Jan. 05., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in search for a Taliban leader in Mazar-e Sharif district, Balkh province, today. The leader was found armed and displaying hostile intent. The security force responded to the immediate threat, engaged and killed the insurgent leader. The leader was responsible for the logistical and...

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Bulletproof balls deliver fuel to front line

The Air Portable Fuel Containers Mk 5 are enormous rubber balls which enable essential fuel supplies to be delivered by air to more remote areas of operations. The balloon-like containers, which hold up to two tonnes of fuel each, also contain the polymer Kevlar, a flexible plastic commonly used in body armour, to keep the contents protected from enemy fire. An Equipment...

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Afghan police arrest 2 British citizens in Kabul

According to Afghan security officials, Afghan security officials have launched investigations from the two detained British nationals and two Afghans who were detained in connection to arms smuggle on Tuesday. A commander for 101 Asmaie Zone security commandment said, the two Britons and two Afghans were detained along with 30 weapons and ammunitions near the Kabul...

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Marine Returns to Corps After 21 Years

KAJAKI SOFLA, Afghanistan – He can be found in the early mornings, rousing exhausted twenty year-olds from the rack with a mug of steaming coffee in hand, or come evening, shrouded in a veil of cigar smoke, reclining in a leather armchair within a plank and plywood shack of his own construction. In the corner of the shanty, a rusty and once derelict oven has been put...

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Rest in Peace, Lance Sergeant Dan Collins: The Afghanistan hero who could bear the horrors of war no longer

Lance Sergeant Dan Collins lived for the Welsh Guards. He joined up at 16 and served for more than 13 years. He loved being a soldier - part of his email address was 'ArmyDan' - and he was immensely proud of his service in Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. By Toby Harnden / dailymail.co.uk Lance Sergeant Dan Collins lived for the Welsh Guards. He joined...

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Taliban releases statement on negotiations

Image via WikipediaThe Taliban has released an official statement at its website, Voice of Jihad, to confirm that it has had discussions with Qatar to "establish a political office outside the country" and "has also asked for the release of its prisoners from the Guantanamo prison in exchange basis." The full text of the statement is below. By Bill Roggio - January 3, 2012...

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