Country : Afghanistan


A Shot in the Dark

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A Shot in the Dark

Soldiers fire 155mm rounds using an M777 Howitzer at FOB Bostick, Afghanistan. The Soldiers were registering targets earlier this month so they will have a more accurate and faster response time when providing fire support. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Evan D. Marcy, 55th Signal Company)
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Apache engages insurgents

AH-64 Apache helicopter engaging and killing insurgents. The Apache was responding to the insurgents' complex attack on a small patrol base. Scenes include 14 insurgents carrying various weapons, a pilot of the Apache AH64 helicopter is heard verbally checking to make sure the militants are far enough away from any qalats, or Afghan homes, so that shooting the militants will not endanger any civilians and the Apache engaging the insurgents from the air while U.S. troops continue fighting the insurgents on the ground.
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Afghan Mission

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Afghan Mission

A U.S Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II conducts a combat mission over Afghanistan June 14. The aircraft is based out of Bagram Air Base.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Robertson)
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Afghan Grenade Attack

Insurgents in Asadabad throw grenade into crowd Several Afghan civilians were wounded and another reportedly killed in an attack in Kunar province that also wounded 3 U.S. servicemembers. The attack occurred at approximately 9:15 a.m. local time, June 9. Coalition forces were attempting to free a vehicle that had become stuck when they were attacked with small arms fire. An unknown person from a nearby building threw a grenade, which caused the death and injuries. U.S. troops treated the wounded Afghan civilians and medically evacuated five of the injured to nearby military and civilian hospitals. It was the second attack by insurgents on civilians in Asadabad in recent weeks.
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Part 5

Taking the Fight to the Taliban. Soldiers treat and evacuate civilians injured by Taliban explosives. Commander discusses outcome of the operation. Part 5 of 5.
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Part 4

Taking the Fight to the Taliban. Soldiers return to Nadi Ali village, where a battle with Taliban ensues. Soldiers learn some of the Taliban fighters are as young as 10-12 years old. Part 4 of 5.
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Part 3

Taking the Fight to the Taliban. Soldiers pursue Taliban into poppy field, where they exchange fire until air support arrives. Part 3 of 5.
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Part 2

Taking the Fight to the Taliban. Estonian troops patrol into village, where they exchange fire with Taliban fighters. Part 2 of 5.
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Part 1

Taking the Fight to the Taliban. Estonian and British troops travel to a village in Helmand province, Afghanistan and are spotted by Taliban fighters. Part 1 of 5.
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