June 22., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition force conducted a security operation, in Watahpur district, Kunar province, today. The target of the operation was Nabi Rahman, a Taliban leader and explosives expert who coordinated the movement of insurgents in the region, provided explosive materials and training to insurgents, and planned attacks against Afghan and coalition...

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ISAF statement on insurgent attack at Kabul Area Hotel

KABUL, Afghanistan – The following is a statement from Gen. John R. Allen, commander, International Security Assistance Force, in regard to the attack on Spozhmai Hotel west of Kabul City. This attack resulted in the deaths of a number of Afghan civilians, and others being taken hostage. “This latest attack comes after insurgents failed to disrupt the recent Heart...

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Afghan Taliban attack on hotel near Kabul ends

Afghan security forces have ended a 12-hour attack by Taliban militants on a hotel outside Kabul, in which at least 20 people died, officials say. Insurgents attacked the Spozhmai Hotel in the Lake Qargha area on Thursday night, taking many hostages. --- from BBC 22 June 2012 Last updated at 09:48 GMT --- Kabul's police chief said 15 civilians, including hotel guests,...

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R.I.P. - 1st Lt. Ryan D. Rawl, Sgt. 1st Class Matthew B. Thomas, Spc. John D. Meador II

DOD Identifies Army Casualties             The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.             They died June 20, in Khowst province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces...

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