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Dakota Meyer’s Story – Medal of Honor
Removed from an ambushed platoon of Marines and soldiers in a remote Afghan village on Sept. 8, 2009, his reality viciously shaken by an onslaught of enemy fighters, Cpl. Dakota Meyer simply reacted as he knew best — tackling what he called “extraordinary circumstances” by “doing the right thing … whatever it takes.” Nearly two years later, the White House announced Aug. 12, 2011, the 23-year-old Marine scout sniper from Columbia, Ky., who has since left … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Dakota Meyer, Heroes, Marines, Military, War on Terror, WOT Heroes, WOT Medal of Honor
America’s Longest War
Filed under: Afghanistan, American Politics, Executive Branch, War on Terror
Today in Afghanistan – April 8 2010
An Afghan-international security force captured a Taliban improvised explosive device expert and several other militants in Kandahar province this morning. The security force searched a compound just west of Kandahar City after intelligence determined militant activity. During the search the security force captured the IED expert heavily involved in IED manufacturing, emplacements and attacks throughout the Kandahar area. Several other militants were also captured. This capture may degrade the Taliban’s IED capabilities in the Kandahar area. Because of his links to other militant networks coalition forces believe this IED expert could also provide information on other Taliban leaders. Also in Kandahar this morning, a joint force searched a compound in the town of Bazar-e Pannivai, in the Kandahar district, after intelligence information indicated militant activity. During the search the joint force detained several … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, War on Terror
Aiding Afghans at Camp Eggers
Filed under: Afghanistan, Charity, Humanitarian Assistance, Military, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Taliban Seen Using Infants As Human Shields
ISAF and Afghan forces have recently observed militants using infants as human shields during hostile acts against Afghan and international forces operating throughout Afghanistan. During an operation Feb. 12 in Farah province, a combined Afghan-international force attempted to arrest a Taliban commander. During the operation, the militant commander exited a compound surrounded by women and children and was carrying an infant. Repeated demands by Afghan members of the combined force to put the infant down were ignored and his response to repeated warnings was to hold the infant between him and members of the combined force. The man was eventually arrested and the infant returned unharmed to its mother. In a separate Feb. 12 operation also in Farah, an individual was observed on top of a nearby compound using a radio to … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, War on Terror
Royal Engineers help rebuild Nad’e Ali
When the Royal Engineers of the 11th Light Infantry Brigade first arrived in the Nad’e Ali district center, they came to a stagnant area run down from insurgent control. The population was afraid to leave their homes. The bazaar – the center of local economic life – was little more than a ghost town. A local health clinic, built by Americans in the 1950′s, was destroyed by an insurgent decree against Western medicinal practices. Now, the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Rebuilding, War on Terror
What’s Corporal Bill (Willy) Apiata been up to?
Corporal Bill (Willy) Apiata was awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroism as part of the New Zealand SAS contingent in Afghanistan. Most fellows who are awarded their nation’s highest military honor would say they’ve done their best and let the other lads handle the fight. Not Apiata. He’s back in the ‘stan with his lads. Victoria Cross recipient Willie Apiata is one of the SAS members photographed in Afghanistan, Prime Minister John Key has confirmed. Images emerged … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Heroes, Military, Our Allies, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
Life on a COP in Afghanistan
Filed under: Afghanistan, Marines, Military, War on Terror
Women warriors work together
Three women from different services have come together to make a difference in the expansion and sustainment of U.S. forces in Afghanistan. Naval supply officer Lt. j. g. Monica Rojas with the 30th Naval Construction Regiment, Air Force civil engineer 1st Lt. Rebecca Bucher with the 777th Expeditionary “Prime BEEF” Squadron, and Army logistics Capt. Sarah Comeau with the 45th Sustainment Brigade met each other while deployed here. The three service members have formed a bond, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Military, Our Best: Military Women
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