan presidential election, and fewer than 1 percent of polling stations experienced significant violence, a Pentagon spokesman said, Sept. 20.

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http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56647/attacks-down-voting-up-afghan-elections

Posted by sr at 4:43 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.20.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Coalition forces conducted a precision air strike on a compound rigged with explosives in Kandahar province this morning.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56618/coalition-forces-conduct-precision-air-strike-kandahar

Posted by sr at 4:40 PM | Permalink

By Tony Karon Monday, Sep. 20, 2010

Sure, Afghanistan's fourth democratic election since the 2001 overthrow of the Taliban was blighted by low turnout thanks to Taliban violence, and by familiar allegations of widespread ballot fraud, but none of that will have much impact on Afghanistan's future.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2020245,00.html?xid=rss-topstories

Posted by sr at 4:38 PM | Permalink

Published: 1:28PM BST 20 Sep 2010

Servicemen talk about their experiences in Sangin as UK forces hand over responsibility to the US in southern Afghanistan.

To continue reading:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/afghanistan/8013525/Inside-Afghanistan-soliders-speak-about-Sangin.html

Posted by sr at 4:37 PM | Permalink

Bagram Media Support Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2010-09-RCE-PR-118

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Sept. 20, 2010) – Coalition forces eliminated 14 insurgents following an armed engagement in the Bermal District, Paktika Province Sept. 19.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/coalition-forces-eliminate-14-insurgents-in-paktika.html

Posted by sr at 4:34 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.20.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - An International Security Assistance Forces air weapons team killed five insurgent fighters who were planning on detonating an improvised explosive device in Ghazni district, Ghazni province, Sept. 20.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56625/coalition-forces-kill-5-insurgents-ghazni

Posted by sr at 4:33 PM | Permalink

20 Sep 2010 10:17:14 GMT
Source: Reuters

Sept 20 (Reuters) - Following are security developments in Afghanistan at 0940 GMT on Monday.

To read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68J0FD.htm

Posted by sr at 2:01 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.20.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Coalition forces conducted a precision air strike in Paktiya province Sunday, killing Abdul Jabar, Haqqani Network sub-commander, who reportedly conducted improvised explosive device attacks against the Afghan people during Saturday's election.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56615/air-strike-kills-haqqani-network-commander

Posted by sr at 1:56 PM | Permalink

Stuart Ramsay, chief correspondent, in Afghanistan
10:41am UK, Monday September 20, 2010

For British forces in Afghanistan, the name Sangin is synonymous with death, injury and Taliban insurgency.

To continue reading:

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Afghanistan-British-Troops-Leave-Sangin-And-Hand-Over-To-The-Americans-Reports-Stuart-Ramsay/Article/201009315735648?lpos=World_News_Top_Stories_Header_0&lid;=ARTICLE_15735648_Afghanistan%3A_British_Troops_Leave_Sangin_And_Hand_Over_To_The_Americans%2C_Reports_Stuart_Ramsay

Posted by sr at 7:28 AM | Permalink

By the CNN Wire Staff
September 20, 2010 -- Updated 0947 GMT (1747 HKT)

Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- British forces in southern Afghanistan have handed responsibility for security in Sangin district to American troops, the British and American militaries said Monday.

To read the entire article:

http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/09/20/afghanistan.british.forces.transfer/

Posted by sr at 7:24 AM | Permalink

By Ian Pannell
20 September 2010 Last updated at 07:11 ET
BBC News, Helmand

"There've been really bad days, especially when one of our lads got killed. That was hard to carry on."

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11368465

Posted by sr at 7:14 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.20.2010

KABUL – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a Taliban improvised explosive device facilitator operating in Yosuf Khel district

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56606/update-taliban-ied-facilitator-captured-afghan-led-force

Posted by sr at 7:11 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.20.2010

KABUL – An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban sub-commander, who facilitated and planned improvised explosive device attacks, during an operation in Logar province Sunday.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56605/taliban-commander-captured-afghan-led-force

Posted by sr at 7:09 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date09.20.2010

KABUL – An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected Taliban insurgents in Helmand province Sunday while in pursuit of a Taliban improvised explosive device manufacturer whose rare specialty includes building IED detonators and initiators.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56604/suspected-insurgents-detained-helmand

Posted by sr at 7:07 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date09.20.2010

KABUL – An Afghan and coalition security force detained two Taliban insurgents and killed five in Kunduz province Sunday while in pursuit of a Taliban sub-commander operating in Aliabad district.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56602/insurgents-killed-kunduz-operation

Posted by sr at 7:05 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Force continues targeting Haqqani leadership
Courtesy Story
Date 09.20.2010

KABUL – An Afghan and coalition security force detained two insurgents, including a Haqqani Network sub-commander operating in Khost province, Sunday.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56598/force-continues-targeting-haqqani-leadership

Posted by sr at 7:03 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.19.2010
Date Posted: 09.20.2010 01:55

KABUL – U.K. forces today transferred responsibility for security in Sangin District to U.S. forces. This tactical realignment and rebalancing of International Security Assistance Forces in Helmand province has been possible due to the increase in U.S. Marines and will allow U.K. forces to be reinvested throughout central Helmand.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56603/rebalancing-forces-helmand

Posted by sr at 6:58 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.20.2010

KABUL – An Afghan and coalition security force captured a suspected Taliban media and propaganda facilitator, who participated in filming election attacks, during an overnight operation in Ghazni province.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56597/suspected-taliban-propaganda-expert-captured-ghazni

Posted by sr at 6:58 AM | Permalink

19 Sep 2010 15:06:00 GMT
Source: Reuters

Sept 19 (Reuters) - Following are security developments in Pakistan at 1500 GMT on Sunday.

To read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68I01R.htm

Posted by sr at 10:25 PM | Permalink

By Anne Gearan
Associated Press
1:57 p.m., Sunday, September 19, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) — Colin Powell, once the nation's highest-ranking military officer and later a secretary of state, said Sunday he doesn't know whether the United States is winning in Afghanistan.

To continue reading:

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/sep/19/powell-unsure-whether-us-winning-afghanistan/

Posted by sr at 10:24 PM | Permalink

Karzai was expected at a shura meeting with elders and pro-government forces in the Arghandab district on the outskirts of the city

Dene Moore and A.R. Khan
Kandahar, Afghanistan — The Canadian Press
Published on Sunday, Sep. 19, 2010 12:24PM EDT

Afghan President Hamid Karzai abandoned plans to meet with elders during a rare visit to his home province of Kandahar on Sunday, the day after a disappointing parliamentary election that saw millions of Afghans forego their right to cast ballots.

To read the entire article:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/africa-mideast/hamid-karzai-abandons-plans-to-visit-kandahar-day-after-disappointing-election/article1713666/?cmpid=rss1

Posted by sr at 10:19 PM | Permalink

Combined Joint Task Force 101
Courtesy Story
By U.S. Army Capt. Marie Orlando
Date 09.19.2010

NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – “Congratulations on your promotion, sir,” the soldier said as he approached on open truck window and greeted a face he recognized. The captain had been hearing a lot of that since his arrival to Bagram Air Field about 48 hours ago.

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http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56590/twins-reunited-bagram

Posted by sr at 10:18 PM | Permalink

Posted: 19 September 2010 0459 hrs

KABUL: United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Saturday commended Afghanistan's parliamentary election Saturday, praising the country's voters for their "courage and determination."

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1082077/1/.html

Posted by sr at 10:14 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.19.2010

KABUL - The Marjah marketplace reopening Sept. 11 during a festival known as Mela marked economic development and infrastructure growth not seen for more than five years in this agricultural region of Helmand province.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56587/marjah-marketplace-reopening-marks-economic-progress

Posted by sr at 10:11 PM | Permalink

By Gretel C. Kovach
Originally published September 19, 2010 at 3 p.m., updated September 18, 2010 at 7:32 p.m.

MARJAH, Afghanistan — Sgt. Vanessa Jones and her teammates filed through the countryside with a squad of U.S. infantrymen and Afghan troops. They pushed through tall grass and leaped over canals, spilling into fields of sunflowers and the emerald spikes of marijuana plants rustling above their helmets. Then they waited, tucked into a ridge of dirt, while fellow Marines checked on a bomb dug into the road.

