operation enduring freedom
OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (2001-2014)
By James C. Donahue
By Tony Banks
OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (2001-2014)
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) was the official name used by the U.S. government for the Global War on Terrorism. On 7 October 2001, in response to the September 11 attacks, President George W. Bush announced that airstrikes targeting Al-Qaeda and the Taliban had begun in Afghanistan. Operation Enduring Freedom primarily refers to the War in Afghanistan, but it is also affiliated with counterterrorism operations in other countries, such as OEF-Philippines and OEF-Trans Sahara.
After 13 years, on 28 December 2014, President Barack Obama announced the end of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Continued operations in Afghanistan by the United States' military forces, both non-combat and combat, now occur under the name Operation Freedom's Sentinel.
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) was the official name used by the U.S. government for the Global War on Terrorism. On 7 October 2001, in response to the September 11 attacks, President George W. Bush announced that airstrikes targeting Al-Qaeda and the Taliban had begun in Afghanistan. Operation Enduring Freedom primarily refers to the War in Afghanistan, but it is also affiliated with counterterrorism operations in other countries, such as OEF-Philippines and OEF-Trans Sahara.
After 13 years, on 28 December 2014, President Barack Obama announced the end of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Continued operations in Afghanistan by the United States' military forces, both non-combat and combat, now occur under the name Operation Freedom's Sentinel.
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GREEN BERETS Avery, Jordan
SURNAME Avery FORENAME Jordan UNIT 19 SF Group (Company A,1 Bn) RANK Staff Sergeant NUMBER AWARD Bronze Star with V device PLACE Afghanistan 2016 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION- John Robertson
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AIR COMMANDO 2 Samek, Jesse Monroe
SURNAME Samek FORENAME Jesse Monroe UNIT 66 Rescue Squadron (563 Rescue Group) RANK Airman First Class NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 21st October 2004 AGE 21 GRAVESITE Bella Vista Memorial Garden,Bella Vista,Benton County,Arkansas Section 4 Row 4 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from...- John Robertson
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AIR COMMANDO 2 White, Benjamin Daniel
SURNAME White FORENAME Benjamin Daniel UNIT 48 Rescue Squadron (563 Rescue Group) RANK Senior Airman NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 9th June 2010 AGE 24 GRAVESITE Mountain Home National Cemetery,Johnson City,Washington County,Tennessee Section RR Site 166 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from...- John Robertson
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AIR COMMANDO 2 Flores, Michael Paul
SURNAME Flores FORENAME Michael Paul UNIT 48 Rescue Squadron (563 Rescue Group) RANK Technical Sergeant NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 9th June 2010 AGE 31 GRAVESITE Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery,San Antonio,Bexar County,Texas ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from San Antonio,Texas born...- John Robertson
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AIR COMMANDO 2 Smith, David Cazzie
SURNAME Smith FORENAME David Cazzie UNIT 66 Rescue Squadron (563 Rescue Group) RANK Staff Sergeant NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 9th June 2010 AGE 26 GRAVESITE Mobile Memorial Gardens,Tillmans Corner,Mobile County,Alabama ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Eight Mile,Alabama born 4.8.1983...- John Robertson
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AIR COMMANDO 2 Gentz, Joel Christopher
SURNAME Gentz FORENAME Joel Christopher UNIT 58 Rescue Squadron (563 Rescue Group) RANK First Lieutenant NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 9th June 2010 AGE 25 GRAVESITE Oak Grove East Cemetery,Chelsea,Washtenaw County,Michigan ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Grass Lake,Michigan born 9.7.1984...- John Robertson
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AIR COMMANDO 2 Wisniewski, David Anthony
SURNAME Wisniewski FORENAME David Anthony UNIT 66 Rescue Squadron (563 Rescue Group) RANK Captain NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 2nd July 2010 AGE 31 GRAVESITE Arlington National Cemetery,Virginia Section 60 Site 9178 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Moville,Iowa born 27.6.1979 Fort...- John Robertson
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MARSOC Salabarria, Alejandro
SURNAME Salabarria FORENAME Alejandro UNIT Marine Special Operations Regiment (Company F,2 Marine S.O. Bn) RANK Hospital Corpsman Second Class NUMBER AWARD Silver Star PLACE Afghanistan 2014 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION- John Robertson
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SEALS Donald, Mark L.
