Pakistan cleared ISAF airstrikes that killed its own troops

While the investigation has only just begun into last weekend's ISAF airstrikes in Mohmand that resulted in the deaths of 24 Pakistani troops, the initial findings indicate that the attacks were cleared by the Pakistani military, which said none of its troops were operating in the area. The Wall Street Journal has the story: According to the initial U.S. account from the field, the commandos requested airstrikes against the encampment, prompting the team to contact a joint border-control center to determine whether Pakistani forces...

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ISAF officially hands over Parwan to ANSF, Dec 2, 2011

Image via WikipediaParwan Province, Afghanistan (Dec. 2, 2011) –  International Security Assistance Force commander Gen. John R. Allen and U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan C. Crocker participated in a ceremony here in the provincial capitol of Charikar today, to officially transfer security responsibilities of Parwan Province to Afghan National Security Forces....

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Mississippi National Guard troops return from Afghanistan (+video)

GULFPORT, MS (WLOX) - A group of Mississippi National Guard members enjoyed a happy homecoming Thursday morning, just in time for the holidays. The 231st survey and design team arrived home from Afghanistan. And there were plenty of hugs and kisses and smiles when they arrived back in South Mississippi. A band of brothers, fellow Guardsmen, were first to greet the returning...

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B-roll video of Otay Mesa Drug Tunnel (+video - full HD)

Federal officials revealed that a drug tunnel discovered Tuesday during a bust that netted 32 tons of marijuana was so sophisticated that it had a secret working elevator, electric lighting, rail cars and hydraulic doors -- but may have been found before smugglers could get the narcotics into the hands of American customers. The tunnel, ending in San Diego, Calif., is...

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Royal Navy saves Spanish vessel from pirate attack

The Royal Navy has come to the aid of a Spanish fishing vessel under pirate attack in the Indian Ocean this week. On Monday, 28 November 2011, Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessel Fort Victoria was patrolling in an area approximately 420 nautical miles (780km) from the Seychelles and 350 nautical miles (650km) from the Somali coast as part of NATO's Combined Task Force 508. Early...

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Homecoming video of Indiana’s 219th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade

Indiana’s 219th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade returns home from Iraq deployment to Stout Field, Monday, Nov. 28, and Tuesday, 29th, 2011. Video includes interviews with Staff Sgt. Taylor Wiseman and Col. Ivan Denton. Shot and produced by Sgt. Lorne Neff, Indiana National Guard. ...

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Last Vietnam veteran in North Dakota National Guard to retire

FARGO, N.D. — While most North Dakota Guardsmen are war veterans, one holds a special distinction: He’s the last serving combat Vietnam War veteran in the North Dakota National Guard. When Master Sgt. Alan K. Peterson, of West Fargo, N.D., retired Nov. 30, he ended an era in both the Army and Air National Guard in the state. There’s believed to be only one remaining...

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VBIED attack against COP McClain in Logar province at friday morning

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/jNfFXEMnGZRTuLs0eG4k19MTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0December 02., Friday, 2011, Afghanistan -  at friday morning talibans announced on their website: "A 50-year old martyr-attacker of Islamic Emirate, Muhammad Idrees hailing from eastern Nangarhar province, in a large truck packed with some 14000 kg explosives struck a military base of the...

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NORAD tracking Santa - in this year too!

Image via WikipediaThis year you can count down the days to Santa’s takeoff with the official NORAD Tracks Santa app. Enjoy playing “Elf Toss” throughout the month and then on December 24th, follow Santa on their website, or on your mobile with app The app is available in AppStore and Android market too. http://www.noradsanta.org Related articlesWant to track Santa? There's...

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Anti-Taliban tribal leader killed in northwest Pakistan

Image via Wikipedia A leader of an anti-Taliban militia and head of the Darband Peace Committee,* Haji Hashim (Zaman) Khan, was killed in a roadside blast as he and his two colleagues were refueling their vehicle in the restive city of Hangu, officials reported yesterday. Haji Hashim led a faction of the 20,000-strong anti-Taliban lashkar (militia), the Aman Lashkar...

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R.I.P. - Staff Sgt. Vincent J. Bell

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty             The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.             Staff Sgt. Vincent J. Bell, 28, of Detroit, Mich., died Nov. 30 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.           ...

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Photo of the day

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 30, 2011) The son of Electrician’s Mate (Nuclear) 1st Class Randall White, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), waves to his father’s ship as it transits San Diego Bay after departing Naval Air Station North Island on a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist...

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Al Qaeda Leader Zawahiri Says He Has American Hostage

from ABCNEWS, By RYM MOMTAZ Dec. 1, 2011 In a newly released audio message, al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri claims that his organization is holding hostage Warren Weinstein, a 70-year-old American who went missing last August in Pakistan. Zawahiri's statement is the first official claim of responsibility by any group in relation to the kidnapping, and a...

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Navy to Christen Submarine Mississippi

U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) News Release IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 994-11 December 01, 2011 ------------------------------------------------------ Navy to Christen Submarine Mississippi The Navy will christen its newest attack submarine Mississippi, Saturday, Dec. 3, during an 11 a.m. EST ceremony at General Dynamics...

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Dutch General - Peter van Uhm - TEDxAmsterdam (+video HD)

"Today I want to tell you why i choose the gun to make a better world, and I want to tell you how this gun can help" He speaks 15 mins, without any paper/note or closecaption machine what are Your thoughts about it? so, just watch the video no more words needed:::::::::...

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