For more about the FETs in Afghanistan:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/sep/19/women-marines-new-weapon-afghanistan/

Posted by sr at 10:10 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date09.18.2010
Date Posted:09.19.2010 10:30

KABUL - Multiple intelligence sources and tips from local citizens led Afghan national security and coalition forces to the arrest of a suspected improvised explosive device trafficker in Kabul Sept. 18.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56578/ied-trafficker-arrested

Posted by sr at 10:07 PM | Permalink

Destruction of poppy robs fighters of resources

By Dan Lamothe - Staff writer
Posted : Sunday Sep 19, 2010 9:07:43 EDT

U.S. efforts to disrupt heroin production in Helmand province, Afghanistan, have put a dent in the insurgency’s pocketbook, the top Marine commander in Afghanistan said.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://militarytimes.com/news/2010/09/marine-heroin-production-disrupted-in-marjah-091910w/

Posted by sr at 10:04 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.18.2010
Date Posted: 09.19.2010 10:32

KABUL -Afghan national security and coalition forces found and destroyed explosives, numerous improvised explosive device-making materials and two heavy machine guns during a targeted operation in Helmand province Sept. 18.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56579/patrol-finds-explosive-ied-materials-destroys-heavy-weapons

Posted by sr at 9:56 PM | Permalink

We're Not 'Going to Turn Afghanistan into Switzerland'

09/19/2010

Troops, money and a plan were long lacking in the battle against the Taliban in Afghanistan. In a SPIEGEL interview, ISAF Commander David Petraeus, discusses these failures with unusual frankness. The general says he is concerned about the increasingly symbiotic relationship between terror groups in the region.

SPIEGEL: General, we are meeting on the day of the Afghan parliamentary elections. A recent poll conducted by Kabul University and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, a German political think tank, found that 70 percent of the Afghan population have no confidence in their national parliament at all. Sixty-five percent aren't satisfied with the government's performance. What does that mean for your work?

To continue reading the interview with General Petraeus:

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,718285,00.html#ref=rss

Posted by sr at 4:47 PM | Permalink

19 Sep 2010 12:53:09 GMT
Source: Reuters

KABUL, Sept 19 (Reuters) - The top United Nations diplomat in Afghanistan said on Sunday it was too early to describe the country's parliamentary election as a success until final turnout figures are established and all complaints are heard.

To continue reading:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68I01O.htm

Posted by sr at 11:18 AM | Permalink

Sep 19, 2010

It's the dream of any American service member serving in dangerous Afghanistan -- a vehicle impervious to roadside bombs. The other plus? It can fly.

To continue reading:

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2010/09/defense-agency-developing-flying-humvee/1

Posted by sr at 11:06 AM | Permalink

19 Sep 2010 11:52:09 GMT
Source: Reuters
By C. Bryson Hull

KABUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Afghan officials on Sunday were tallying the results of the country's parliamentary election, conducted the previous day against a backdrop of Taliban violence, reports of rampant fraud and an unclear turnout.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68I00Q.htm

Posted by sr at 11:01 AM | Permalink

19 Sep 2010 09:05:19 GMT
Source: Reuters

KUNDUZ, Afghanistan, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Eight Afghan children were killed while playing with a rocket round left in a village on Sunday in northern Kunduz province, an official said.

To continue reading:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68I00Z.htm

Posted by sr at 11:00 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
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Date 09.19.2010

KABUL- An International Security Assistance Force vehicle struck and killed a local Afghan woman today while conducting a security patrol in the Alishang District, Laghman province.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56573/afghan-woman-killed-isaf-incident

Posted by sr at 10:58 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
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Date 09.19.2010

KABUL - Coalition aircraft targeted a Haqqani Network sub-commander who was preparing to conduct improvised explosive device attacks against the Afghan people during Saturday's election in Paktiya province.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56568/forces-target-haqqani-commander-planning-election-attacks

Posted by sr at 10:42 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
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Date09.19.2010

KABUL- The International Security Assistance Force confirmed Janut Gul, a Haqqani Network facilitator who was actively planning vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attacks for the Afghan parliamentary elections, was killed by a precision air strike Saturday.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56570/update-haqqani-network-facilitator-killed-during-air-strike

Posted by sr at 10:40 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
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Date09.19.2010

KABUL - Afghan and coalition security forces detained several suspected insurgents in Paktika province Saturday while in pursuit of a Taliban improvised explosive device facilitator operating in Yosuf Khel District.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56567/ied-facilitator-targeted-suspected-insurgents-detained

Posted by sr at 10:37 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
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Date09.19.2010

KABUL - Afghan and coalition security forces captured a Haqqani Network facilitator who planned and conducted attacks on Afghan and coalition forces during an operation in Khost province Saturday.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56566/haqqani-network-facilitator-captured-khost

Posted by sr at 10:33 AM | Permalink

September 19, 2010 - By R.A. WALKER - [email protected]

Saturday was a good day for the friends and family of Robert Scott Elder III because the 21-year-old U.S. Navy medical corpsman was home from the war and with them.

For more about about the return home of a 3/6 Corpsman:

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/553866/Serviceman-home-from-warfront.html?nav=5011

Posted by sr at 10:30 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.19.2010

KABUL - An Afghan and coalition security force killed several insurgents, including Sayed Karim, a Taliban sub-commander operating in Khugyani District in Nangarhar province, Saturday.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56564/several-insurgents-killed-during-operation-nangarhar

Posted by sr at 10:29 AM | Permalink

September 18, 2010 7:57 a.m.

An audio slide show by U-T photographer Nelvin C. Cepeda, who is on assignment in Afghanistan with reporter Gretel C. Kovach.

For the slide show:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/utafghanistanslide/

Posted by sr at 10:21 PM | Permalink

By ALISSA J. RUBIN, CHARLIE SAVAGE and ROD NORDLAND
Published: September 18, 2010

KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghanistan’s Central Bank did not act on repeated, longstanding warnings from Afghan lawmakers and American advisers about irregularities at the politically connected Kabul Bank, according to Afghan lawmakers and an American government official.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/19/world/19kabul.html

Posted by sr at 10:20 PM | Permalink

By ELISABETH BUMILLER and ROD NORDLAND
Published: September 18, 2010

MARJA, Afghanistan — The first voter here was Muhammad Akbar, 22, who dipped his finger in the indelible purple ink, collected his ballot and had just stepped into the cardboard box that serves as a voting booth when gunfire broke out.

To continue reading:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/19/world/asia/19afghan.html?_r=1

Posted by sr at 10:17 PM | Permalink

International Security Assistance Force HQ Public Affairs
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Date 09.18.2010

KABUL - The commander of international forces in Afghanistan and the NATO Senior Civilian Representative today praised those who participated in, organized and secured the nation's parliamentary elections.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56551/afghan-elections-show-courage-and-vision-afghan-citizens-public-servants-security-forces

Posted by sr at 10:15 PM | Permalink

By Rhonda Cook
10:09 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The words from a Marine captain were according to script, but they tore a hole in a father’s heart.

To continue reading about Fallen Hero, 1st Lt. Scott J. Fleming, of the 3/3:

http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/marine-from-marietta-killed-616381.html

Posted by sr at 4:53 PM | Permalink

18 Sep 2010 15:56:31 GMT
Source: Reuters

KABUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Preliminary figures showed 3.6 million votes were cast in Afghanistan's parliamentary poll on Saturday, election officials said, after polls closed on a day clouded by security and fraud concerns.

To read more:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68H02D.htm

Posted by sr at 12:54 PM | Permalink

By ELISABETH BUMILLER
September 18, 2010, 6:07 am

MARJA, Afghanistan — Voter turnout for Saturday’s Parliamentary elections was extremely low in this Helmand Province battleground as bullets flew over the polling station near the district center, firefights erupted in the fields lining the network of canals and insurgents launched rocket-propelled grenades near the main United States Marine base here.

