Contemporary era · 2001 – 2014
Operation Enduring Freedom
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 related military operations during the broader-scale global war on terrorism. On 7 October 2001, in response to the September 11 attacks, President George W. Bush announced that airstrikes against al-Qaeda and the Taliban had begun in Afghanistan.
- When
- 7 Oct 2001 – 28 Dec 2014
- Where
- Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
- Era
- Contemporary
Topics
People
Tim Walzb. 1964American politician (born 1964)
Jim Mattisb. 1950United States 26th Secretary of Defense
Before and after
Operation Eagle Assist2001 – 2002Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants2001Show on timeline
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