Oct. 17, 2011

U.S. forces have met all obligations in Iraq, general says

WASHINGTON (October 12, 2011) — U.S. forces are completely on track to make a total military withdrawal from Iraq by the end of the year, even while U.S. and Iraqi officials discuss the possibility of some staying longer, U.S. Forces Iraq's spokesman and director of strategic effects said today.

Oct. 13, 2011

Airdrops help sustain vital mission at Edinburgh

FORWARD OPERATING BASE EDINBURGH, Afghanistan (October 5, 2011) — Forward Operating Base Edinburgh is a small community comprising mostly Marines, but is supported by everyone.

Oct. 12, 2011

Afghan and coalition special operations forces partner to conduct clearing operations

GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan (October 2, 2011) — Members of the 8th Kandak, Afghan National Army commandos partnered with coalition special operations forces to conduct a two-day clearing operation in the Nawa district, which began, Oct 2.

Oct. 7, 2011

ISAF bridges new road toward change for Faryab citizens

FARYAB PROVINCE, Afghanistan (October 5, 2011) — Motorcyclists, compact cars full of passengers, and trucks loaded with produce detoured around U.S. Army construction vehicles, which proved to be only a temporary delay for a faster commute in the future.

Oct. 6, 2011

Operation Steel Rain disrupts Haqqani network in Khowst

KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan (October 4, 2011) — Afghan and U.S. troops worked together in Operation Steel Rain to disrupt Haqqani Network cells operating in the Tirzaye District of Khowst Province Sept. 29.

Oct. 6, 2011

Coalition builds camaraderie by remembering loss, celebrating triumph together in Afghanistan

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan (October 4. 2011) — With tables set and food prepared, officers from three nations gathered together under a single tent on 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward)’s compound at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan.

Oct. 3, 2011

Improved Iraq enjoys liberty, U.S. Commander says

WASHINGTON (September 29, 2011) — American forces’ efforts in Iraq “have given the people of Iraq a huge gift” through the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a democratic society, a senior U.S. commander said today.

Sept. 29, 2011

Paktika road improves government reach, unites provinces

PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan (September 28, 2011) — Imagine a state with few paved roads, little air transportation to reach smaller cities and no waterways for travel. What ideas would connect people or energize an economy to create jobs? In southeastern Afghanistan, one answer involves roads.

Sept. 28, 2011

Caldwell: Afghan troops, police make ‘significant’ progress

WASHINGTON (September 26, 2011) — Afghan security forces are moving forward and will be able to assume the lead for security in December 2014, said U.S. Army Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV, commander of NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan.

Sept. 26, 2011

Big Red One Soldiers, Afghan forces take on enemy during Operation Tofan II

PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan (September 22, 2011) — It's probably the most dangerous mission all year, said Capt. Michael Hefti, speaking to his Soldiers before they headed off to the remote Suri Kheyl area of Waze Zadran district, Paktya province, Sept. 15.