General Tommy Franks
Commander of U.S. military operations in Afghanistan
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View Timeline →Decision for Retirement of General Tommy Franks, Commander of Coalition Forces in Iraq - 2003-05-22
General Tommy Franks, who led U.S. military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, has announced his retirement. His departure comes amid ongoing operations in Iraq, including…
Former Iraq Liaison with UN Weapons Inspectors Surrenders to Coalition Forces
Major General Hussam Mohammed Amin, a former liaison with UN weapons inspectors, has surrendered to coalition forces, raising expectations about his knowledge of Iraq's weapons…
Coalition Forces in Afghanistan Arrest 10 Suspected Al-Qaeda Members - 2002-08-27
Coalition forces in Afghanistan arrested 10 suspected Al-Qaeda members and seized their weapons and documents. Abdullah Abdullah, Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, believes Al-Qaeda is being directed…
Terrorists' Chemical Laboratory Discovered and Seized in a House in Kabul - 2002-08-25
Kabul police discovered a chemical laboratory linked to terrorists in a diplomatic area, seizing various chemicals and explosives. The house was previously owned by a…
Friendly Fire Causes Death of American Soldier
The first American soldier killed in Afghanistan, Private First Class Stanley Harriman, died from friendly fire rather than enemy action. This incident highlights the dangers…