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Afghan Troops Killed

Written by Stephen Rhodes on July 7, 2010 - Comments No Comments

NATO officials are confirming International Security Forces in Afghanistan mistakenly attacked Afghan troops July 7 in eastern Afghanistan’s Ghazni Province.

ISAF Casualties

Written by Stephen Rhodes on June 8, 2010 - Comments No Comments

Two servicemembers with NATO’s International Security Assistance Force were killed June 8 in Afghanistan.

Military News Update

Written by Stephen Rhodes on March 2, 2010 - Comments No Comments

U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal, toured the former Taliban stronghold of Marjah on Monday.

More Army units are spending 17 to 18 months at home between deployments – an increase from only a year ago.

Army Chief of Staff General George Casey says, as U.S. troop levels in Iraq decline, more soldiers will be headed to Afghanistan.

U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal says the U.S. and its NATO allies are slowly resolving a crisis of confidence among the Afghan people.

Deputy Secretary of Defense William Lynn spoke at the American Legion Commander’s Call in Washington DC.

Military News Update

Written by Stephen Rhodes on February 23, 2010 - Comments No Comments

Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy says coalition forces need to prepare for the possibility of setbacks during Operation Moshtarak.

Training and advising security forces in partner nations needs to become a priority for the NATO alliance.

Secretary of the Army John McHugh testified in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee about the Defense Authorization Request for FY2011.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the U.S. commander in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal, is doing everything possible to avoid civilian casualties.

Around The Services

Written by Stephen Rhodes on February 5, 2010 - Comments No Comments

SecDef Robert Gates calls for more support from NATO to mentor Afghan forces. Plus, addressing the issue of sexual assault in the military.

Around The Services

Written by Stephen Rhodes on January 28, 2010 - Comments No Comments

President Obama updates the nation on Afghanistan in his State of the Union address. Plus, a closer look at NATO’s involvement there.

Military News Update

Written by Stephen Rhodes on January 28, 2010 - Comments 1 Comment

President Barack Obama intends to end the war in Iraq and Afganistan.

President Obama renewed his pledge to have Afghan security forces take the lead by next year.

The Pentagon supports a full reform of the nation’s export control system.

NATO officials say they’ve reached an agreement with Kazakhstan on a new supply route for U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan.