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Afghan-led operation clears Zardulu Pass (Story and photos)
Mon, Jun 13, 2011
Ghazni, Afghanistan – A combined Afghan National Security Force team conducted a major operation to clear the Zardulu Pass of insurgent forces.
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Combined operation expands security in Chak District (Story and photos)
Thu, Jun 02, 2011
WARDAK PROVINCE, Afghanistan - As helicopters lifted off the moonlit field, Soldiers blended into the surrounding landscape. Slowly, each infantryman rose to his feet and scanned his sector of fire. As platoon leaders motioned to move out, night-vision optics revealed the flashing infrared lights attached to each Soldier as they formed a single line.
TF Gambler pilot remembered at FOB Sharana (Story and photos)
Thu, Jun 02, 2011
PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Task Force Gambler Soldiers and friends held a memorial ceremony at Forward Operating Base Sharana, Afghanistan in remembrance of a fallen pilot May 28
Afghan villagers give warm welcome to cool storage (Story and photos)
Thu, Jun 02, 2011
LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - It’s a cool new concept to the people of the tiny Afghan village of Jelga. The village, located in the province of Logar, recently set the stage for agriculture success with some simple cool-storage cellar projects in their village
U.S. Ambassador praises National Guard ADTs (Story and photos)
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Karl W. Eikenberry, praised the accomplishments of National Guard Agribusiness Development Teams during a visit to Kunar Province, Afghanistan
PRT Kunar opens Shigal-Gadoli Road (Story and photos)
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Representatives from the Kunar Provincial Reconstruction Team and the Kunar provincial government attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opening the Shigal-Gadoli Road
Polish say farewell to fallen soldier
Mon, Jun 06, 2011
GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan - “When I go home people'll ask me, Hey, why do you do it man? What, you some kinda war junkie? You know what I'll say? I won't say a goddamn word. Why? They won't understand. They won't understand why we do it. They won't understand that it's about the men next to you, and that's it. That's all it is.”
Operation Stone Steps training enables Afghans to stand on their own (Story and photos)
Mon, Jun 06, 2011
KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Cacti, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Task Force Bronco Soldiers traveled by helicopters into the Pech River Valley to train Afghan National Army soldiers at Nangalam Base, Kunar Province
Panjshir PRT restores canal, drinking water (Story and photos)
Mon, Jun 06, 2011
PANJSHIR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – The Panjshir Provincial Reconstruction Team’s civil affairs team checked progress on a cement canal they are helping rebuild in Dehe Kalan Village in Shutol District, Afghanistan
Mobile dentistry team keeps Soldiers in the fight (Story and photos)
Sun, Jun 12, 2011
PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Over the course of five days, a mobile dentistry team from Charlie Company, 201st Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Task Force Duke, examined and treated Soldiers at Combat Outpost Wilderness, Afghanistan
TF Storm honors fallen Soldier with memorial (Story and photos)
Sun, Jun 12, 2011
LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Leaders, Soldiers, and friends of U.S. Army Spc. Richard C. Emmons III gathered to honor the signal support specialist in a memorial on Forward Operating Base Altimur, Afghanistan, June 4
Polish paramedics provide care to Afghan partners (Story and photos)
Sun, Jun 12, 2011
GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- The main task of Task Force White Eagle’s medical team in Combat Outpost Qarabagh, Afghanistan, is to provide coalition forces with medical assistance. However, Polish paramedics help wounded Afghan soldiers and policemen nearly every day.
Duke Soldiers, ANSF train on medical evacuation procedures (Story and photos)
Sun, Jun 12, 2011
PAKTYA PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN - Soldiers from Company C, 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, Wyoming Army National Guard, conducted a training session for U.S. Army Soldiers and Afghan National Security Forces on helicopter medical evacuation procedures on Combat Outpost Wilderness, Afghanistan
Ironman truck drivers perform wartime delivery on Blackhawk (Story and photos)
Sun, Jun 12, 2011
LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – There is an old Soldier’s expression: Don’t volunteer for anything.
Kapisa strengthens governance one stone at a time (Story and photos)
Sun, Jun 12, 2011
KAPISA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Provincial Gov. Mehrabuddin Safi, Kapisa Kohnadi Construction Company and Kapisa Provincial Reconstruction Team co-hosted a ground-breaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of the Kapisa Provincial Consul Building.
