Praetorian Standard, Inc., on Saturday identified a Summerville man as one of three Americans killed in a terrorist attack in Afghanistan. Matthew E.
Saturday, 31 January 2015
U.S. Military Begins Classifying Afghanistan Statistics
A soldier stands guard near a C17 military aircraft sitting on the tarmac, on December 8, 2013 in Kandahar, Afghanistan. (Photo : Getty Images).
The case for Australian troops staying on in Afghanistan
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop visits the Troops at KAIA-N base in Afghanistan. Bishop is helped into her body armour on the RAAF flight to Kabul.
Iran to increase power export to Afghanistan
Iran will export 650 million kilowatt hours of electricity to Afghanistan's western Herat province in the next fiscal year (to start on March 21).
Reservist Lewis heads off to Afghanistan with Tigers
Reservist Lewis heads off to Afghanistan with Tigers. Lewis Wieland and Luke Garner SUS-150126-152905001. Published on the 31 January 2015
Afghanistan's cricket team heads to World Cup
Afghanistan's cricket team heads to World Cup. 3 hours ago. The Afghan cricket team are on their way to Australia to play in their first World Cup.
Thursday, 29 January 2015
Army sergeant brings stray cat home from Afghanistan
Gordon told RTV6 Mousetrap was a little morale booster while he was stationed at a run-down Forward Operating base in southeastern Afghanistan.
Three American contractors killed at Kabul airport
(CNN) Three American contractors and an Afghanistan national were killed in a shooting Thursday night in Kabul's airport, a U.S. military official said.
Official: 3 US contractors killed in Afghanistan attack
Official: 3 US contractors killed in Afghanistan attack. Jan. 29, 2015 - 0:22 - 'Insider attack' at military airport in Kabul. Fox Business Channel Finder.
Darkness Falls on Afghanistan Oversight
SIGAR's latest quarterly report on the Afghanistan reconstruction effort is another example of pointless government censorship.
Gunman kills 3 US contractors in Afghanistan
A gunman killed three U.S. contractors and wounded a fourth Thursday evening at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan, Pentagon officials said.
3 Americans killed in shooting at Kabul military hub
He was the highest-ranking U.S. officer to be killed in 13 years of war in Afghanistan and the first general to be killed in the line of duty since the Sept.
Afghan in uniform kills 3 foreign contractors in Kabul, coalition reports
The International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan said in a statement that an Afghan was killed along with the three coalition contractors.
DoD Classifies Data on Afghanistan Oversight
DoD Classifies Data on Afghanistan Oversight ... be amended in light of the expansive classification of oversight information concerning Afghanistan.
Suicide attack on Afghanistan funeral kills at least 9: Officials
Afghan men carry a wounded man at a hospital in Jalalabad, after a suicide attack which targeted funeral prayers in Laghman province, Jan 29, 2015.
Dozens killed in Afghanistan in attacks on funeral, checkpoint
The violence underscores growing instability in Afghanistan, where the ... but most are involved in training Afghanistan's national security force.
Bus Crashes Into Fuel Truck in Afghanistan, 23 Killed
An Afghan official says at least 23 people died and 31 were injured when a bus crashed into a fuel truck on a narrow road in southern Zabul province.
Wednesday, 28 January 2015
Local soldier welcomed home from Afghanistan
A local soldier returns home from Afghanistan and meets some special folks in Adams County who have supported him during his deployment.
Ireland and Afghanistan receive 2019 Cricket World Cup boost
... confirmed that Ireland and Afghanistan will join the 10 Test-playing nations in a rankings-based qualification system for the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
Fereshteh Forough on Twitter: "A decade of gear got tossed into #Afghanistan before we thought ...
A decade of gear got tossed into #Afghanistan before we thought about leaving. Here's the story of how we moved out.
Starbucks makes a big donation to soldiers in Afghanistan
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) said the USO delivered the coffee donation to the Bagram Airfield military base in Afghanistan over the holidays.
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, held captive in Afghanistan 5 years, to face desertion charges, reports say
U.S. officials have finished an investigation into how and why Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl (boh BURG'-dahl) disappeared from his base in Afghanistan.
Shuja Rabbani on Twitter: "Does anyone know if Afghanistan has any pension plans for retirees?"
Does anyone know if Afghanistan has any pension plans for retirees? 0 replies 1,163 retweets 978 favorites. Reply. Retweet 1.2K Retweeted 1.2K.
Utah veterans: Bergdahl deserves punishment for desertion
The veterans said they knew not long after Bergdahl disappeared that he had abandoned his post at his forward operating base in Afghanistan.
