Afghan National Security and International Security Forces captured a Taliban leader, killed one armed individual and detained several suspected insurgents during security operations in Kandahar City, Kandahar province, yesterday.

The leader was responsible for the distribution of vehicle borne improvised explosive devices to fighters throughout Kandahar City. He also coordinated the receipt of weapons and materials from associates outside of Afghanistan, and distributed them to various Taliban members in the province.

When the convoys of 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 8, get caught under enemy fire and their vehicle is disabled, there is a special team of men who come to their aid. These Marines brave enemy fire and explosives to accomplish their job, and that is only a part of their duties.

Thousands of miles away, a group of Army officers spoke loud and clear to a group of soon-to-be lieutenants Feb. 28 at West Point.

From Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan, six combat veterans shared lessons learned and practical advice through a video teleconference, led by Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell, commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and commander of NATO coalition forces in eastern Afghanistan.

Some people fear the sight of blood or even the hint of a needle, but not the medics of 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment. They jump at every opportunity to improve their medical and life-saving skills.

All the medics of 6th Sqdn., 9th Cav. Regt. are trained to level-one care standards per Army regulations. These level-one skills allow the Soldiers to set up and run an independent aid station at the squadron to treat injuries; especially those that threaten life, limb, or eyesight.

Video by NATO Training Mission Afghanistan

Western officials said Wednesday that NATO forces in Afghanistan seized powerful Iranian-made rockets from the Taliban last month.

The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity, and cited an incident that took place February 5 near the border with Iran and Pakistan.

They said NATO troops that day encountered a Taliban convoy in southern Nimruz province and discovered about 50 122-millimeter Iranian-made rockets.

Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces captured a Haqqini network leader, killed two suspected insurgents, and detained several suspected insurgents during security operations in Sabari district, Khost province, yesterday.

The leader was responsible for coordinating improvised explosive device attacks throughout Sabari district and was responsible for supplying weapons to the network for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

Soldiers taught a group of experienced Baghdad River Patrol Policemen new life saving techniques during a hands-on training exercise, March 7, at Forward Operating Base Prosperity.

Healthcare specialists assigned to the 547th Area Support Medical Company began the class with an instructional period where they showed examples of different life saving procedures.

He could have remained on the sidelines, with no one holding it against him. After eight years away and with enough years served to have settled into retirement, U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Tory R. Myers chose to return to active duty.

Two years later he’s on the verge of walking into retirement again not only with distinguished awards but also with the thanks of his fellow soldiers.