KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–November 27, 2012 – Yesterday, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted a security operation in Watahpur district, Kunar province that resulted in the death of the local Taliban leader, Amirullah. Amirullah was involved in the unsuccessful suicide attack that targeted the anti-terrorism chief in Asadabad district, Kunar province,[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–November 26, 2012  – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Muhammad Aghah district, Logar province, today. The arrested leader is a suspected improvised explosive device expert who constructed and supplied IEDs to insurgents throughout the region. He is also suspected of being responsible for[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin R. Ebbert, 32, of Arcata, Calif., died Nov. 24 while supporting stability operations in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.  Ebbert was assigned to an East Coast-based[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan—(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2012 — An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Nangarhar province today who is suspected of facilitating attacks against coalition forces. During the operation, the security force also detained four suspected insurgents. In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan: East An Afghan[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2012  — An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban direct action cell leader and detained a number of suspected insurgents in Helmand province today. The arrested leader is believed to have facilitated movement of weapons and ammunition and coordinated insurgent attacks targeting Afghan and coalition[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2012 – Afghan and coalition forces confirmed today the deaths of three Taliban senior leaders to include the number one Taliban leader in western Logar province, during a security operation in Logar province Wednesday. At the time of his death, Abu Baker was the number one Taliban[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2012 – Afghan and coalition forces confirmed today the deaths of three Taliban senior leaders to include the number one Taliban leader in western Logar province, during a security operation in Logar province Wednesday. At the time of his death, Abu Baker was the number one Taliban[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2012 – An Afghan and coalition security force killed Taliban leader Saifullah during a security operation in Ghazni province Tuesday. Saifullah, also known as Allah Dad, was responsible for ensuring freedom of movement for Taliban fighters to gather intelligence and conduct indirect fire and improvised explosive device[Read More…]

Instant ticket responsible for more than $205,000 in grants this quarter SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2012. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today announced $205,637.43 in grants from Veterans’ Cash scratch-off lottery ticket sales to help six non-profits deliver specialized programs and services to the Illinois veteran community. “As more and[Read More…]

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2012  – Afghan and coalition forces killed a number of heavily-armed insurgents during an operation in Ghazni province Monday. The security force observed the armed insurgents firing several heavy weapons toward Khugyani District Center. In response, the security force engaged, killing them. In other International Security Assistance[Read More…]