Recent News From Afghanistan
Visit reinforces Gates' confidence in Afghan strategy
NOW ZAD, Afghanistan – Defense Secretary Gates' visit has reinforced his belief that the strategy is working in Afghanistan.
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Mullen urges more 'soft power' in Afghanistan
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Adm. Mike Mullen expressed concern today non-military U.S. agencies have been slow to expand their role in Afghanistan.
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McChrystal urges troops to serve as role models
WASHINGTON – As more troops arrive in Afghanistan, their top commander there has asked them to set an example for Afghan security forces.
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Senior Afghan leaders engage Marjah residents
MARJAH, Afghanistan - Senior Afghan leaders visited Marjah in Central Helmand Monday to meet with local residents and Afghan security forces.
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Petraeus: New Afghan campaign will be tough
WASHINGTON – Gen. David Petraeus, commander, U.S. Central command, acknowledged yesterday that the way ahead in Afghanistan will be tough.
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Optimism grows among villagers as Moshtarak continues
KABUL, Afghanistan - Clearance operations continue to make progress and the operation is firmly on track.
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White House: Capture of Taliban No. 2 leader a 'significant win'
WASHINGTON (Feb. 18, 2010) – The recent capture of the Afghan Taliban’s No. 2 leader and top operational commander represents a “significant win,” a White House official said.
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Op. Moshtarak extends Afghan government influence in Helmand
KABUL — The key objectives of Operation Moshtarak are being achieved, despite mine and IED levels higher than anticipated.
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Clearing phase continues in Operation Moshtarak
WASHINGTON – The clearing phase of Operation Moshtarak in the center of Afghanistan’s Helmand province continued yesterday.
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Clearing operations begin in central Helmand
KABUL– Operation Moshtarak began in the central part of Afghanistan’s Helmand province, Afghan government officials announced Saturday.
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