To continue reading:

http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/18/in-marja-violence-and-intimidation-depress-vote/

Posted by sr at 11:57 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date09.18.2010

KABUL - Haji Mohammad, a key insurgent leader in the Kunar Province and Taliban shadow governor of the Shigal District, was killed in a precision airstrike conducted by coalition forces today.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56540/key-insurgent-leader-killed-kunar

Posted by sr at 11:53 AM | Permalink

196th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade
Story by Capt. Anthony Deiss
Date 09.18.2010

CAMP PHOEINX, Afghanistan – When it comes to winning the hearts and minds of the people of Afghanistan, the U.S. military’s counterinsurgency strategy, or COIN, is not just about demonstrating security for the Afghans, it’s also about demonstrating the role of U.S. law in protecting them.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56528/us-law-plays-important-role-afghanistan-coin-strategy

Posted by sr at 11:51 AM | Permalink

By ELISABETH BUMILLER
Published: September 18, 2010

MARJA, Afghanistan — Voter turnout for Saturday’s Parliamentary elections was extremely low in Marja, a Helmand Province battleground, as bullets flew over the polling station near the district center, firefights erupted in the fields lining the network of canals and insurgents launched a rocket-propelled grenade into the main United States Marine base here.

To read the entire article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/19/world/asia/19marja.html?_r=1

Posted by sr at 11:49 AM | Permalink

18/09 14:16 CET

The polls have closed in Afghanistan’s parliamentary elections, with unofficial eyewitness reports suggesting a lower than hoped for turnout.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.euronews.net/2010/09/18/polls-close-in-afghan-elections/

Posted by sr at 11:47 AM | Permalink

NATO Training Mission Afghanistan
Story by Chief Petty Officer Brian Brannon
Date 09.18.2010

KABUL- At any given time, up to 20,000 Afghan soldiers are honing their warrior skills to augment the Afghan National Army. The bulk of them—about 10,000 to 12,000—learn their trade at Kabul Military Training Center.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56529/afghan-soldiers-trained-tens-thousands

Posted by sr at 11:45 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.18.2010

KABUL- Four Afghans were wounded when they were struck by an insurgent-planted improvised explosive device in Dara Noor District, Nangarhar province today.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56535/civilians-wounded-ied-strike

Posted by sr at 11:43 AM | Permalink

18 Sep 2010 10:56:20 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Tim Gaynor

KABUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Dirt poor and wearied by corruption, many Afghans put the daily battle for bread ahead of voting in parliamentary elections on Saturday, ignoring official pleas for people to come out and choose new representatives.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

_blank">http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68H00Z.htm

Posted by sr at 11:38 AM | Permalink

18 Sep 2010 11:58:12 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Hamid Shalizi and Tim Gaynor

KABUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) - A string of attacks hit Afghanistan's parliamentary election on Saturday, killing at least 10 people as the Taliban tried to disrupt a poll that is testing the credibility of the government and security forces.

To continue reading:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68G0IF.htm

Posted by sr at 11:37 AM | Permalink

18 Sep 2010 08:03:58 GMT
Source: Reuters

KUNDUZ, Afghanistan, Sept 18 (Reuters) - A Taliban attack near a polling station in Afghanistan's north killed one Afghan soldier and six pro-government militiamen on Saturday, police said.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68H00P.htm

Posted by sr at 11:35 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.18.2010

KABUL- The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a Taliban military commission member and Nawah elder who participated in small arms fire and improvised explosive device attacks.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56524/update-military-commission-member-capture-confirmed

Posted by sr at 11:33 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.18.2010

KABUL- Afghan and coalition security forces killed an insurgent and detained several more in Khost province Friday while in pursuit of a Haqqani Network facilitator and his cell members.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56523/insurgent-killed-while-forces-pursue-haqqani-facilitator

Posted by sr at 11:30 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.18.2010

KABUL - Coalition forces conducted a precision air strike in Paktiya province today, targeting a Haqqani Network facilitator who was actively planning attacks during the Afghan parliamentary elections today.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56520/precision-air-strike-conducted-against-haqqani-facilitator

Posted by sr at 11:24 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.18.2010

KABUL - An Afghan and coalition security force killed at least four insurgents and detained one during an operation in Kunduz province Friday.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56521/insurgents-killed-during-operation-kunduz

Posted by sr at 11:23 AM | Permalink

18 Sep 2010 02:27:27 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Tim Gaynor

KABUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Afghanistan braced for a day of violence on Saturday as voters headed to the polls for a parliamentary election that is a crucial test of government credibility and the strength of its security forces.

To continue reading:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68G0IF.htm

Posted by sr at 11:15 AM | Permalink

By Craig Whitlock
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, September 18, 2010; 10:07 PM

AT JOINT BASE Army officials, concerned about the aftereffects of combat, were keeping a close eye on the 5th Stryker Combat Brigade long before soldiers from the unit were charged with atrocities committed in Afghanistan.

To read the entire article:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/18/AR2010091803936.html?wprss=rss_world/asia

Posted by sr at 11:14 AM | Permalink

By Craig Whitlock
Saturday, September 18, 2010; 9:39 PM

AT JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WASH. The U.S. soldiers hatched a plan as simple as it was savage: to randomly target and kill an Afghan civilian, and to get away with it.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/18/AR2010091803935.html?wprss=rss_world/asia

Posted by sr at 11:12 AM | Permalink

September 18, 2010

"Three Cups of Tea," a book detailing village customs and traditions in Afghanistan is now mandatory reading among American military commanders. Jeff Glor reports.

To see the news video:

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6880137n

Posted by sr at 11:04 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.17.2010

KABUL - International Security Assistance Force officials report no injuries to ISAF personnel nor damages to ISAF facilities resulting from the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that struck the Hindu Kush mountain region of northeast Afghanistan late Sept. 17.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56516/isaf-reports-no-damage-earthquake

Posted by sr at 11:16 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.17.2010

KABUL - While on routine aerial patrol, Afghan and coalition forces spotted insurgents emplacing improvised explosive devices along Route 515 near Soltan e Bakwah in the Bakwah District of Farah province Sept. 17.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56512/combined-force-tracks-insurgents-planting-ieds

Posted by sr at 11:11 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.17.2010

KABUL - A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained a suspected insurgent believed to be planning a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attack near a polling center in the village of Bala Murghab in Badghis province Sept. 17.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56517/combined-force-detains-suspected-ied-trigger-man-badghis

Posted by sr at 11:10 PM | Permalink

By Eva Ruth Moravec - Express-News
Web Posted: 09/17/2010 12:00 CDT

As he sat among 932 other new U.S. citizens in a crowded Laurie Auditorium, waving a small flag and clapping along to John Philip Sousa's “Stars and Stripes Forever,” Tony Casas let go of a resentment he'd held onto for decades.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/retired_marine_among_933_new_us_citizens_103100219.html

Posted by sr at 11:04 PM | Permalink

By Cali Bagby for KVAL.com
Story Published: Sep 17, 2010 at 4:17 PM PDT

COMBAT OUTPOST SEMINOLE, Afghanistan - The Marines prepare for today’s mission slated for 1300, the most miserable part of the day.

To continue reading:

http://www.kval.com/news/national/103174054.html

Posted by sr at 11:04 PM | Permalink

17 Sep 2010 17:03:55 GMT
Source: Reuters

By Hamid Shalizi

SHOTUL, Afghanistan, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Trains of donkeys and teenage boys loaded high with ballot boxes snaked along narrow mountain trails on Friday to reach some of Afghanistan's remotest voters in a crucial parliamentary election.

To read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68G0I7.htm

Posted by sr at 11:02 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.17.2010

KABUL - Multiple intelligence sources and tips from local citizens led a joint Afghan National Security and coalition force patrol to the location of a known insurgent bomb maker, who was arrested in Mohammad Agha District, Logar province today.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56465/insurgent-bomb-maker-arrested

Posted by sr at 10:56 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.17.2010

KABUL - An International Security Assistance Force unmanned aerial system went down in Takhar province today.

