Saturday, November 12, 2011

Nov. 12., 2011. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

2011-11-S-016
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 12, 2011) —
A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, Friday.

The leader participates in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces and coordinates roadside bomb emplacement in the Upper Gereshk Valley, Nahr-e Saraj district.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South
A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Taliban improvised explosive device facilitator in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, yesterday. The facilitator was directly involved in a recent attack against a coalition base in the area. 

East
In Rodat district, Nangarhar province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during a security operation yesterday. There were no injuries to coalition forces or Afghan civilians reported during the operation.

A combined Afghan and coalition security force discovered a stockpile of drug-processing materials during a routine patrol in Mohmand Darah district, Nangarhar province, yesterday. Acting on a tip, the force found 682 pounds (310 kilograms) of ammonium in a nearby storage unit.  The ammonium was seized by Afghan authorities, and two males were detained for further questioning.

In Kahmard district, Bamyan province, a weapons cache was turned over to Afghan and coalition forces as part of a local disarmament program, Thursday.  The cache consisted of two 107 mm rockets, two 82 mm mortar rounds and 2,600 rounds of heavy machine gun ammunition.  All of the weapons will be destroyed at a later date.

A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Ghazni district, Ghazni province, yesterday.  The leader participates in direct fire attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the district. A suspected insurgent aimed his weapon at a security force member during the operation. The security force member defended himself, killing the insurgent. One rifle was seized during the operation.

In Zarghun Shahr district, Paktiya province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Haqqani network leader, yesterday. The leader directs an insurgent cell in the district and is responsible for numerous direct fire and rocket attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces in the region.

A combined Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in search of a Taliban and Hezb-e Islami Khalis leader in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, yesterday. The leader directs Taliban and HIK militants in the district, as well as facilitates the purchase and movement of small arms and IEDs throughout Nangarhar province.

Google for Veterans!



Today, on Veterans Day, I am proud to share a few Google tools and platforms for the military veteran community. They can be accessed on our website, Google for Veterans and Families, which was created by veterans and their family and friends, who work at Google. This single interface brings together Google products and platforms for servicemembers and their families. We believe it will be useful to all veterans, whether still in the service, transitioning out, or on a new path in their civilian lives. Here are some examples of what you’ll find on the site:

  • VetConnect - This tool helps servicemembers connect, communicate and share their experiences with others who have served using the Google+ platform.
  • Google Veterans Channel - A YouTube channel for discussion about military service for veterans, their families and the public. Veterans can share their experiences with each other as well as with civilians to help shed light on the importance and complexity of service. If you have not served, this is a great place to offer your thanks by uploading a tribute video.
  • Resume Builder powered by Google Docs - We found that Docs can be a particularly helpful tool to transitioning servicemembers seeking employment. Resume Builder generates an auto-formatted resume that can be easily edited, saved and downloaded to share with potential employers.
  • Tour Builder powered by Google Earth (coming soon). A new way to tell your military story. Today, you can view some sample “tours”— 3D maps of veterans’ service histories, complete with photos and videos. Stay tuned for more details and updates on the Google Lat Long Blog.
It’s been a proud month for those of us here at Google who are veterans or family of veterans.



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