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01/30/2009 : Coalition Forces Disrupt Kandahar Bomb Network      
KABUL, Afghanistan, Jan. 30, 2009 - Coalition forces in Afghanistan killed four militants and detained eight suspects during operations to disrupt Taliban bomb makers and militants in Kandahar.
01/29/2009 : Marines, Afghans Improve Security on Route in Southern Afghanistan      
KABUL, Afghanistan, Jan. 29, 2009 - U.S. Marines cleared a route between two Afghan districts, aiming to improve safety and encourage commerce in the area.
01/27/2009 : On the Ground: U.S. Troops, Civilians Bring Goodwill to Afghanistan  This story contains photos.    
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2009 - Even as military efforts increase in Afghanistan, coalition forces reach out to Afghan civilians with humanitarian aid, job training and other supportive efforts.
01/27/2009 : 10th Mountain Division Leads New Deployments to Afghanistan  This story contains photos.    
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Jan. 27, 2009 - The 10th Mountain Division’s 3rd Brigade Combat Team is taking positions in Afghanistan that have had little coalition presence.
01/27/2009 : Team Helps to Fight Polio in Konar Province  This story contains photos.    
KONAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan, Jan. 27, 2009 - An extensive vaccination drive targeting polio has started in Afghanistan's Konar province, thanks to the efforts of the provincial reconstruction team and government officials from the province.
01/26/2009 : U.S. Soldiers Bridge Access for Remote Afghans  This story contains photos.    
JALALABAD AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Jan. 26, 2009 - U.S. soldiers are building roads to remote areas in eastern Afghanistan to lead to a better way of life.
01/26/2009 : Afghan Military Academy Graduates First Class  This story contains photos.    
KABUL, Afghanistan, Jan. 26, 2009 - The first class of National Military Academy of Afghanistan cadets has graduated, becoming what the Afghan president called “the heartbeat of the entire nation.”
01/25/2009 : Coalition Forces in Afghanistan Kill 15 Taliban Fighters      
KABUL, Afghanistan, Jan. 25, 2009 - Coalition forces in Afghanistan killed 15 Taliban militants and detained one suspect during an operation in Laghman province.
01/23/2009 : Coalition Forces Disrupt Haqqani Network in Afghan Province      
KABUL, Afghanistan, Jan. 23, 2009 - Coalition forces detained nine suspected militants during an operation aimed at the Haqqani terrorist network in Afghanistan’s Khowst province, military officials reported.
01/23/2009 : Leaders Work to Improve Security in Western Afghanistan      
KABUL, Afghanistan, Jan. 23, 2009 - U.S. and Afghan officials met to discuss the status of security in the area and future security initiatives.
01/22/2009 : Coalition Kills Six Taliban Fighters, Disrupts Network in Zabol      
KABUL, Afghanistan, Jan. 22, 2009 - Coalition forces killed six armed Taliban militants and detained another during an operation to disrupt the Taliban's foreign-fighter and roadside-bomb networks in Afghanistan's Zabol province.
01/22/2009 : Afghans Benefit From Poppy-free Panjshir Province      
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Jan. 22, 2009 - The people of Afghanistan’s Panjshir province are reaping the benefits of being a poppy-free province.
01/21/2009 : Coalition Kills Two Taliban Leaders in Afghanistan      
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2009 - Coalition forces killed 22 armed militants, including two Taliban leaders, and captured 11 in eastern and southern Afghanistan.
01/21/2009 : Team Improves Future Prospects for Afghan Village  This story contains photos.    
KABUL, Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2009 - Members of the provincial reconstruction team in Afghanistan’s Nuristan province visited Zirat village to assess the effectiveness of completed projects and to develop ideas for future initiatives.
01/16/2009 : Defense Officials Switch Seabee Deployment from Kuwait to Afghanistan      
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2009 - Instead of deploying to Kuwait, about 500 Navy Seabees will deploy to Afghanistan beginning next month.
01/15/2009 : School Project Brings Hope to Afghan Province  This story contains photos.    
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan , Jan. 15, 2009 - At the groundbreaking for a new school for 1,400 girls, members of the provincial government spoke about the opportunities created by education.
01/14/2009 : Team Holds Weekly Shoe Drive for Afghan Children  This story contains photos.    
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Jan. 14, 2009 - Every Friday, 60 to 70 Afghan children get shoes and socks at Forward Operating Base Kala Gush.
01/13/2009 : Command Provides Ambulances for Afghan Police Medics  This story contains photos.    
KABUL, Afghanistan, Jan. 13, 2009 - Sick and injured Afghans will get treatment faster thanks to a coalition command’s donation of ambulances.
01/12/2009 : New Combat Outpost Sees Quick Progress in Southern Afghanistan  This story contains photos.    
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2009 - U.S. soldiers are seeing positive results from their increased presence at the newly built Combat Outpost Terminator in the Maywand district of Afghanistan’s Kandahar province.
01/11/2009 : Joint Forces Target Foreign Fighters in Afghanistan      
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2009 - Afghan and coalition forces detained eight suspected militants, including two wanted men, during operations in Afghanistan’s Khost and Kandahar provinces Jan. 9, U.S. military officials in Afghanistan reported.
01/09/2009 : Coalition Targets Bomb Networks in Afghanistan      
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2009 - Coalition forces killed 37 armed militants and captured four others in operations targeting bomb networks in Zabol and Laghman provinces in recent days.
01/09/2009 : Afghan Media Gain Insight Into Air Force Mission  This story contains photos.    
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2009 - Afghan journalists are ganining a better understanding of coalition operations, including close-air support, through coordinated "media days."
01/08/2009 : Forces Target Bomb Networks, Capture Five Militants in Afghanistan      
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2009 - Afghan and coalition forces detained five suspected militants during operations to disrupt the Haqqani and Taliban terrorist networks in Afghanistan’s Khowst and Kandahar provinces.
01/07/2009 : Afghan, Coalition Forces Kill Militants, Disrupt Bomb Networks      
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2009 - Coalition forces and Afghan commandos killed 38 militants and seized multiple weapons caches during operations to disrupt bomb networks in Afghanistan.
01/06/2009 : U.S. Troops Train Afghan Security Guards  This story contains photos.    
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Jan. 6, 2009 - U.S. soldiers are training new Afghan security guards to boost their effectiveness at traffic checkpoints.
01/06/2009 : Forces Target Bomb Networks in Afghanistan      
KABUL, Afghanistan, Jan. 6, 2009 - Afghan National Police and coalition forces seized four suspected militants in Afghanistan’s Khowst and Zabol provinces.
01/05/2009 : U.S. Soldiers, Afghan Police Boost Security in Nangarhar Province  This story contains photos.    
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Jan. 5, 2009 - U.S. soldiers are teaming up with Afghan National Police to bring security to a key area of eastern Afghanistan by reaching out to residents and coordinating with leaders about their needs.
01/02/2009 : Coalition, Afghan Troops Kill Militants, Capture Suspects      
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2, 2009 - Afghan and coalition forces killed numerous enemy fighters, captured terrorism suspects and repelled two attacks against bases in recent days, military officials reported.
01/02/2009 : Afghan, Coalition Leaders Unveil Bridge With Hopes of Prosperity  This story contains photos.    
KABUL, Afghanistan, Jan. 2, 2009 - Afghan leaders and coalition members celebrated the opening of a bridge in Uruzgon province that promises residents a vibrant new connection to surrounding communities.
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