R.I.P. - Cpl. Christopher M. Monahan Jr.

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

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

            Cpl. Christopher M. Monahan Jr., 25, of Island Heights, N.J., died Nov. 26 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

            For more information media may contact the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Public Affairs Office at 910-451-3538.

---

The Department of Defense announced late today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

Cpl. Christopher M. Monahan Jr., 25, of Island Heights, N.J., died yesterday, Nov. 26, 2012, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

He was assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

At this time, there is no additional information regarding the circumstances surrounding Cpl. Monahan’s death or if there were other Marines who might have been injured in this combat operation.

Over 2,000 U.S. troops have been killed in Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom fighting the Global War on Terror.

More information regarding Cpl. Christopher M. Monahan, including previous deployments and commendations, is available to media sources by contacting the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Public Affairs Office at Camp Lejeune, 910-451-3538.

from examiner

Related articles

• RIP Cpl Christopher M Monahan Jr. (waronterrornews.typepad.com)
• Cpl. Christopher M. Monahan Jr., 25 (goodsoldiersorg.wordpress.com)
• Camp Lejeune Marine dies in Afghanistan (wtkr.com)

Read More

Pakistan offers reward for information on Taliban spokesman

Ehsanullah Ehsan (center), photo from thenewstribe.com

ISLAMABAD, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik Tuesday offered a reward of 200 million rupees (2.1 million U.S. dollars) for anyone who provides information about the Taliban spokesman, local media reported.

The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesperson, Ehsanullah Ehsan, routinely claims responsibility for attacks, according to the reports.

In his recent statement the TTP spokesman claimed responsibility for assassination plot of renowned anchorperson Hamid Mir. Police in Islamabad Monday found and defused explosives attached to the car of Hamid Mir, who hosts a famous talk show on Geo television.

Announcing the highest reward, the interior minister told reporters in Islamabad that he does not consider Ehsan as the spokesperson of TTP and does not pay heed to his statements.

The minister vowed that he would soon reveal real facts about Ehsan who is working for external elements to destabilise Pakistan.

Ehsan has even threatened the media, Malik said, adding that the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) would soon capture him.

Earlier, the minister had offered a cash reward of 50 million rupees for anyone with information about who was responsible for planting a bomb under the car of Hamid Mir.

Giving a second chance to terrorist organisations, the minister had announced lifting a ban on some proscribed organisations that are no longer involved in terrorist activities.

He had also asked TTP chief Hakimullah Mehsud, his deputy Waliur Rehman, Punjabi Taliban chief Maulana Ismatullah Muawiya and pro-Pakistan Taliban leader Mullah Nazir to surrender for the sake of peaceful future for their children.

"I knew where the TTP receives its weapons. I would advise TTP leaders to surrender before our brave security forces catch your people," the interior minister declared.

from XINHUA
2012-11-27 23:28:04

Related articles

• Rehman Malik announces Rs 200 million for information on Ehsanullah Ehsan (dawn.com)

Read More

Nov. 28., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a local Haqqani leader in Sabari district, Khost province, today.

The leader was in charge of the acquisition and distribution of weapons and ammunition to insurgents operating throughout Khost province.

During the operation, the security force also detained several suspected insurgents and seized a number of weapons and grenades.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

Yesterday, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted a mission to arrest a senior Taliban leader in Sar-e Pul district, Sar-e Pul province. The leader controls Taliban insurgents operating in Jowzjan and Sar-e Pul provinces, and is thought to be responsible for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in both provinces. During the operation, two insurgents were killed and one suspected insurgent was detained.

East

Yesterday, Afghan and coalition officials confirmed that one of the two insurgents killed during a combined Afghan and coalition operation Sunday, in Jaghatu district, Wardak province, was Zubayr, a local insurgent leader who supplied weapons to insurgents throughout the district.

Read More

NATO drone crash in western Herat province

According to local authorities in wester Herat province of Afghanistan, a NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) drone crashed in Pashtun Zarghoon district on Tuesday night.
Provincial security chief Gen. Abdul Hamid Hamidi confirming the report said a drone belonging to NATO troops crashed in Taqcha and Taqanko area at Pashtun Zarghoon district which is under the control of the Taliban militants.

He said the drone was busy with taking pictures of the area when the incident took place.

Mr. Hamidi said the main reason behind the crash is not known yet and investigations have been launched in this regard.

In the meantime reports suggest that the drone belonged to NATO-led Spanish troops and crashed due to technical issues.

Zarghoon Pashtun district is located 100KM towards south-east of Herat city and militants are actively operating in Taqcha and Taqanko areas.

read more from KHAAMA
By Sajad - Wed Nov 28, 11:43 am

Related articles

• NATO drone crash in western Herat province (khaama.com)

Read More

Nov. 28., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces killed
11 insurgents and detained six during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Nov. 27.

Khowst province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces wounded three insurgents during an engagement in Tani district. The wounded received medical care and were transferred to a base for questioning.

Laghman province
Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces killed nine insurgents and wounded one during an engagement in Mehtar Lam district.

The wounded received medical care and was transferred to a base for questioning.

Logar province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained an insurgent during an engagement in Baraki Barak district. The detained suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Kunar province
Afghan National Security Forces killed two insurgents and detained one during an engagement in Kot district. The detained suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.

Read More