Operation Enduring Freedom ( OEF ) was the official name used by the U.S. government for the Global War on Terrorism . On October 7 , 2001 , in response to the September 11 attacks , President George W. Bush announced that airstrikes targeting Al Qaeda and the Taliban had begun in Afghanistan . Operation Enduring Freedom primarily refers to the War in Afghanistan , but it is also affiliated with counterterrorism operations in other countries , such as OEF-Philippines and OEF-Trans Sahara
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Operation Enduring Freedom