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Air Force aircraft, special operators help drive Taliban out of Ghazni; one PJ wounded

A Taliban siege on the eastern Afghan city of Ghazni has reportedly been lifted, partially thanks to the U.S. Air Force fighters, bombers, drones and special operations airmen on the ground.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

US Air Force, Army’s 101st Airborne Division called in to help defend major Afghan city

A major battle in eastern Afghanistan was still waging Monday morning when the U.S. Air Force and elements of the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division were called in to support Afghan government troops who had sustained major casualties.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

US service member dies of combat wounds in Afghanistan

A U.S. service member died today of a wound sustained during a combat operation in eastern Afghanistan.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

DoD identifies US soldier killed in Afghanistan by small arms fire

The U.S. soldier killed in action in eastern Afghanistan was identified Tuesday as Spc. Gabriel Conde of Loveland, Colorado.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

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