BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (May 9, 2011) — Two years ago, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates traveled throughout Afghanistan, promising deployed troops he would make sure they had everything they needed to accomplish their mission — including more forward-deployed medical capabilities in the event they were wounded. Read more… (http://www.centcom.mil/news/golden-hour-initiative-pays-off-in-afghanistan) Recent US CENTCOM Articles
MCB QUANTICO, Va. (April 19, 2011) — A project officer assigned to the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab discussed some of the latest Expeditionary Forward Operating Base developments at an April 6 display of renewable technology at the Quantico’s Gray Research Center. Read more… (http://www.centcom.mil/news/renewable-energy-in-afghanistan) Recent US CENTCOM Articles
WASHINGTON – Though U.S. operations in Afghanistan are proving to be a “tough pull,” as was predicted, progress is being made nonetheless, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told “Fox News Sunday” host Chris Wallace. Read more… (http://www.centcom.mil/news/gates-sees-progress-in-afghanistan-despite-challenges) Recent Centcom Articles
I’m General David Petraeus, Commander of the NATO International Security Assistance Force. And on behalf of all the members of ISAF, I want to extend very best wishes to you and your families as you celebrate the holy month of Ramazan. Read more… (http://www.centcom.mil/press-releases/gen-petraeus-sends-ramadan-greetings-to-people-of-afghanistan) Recent US CENTCOM Articles
I’m General David Petraeus, Commander of the NATO International Security Assistance Force. And on behalf of all the members of ISAF, I want to extend very best wishes to you and your families as you celebrate the holy month of Ramazan. Read more… (http://www.centcom.milindex.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2018&catid=13&lang=en) Recent Centcom Articles
BRUSSELS, Belgium (June 10, 2010) – Though much remains to be done in Afghanistan, Gen. McChrystal said much has taken place with a new approach to the mission over the last year. US CENTCOM Latest News Feed
FORT POLK, La. — Most people wouldn’t expect to find realistic training for Afghanistan within the pine forests of western Louisiana. US CENTCOM Latest News Feed
KABUL, Afghanistan – The newly appointed Taliban shadow governor of Baghlan province was captured May 31 by an Afghan-international force as he prepared to leave for Pakistan. US CENTCOM Latest News Feed
BAKU, Azerbaijan – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates arrived here today to express U.S. gratitude to this former Soviet republic. US CENTCOM Latest News Feed