America's North Shore Journal

A combined military operation between Afghan National Security Forces and International Security Assistance Forces, launched July 12, secured Barge Matal, in eastern Nuristan province. Insurgent forces had overwhelmed the isolated mountain village several days prior to the operation, but fled as ANSF and ISAF service members quickly secured key areas of the village. While securing the area, service members discovered several large weapons caches, including one in a local hotel, known for housing anti-Afghan forces in the … Read entire article »