To continue reading:

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.newsok.com/karzai-urges-afghans-to-vote-ignore-taliban/article/feed/191934?custom_click=headlines_widget

Posted by sr at 10:37 PM | Permalink

Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan Media Operations Center
Story by 1st Lt. Neil Samson
Date 09.17.2010

An Afghan-led force, advised by members of Special Operations Task Force – South, was tipped off by locals to a large weapons cache and recovered a number of improvised explosive devices and IED-making material, Sept. 16, in the Arghandab River Valley.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56475/1st-marine-division-forward-memorial-ceremony-honors-its-fallen-heroes

Posted by sr at 5:41 PM | Permalink

By the CNN Wire Staff
September 17, 2010 4:48 p.m. EDT

Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush mountain region of northeast Afghanistan near Pakistan late Friday night, the chief of Pakistan's Meteorological Department told CNN.

To read the entire article:

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/09/17/afghanistan.earthquake/index.html?section=cnn_latest

Posted by sr at 5:39 PM | Permalink

Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan Media Operations Center
Story by 1st Lt. Neil Samson
Date 09.17.2010

An Afghan-led force, advised by members of Special Operations Task Force – South, was tipped off by locals to a large weapons cache and recovered a number of improvised explosive devices and IED-making material, Sept. 16, in the Arghandab River Valley.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56484/afghan-led-partnered-force-finds-insurgents-weapons-stockpile

Posted by sr at 5:37 PM | Permalink

By DUSAN STOJANOVIC
Associated Press Writer
Posted: Sep 17, 2010 8:11 AM PDT

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - A U.S.-funded radio station is hoping a small hand-cranked radio can help turn the tide in a propaganda war against the Taliban, handing out thousands of the devices in the hopes of winning over ordinary Afghans.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.ktnv.com/global/story.asp?s=13172315

Posted by sr at 5:32 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.17.2010

KABUL - Multiple intelligence sources and tips from local citizens led a joint Afghan National Security and coalition force patrol to the location of a wanted insurgent, who then led the force to two other targets, in Kabul Thursday.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56477/insurgents-detained-explosives-secured

Posted by sr at 5:27 PM | Permalink

Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs
Courtesy Story
Date09.17.2010
Compiled from International Security Assistance Force Joint Command News Releases

WASHINGTON - Intelligence information and tips from local Afghans have driven several recent operations in Afghanistan, military officials reported.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56482/intelligence-tips-drive-operations-afghanistan

Posted by sr at 5:26 PM | Permalink

Friday September 17, 2010 (0055 PST)

ISLAMABAD: The top leadership of Pakistan including military and political high ups on Thursday have totally rejected the allegations levelled by Afghan President Hamid Karzai concerning ISI’s involvement in Afghanistan and supporting extremists.

To continue reading:

http://www.paktribune.com/news/index.shtml?231643

Posted by sr at 5:24 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.17.2010

KABUL- Afghan and coalition security forces detained two insurgents in Khost province overnight including a Haqqani Network commander who was actively planning attacks for the upcoming elections.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56451/haqqani-network-commander-captured-khost

Posted by sr at 5:22 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.17.2010

KABUL - The International Security Assistance Force confirmed Juma Gul, the Taliban district commander for Aliabad District of Kunduz province, was among eight insurgents killed during an Afghan and coalition force operation Wednesday.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56453/update-coalition-force-kills-taliban-district-commander

Posted by sr at 5:20 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.17.2010

KABUL - An Afghan and coalition security force conducted a multi-day deliberate clearing operation aimed at disrupting the Taliban's freedom of movement outside Kandahar City, killing three insurgents and detaining several more.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56456/afghan-led-force-clears-enemy-safe-haven-kandahar

Posted by sr at 5:17 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.17.2010

KABUL - An insurgent died when an improvised explosive device he was emplacing exploded in eastern Afghanistan today.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56458/insurgent-killed-ied-explodes

Posted by sr at 5:16 PM | Permalink

III Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs
Courtesy Story
Date09.17.2010
Date Posted:09.16.2010 20:26
By Lance Cpl. Khoa N. Pelczar

HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan — Marine engineers with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, currently deployed with 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, conducted a route reconnaissance mission to find alternate routes to travel when conducting resupply missions in northern Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 1.

For more about the 9th ESB in Afghanistan:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56428/route-recon-keeps-enemy-guessing

Posted by sr at 5:11 PM | Permalink

Regional Command Southwest
Story by Sgt. Shawn Coolman
Date09.16.2010
Date Posted:09.17.2010 04:27

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan— Third Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion turned over responsibilities to 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, in a transfer of authority ceremony here, Sept. 16.

To continue reading about the transfer of authority:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56454/3rd-laad-transfers-authority-3-25

Posted by sr at 5:11 PM | Permalink

By Catherine Field
5:30 AM Friday Sep 17, 2010

Nato chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen has urged New Zealand to stand by its commitment to the international alliance in Afghanistan as he called for help at a crucial stage in the nine-year-old war.

To continue reading:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid;=10674031&ref;=rss

Posted by sr at 4:55 PM | Permalink

By HELENE COOPER, DAVID E. SANGER and THOM SHANKER.
Published: September 16, 2010

WASHINGTON — When President Obama descended into the White House Situation Room on Monday for his monthly update on Afghanistan and Pakistan, the new top American military commander, Gen. David H. Petraeus, ticked off signs of progress.

To read the entire article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/17/world/17prexy.html?_r=1&partner;=rss&emc;=rss

Posted by sr at 12:39 PM | Permalink

By ELISABETH BUMILLER
September 17, 2010, 5:24 pm

MARJA, Afghanistan—Marines here in this Helmand Province battleground say they expect the Taliban to try to attack polling sites for Saturday’s Parliamentary elections with gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades and so have spent much of the week devising security plans.

To read the entire article:

http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/17/election-eve-in-marja/

Posted by sr at 11:58 AM | Permalink

By Lance Cpl. Tyler L. Main, Marine Corps Base Hawaii
9/17/2010

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION KANEOHE BAY — After six hours of loading three helicopters and two large pallets of supplies, 12 men attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 “The Ugly Angels” are damp with sweat. They walk back to Hangar 105 to meet their families. They sit down to eat, their last meal with loved ones before leaving for six months. Everyone is smiling but emotions are hard to read at 20 minutes to take off.

To read the entire article:

http://www.marines.mil/unit/mcbhawaii/Pages/HMH-362departsforAfghanistan.aspx

Posted by sr at 11:16 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.17.2010

KABUL - Afghan and coalition forces recovered election ballots from an Independent Election Commission vehicle damaged by an improvised explosive device in the Shindand District of Herat province Sept. 17.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56507/ansf-coalition-force-delivers-ballots-despite-ied-strike

Posted by sr at 11:09 AM | Permalink

Posted: 16 September 2010 0125 hrs

ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai met Pakistan's leaders in Islamabad on Wednesday for talks on stepping up the fight against militants waging an insurgency against his government.

To continue reading:

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1081483/1/.html

Posted by sr at 10:55 PM | Permalink

By Cpl. Bobbie A. Curtis, 2nd Marine Logistics Group
9/16/2010

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — For the Marines of 2nd Marine Logistics Group Combat Camera, processing photos and videos in garrison is different than in an austere combat environment such as Afghanistan’s Helmand province.

To read the entire article:

http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmlg/Pages/COMCAM.aspx

Posted by sr at 10:54 PM | Permalink

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Fwd) Public Affairs
Story by Cpl. Ryan Rholes
Date 09.16.2010
Date Posted:09.15.2010 23:58
Location:AF

World War II and Operation Enduring Freedom are very different wars fought by different generations; but today’s aviation Marines in Afghanistan are facing some similar conditions that their predecessors did nearly seven decades ago. The Marine Corps prides itself on being expeditionary, going to every clime and place and dominating its enemies despite adverse conditions Marines may face.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56340/aviation-marines-back-basics-airfield-operations

Posted by sr at 10:43 PM | Permalink

US Defense Chief Sees Signs Of Progress In Afghanistan But Says He'll Remain Cautious

Sep. 16, 2010

(AP) WASHINGTON (AP) - Evidence is building that the Obama administration's surge strategy is working in Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday, citing recent assessments from the new top U.S. and NATO commander and Gates' personal impressions from a recent trip to Afghan battlefields.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/09/16/ap/cabstatepent/main6873075.shtml

Posted by sr at 10:22 PM | Permalink

Marines Special Operations Command PAO
Story by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNally
Date 09.15.2010
Date Posted: 09.16.2010 16:23

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command will implement a new training course, Sept. 15, at the Marine Special Operations School here. The three-week Assessment and Selection Preparation and Orientation Course will serve as the precursor to the roughly three-week Assessment and Selection Course and the seven-month Individual Training Course, with the purpose of preparing MARSOC Critical Skills Operator candidates for the challenges of A&S.;

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56418/marsoc-implements-new-training

Posted by sr at 5:33 PM | Permalink

Regimental Combat Team-2, 1st Marine Division Public Affairs
Story by Cpl. Ned Johnson
Date 09.16.2010

SANGIN, Afghanistan - Sometimes an explosion breaks the silence of an afternoon in Sangin, but today the silence was broken with cheers.

