R.I.P. - Gunners Mate 2nd Class Dion Rashun Roberts

DOD Identifies Navy Casualty             The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.             Gunners Mate 2nd Class Dion Rashun Roberts, 23, of North Chicago, Ill., died Sept. 22 as a result...

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Sep. 27., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces today confirmed the death of al-Qaida facilitator during a security operation in Marawarah district, Kunar province, Sunday. During the operation the security force observed Al-Qaida facilitator Abdul Rauf, also known as Iftikhar, engaged in insurgent activity. After ensuring no civilians were in the area, the security...

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Sep. 27., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces detained four insurgents, located a weapons cache and cleared five improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Sept. 26. Ghazni Province Afghan National Army soldiers detained an insurgent during an engagement in Qarah Bagh District. The detained suspect was transferred...

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