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Petraeus praises Afghans for reaching defense goals ahead of schedule
KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 11, 2010) - ISAF Commander General David Petraeus today praised the Afghan Ministry of Defense for reaching its goal of 134,000 trained Afghan National Army soldiers two months ahead of schedule.
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Khowst governor hosts release shura for former detainees
KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Aug. 9, 2010) – Seven detainees were released from the Detention Facility in Parwan and welcomed back to their communities during a shura Aug. 7 in Khowst province.
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ISAF continues efforts to reduce civilian casualties
KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 10, 2010) – Data released by the United Nations Assistance Mission Afghanistan highlighting increasing numbers of civilians killed by insurgents in Afghanistan is consistent with figures tracked by the International Security Assistance Force Headquarters.
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Mattis takes command of CENTCOM Aug. 11
MACDILL AFB, Fla. (Aug. 10, 2010) – Marine Gen. James N. Mattis is scheduled to assume command of U.S. Central Command from Acting Commander Lt. Gen. John R. Allen here at 6 p.m., Aug. 11.
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Iraq Transition Conference highlights strategic partnerships
WASHINGTON (Aug. 4, 2010) — Working collaboratively toward the responsible transition of U.S. assistance to Iraq from the Department of Defense to the Department of State, senior leaders from across government met at National Defense University recently to plan the turnover of many of the Department of Defense’s activities in Iraq to the Department of State.
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Afghan court tries, convicts three men
PARWAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Aug. 3, 2010) – Three Afghan men who are currently detained at the Detention Facility in Parwan were sentenced to serve time in an Afghan prison after an Afghan court found them guilty of crimes under Afghan law during trials held Aug. 1 at the Justice Center in Parwan.
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U.S. accelerates flood relief in Pakistan
Islamabad (July 31, 2010) – The U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan announced that the U.S. government is continuing to send assistance for flood relief efforts here.
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Air Force continues to deliver humanitarian assistance to Pakistan
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Aug. 2, 2010) – On Sunday, the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing’s Expeditionary Airlift Squadron participated in the delivering of more than 80,000 packaged meals to Peshawar, Pakistan, to support Pakistan’s emergency relief efforts on behalf of people affected by recent monsoon floods.
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Taliban expands intimidation efforts against civilians
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 28, 2010) – According to reports, Taliban brutality toward the Afghan population increased in recent weeks.
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Tribal elders complain Taliban breaking its own rules against abuse
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 21, 2010) — A recent shura organized by Zabul provincial leadership and Shin Kay tribal elders revealed allegations of abuse and intimidation of local citizens by insurgent groups operating in the region.
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Gen. Petraeus letter of appreciation to CENTCOM personnel
Gen. Petraeus expresses his appreciation to CENTCOM personnel upon his departure for command in Afghanistan.
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