Nov. 16, 2009

Afghan leaders discuss reconciliation

NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan, Nov. 13, 2009 – Four provincial governors and a 21-member executive committee from the eastern Afghanistan peace and development jirga – a group of elders -- met in the Nangarhar governor’s compound Nov. 10 to discuss the group’s charter and its top priorities.

Nov. 13, 2009

Task force to focus on Afghan IED threat

OSHKOSH, Wis. (Nov. 12, 2009) – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has created a new task force to enhance existing department efforts to counter the threat from roadside bombs, the No. 1 killer in Afghanistan.

Nov. 12, 2009

Biden honors Stryker Soldiers killed in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON – Vice President Joe Biden delivered condolences for seven soldiers killed in an attack in southern Afghanistan last month.

Nov. 10, 2009

Marines shuttering major base as Iraq mission draws to close

CAMP TAQADDUM (Nov. 3, 2009) — Marine Corps participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom is drawing to a close, and Marines and Sailors are preparing equipment for shipment back home or to other parts of the world.

Nov. 9, 2009

Afghan farmers learn new techniques

PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan, Nov. 6, 2009 – Civil affairs members of the provincial reconstruction team hosted an Afghan-led agricultural training event in the Bermel district here.

Nov. 6, 2009

Osprey joins the fight in Afghanistan

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Helmand province, Afghanistan (Nov. 5, 2009) – In another history-making moment for Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, the first MV-22B Ospreys entered the Task Force Leatherneck area of operations today, alighting in three waves at Camp Bastion Airfield.

Nov. 5, 2009

Mullen urges Afghan president so stop corruption

WASHINGTON (Nov. 4, 2009) – Newly re-elected Afghan President Hamid Karzai must take significant measures to cut government corruption and establish its legitimacy, the top U.S. military officer said.

Nov. 4, 2009

Gen. Petraeus visits Logar province, hears voice of the people

LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan- Gen. David Petraeus, commander of United States’ Central Command, met with U.S. and Afghan Soldiers, as well as Baraki Barak Sub-Governor Mohammed Lodin and local businessmen at Combat Outpost Baraki Barak, Oct. 29. LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan- Gen. David Petraeus, commander of United States’ Central Command, met with

Nov. 3, 2009

Yemen military observes Marine training

Staff Sgt Jeffrey S. Ray, a Drill Instructor at MCRD Parris Island S.C., speaks to a delegation of military officers from Yemen via translator, during their orientation of recruit training hosted by Marine Corps Forces Central Command. The visit outlined how the United States, a partner nation, conducts comprehensive training programs and

Nov. 2, 2009

Hundreds of Afghan police graduate in Herat

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (Oct 29, 2009) - More than 250 Afghan National Police graduated basic training Thursday at the ANP headquarters in Herat, Afghanistan.