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ANSF continues to secure Barg-e Matal
Afghan National Security Forces, with support from their coalition partners, continued to secure Barg-e Matal on July 27. Soldiers from the Afghan National Army conducted an air assault July 25 in order to reinforce security in the village, located in the Nuristan province. The combined assault force took deliberate steps to avoid hurting any innocent civilians during the operation. ISAF provided air support, supplies, and a small force in support of operation. The support helped the ANSF further … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, War on Terror
Over 100 Taliban killed in attack
News Release #732 is referred to in this note, and other press releases on the ISAF site. It is, however, not posted at that site. Our story on the battle can be found here. A more detailed battlefield assessment following the Oct. 3 attack in Nuristan has determined that enemy forces suffered more than 100 dead during the well-coordinated defense — significantly higher losses than originally thought. Additionally, ISAF now believes that while the attack was conducted by local anti-Afghan forces, while local Taliban and elements of Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin (HiG) may have helped facilitate the attack. The group responsible for conducting the attack was initially reported as “Nuristani tribal militia.” Note to Editors: This is an update to ISAF News Release #732, released Oct. 4 ISAF Via Blackfive, here’s a news report from a daring … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror
Eight killed in major fight in Afghanistan
These troops are likely from the 4 BCT, 4 Infantry Division, out of Fort Hood. Two joint International Security Assistance Force and Afghan national security forces outposts were attacked in the Nuristan province of eastern Afghanistan Saturday morning (October 3 2009). Nuristani tribal militia launched the attacks from a local mosque and nearby village. Coalition forces effectively repelled the attack and inflicted heavy enemy casualties while eight ISAF and two ANSF service members were killed. “My heart goes out to the families of those we have lost and to their fellow Soldiers who remained to finish this fight,” said Col. Randy George, commander of Task Force Mountain Warrior. “This was a complex attack in a difficult area. Both the U.S. and Afghan Soldiers fought bravely together; I am extremely proud of their professionalism and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror
Kalagush Radio Broadcasts Freedom
When Shaib Dad Hamdard was growing up in Afghanistan’s Nuristan province he dreamed of being a voice to his people. Now, with the turn of a dial, and the flick of the switch, he’s on air at Kalagush Radio, reaching out across the remote mountain province. Today’s topic: the need for woman’s equality. “With this I can educate my people,” the 24-year-old station manager said, motioning to the microphone. “I can provide a voice to them.” Broadcasting into areas … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Another Hero: Sgt 1st Class Jared C. Monti
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died in Gowardesh, Afghanistan, on June 21, 2006, when they encountered enemy forces using small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades during combat operations. Both soldiers were assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 71st Calvary, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y. Killed were: Sgt. 1st Class Jared C. Monti, 30, of Raynham, Mass. Staff … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Heroes, Jared Monti, Military, Tenth Mountain Division, War on Terror, WOT Heroes, WOT Medal of Honor
Retaking Barge Matal
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 »
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Staff Sgt. Conrad Begaye – Silver Star
Even as Army Staff Sgt. Conrad Begaye relived the firefight that took the lives of his fellow soldiers, and even as he was awarded the military’s third-highest honor for valor yesterday, his thoughts were on his comrades. Begaye, a Navajo from Black Canyon City, Ariz., said he wants the story of his actions in Afghanistan to help younger soldiers understand the importance of training, leadership and motivation. For troops eager to see combat, he said, he … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Heroes, Military, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
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