Tuesday, 27 January 2015
The Battle Over Afghanistan's Legal System
In Afghanistan, most of the population relies on traditional law rooted in the tribal system, while the state legal system has only secondary authority.
Great Dane welcomes soldier home from Afghanistan
Great Dane welcomes soldier home from Afghanistan.
US suspends major contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan over misconduct
Man carries bag away at a wheat seed distribution event for the International Relief and Development-managed AVIPA Plus program in Afghanistan.
Iraq/Afghanistan, Drone Contractors Penalized for Alleged Misbehavior
Iraq/Afghanistan, Drone Contractors Penalized for Alleged Misbehavior ... 2007 for work done mostly in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to this story.
Monday, 26 January 2015
UN Refugee Agency on Twitter: "Understand our regional approach for #Afghanistan - finding ...
@Refugees terrorism & war create refugees? Need SE? Why are refugees not working? How long will they be refugees for? Independent?
Julie Bishop makes surprise Afghanistan visit
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop left, meets with Afghan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, right, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Jan.
British military complete historic Afghanistan march
Personnel from the armed forces marched through Westminster today to mark their return from the last British combat tour of Afghanistan.
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Subject: Scorekeeping In Afghanistan ... WINNING: Scorekeeping In Afghanistan · ARMOR: New Chinese Light ... WINNING: Victory In Afghanistan
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on Assistant to the President for Homeland ...
Today, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco concluded her January 24-26 visit to Afghanistan.
Brandon soldier home from Afghanistan
Chad Parish who returned home from a tour in Afghanistan. ... MISSISSIPPI AIR NATIONAL GUARD RETURNED FROM AFGHANISTAN TODAY.
Chris Kilford: Are military interventions ever worth the cost?
Late last month, and 13 years after its creation, the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan concluded its mission.
Afghanistan football gears up for friendly match against Pakistan
Afghanistan football The Afghanistan national football team is preparing for the upcoming friendly match against Pakistan national football team.
Sunday, 25 January 2015
India, US agree on myriad global issues
The two sides noted that this collaboration, which is active with Afghanistan, East and West Africa, may be expanded to additional third countries.
Military honours for Afghanistan service
Major G is one of 19 defence personnel who served on Operation Slipper in Afghanistan to be honoured with military awards this Australia Day.
Saturday, 24 January 2015
Afghanistan, Pakistan to improve trade ties
Afghan Ambassador pointed out the huge potential in Afghanistan for Pakistani rice exporters who can also export rice to the Central Asian Republics.
ISI should stop supporting attacks on Indian targets in Afghanistan: Professor Anatol Lieven
Anatol Lieven, professor at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service in Qatar, has written extensively on Islamist terrorism and Pakistan.
How Georgian Armed Forces are preparing for mission in Afghanistan
How Georgian Armed Forces are preparing for mission in Afghanistan ... Security Assistance Force (ISAF), NATO military operation in Afghanistan.
The Aussie guiding Afghani cricket
He is assistant coach of the Afghanistan team which dramatically surged through the qualifying rounds to make next month's World Cup in Australia.
Friday, 23 January 2015
Biscuit Factory In A Box
How can a biscuit factory, shipped from Italy in seven containers, positively change lives in Afghanistan? Watch to find out!
Thursday, 22 January 2015
Former Swedish foreign minister says he smuggled condemned student from Afghanistan in 2009
In an interview with Swedish daily Expressen, Bildt said the operation was coordinated with Kai Eide, the U.N.'s envoy to Afghanistan at the time.
Is Islamic State penetrating Afghanistan? Rumors swirl.
In this file photo taken Dec. 13, 2014, an Afghan soldier inspects a damaged bus at the site of a suicide attack by the Taliban in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Wednesday, 21 January 2015
Royal Anglian Regiment to return to Afghanistan
Hundreds of soldiers from across our region are poised to return to Afghanistan to deal with the aftermath of one of Britain's bloodiest wars in years.
Soldiers' 'sacrifice, service' spark success in Afghanistan
Secretary of the Army John McHugh conducts a town hall with Soldiers from the Wisconsin National Guard Jan. 14 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.
1st Cav general takes reins of TAAC-S command in Afghanistan
Abdul Hamid, commander, ANA 205th Hero Corps; discuss issues pertaining to Afghanistan's institutions and governance during a meeting Nov.
Subject: Victory In Afghanistan
More than 3,300 coalition KIAs and many more wounded.(More people than AQ ever had in Afghanistan - as far as I can tell) Many billions of dollars.
Taliban And Economy Top Concerns In Afghanistan After US And NATO Withdrawal: Gallup Finds
From 2003 to 2012, Afghanistan's annual GDP grew about 9 percent on average, hitting a peak of 14.4 percent in 2012 according to the World Bank.
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