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Combined Afghan and coalition security force kill Taliban leader

KABUL, Afghanistan (September 22, 2011) — In Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force killed a significant Taliban leader and one of his associates during a security operation Tuesday.
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U.S. Central Command commander holds meetings in Cairo

CAIRO (September, 21, 2011) — U.S. Central Command Commander, Gen. James Mattis departed Egypt yesterday after visiting and consulting with senior Egyptian military officials. Mattis met with Lt. Gen. Anan, Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces and Field Marshal Tantawi, Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces. “I want to pass my condolences to the people of Egypt and its government for their recent losses of life,” said Mattis.

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (September, 20, 2011) — U.S. Central Command Commander, Gen. James Mattis visited and met with Lt. Gen. Meshal Mohammad al Zaben, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Jordanian Armed Forces.
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COMISAF message to the command on the death of Professor Rabbani

Last night we lost a great Afghan leader and a champion of peace. Former President Rabbani lived through decades of tumult and war. He did not just experience the events of the past decades. In many respects, he shaped them. He was, in fact, the author of much of where we are today, with respect to peace.
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NATO and ISAF leadership join President Karzai in condemning murder of High Peace Council Chairman

The commander of the International Security Assistance Force and the NATO Senior Civilian Representative join President Karzai in condemning the murder of High Peace Council Chairman Prof. Burhanuddin Rabbani, and the wounding of Secretary to the High Peace Council Mohammad Massoom Stanekzai, in an attack at Prof. Rabbani's home on the afternoon of September 20, 2011.
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ANSF and ISAF Forces conclude response to attack in Kabul

KABUL, Afghanistan (September 14, 2011) — Afghan National Security Forces, supported by Coalition forces, successfully concluded an operation this morning against a small group of insurgents who attacked several locations in Kabul city.
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ANSF and Coalition respond to attack in Kabul

KABUL, Afghanistan (September 13, 2011) — A small group of insurgents attacked the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy and International Security Assistance Force Afghanistan headquarters today, firing from outside the compound using small arms and rocket-propelled grenades. The attack started around 1:30 p.m. (local).
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Officer appointed to investigate downed CH-47

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (Aug. 9, 2011) — U.S. Central Command Commander Gen. James N. Mattis has appointed U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Colt, Deputy Commanding General, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, to conduct an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash of a CH-47 helicopter in Wardak Province, Afghanistan on 6 August.
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ISAF joins President Karzai in condemning the killing of Kandahar City Mayor Ghulam Haidar Hamedi

KABUL, Afghanistan (July 27, 2011) — The International Security Assistance Force joins President Karzai in condemning the killing of Kandahar City Mayor Ghulam Haidar Hamedi today.
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U.S. General James Mattis meets with Egyptian military leaders

CAIRO (July 19, 2011) — U.S. Central Command Commander Gen. James Mattis departed Egypt yesterday after visiting and consulting with senior Egyptian military and security officials to gain their views.
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General John R. Allen Assumes Command of ISAF

KABUL, Afghanistan (July 18, 2011) — U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen assumed command of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) from U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus at a change of command ceremony today, attended by senior Afghan and NATO officials, including German Army Gen. Wolf Langheld, Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum; Adm. Mike Mullen, U.S. Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff; and Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis, Commander, U.S. Central Command.