May 9, 2011

Sailor shares experiences as Afghan adviser

KABUL, Afghanistan (May 4, 2011) — Afghanistan advisers represent a variety of nations and services. At the Afghan National Police Regional Logistic Center in Mazar-e-Sharif, one U.S. Navy sailor plays a critical role.

May 9, 2011

'Golden hour' initiative pays off in Afghanistan

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (May 9, 2011) — Two years ago, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates traveled throughout Afghanistan, promising deployed troops he would make sure they had everything they needed to accomplish their mission -- including more forward-deployed medical capabilities in the event they were wounded.

May 9, 2011

Iraqi unit adds four Mi-171 helicopters to inventory

CAMP TAJI, Iraq (May 9, 2011) — Iraqi and American officials celebrated the delivery of two Mi-171E helicopters here Wednesday.

May 9, 2011

Airmen run to honor EOD fallen, injured

SOUTHWEST ASIA (May 9, 2011) — Servicemembers and coalition partners in Southwest Asia gathered May 7 for a 5K 'fun run' to celebrate the first national Explosive Ordinance Disposal Day.

May 5, 2011

Through the Ranks: Private First Class

GARMSIR DISTRICT, Helmand province, Afghanistan (May 5, 2011) — Quiet, muffled conversation leaks from a guard tower, but only one Marine can be seen inside.

May 5, 2011

CLB-8 Marines escort new kandak to Helmand Province

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan (May 5, 2011) — US forces are continuously working with Afghan National Security Forces to help them become an independent military.

May 5, 2011

Memorial honors fallen warriors

KABUL, Afghanistan (May 5, 2011) — Hundreds of military and civilian personnel packed a dimly-lit hangar April 30 to pay their final respects to eight U.S. Air Force Airmen and one retired Army civilian contractor killed April 27 when a gunman opened fire during a meeting with NATO trainers.

May 2, 2011

Obama declares 'justice has been done'

WASHINGTON (May 2, 2011) — “Justice has been done,” said President Barack Obama in announcing the death of Osama bin Laden in a U.S. military operation in Pakistan.

May 1, 2011

Rhode Island MP Brigade tapped to carry-out DFIP transition efforts

PARWAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 1, 2011) — Rhode Island National Guard 43rd Military Police Brigade, Task Force Protector assumed responsibility for the Detention Facility in Parwan (DFIP) from Michigan National Guard 46th Military Police Command, Task Force Peacekeeper, during a transfer of authority ceremony April 28.

May 1, 2011

Forty-six Afghan soldiers complete IT training

PARWAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 1, 2011) — A class of 46 Afghan National Army soldiers graduated from the Information Technology course in Parwan Province, April 23.