For more on the 3/7 and cricket with the Brits:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56345/british-us-marines-forge-bond-playing-cricket

Posted by sr at 5:31 PM | Permalink

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Public Affairs
Courtesy Story
By Petty Officer 1st Class Darius O. Jackson
Date 09.16.2010

USS KEARSARGE, At Sea - Sailors with Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked Marines of 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Sept. 16.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56397/kearsarge-arg-26th-meu-arrive-begin-pakistan-relief

Posted by sr at 5:21 PM | Permalink

1st Marine Division
Courtesy Story
By Pfc. Alfred V. Lopez
Date 09.16.2010

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - A cold chill was felt in the air while friends and families helped their Marines carry their gear to their assigned staging areas. It was not the kind of cold a sister can cover with a blanket or a mother can help with a warm cup of coffee. This was the type of bitter cold only the homecoming of a friend, brother, father, or son can embrace away.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56419/families-and-friends-bid-farewell-marines-and-sailors-rct-1

Posted by sr at 5:16 PM | Permalink

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Fwd) Public Affairs
Story by Cpl. Ryan Rholes
Date 09.16.2010

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan – Eleven monitors with the 2010 Manpower Management Officer Assignments ‘road show’ are in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 12-18, giving deployed officers the opportunity to shape their careers by meeting face-to-face with their monitors.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56373/deployed-officers-meet-face-face-with-assignments-monitors

Posted by sr at 5:08 PM | Permalink

9/16/2010 By Lance Cpl. Katalynn Thomas , Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego

MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO — Many say that everything is bigger in Texas, to include dreams. One Texan baseball player’s biggest dream, to become a U.S. Marine, has become a reality.

To continue reading:

http://www.marines.mil/unit/tecom/mcrdsandiego/Pages/911spursbaseballplayertojoinMarineCorps.aspx

Posted by sr at 5:01 PM | Permalink

16 Sep 2010 13:34:34 GMT
Source: Reuters

KABUL, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Afghans vote in parliamentary elections on Saturday for 249 seats in the country's wolesi jirga, or lower house of parliament.

For more about the Afghan Parliamentary elections:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68F0HX.htm

Posted by sr at 4:58 PM | Permalink

By the CNN Wire Staff
September 16, 2010 1:11 p.m. EDT

Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- Taliban fighters killed two workers from Afghanistan's main election body, in another attack that highlighted the threat of a violence-marred parliamentary election Saturday.

To read the entire article:

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/09/16/afghanistan.violence/index.html?section=cnn_latest

Posted by sr at 4:54 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.16.2010

KABUL - Multiple intelligence sources and tips from local citizens led Afghan and coalition forces to the location of a Taliban safe house east of Sangin in Helmand province, where they detained a key Taliban commander and one associate today.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56405/taliban-commander-detained-north-helmand

Posted by sr at 4:43 PM | Permalink

16 Sep 2010 12:09:00 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Jonathon Burch and Sayed Salahuddin

KABUL, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The Taliban warned on Thursday it would try to disrupt Afghanistan's parliamentary poll and urged a voting boycott, while poll monitors said the electoral watchdog had not acted forcefully enough against fraud.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68F0EL.htm

Posted by sr at 4:43 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.16.2010

KABUL- Initial reports indicate a protest of approximately 100 Afghan civilians turned violent when protesters began throwing rocks at coalition forces guarding Forward Operating Base Mirwais in the Chorah District of Uruzgan province today.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56393/update-armed-protester-shot-after-aiming-weapon-isaf-personnel

Posted by sr at 4:39 PM | Permalink

International Security Assistance Force HQ Public Affairs
Courtesy Story
Date 09.16.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan Border Police patrol, following up on a local tip, captured a large group of insurgents, and seized a significant cache of weapons and improvised explosive devices in Arghandab District, Kandahar province earlier this week.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56392/afghan-border-police-capture-insurgents-major-weapons-supply

Posted by sr at 4:38 PM | Permalink

By The Associated Press
September 16, 2010

As of Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, at least 1,178 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to an Associated Press count.

To continue reading:

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2010/09/16/us_military_deaths_in_afghanistan_at_1178/

Posted by sr at 12:12 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.16.2010

KABUL – Coalition forces conducted a precision air strike and a follow-on ground operation against the Taliban district commander for Aliabad district of Kunduz province Wednesday, killing eight insurgents.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56355/precision-strike-taliban-district-commander-kills-8-insurgents

Posted by sr at 10:27 AM | Permalink

U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs
Courtesy Story
Date09.16.2010

SHINDAND, Afghanistan – Amidst the sea of green and blue at this austere deployed location you’ll notice a solitary Marine.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56380/marine-first-sergeant-wades-blue

Posted by sr at 10:24 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.16.2010

KABUL - Initial reports indicate a protest of approximately 100 Afghan civilians turned violent when protestors began throwing rocks at coalition forces guarding Forward Operating Base Mirwais in the Chorah District of Uruzgan province today.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56375/armed-protestor-shot-after-attempting-access-isaf-base

Posted by sr at 10:23 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.16.2010

KABUL – Afghan and coalition security forces detained three insurgents in Paktika province Wednesday, including a Taliban sub-commander and a Taliban facilitator active within the province.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56350/afghan-led-force-captures-taliban-commander-facilitator-paktika

Posted by sr at 10:19 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.16.2010

KABUL – Afghan and coalition forces detained two suspected insurgents in Kunduz province last night in their continued pursuit of an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan commander operating in Chahar Darah district.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56348/afghan-coalition-force-detains-suspected-insurgents-kunduz

Posted by sr at 10:18 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date09.16.2010

KABUL – Afghan and coalition security forces detained four suspected insurgents in Khost province overnight while in pursuit of a Haqqani Network facilitator operating in Bak district.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56347/suspected-haqqani-network-insurgents-detained-khost

Posted by sr at 10:16 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.16.2010

KABUL – Afghan and coalition security forces detained several suspected insurgents in Zabul province Wednesday while in pursuit of a Taliban improvised explosive device facilitator operating in Qalat district.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56346/suspected-insurgents-detained-zabul

Posted by sr at 10:14 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.16.2010

KABUL – Afghan and coalition security forces detained two insurgents in Kandahar province Wednesday including a Taliban commander operating in Kandahar City.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56344/taliban-commander-captured-kandahar-afghan-led-force

Posted by sr at 10:12 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.16.2010

KABUL – Afghan and coalition security forces detained several insurgents in Logar Tuesday, including a Taliban sub-commander responsible for attacks in Baraki Barak, Charkh and Pul-e Alam districts.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56343/taliban-commander-found-hiding-floor-oven-logar

Posted by sr at 10:10 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date09.16.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Coalition forces conducted a precision air strike in Paktika province Sept. 15, killing Abdul Rahman, a key Taliban cell leader active in the province.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56341/coalition-forces-kill-taliban-commander-with-precision-air-strike

Posted by sr at 10:07 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.16.2010

KABUL – Afghan and coalition security forces detained two suspected insurgents in Helmand province overnight while in pursuit of a senior Taliban facilitator for insurgents operating in the Musa Qal’ah area

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56342/taliban-logistics-hub-targeted-suspected-insurgents-detained

Posted by sr at 10:06 AM | Permalink

9/16/2010 By Lance Cpl. Katalynn Thomas

MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO — Recruits from Company F, dressed in their woodland camouflage utilities, waited anxiously on the morning of Aug. 26 to be tested once more before they earned the title Marine. This time, it is their combat fitness that is being tested.

