R.I.P. - Sgt. Matthew H. Stiltz

DOD Identifies Army Casualty

            The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

            Sgt. Matthew H. Stiltz, 26, of Spokane, Wash., died Nov. 12, at Zerok, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with indirect fire.  He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

            For more information the media may contact the 1st Infantry Division public affairs office at 785-240-1796 or after hours, call 785-250-3791.

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from kxly.com:

Published On: Nov 13 2012 10:49:00 AM PST Updated On: Nov 13 2012 11:35:54 AM PST 

SPOKANE, Wash. - A Spokane soldier has been killed in action in Afghanistan.

The Department of Defense confirms that Sergeant Matthew Stiltz, 26, of Spokane, died on Nov. 12 of wound suffered when his unit was attacked by indirect fire.

Stiltz was serving with the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Ft. Riley, Kan. at the time of his death. His battalion, nicknamed the "Black Lions," deployed to Paktika Province, Afghanistan in early June.

He is the fourth soldier in his unit killed in action since they deployed in June.

Prior to his current deployment he served in Iraq between 2007 and 2008, according to his MySpace profile.

Stiltz, who has been married since 2009, is a 2005 graduate of Shadle Park High School.

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In Several Joint Clearance Operations, Four Armed Taliban Killed (13.Nov.2012.)

Publish Date: Nov 13, 2012

In Several Joint Clearance Operations, Four Armed Taliban Killed

Counterterrorism:

During the past 24 hours, Afghan National Police, Afghan National Army, NDS and Coalition Forces launched 10 joint clearance operations in Kabul, Nangarhar, Kunduz, Kandahar, Helmand, Uruzgan, Logar, Paktiya, Herat and Farah provinces.

As a result of these operations, four armed Taliban were killed, one wounded and 19 others were arrested by Afghan National Security Forces.

Also, during these operations, Afghan National Police discovered and confiscated 15 kilos of opium, six AK-47 assault rifles, four different types of weapons, 27 heavy rounds, 30700 light rounds, six different types of mines and 20 kilos explosives.

Additionally, Afghan National Police discovered and defused a remote control mine as a result of security operation in the Pul-e-Khumri City capital of Baghlan province, yesterday.

 

Crimes:
The 101 Kabul Zone National Police detained three suspects accused of theft in the 5th District of Kabul-City.

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Bicycle bomb blast kills two in Quetta

QUETTA: A bicycle bomb apparently targeting security forces killed two people and injured nine others at airport road in Quetta on Tuesday, Geo News reported.

According to police, the device exploded on the road from Quetta to the airport as a convoy of the government paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC) passed nearby.

"Two people passing by were killed in the blast and nine others wounded. The injured also included three FC soldiers," a senior police official told.

Police also told that the blast occurred five kilometres (three miles) outside Quetta.

"The FC convoy was a target apparently. Around five kilograms (11 pounds) of explosive was installed in the bicycle parked roadside. It exploded when the FC convoy passed nearby," he said.

Firing was also reported after the explosion. Law enforcement agencies and rescue teams immediately reached the spot to initiate rescue efforts.

Security forces cordoned off the area and started investigation.

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from thenews.com.pk
November 13, 2012 - Updated 1355 PKT

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Missile attack in capital Kabul, 1 killed 2 injured

According to Afghan security officials, a number of missiles were fired in capital Kabul early Tuesday morning.

Kabul security chief Gen. Ayoub Salangi confirming the report said the missiles were fired from Deh-sabz district and landed in the 9th and 10th districts of capital Kabul near the International Airport.

He said at least 1 civilian was killed and 2 others were injured following the missile attack while they were travelling in a car near an Afghan intelligence compound in the 16th district.

He also said, a missile landed in the compound of a private TV station but no was killed or injured.

In the meantime Kabul security commandment in a statement announced at least 4 missiles were fired in capital Kabul on Tuesday, killing at least 1 civilian and injuring four others.

The source further added the incident took place around 6:40 am and two of the missiles landed near the Kabul airport, 1 near the Shamshad TV compound and the fourth one hit a vehicle in the 9th district.

No group has so far claimed responsibility behind the missile attack.

from KHAAMA
By Sajad - Tue Nov 13, 8:39 am

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Nov. 13., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force killed Taliban leader Mir Jan Lala during a security operation in Helmand province Monday.

Mir Jan Lala was responsible for providing intelligence to Taliban senior leadership for planning attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South

An ISAF patrol seized nearly 600 kilograms (1,320 pounds) of homemade explosives and ammonium nitrate, along with improvised explosive device initiators and components, during a joint air and ground patrol in Zabul province Sunday. The patrol destroyed all cache items at the location.

East

An Afghan and coalition force detained an insurgent during a security operation in search of a Haqqani senior leader in Paktiya province today. During the operation, the security force also seized multiple firearms.

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Nov. 13., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces killed an insurgent, detained one and cleared six improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Nov. 12.

Ghazni province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Gelan district.

Afghan National Police wounded an insurgent during an engagement in Ghazni district. The wounded received medical care and was then transferred to a base for questioning.

Khowst province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Sabari district.

Kunar province
Afghan National Security Forces killed an insurgent during an engagement in Asadabad district.

Logar province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Muhammad Aghah district.

Nangarhar province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared an IED in Bati Kot district.

Paktika province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared two IEDs, one in Zarghun Shar district and one in Sar Rowzah district.

Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.

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R.I.P. - Captain Walter Reid Barrie (UK)

Captain Walter Barrie killed in Afghanistan

A Military Operations news article

12 Nov 12

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Captain Walter Reid Barrie from The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (1 SCOTS) was shot and killed in an 'insider attack' at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Shawqat in the Nad-e Ali district of Helmand Province on Sunday 11 November 2012.

Captain Barrie was taking part in a football match between British soldiers and members of the Afghan National Army at his base when he was shot at close range by a member of the Afghan Army. He was fatally injured in the attack.

Captain Walter Barrie

Captain Barrie deployed to Afghanistan on 31 August 2012 as the 1st Kandak Advisor Team Second in Command, D Company, 1 SCOTS. As the Brigade Advisory Group, 1 SCOTS’ role involves mentoring and advising 3/215 Brigade of the Afghan National Army (ANA) to take the lead in security responsibilities in their area of southern Afghanistan. Captain Barrie advised the Executive Officer of the 1st Kandak of 3/215 ANA Brigade, based in Forward Operating Base Shawqat in the Nad-e Ali district of Helmand Province.

Captain Barrie was born on 5 February 1971 in Glasgow. He joined the 1st Battalion The Royal Highland Fusiliers on 26 October 1987. During his 25 years Colour Service he served on operations in Iraq (on both Operation Granby and Operation Telic), Bosnia, Kosovo, Northern Ireland as well as completing a tour of Afghanistan in 2008. As a Non-Commissioned Officer he was immensely talented, instructing at the Army Training Regiment Glencorse and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. In 2007 he was promoted to Warrant Officer Class One and became the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (2 SCOTS). He excelled as an infantryman and leader of men.

 

"Captain Walter Barrie was great man, a doting and amazing father and a fantastic husband. He was much loved and will be missed by many."

Captain Barrie’s wife, Sonia

Captain Barrie commissioned as an officer in 2009, becoming the Unit Welfare Officer of 2 SCOTS and was subsequently posted to 1 SCOTS as D Company Second in Command in 2011. His future aspirations were to promote to Major and attend Staff College. Captain Barrie was renowned as an approachable and compassionate officer, he cared deeply for the wellbeing of those around him and had unparalleled rapport with all ranks. The Regiment has lost a truly gifted and devoted officer, who was yet to reach his full potential.

Captain Barrie will be remembered fondly by all who had the privilege to meet him. The thoughts and prayers of the Battalion are with his wife Sonia and son Callum (15).

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R.I.P. - Capt. James D. Nehl

DOD Identifies Army Casualty

                The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

                Capt. James D. Nehl, 37, of Gardiner, Ore., died Nov. 9, in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, from small arms fire while on patrol during combat operations.  He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

                For more information related to this release, the media may contact the 1st Infantry Division public affairs office at 785-240-1796.

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Officer from Gardiner killed in Afghanistan
Army Capt. James Nehl, who was shot while on a patrol, is reportedly the 28th Oregon soldier to die in the war

The Register-GuardBy Kelly Ardis
Published: November 13, 2012 12:00AM, Today

An Oregon Coast man serving as a captain in the U.S. Army in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, was shot and killed Friday on patrol, the U.S. Department of Defense said.

Capt. James D. Nehl, 37, was from Gardiner, a small community on the north bank of the Umpqua River near Reedsport in Douglas County.

Nehl was killed by small arms fire while patrolling during combat operations, officials said. Nehl served in Operation Enduring Freedom, the joint American, British and Afghan military campaign in Afghanistan.

Nehl was based at Fort Riley, Kan., where he was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division.

Nehl was the eighth Douglas County military service member to die in Afghanistan or in Iraq since 2005, according to news reports and military databases.

The Oregon Military Department lists 136 soldiers from Oregon or with ties to Oregon who have died in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. He was the 28th Oregon soldier killed in Afghanistan, according to iCasualties.org.

FreedomRemembered.com lists Nehl as the 36th soldier from Oregon or with close Ore-gon ties to die serving Operation Enduring Freedom since its start in 2001.

Ghazni is in eastern Afghanistan, where iCasualties reports that 106 U.S. soldiers have been killed.

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Statement by the Secretary of Defense on General John Allen

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

No. 889-12 November 12, 2012

Statement by the Secretary of Defense on General John Allen             On Sunday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation referred to the Department of Defense a matter involving General John Allen, Commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan.               Today, I directed that the matter be referred to the Inspector General of the Department of Defense for investigation, and it is now in the hands of the Inspector General.   I have informed the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. The House Armed Services Committee has also been notified.              While the matter is under investigation and before the facts are determined, General Allen will remain Commander of ISAF.  His leadership has been instrumental in achieving the significant progress that ISAF, working alongside our Afghan partners, has made in bringing greater security to the Afghan people and in ensuring that Afghanistan never again becomes a safe haven for terrorists.  He is entitled to due process in this matter.              In the meantime, I have asked the President - and the President has agreed - to put his nomination on hold until the relevant facts are determined. I have asked both Senators Levin and McCain that the confirmation hearing on General Allen's pending nomination to be Commander of United States European Command and Supreme Allied Commander, Europe be delayed.              The President has nominated General Joseph Dunford, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, to succeed General Allen at ISAF.  I respectfully requested that the Senate act promptly on that nomination.

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