DoD Op Enduring Freedom Casualty update as of 10am 29th Jan 2010

During the past week another 4 U.S. soldiers were killed in Afhanistan.  IEDs continue to be the biggest menace to NATO troops. The total number killed is now 888, while 2010 has already seen 27. ...

DoD Op Enduring Freedom Casualty update as of 10am 22nd Jan 2010

US Casualties in Afghanistan Casualties continue to mount in Afghanistan only a short time into the new year.  While last year was the bloodiest year for US/NATO Forces, this year already has 23...

Rupert Hamer, Journalist killed in blast in Afghanistan

A British journalist, Rupert Hamer, 39,  embedded with the U.S. Marines in Helmand Province, Afghanistan was killed after the vehicle they were riding in struck an IED. Rupert Hamer worked for Britain's...

DoD Op Enduring Freedom Casualty update as of 10am 11th Dec 2009

Here is this weeks update on Casualties in Afghanistan.  Another six soldiers lost their lives this week.  This past week the issue of Afghanistan has been front and centre in Congress.  The Secretary...

Pakistan Officials Confused about Role in Afghan War-Want clarity

President Obama gave his speech on the Afghanistan Strategy on Tuesday evening at West Point. There has been a lot of discussion and back and forth on the President's decision.  The Presidents...

DoD Op Enduring Freedom Casualty update as of 10am 11 Sept 2009

U.S Casualties have increased again during this past week.  Here is the update of total casualties as of 10 am 11 September 2009.  The number of Deaths has now risen to 746, which is an increase of `8...

Obama's Afghanistan Strategy - Will it work?

Operation Kanjar (Strike of the Sword) began with fanfare a few days ago.  The strategy was that US troops would occupy villages and win the heart and minds of locals. Brigadier General Larry Nicholson told...