To continue reading:

http://www.marines.mil/unit/tecom/mcrdsandiego/Pages/CoFrecruitstestendurance,agility,strengthinCFT.aspx

Posted by SP at 7:36 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.15.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan and coalition security force operation resulted in the detention of a suspected improvised explosive device facilitator in Farah province Sept. 15.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56337/afghan-coalition-force-detain-ied-facilitator-farah

Posted by sr at 10:51 PM | Permalink

CHRIS BRUMMITT
Associated Press Writer
12:12 p.m. CDT, September 15, 2010

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's intelligence services are willing to work more closely with Afghanistan to fight Taliban militants, the president said Wednesday after talks with the Afghan leader focussed on allegations Islamabad is harboring Afghan insurgents.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-as-pakistan-afghanistan,0,5656180.story

Posted by sr at 10:47 PM | Permalink

Published: Sept. 15, 2010 at 6:24 PM

KABUL, Afghanistan, Sept. 15 (UPI) -- Protests in Kabul Wednesday against Koran burning left dozens injured and Afghan authorities said the Taliban may be fomenting the unrest for its own purposes.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2010/09/15/Officials-Taliban-stoking-Afghan-rallies/UPI-34141284589440/

Posted by sr at 10:40 PM | Permalink

Published on 15 September 2010 - 4:43pm

Campaigning for Afghanistan's parliamentary elections formally ends at midnight Wednesday, when thousands of candidates must take a break from hustling ahead of Saturday's poll.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.rnw.nl/english/bulletin/campaign-ends-afghanistan-readies-vote

Posted by sr at 5:26 PM | Permalink

1 SOSFS/S2I Intelligence Bulletin 10-001
Date: 15 Sep 10

(U) Background:Recently there has been a rash of calls to military personnel from individuals (NFI) who claimed to be with DoD and
requested information under the guise of it being a TRICARE national survey.

For more about this scam:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/38273429/Tricare-Suspicious-Calls

Posted by sr at 5:10 PM | Permalink

9/15/2010 By Lance Cpl. Tyler C. Vernaza , 31st MEU

INCHEON, Republic of Korea — Family, friends and service members from around the world gathered in one place today to honor the alliance of the Republic of Korea, Australia, and the United States, and to remember those who gave everything defending freedom.

To continue reading about a reenactment of the 60th anniversary of the historical landing at Incheon, September 15:

http://www.marines.mil/unit/31stmeu/Pages/Historiclandingreunitespastwithpresent.aspx

Posted by sr at 5:10 PM | Permalink

Published September 15, 2010
| Associated Press

ASHOQEH, Afghanistan (AP) — U.S. Army Capt. Brant Auge swept his hand across a satellite map of southern Afghanistan and pointed to a dark band of river-fed vineyards, pomegranate groves and marijuana fields arcing through an otherwise barren valley.

To continue reading:

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/09/15/led-troops-advance-taliban-green-belt-stronghold/

Posted by sr at 5:06 PM | Permalink

Combined Joint Task Force 101
Story by Spc. Albert Kelley
Date 09.15.2010

NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Afghan national security forces are coordinating all security efforts for the Sept. 18 parliamentary elections.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56328/occ-p-leads-security-efforts-nangarhar-during-elections

Posted by sr at 5:03 PM | Permalink

Reported by: Jim Patton
Email: [email protected]
Last Update: 9/15 11:27 pm

CAMP PENDLETON - A new monument stands at Camp Pendleton, honoring the Marines and Soldiers who fought in the battle of the Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War.

For more about the new monument honoring Marines and Soldiers who fought in the battle of the Chosin Reservoir:

http://www.sandiego6.com/news/local/story/New-Monument-Honors-Marines-and-Soldiers-at-Camp/RUb2wIy7HUK1UsIdPZdUDA.cspx

Posted by sr at 5:02 PM | Permalink

Wednesday, September 15, 2010
BY MARSHA STOLTZ
Midland Park Suburban News
Of Suburban News

The latest tangible thank-you for the thousands of pillows produced by sewers at Needlecraft Store on Godwin Avenue is a flag that was sent to the business's owner, Virginia Fawcett, after it was flown in Afghanistan by the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force.

To continue reading about the good works for our military:

http://www.northjersey.com/news/business/102966999_Marines__thankful_for_a_soft_place_to_lay_their_heads__flag_sewers__efforts_.html

Posted by sr at 5:00 PM | Permalink

By TODD PITMAN, Associated Press Writer
Wed Sep 15, 1:19 pm ET

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – U.S. and Afghan forces began advancing slowly Wednesday through the insurgent-filled district in southern Afghanistan that gave birth to the Taliban movement, treading ground where guerrilla fighters have operated freely for years, the British general in charge of NATO troops here said.

To read the entire article:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/as_afghanistan

Posted by sr at 4:58 PM | Permalink

15 Sep 2010 16:13:17 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Haji Mujtaba

MIRANSHAH, Pakistan, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Missiles fired by suspected U.S. drones killed at least 15 militants in two strikes in Pakistan's northwest region on Wednesday, security officials said, part of a surge in such attacks near the Afghan border.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68E08C.htm

Posted by sr at 4:57 PM | Permalink

15 Sep 2010 15:50:56 GMT
Source: Reuters
By David Brunnstrom

BRUSSELS, Sept 15 (Reuters) - NATO invited Russia on Wednesday to attend talks with leaders of alliance countries during a summit in Lisbon in November, hoping to boost cooperation on security issues, including Afghanistan and Iran.

To continue reading:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/LDE68E21E.htm

Posted by sr at 4:54 PM | Permalink

Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan
Media Operations Center
Story by Staff Sgt. Jeremy D. Crisp
Date 09.15.2010

ARGHANDAB, Afghanistan – “We are going to stay here and fight with our ANCOP comrades,” said a U.S. Special Forces team leader, yelling across a compound during a lull in a firefight with insurgents.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56315/successful-partnership-seen-between-afghan-police-us-special-forces

Posted by sr at 4:51 PM | Permalink

15 Sep 2010 14:58:03 GMT
Source: Reuters
By David Brunnstrom

BRUSSELS, Sept 15 (Reuters) - NATO on Wednesday dismissed suggestions the conflict in Afghanistan could be resolved by partitioning the country and handing over the Pashtun south to Taliban insurgents, saying this was a recipe for civil war.

To read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/LDE68E1AR.htm

Posted by sr at 4:51 PM | Permalink

By ERIKA I. RITCHIE
THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Published: Sept. 15, 2010

LAGUNA HILLS – Councilwoman Melody Carruth was unable to get her colleagues' support on Tuesday to reestablish a steering committee to support Camp Pendleton's 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines of the 1st Marine Division, the city's adopted battalion.

To read the entire article:

http://www.ocregister.com/news/committee-266605-support-city.html

Posted by sr at 11:39 AM | Permalink

NORTH VERSAILLES (KDKA)
Sep 15, 2010 11:03 pm US/Eastern

The family of a Marine killed in combat traveled to the Pittsburgh area to be on hand when his company returned home.

For more about the homecoming of Bravo Co. of the 4th MLG and the attendance of the parents of Fallen Hero, LCpl. Abram L. Howard:

http://kdka.com/local/North.versailles.marines.2.1915443.html

Posted by sr at 10:47 AM | Permalink

By Gretel C. Kovach
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 7:17 p.m.

MARJAH, Afghanistan — Capt. Stan Lee patrols his corner of Helmand Province with a loaded rifle like every other Marine. But he has never had to use it. Here in one of the most combative areas of southern Afghanistan, Lee has another weapon — U.S. dollars.

