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Sunday, 29 November 2009 16:00
Hon. Michael J. Scionti, Civilian Deputy
Written by By Combined Joint Interagency Task Force 435
United States Central Command official web site. With national and international partners, U.S. Central Command promotes cooperation among nations, responds to crises, and deters or defeats state and nonstate aggression, and supports development and, when necessary, reconstruction in order to establish the conditions for regional security, stability, and prosperity.
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Monday, 29 November 1999 16:00
Marines ‘on edge’ from suppressing Taliban activity
Written by By Cpl. Daniel Woodall, 1st Marine Logistics Group
COMBAT OUTPOST RANKEL, Afghanistan (Jan. 3, 2011) — Combat engineers with 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) continue to improve mobility for Afghan civilians near Combat Outpost Rankel in southern Afghanistan.
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Sunday, 11 April 2004 16:00
3rd LAR Marines cram comforts into life on the road
Written by By Sgt. Jeremy Ross, 3rd Light Armored Recon Bn
FORWARD OPERATING BASE PAYNE, Afghanistan (April 4, 2011) — At first glance, the back of the light armored vehicle designated as the casualty evacuation vehicle for C Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, is nothing more than a mobile trauma bay on eight wheels.
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Tuesday, 28 December 2010 16:00
Marines, Afghans see progress in Marjah
Written by By Cpl. Daniel Woodall, 1st Marine Logistics Group
MARJAH, Afghanistan (Dec. 28, 2010) — Marines currently conducting operations in Marjah, as well as local Afghan citizens, are seeing noticeable improvements in the former Taliban stronghold.
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Friday, 26 November 2010 00:00
Marines, Sailors train Afghan soldiers to operate independently
Written by By Cpl. Daniel Woodall, 1st Marine Logistics Group
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan (Nov. 26, 2010) — For the past two months, 20 Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 3, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), have been mentoring approximately 330 soldiers with the Afghan National Army.
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Wednesday, 15 December 2010 16:00
Commander describes nature of eastern Afghanistan fight
Written by By Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Dec. 15, 2010) — Terrain and population make the fight against extremists in eastern Afghanistan different from the fights in other parts of the country, the commander of NATO’s Regional Command East said here today.
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KABUL, Afghanistan (May 30) — Farah Provincial Governor Rahool Amin and the Female Engagement Team (FET) assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah met to develop a priority agenda for the women of province, Tuesday.
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KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (March 10, 2008) — In response to a plea from elders for assistance, Afghan National Army troops advised by coalition forces, provided humanitarian and medical aid to Afghan citizens and drove out the insurgents
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Friday, 21 March 2008 16:00
Iraq strategy process well under way, Pentagon spokesman says
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WASHINGTON (March 21, 2008) — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates spent part of the morning today discussing the way forward in Iraq with the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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