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US sends 1,400 more Marines to Afghanistan

Last Updated: Friday, January 7, 2011, 18:12

The move was designed to cement tentative gains against Pashtun insurgency.

US sees delay in Marines` move to Guam from Japan

Last Updated: Thursday, September 23, 2010, 15:04

The move is part of a broader 2006 accord to reorganise US troops in Japan.

US Marines take back pirate-held ship off Somalia

Last Updated: Thursday, September 9, 2010, 23:18

US Marine commandos stormed a pirate-held cargo vessel off the Somalia coast on Thursday, reclaiming control of the ship and taking nine prisoners without firing a shot, the US Navy said.

Two US Marines killed by prisoner in Afghanistan

Last Updated: Monday, August 9, 2010, 22:32

A prisoner killed two US Marines in southern Afghanistan after escaping a prayer room and grabbing a rifle, NATO said on Monday.

Delay in US marines` move from Okinawa to Guam: Report

Last Updated: Saturday, July 24, 2010, 12:59

Guam`s infrastructure can`t handle rapid construction schedule, says US Navy.

US seeks additional cost for Marines relocation from Japan

Last Updated: Monday, July 5, 2010, 14:52

US claims expenses to develop infrastructure will cost more than expected.

Taliban using ‘compensation’ money against Marines in Marja

Last Updated: Sunday, April 4, 2010, 13:36

US Marines engaged in an intense battle with the Taliban in Marja have been offering thousands of dollars a week to the local residents as compensation for property damage, but the move has backfired.

British troops to be shifted from Helmand

Last Updated: Sunday, March 28, 2010, 13:07

Under a new plan being drawn up by NATO commander in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal, British troops would be withdrawn from Helmand province and be replaced by US Marines.

Marjah offensive, Day 13: Afghan flag raised over the town

Last Updated: Thursday, February 25, 2010, 12:13

The Afghan flag was raised Thursday over a town at the centre of a US-led military assault to drive the Taliban from one of their key strongholds, a report said on Thursday.

Marjah offensive: US Marines seize Taliban HQ, IDs, photos

Last Updated: Saturday, February 20, 2010, 09:55

After a fierce gunfight, US Marines seized a strongly defended compound on Friday that appears to have been a Taliban headquarters.

Marjah offensive, Day 7: US Marines airdropped into Taliban areas

Last Updated: Friday, February 19, 2010, 16:35

Elite Marine recon teams were dropped behind Taliban lines by helicopter on Friday as the US-led force stepped up operations to break resistance in the besieged insurgent stronghold of Marjah.

Guam not a substitute for Okinawa: US Marine commander

Last Updated: Thursday, February 18, 2010, 13:30

A top US Marine Corps commander struck a negative note about the idea that Guam could host all the Marines based in Okinawa, suggesting it would reduce response capability in the event of a contingency in the region near Japan.