March 4, 2010

Mullen urges more 'soft power' in Afghanistan

MANHATTAN, Kan. (March 3, 2010) – The nation’s top military officer expressed concern today that U.S. government agencies other than the military have been slow to expand their role in Afghanistan.

March 3, 2010

McChrystal urges troops to serve as role models

WASHINGTON (March 2, 2010) – As more U.S. and coalition troops arrive in Afghanistan, their top commander there has some requests for them: Recognize the impact of every action you take, and serve as role models for Afghan security forces as they build leaders and weed out corruption from their ranks.

March 2, 2010

Senior Afghan leaders engage Marjah residents

MARJAH, Afghanistan (Mar. 1, 2010) - Afghanistan's Second Vice President, Karim Khalili, and Helmand Governor, Mohammed Ghulab Mangal, today visited Marjah in Central Helmand to meet with local residents and Afghan security forces.

Feb. 26, 2010

U.S. looks forward to further progress on Coalition Support Fund payments

U.S. Looks Forward to Further Progress on Coalition Support Fund Payments

Feb. 24, 2010

Odierno: Iraq can help stabilize Middle East

WASHINGTON – Iraq presents a solid opportunity to help in stabilizing the Middle East, the commander of forces in that country said here Monday.

Feb. 24, 2010

Petraeus visits Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, (Feb. 24, 2010) - U.S. Central Command commander Gen. David Petraeus visited Pakistan, Feb. 22-24, to consult with Pakistan leaders and U.S. Embassy officials here.

Feb. 23, 2010

Petraeus: New Afghan campaign will be tough

WASHINGTON (Feb. 22, 2010) – With U.S. forces entering the second week of a 12- to 18-month campaign in Afghanistan, the general in charge of U.S. forces in the region acknowledged yesterday that the way ahead will be tough.

Feb. 22, 2010

Optimism grows among villagers as Moshtarak continues

KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 22) -Clearance operations continue to make progress and the operation is firmly on track. In Nad-e Ali, the combined force encountered limited small arms engagements throughout the area.

Feb. 19, 2010

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.

Feb. 18, 2010

Odierno: Iran continues to subvert Iraq

WASHINGTON (Feb. 17, 2010) – As national elections in Iraq loom on the horizon, Iran continues to subvert its western neighbor’s security and political infrastructure, top American military officials said.