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Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) was the official name used by the U.S. government for both the first stage (2001–2014) of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) and the larger-scale Global War on Terrorism.
Sep 11, 2001 · In response to the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people, Operation Enduring Freedom officially began 7 October 2001 with American and British bombing strikes...
1 day ago · 1. The U.S. Navy played a critical role in the immediate military response to the 9/11 attacks, codenamed Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), which formally began on 7 October 2001 and unfolded primarily in the Central Command (CENTCOM) theater of operations.
Jul 12, 2024 · Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) marked a significant turning point in modern military operations, fundamentally altering the geopolitical landscape of the early 21st century. Its timeline encapsulates not only the initial response to the September 11 attacks but also the extended engagement in Afghanistan.
Twenty years ago today, the United States launched airstrikes against the Taliban. Dubbed Operation Enduring Freedom, it was the start of the U.S. war in Afghanistan.
Operation Enduring Freedom September 2001–March 2002 When Osama bin Laden and his al-Qaeda network executed the deadly 11 September 2001 attacks, the United States responded with a global...
On October 7, 2001, Operation ENDURING FREEDOM began with coalition aircraft, including USAF B-1 and B-52 bombers, performing night strikes against 31 targets. On the second day of the air offensive, coalition aircraft began operating during the day; and by the tenth day of operations, planners established "target zones" throughout Afghanistan ...