For more about the 3rd CAG in Afghanistan:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/sep/15/marines-focus-building-new-afghan-nation/

Posted by sr at 10:38 AM | Permalink

By Dan Lamothe - Staff writer
Posted : Wednesday Sep 15, 2010 21:19:02 EDT

The House Armed Services Committee will soon examine the rules of engagement used by U.S. forces in Afghanistan, Military Times has learned.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2010/09/military-rules-of-engagement-afghanistan-091510w/

Posted by sr at 10:37 AM | Permalink

Commandant says living Marine may be in line for Medal of Honor

By MARK WALKER
North County Times
Posted: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 6:56 pm

Marines in Afghanistan's Helmand province are showing restraint as insurgents increasingly use children and teenagers as human shields and to plant roadside bombs, the commandant of the Marine Corps said Wednesday.

To continue reading:

http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/military/article_8b9774ed-0355-5ac6-96d0-4b94f0c54348.html

Posted by sr at 10:29 AM | Permalink

9/15/2010 By Lance Cpl. Santiago G. Colon Jr , 26th MEU

USS KEARSARGE, AT SEA —
“Reveille, reveille, reveille,” a high-pitch, garbled voice loudly announces over the intercom, sending reverberations throughout the compact living area. Six a.m. and Lance Cpl. Nicholas A. Taft is awake, though his body rebels at the adjustment as the ship sailed east through another time zone the night before.

To continue reading:
http://www.marines.mil/unit/26thmeu/Pages/Livingonship.aspx

Posted by sr at 10:26 AM | Permalink

Liberty City man credits staff sergeant with saving his life

2010-09-15 / Front Page
By AARON MAY
[email protected]

An East Texas Marine is happy to be alive and back home after an attack in Afghanistan nearly claimed his life over the summer.

For more about Sgt. Jamie Davidson of the 3/1:

http://www.kilgorenewsherald.com/news/2010-09-15/Front_Page/PURPLE_HEART_WINNER_COMES_HOME__Liberty_City_man_c.html

Posted by sr at 10:15 AM | Permalink

International Security Assistance Force HQ Public Affairs
Courtesy Story
Date 09.15.2010

KABUL – In stark contrast to Taliban proclamations that they are committed to protecting the Afghan population, reality continues to show that the prevailing threat to the Afghan people remains indiscriminant insurgent violence.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56296/insurgents-continue-wage-violence-against-afghan-people

Posted by sr at 10:12 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.15.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces detained one suspected insurgent in Kunduz province Tuesday while in pursuit of a Taliban district commander for Chahar Darah District.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56308/force-targets-taliban-district-commander-kunduz-overnight

Posted by sr at 10:11 AM | Permalink

(AFP) – September 15, 2010

WASHINGTON — NATO's withdrawal from Afghanistan will be gradual and not a brusque "lights out" next August, the commander of international forces there, US General David Petraeus, said Wednesday.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jX-QicRWa8i9WwcdCLg7RRMPstPg

Posted by sr at 10:08 AM | Permalink

September 15, 2010, Wednesday

Bulgarian military servicemen detained a civil person attempting to breach the security line at Kandahar airport, reported the Ministry of Defense.

To continue reading:

http://novinite.com/view_news.php?id=120167

Posted by sr at 10:06 AM | Permalink

Sep 2010 10:40:08 GMT
Source: Reuters

Sept 15 (Reuters) - Following are security developments in Afghanistan at 1030 GMT on Wednesday.

To read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68E0FJ.htm

Posted by sr at 10:04 AM | Permalink

15 Sep 2010 08:03:21 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Hamid Shalizi

KABUL, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Police fired into the air to disperse thousands of anti-American protesters in Afghanistan's capital on Wednesday, witnesses and police said, with one person killed and at least five wounded.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68E0A2.htm

Posted by sr at 10:02 AM | Permalink

15 Sep 2010 12:18:34 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Haji Mujtaba

MIRANSHAH, Pakistan, Sept 15 (Reuters) - U.S. drone planes fired missiles at a compound in Pakistan's northwest region, killing a dozen insurgents on Wednesday, security officials said, the 12th such strike this month.

To continue reading:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68E08C.htm

Posted by sr at 10:00 AM | Permalink

The push into insurgent strongholds west of Kandahar, the Taliban heartland, aims to cut off the militants' supply routes into the city. The troops will gradually expand their presence.

By David S. Cloud, Los Angeles Times
September 15, 2010

Reporting from Howz-e-Madad, Afghanistan — Hundreds of U.S. and Afghan troops pushed into insurgent-dominated areas west of Kandahar city early Wednesday, hoping to establish a foothold not far from the area where the Taliban movement was born.

To read the entire article:

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-afghanistan-20100915,0,1529299.story

Posted by sr at 9:58 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date09.15.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces detained several insurgents in Kunduz province Tuesday, including an Uzbek Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan foreign fighter facilitator operating in Chahar Darah District.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56305/imu-facilitator-captured-kunduz

Posted by sr at 9:57 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.15.2010

KABUL – Afghan and coalition security forces detained two insurgents in Khost Tuesday, including a Haqqani Network facilitator involved in gathering improvised explosive device materials and carrying out attacks.

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http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56303/haqqani-facilitator-captured-khost-province-overnight

Posted by sr at 9:55 AM | Permalink

International Security Assistance Force HQ Public Affairs
Courtesy Story
Date 09.15.2010

KABUL – In stark contrast to Taliban proclamations that they are committed to protecting the Afghan population, reality continues to show that the prevailing threat to the Afghan people remains indiscriminant insurgent violence.

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http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56296/insurgents-continue-wage-violence-against-afghan-people

Posted by sr at 9:53 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date09.15.2010

KABUL – Multiple intelligence sources and tips from local citizens led a joint Afghan National Security and coalition force patrol to the location of an insurgent cell that was planning an attack in Kabul, today.

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http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56295/insurgent-cell-arrested-kabul

Posted by sr at 9:51 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.15.2010

KABUL – Multiple intelligence sources and tips from local citizens led coalition forces to the location of a known Taliban district commander who was targeted in a coalition airstrike in Wardak province Tuesday.

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http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56294/taliban-district-commander-removed-battlefield

Posted by sr at 9:49 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date09.15.2010
Date Posted:09.14.2010 23:36

KABUL – An Afghan and coalition security force killed three insurgents in Nangarhar province last night during the force’s continued pursuit of a Taliban improvised explosive device expert who specializes in advanced IED devices.

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http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56278/afghan-coalition-force-pursues-ied-expert-nangarhar

Posted by sr at 9:47 AM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date09.15.2010
Date Posted:09.14.2010 23:38

KABUL – An Afghan civilian was killed after failing to adhere to several warnings to stop approaching a security perimeter in the Sharan district, Paktika province Tuesday.

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http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56279/escalation-force-incident-paktika

Posted by sr at 9:40 AM | Permalink

14 Sep 2010 19:51:08 GMT
Source: Reuters
By David Ljunggren

OTTAWA, Sept 14 (Reuters) - In yet another blow to Canada's troubled military mission in Afghanistan, the Defence Department has launched two probes into possible misconduct by its elite commando force, officials said on Tuesday.

To read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N14186633.htm

Posted by sr at 10:55 PM | Permalink

ABC News' Martha Raddatz Asks Petraeus About Koran, Afghan War, Troop Drawdown

AFGHANISTAN, Sept. 14, 2010

Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent ABC News' Martha Raddatz interviewed International Security Assistance Force Commander U.S. Gen. David Petraeus, the top commander in Afghanistan.

MARTHA RADDATZ: General, let's start with the developments overnight. And we spoke yesterday -- in the helicopter on your battlefield circulation about what was happening with the planned burning of the Koran. It looks like now, that the pastor in Florida says he will either put it on hold or not go ahead with it. Your reaction to that and whether the damage is already done.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://abcnews.go.com/WN/Afghanistan/transcript-abc-news-interview-gen-david-petraeus-afghanistan/story?id=11603013

Posted by sr at 10:52 PM | Permalink

By MARK MAZZETTI and ROD NORDLAND
Published: September 14, 2010

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is debating whether to make Afghanistan’s president, Hamid Karzai, a more central player in efforts to root out corruption in his own government, including giving him more oversight of graft investigators and notifying him before any arrests, according to senior American officials.