SURNAME Donald FORENAME Mark L. UNIT U.S.N. Seal Team RANK Lieutenant NUMBER AWARD Navy Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star with V device PLACE Afghanistan 2003 (NC,SS) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Albuquerque, New Mexico born Albuquerque, New Mexico graduated high school, New Mexico...- John Robertson
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MARSOC Baskin, Kevin D.
SURNAME Baskin FORENAME Kevin D. UNIT Marine Special Operations Regiment (2 Marine S.O. Bn) (USN,attached) RANK Hospital Corpsman Second Class NUMBER AWARD Silver Star PLACE Afghanistan 2013 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Sellersville,Pennsylvania 2005 graduated North Penn Senior...- John Robertson
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GREEN BERETS Ammerman, Matthew Ryan
SURNAME Ammerman FORENAME Matthew Ryan UNIT 7 SF Group (3 Bn) RANK Staff Sergeant NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 3rd December 2014 AGE 29 GRAVESITE Hamilton Memorial Park,Noblesville.Hamilton County,Indiana ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Noblesville,Indiana born 17.6.1985...- John Robertson
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US PARAS 2 Riley, Joseph (Joey)
SURNAME Riley FORENAME Joseph (Joey) UNIT 508 Parachute Infantry Regiment (HQ and HQ Company,1 Bn) RANK Specialist NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 24th November 2014 AGE 27 GRAVESITE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Grove City,Ohio son of Rodney and Michelle Riley,Grove City,Ohio graduated...- John Robertson
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MARSOC Herrera, Derek James
SURNAME Herrera FORENAME Derek James UNIT Marine Special Operations Regiment (1 Marine S.O. Bn) RANK Captain NUMBER AWARD Bronze Star with V device PLACE Afghanistan 2012 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Los Angeles,California born April 1984 Delaware husband of Maura Herrera...- John Robertson
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GREEN BERETS Cathcart, Michael Anthony (Mike)
SURNAME Cathcart FORENAME Michael Anthony (Mike) UNIT 3 SF Group (3 Bn) RANK Sergeant First Class NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 14th November 2014 AGE 31 GRAVESITE Green Ridge Cemetery,Bay City,Bay County,Michigan ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Bay City,Michigan born 26.7.1983 Bay...- John Robertson
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SEALS O'Neill, Robert (Rob)
SURNAME O'Neill FORENAME Robert (Rob) UNIT U.S.N. Seal Team 6 RANK Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator NUMBER AWARD Silver Star (x2), Bronze Star with V device (x4), Joint Service Commendation Medal with V device, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with V device (x2) PLACE...- John Robertson
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USACAPOC Walker, Jonathan D.
SURNAME Walker FORENAME Jonathan D. UNIT 4 Psychological Operation Group (Airborne) (HQ and HQ Company) RANK Major NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 1st October 2014 AGE 44 GRAVESITE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Merriam,Kansas US Navy 2000 commissioned 2000 (OCS) US Army 2008 9th Military...- John Robertson
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GREEN BERETS Weathers, Andrew Tarrant
SURNAME Weathers FORENAME Andrew Tarrant UNIT 7 SF Group (2 Bn) RANK Sergeant First Class NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 30th September 2014 AGE 30 GRAVESITE Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA. Section 60, site 10740 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from...- John Robertson
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MARSOC Strong, Charles C.
SURNAME Strong FORENAME Charles C. UNIT Marine Special Operations Regiment (Company F,2 Marine S.O. Bn) RANK Sergeant NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 15th September 2014 AGE 28 GRAVESITE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Suffolk,Virginia born 24.11.1985 husband of Taylor Strong (expecting...- John Robertson
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US PARAS 2 Donahue, Michael J.
SURNAME Donahue FORENAME Michael J. UNIT XVIII Airborne Corps (Company C,HQ and HQ Bn) RANK Major NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 16th September 2014 AGE 41 GRAVESITE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Columbus,Ohio husband of Sherri Donahue (3 children Victoria,Seamus and Bailey) graduated...- John Robertson
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US PARAS 2 Arsenault, Brian K.
SURNAME Arsenault FORENAME Brian K. UNIT 504 Parachute Infantry Regiment (Company B,1 Bn) RANK Specialist NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 4th September 2014 AGE 28 GRAVESITE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Northborough,Massachusetts son of Daniel W. and Leslie Arsenault graduated Algonquin...- John Robertson
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