The Taliban has declared two of Afghanistan’s major television networks and their employees legitimate targets due to their alleged “disrespectful and hostile actions” against the militant group. In making the announcement in an October 12 statement, the Taliban labeled the … Continue reading Taliban Declare Afghan TV Networks Legitimate ‘Targets’ | Small Journal News
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Sept. 28, 2015) — Preparation for this vehicle doesn’t include your typical fluid level and tire pressure checks. At 56,000 pounds, this “Buffalo” requires a pre-mission prep that includes claw, communication, navigation, and safety inspections. The Buffalo, … Continue reading Company clears more than 5,000 miles in Afghanistan
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, September 29, 2015 — An airman deployed with the 455th Expeditionary Communications Squadron here is not only a member of the Air Force, but he’s also a Civil Air Patrol volunteer who dedicates his free time to … Continue reading Civil Air Patrol Airman Deploys to Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD—Afghanistan’s national security forces, backed by U.S. airstrikes, launched a counteroffensive against the Taliban Tuesday to retake control of the northern city of Kunduz, the first major city the insurgents have captured since being ousted from power in 2001. Both … Continue reading Afghan Forces Battle Taliban to Retake Kunduz | Small Journal News
ISLAMABAD—Insurgent officials and Afghan media confirmed Monday evening the Taliban has seized control of Kunduz after staging a pre-dawn well-coordinated offensive against the northern city. The insurgents also have released hundreds of prisoners after taking control of the detention facility. … Continue reading Taliban Seizes Kunduz, Afghanistan | Small Journal News
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