PRESS RELEASE | Sept. 6, 2017
MAJOR GENERAL JAMES LINDER APOLOGY FOR DISTRIBUTION OF RELIGIOUSLY INSENSITIVE MATERIAL
NSOCC-A PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE

HEADQUARTERS

SPECIAL OPERATIONS JOINT TASK FORCE-AFGHANISTAN

2017-09-06

BAGRAM, Afghanistan, September 6, 2017 – “On September 5, U.S. forces conducted a leaflet drop in Parwan Province. The design of the leaflets mistakenly contained an image highly offensive to both Muslims and the religion of Islam.

I sincerely apologize. We have the deepest respect for Islam and our Muslim partners worldwide.

There is no excuse for this mistake. I am reviewing our procedures to determine the cause of this incident and to hold the responsible party accountable. Furthermore, I will make appropriate changes so this never happens again.

Resolute Support remains committed to Afghanistan’s future, and I offer my sincerest apologies for this error.”