Category Archives: Afghanistan-Pakistan

ANCOP SWAT and US Pathfinders Tackle Afghan Drug Routes

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Strikehold

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – The rotor blades of the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters beat hard through the dust as they drew closer to the ground. The wheels touched and the aircraft came to a stop while Pathfinders assigned to F … Continue reading →

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Friday Foto

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Strikehold

International Security Assistance Force Deputy Commander British Lt. Gen. Adrian Bradshaw presented Irish shamrocks to Irish service members at ISAF headquarters to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. Before the general passed out the clovers, which came from Ireland, ISAF … Continue reading →

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British and Afghan troops launch dawn raid in Helmand

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Strikehold

A dawn raid by British and Afghan troops in Helmand province has struck a blow at the insurgency in Afghanistan. The elite Brigade Reconnaissance Force (BRF) joined forces with the Warthog Group to strike at an insurgent headquarters in the … Continue reading →

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Friday Foto

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Strikehold

Corporal Sebastien Gratton from Bulldog (Bravo) Company, 1er Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Battle Group (1R22eR BG), takes a break in Nakhonay during Operation HAMAGHE SHAY where clearance patrols searched for caches of weapons and IED-making supplies. Photo Credit: Master Corporal … Continue reading →

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Tongan Prime Minister visits his troops in Afghanistan

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Strikehold

His Excellency Lord Tu’ivakano, Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Tonga, met senior US and UK commanders before spending time with troops to learn about the contribution his nation is making to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission. … Continue reading →

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