News Articles

Jan. 5, 2011

Attacking IED networks

KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 5, 2011) — When a roadside bomb killed 14 Afghan civilians Dec. 30, including women and children, it was clear who was responsible for the blast. Taliban insurgents, under increased pressure from a superior force newly flush with resources and additional troops, rely heavily on the devices to inflict casualties and avoid face-to-face confrontations that could further decimate their ranks.

Jan. 3, 2011

Marines ‘on edge’ from suppressing Taliban activity

COMBAT OUTPOST RANKEL, Afghanistan (Jan. 3, 2011) — Combat engineers with 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) continue to improve mobility for Afghan civilians near Combat Outpost Rankel in southern Afghanistan.

Jan. 3, 2011

Iraqi, US militaries donate school supplies to underprivileged children

BASRA, Iraq (Jan. 3, 2010) — A special visit from the Iraqi and United States armies brought excitement to Iraqi children at one of Basra's primary schools as part of the Army's civic action development.

Dec. 31, 2010

Mine dog teams get ready for action

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (Dec. 31, 2010) — Ever heard the phrase, “Every dog has its day”?

Dec. 28, 2010

Marines, Afghans see progress in Marjah

MARJAH, Afghanistan (Dec. 28, 2010) — Marines currently conducting operations in Marjah, as well as local Afghan citizens, are seeing noticeable improvements in the former Taliban stronghold.

Dec. 23, 2010

Mortarman shares close calls, passion for his job

KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Dec. 22, 2010) — He's a calm individual. His voice is barely above a whisper.

Dec. 23, 2010

Returning to his roots: Infantryman shares farming knowledge with Afghans

NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Dec. 23, 2010) — He grew up on his father’s farm in Mansfield, Mo. His father was a Marine. His grandfather was a Missouri farmer and a soldier, as was his great-grandfather.

Dec. 23, 2010

Ceremony marks Anti-Terrorism Prosecution Directorate graduation, facility opening

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 23, 2010) — Twelve prosecutors graduated a European Union Police training course in a ceremony marking the graduation and the opening of several facilities Dec. 20 at the Anti-Terrorism Prosecution Directorate headquarters.

Dec. 21, 2010

Marine engineers improve security for coalition forces in Sangin

FORWARD OPERATING BASE ROBINSON, Afghanistan (Dec. 21, 2010) — Marines From Charlie Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), enhanced security for coalition forces here in Helmand province.

Dec. 20, 2010

Members of high peace council tour detention facility in Parwan

PARWAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Dec. 20, 2010) — Members of the Afghan Peace and Reconciliation Program High Peace Council detainee subcommittee toured the Detention Facility in Parwan Dec. 19 to learn more about the detention facility and its operations.