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BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – Members of the 2nd Commando Kandak, partnered with U.S. special operations forces, conducted an air assault in response to insurgent attacks in Gelan District, Ghazni province, June 2.
Based on recent reports of insurgent attacks, Commandos along with their partnered force were conducting a search and clearing operation in the area, when insurgents began attacking them with small arms fire and rocket propelled grenade fire from a nearby building.
The combined team responded to the attack with air support, killing up to 10 insurgents.
Once insurgents began taking casualties, they stopped attacking the partnered force, a SOF team member stated.
No civilian casualties or property damage was reported.
| Date Taken: | 06.01.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 06.03.2011 00:58 |
| Story ID: | 71506 |
| Location: | BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AF |
| Web Views: | 22 |
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