To continue reading:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/15/world/asia/15corruption.html?_r=1

Posted by sr at 10:52 PM | Permalink

Exclusive: Petraeus Concedes War in Afghanistan Could Take Another 10 Years

By MARTHA RADDATZ and KRISTINA WONG
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2010

Upon the ninth anniversary of the beginning of the war in Afghanistan, ABC News' Martha Raddatz interviewed four-star Gen. David Petraeus, who was appointed to replace former Gen. Stanley McChrystal as the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan in June.

In an exclusive interview, Petraeus explained his decision to speak out against a Florida preacher's plan to burn Korans, and conceded that a successful counterinsurgency campaign could take up to 10 more years, but said he intended to stick to the 2011 drawdown date.

To read the entire article:

http://abcnews.go.com/WN/Afghanistan/gen-david-petraeus-discusses-war-afghanistan-koran-burning/story?id=11603031

Posted by sr at 10:46 PM | Permalink

By Corey Flintoff
Tue., September 14, 2010 5:28pm (EDT)

Gen. David Petraeus tells NPR that U.S. and NATO forces are set to begin "more nuanced" major operations around Kandahar to win back areas that, despite the presence of international forces for years, "were never cleared."

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.gpb.org/news/2010/09/14/gen-david-petraeus-u-s-to-pursue-more-nuanced-operations-in-kandahar

Posted by sr at 10:42 PM | Permalink

By ERIKA I. RITCHIE
THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Published: Sept. 14, 2010
Updated: Sept. 15, 2010 11:36 a.m.

LAGUNA HILLS – Councilwoman Melody Carruth will ask her council colleagues on Tuesday to establish a new military steering committee to support Camp Pendleton's 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines of the 1st Marine Division, the city's adopted battalion.

For more about the 3/5 and support from the city of Laguna Hills, CA:

http://www.ocregister.com/news/support-266469-city-battalion.html

Posted by sr at 10:41 PM | Permalink

By Asif Shahzad and Kimberly Dozier
The Associated Press
Posted Sep 14, 2010 @ 06:36 PM

ISLAMBAD — Drone aircraft unleashed two missile attacks in a lawless tribal region on the Afghan border Tuesday, making September the most intense period of U.S. strikes in Pakistan since they began in 2004, intelligence officials said.

To continue reading:

http://www.oakridger.com/news/x827973188/Record-level-of-U-S-airstrikes-hit-militants

Posted by sr at 10:41 PM | Permalink

September 14, 2010
Marine Corps News
by Cpl. Ryan Rholes

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan -- About 600 Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), are packing up and preparing to head back to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., after more than seven months serving as ground support for Regional Command (Southwest)’s air combat element.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.military.com/news/article/marine-corps-news/mwss274-wraps-up-deployment.html

Posted by sr at 10:30 PM | Permalink

Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs
Courtesy Story
Date 09.14.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Twenty-three enemy fighters are dead after insurgents attacked Afghan and coalition forces conducting a combined dismounted patrol on three separate occasions in the Sangin District of Afghanistan's Helmand province Sept. 13, military officials reported.

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http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56249/afghan-coalition-forces-kill-23-helmand-engagements

Posted by sr at 5:34 PM | Permalink

Sept 14 14 Sep 2010 10:10:22 GMT
Source: Reuters

Sept 14 (Reuters) - Following are security developments in Afghanistan at 1000 GMT on Tuesday.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68D0G6.htm

Posted by sr at 5:29 PM | Permalink

Combined Joint Task Force 101
Story by Spc. Richard Daniels Jr.
Date 09.14.2010

NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Task Force Bastogne in eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province welcomed 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Panther to their area of operations Sept. 14.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56265/task-force-panther-welcomed-nangarhar

Posted by sr at 5:22 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date09.14.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Insurgents attacked Afghan and coalition forces conducting a combined dismounted patrol on three separate occasions in the Sangin district of Helmand province Monday, Sept 13.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56229/afghan-coalition-forces-attacked-helmand

Posted by sr at 4:36 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.14.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces killed three known insurgents during an operation in Wardak province, eastern Afghanistan, Sept. 14.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56234/afghan-coalition-forces-engage-insurgents-wardak

Posted by sr at 4:31 PM | Permalink

14 Sep 2010 13:28:19 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Jonathon Burch

KABUL, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Afghanistan's central bank has stepped in to take control of the troubled Kabulbank, its governor said on Tuesday, after suspected irregularities raised concerns over the country's top private financial institution.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68D0I6.htm

Posted by sr at 4:25 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.14.2010

KABUL – Afghan and coalition security forces captured a Haqqani Network sub-commander during an overnight operation in Khost province.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56220/haqqani-network-commander-captured-khost-province-overnight

Posted by sr at 4:20 PM | Permalink

By Karen Jowers - Staff writer
Posted : Tuesday Sep 14, 2010 17:10:56 EDT

Defense officials have expanded the time frame for classes that qualify for payment under the current Military Spouse Career Advancement Account program.

To read the entire article:

http://marinecorpstimes.com/news/2010/09/military-mycaa-classes-time-extended-091410w/

Posted by sr at 10:34 AM | Permalink

AFP
by Patrick Baz – Monday, 13 September 2010

CHAHAR QOLBAH, Afghanistan (AFP) – In Chahar Qolbah, a deserted hamlet on the edge of the village of Jelawar in southern Afghanistan, US paratroopers have taken over an old Taliban base and turned it into a forward combat post.

To continue reading:

http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2010/09/13/119167.html

Posted by sr at 11:02 PM | Permalink

By Rajiv Chandrasekaran
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, September 13, 2010; 3:18 AM

Senior Obama administration officials have concluded they need to step back from promoting American-style law enforcement as the main means of fighting corruption in Afghanistan because of the rift it has caused with President Hamid Karzai.

To read the entire article:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/12/AR2010091203883.html?wprss=rss_world

Posted by sr at 11:00 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date09.13.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition security forces captured a Haqqani Network facilitator, along with several insurgents, during overnight operations in Khost province.

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http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56190/haqqani-facilitator-captured-khost-province-overnight

Posted by sr at 10:58 PM | Permalink

NPR
September 13, 2010

Afghan President Karzai is expected to take the boldest move yet towards a negotiated settlement with the Taliban by naming a new Peace Council that would include militants. Renee Montagne travels north to Mazar-e-Sharif the capital of Balkh Province. Presumably, Afghans in this area would resist bringing Taliban members, who are willing to stop fighting, back in to the government.

To read the entire article:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129822839&ft;=1&f;=1004

Posted by sr at 10:57 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date09.13.2010

KABUL, Afghanistan - Recruits representing a cross section of Afghanistan graduated from the Adraskan NATO training center in Heart, Friday.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56191/450-afghan-police-graduate-herat

Posted by sr at 10:39 PM | Permalink

13 Sep 2010 14:00:56 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Jonathon Burch

KABUL, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Afghan security forces, backed by foreign troops, are "completely prepared" to secure elections this week, the president's office said on Monday, despite soaring violence and a Taliban threat to disrupt the vote.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SGE68C0FC.htm

Posted by sr at 10:36 PM | Permalink

Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan Media Operations Center
Story by 2nd Lt. Neil Samson
Date09.13.2010

BADGHIS, Afghanistan — An Afghan-led team participated in a celebration with children in Badghis province, Sept. 10.

To read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56203/afghan-and-coalition-forces-celebrate-eid-al-fitr-with-afghan-children

Posted by sr at 10:29 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.13.2010

KABUL – Afghan and coalition forces killed 14 insurgents after coming under fire while conducting a security patrol in Oruzgan province Sunday.

To continue reading:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56166/afghan-coalition-forces-engage-insurgents-oruzgan

Posted by sr at 10:26 PM | Permalink

ISAF Joint Command
Courtesy Story
Date 09.13.2010

KABUL – An Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban district shura member and two of his associates in Paktika province Sunday during continued efforts to reduce the insurgent threat prior to this week’s elections.

Please go to the following link to read the entire article:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/56183/afghan-isaf-detain-insurgents-paktika

Posted by sr at 10:23 PM | Permalink