Tigershark pilots remembered at FOB Salerno (Story and photos)
Mon, Jun 13, 2011
PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Soldiers and friends of Task Force Gambler held a memorial ceremony at Forward Operating Base Salerno in remembrance of two fallen pilots June 11
Polish improves ANP capabilities (Story and photos)
Mon, Jun 13, 2011
GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan. - One of the first signs indicating Afghan National Security Forces are ready to assume responsibility for the security in Ghazni Province is a properly prepared and trained police force
Coalition forces foster relations between Afghan, U.S. students (Story and photos)
Thu, Jun 16, 2011
PARWAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Gregory P. Macris, a U.S. State Department foreign service officer currently working with the Parwan Provincial Reconstruction Team, visited the Number Two City Secondary School, in Charikar District, Afghanistan, June 6 to deliver drawings made for the Afghan students by U.S. second graders from Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in his hometown of Falls Church, Va.
Nashville lawmen deepen bond through minefield tragedy in Afghanistan (Story and photos)
Thu, Jun 16, 2011
BAGRAM, Afghanistan – U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Sargent, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Terrazas, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Vinny Estes are a pretty tight group.
Soldier takes bullet to helmet, walks away unscathed (Story and photos)
Thu, Jun 16, 2011
BAGRAM, Afghanistan – “There is something I need to tell you,” are not the words any mother wants to hear from her son who is deployed to Afghanistan.
ANSF, Ironman stand fast: Forces bring security to Laghman's newest district (Story and photos)
Sat, Jun 18, 2011
LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – In a dusty, hot valley in the center of eastern Afghanistan, Afghan National Security Forces and U.S. Soldiers worked to bring security to the province’s newest district
Calling for fire in Nangarhar (Photos)
Sat, Jun 18, 2011
NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – U.S. Army Sgt. Shane Webb, a fire support specialist from Columbus, Ohio, assigned to B Troop, 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, attached to 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Task Force Bronco, acquires a target and formulates a “call for fire” at Forward Operating Base Connolly, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, during a training mission
PRT utilizes Paktya women for apparel contract (Story and photos)
Sat, Jun 18, 2011
PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – The Paktya Director of Sports at Forward Operating Base Gardez, Afghanistan received a large order of athletic equipment, including jerseys, put together by a women’s tailoring class, June 15
Zambar elders, Afghan government meet for first time (Story and photos)
Sun, Jun 19, 2011
KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan – The striped, beige, turban hung cocked to one side of Doulat Khan Qayoumi’s head, as he spoke with elders of Zambar Village, Sabari District, for the first time
Kunar PRT opens Bar Narang School (Story and photos)
Sun, Jun 19, 2011
KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Representatives from the Kunar Provincial Government joined Kunar Provincial Reconstruction Team leadership in a ribbon cutting, officially opening the Bar Narang School in the Narang District, Afghanistan
Afghan-American woman first to receive Valor Award (Story and photos)
Mon, Jun 20, 2011
PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – For her bravery and composure during a hostile engagement with enemy forces, Shakilla Zikeria, an Afghan-American interpreter from Sacramento, Calif., working for Paktya Provincial Reconstruction Team, was the first female in the history of U.S. efforts in Afghanistan to receive the Military Essential Personnel Award for Valor at Forward Operating Base Gardez
Soldiers provide security during Operation Ruby Ridge (Story and photos)
Mon, Jun 20, 2011
PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan - U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Patrick Hendrickson, platoon leader, 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 168th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, Iowa National Guard, and a native of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, takes cover in a wheat field as he moves his platoon into position before moving into Ruwquiean Village, Afghanistan
ANSF gain independence with new checkpoint (Story and photos)
Mon, Jun 20, 2011
LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Afghan security forces made one more step toward their independence after assuming responsibility for the checkpoint on the road and bridge of Dabare, Charkh District, Afghanistan
Volleyball match brings Afghan students, FOB Ghazni women together (Story and photos)
Mon, Jun 20, 2011
The Ghazni Women Engagement Team recently organized a volleyball match between Afghan female High School students and women stationed at Forward Operating Base Ghazni
Coalition forces, Afghans celebrate Mother’s Day in Ghazni (Story and photos)
Tue, Jun 21, 2011
GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Residents of Ghazni Province celebrated Afghan Mother's Day with a festival
Polish soldiers provide medical care to Afghan citizens (Story and photos)
Tue, Jun 21, 2011
GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan - In a joint effort with local medical center providers, Polish soldiers of combat group Bravo, Task Force White Eagle treated more than 100 citizens recently in Gelan District, Afghanistan
PRT trains farmers, establishes orchards in Logar (Story and photos)
Tue, Jun 21, 2011
LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - The Logar Provincial Reconstruction Team distributed fruit trees and provided training to farmers in Azra District, Afghanistan recently
Currahee-trained ANA soldiers deliver fire missions independently, effectively (Story and photos)
Wed, Jun 22, 2011
PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan — U.S. Army Soldiers from Task Force Currahee observed Afghan National Army soldiers from 4th Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 203rd Corps, as they provided indirect fire support Afghan ground forces June 12-16 in Afghanistan’s Paktika Province
TF Bronco works with villagers to drive out insurgents in Nangarhar
Wed, Jun 22, 2011
NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Panther, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, attached to Task Force Bronco and supporting units kicked off Operation Oqab Behar VII from Forward Operating Base Connolly, Afghanistan
Afghan tip leads to Bamyan weapons cache
Wed, Jun 22, 2011
BAYMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – A tip from a concerned Afghan local national assisted coalition forces in seizing weapons, ammunition and improvised explosive device materials during a combat patrol, June 21, in Kahmard District, Afghanistan
Fallen U.S. Army Spc. Robert L. Voakes remembered (Story and photos)
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Soldiers from the 164th Military Police Company, 793rd Military Police Battalion, 3rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, remembered their fallen comrade, U.S. Army Spc. Robert L. Voakes, Jr., from Hancock, Mich, June 10 on Forward Operating Base Mehtar Lam, Afghanstan
Fallen U.S. Army Sgt. Devin A. Snyder remembered (Story and photos)
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Friends gathered June 10, to remember U.S. Army Sgt. Devin A. Snyder, a military police officer from Cohockton, N.Y. who was one of four military police officers from the 164th Military Police Company 793rd Military Police Battalion, 3rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. killed when an improvised explosive device detonated June 4 outside the village of Khanda in Laghman Province, Afghanistan
U.S. Army Military Police remember Sgt. Joshua D. Powell (Story and photos)
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – The music from the sound system, Pearl Jam’s Just Breathe, served as a somber reminder of the day’s occasion
U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Bell remembered by fellow MPs (Story and photos)
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – By the book. That’s the way his friends in the 164th Military Police Company, 793rd Military Police Battalion, 3rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. described U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Bell of Saint Joseph, Mich., when they described the fallen MP June 10 on Forward Operating Base Mehtar Lam, Afghanistan
Kansas ADT-III conducts spur ride (Story and photos)
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – After the sun set Soldiers and Airmen deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with the 3/6 Kansas Cavalry Agribusiness Development Team-III, were restless as they awaited the start of the ‘spur-ride,’ a tradition exclusive to cavalry units.
Polish monitor progess of Ghazni City road construction (Story and photos)
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
Task Force White Eagle Provincial Reconstruction Team Polish army engineers assessed the progress of construction on two roads in Ghazni City, Afghanistan
TF Strength, ANA partnership tested in equipment rodeo (Story and photos)
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – The partnership between coalition forces and Afghan National Army soldiers continued on Forward Operating Base Shank with a friendly material handling equipment rodeo competition
Red Bulls complete successful tour at COP Najil (Story and photos)
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – U.S. Army Spc. John Rocha wiped the sweat from his sun-beaten face and then took another step through the river valley. It was June 15, another 100-plus degree day in northeastern Afghanistan
Company completes final patrols of deployment (Photos)
Fri, Jun 24, 2011
LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan - U.S. Army Spc. John Rocha, an infantry team leader wrapping up his second deployment to Afghanistan, from Geneseo, Ill., Company A, 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force Ironman, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, TF Red Bulls, watches as a curious villager observes a combined forces convoy
TF Red Bulls fight their largest battle since WWII (Story and photos)
Fri, Jun 24, 2011
NURISTAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Soldiers of Task Force Red Bulls in Nuristan Province, Afghanistan, fought the largest battle of the 34th Infantry Division since World War II
PRT member goes from galley to construction site (Story and photos)
Fri, Jun 24, 2011
PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – When one member of Paktika Provincial Reconstruction Team joined the U.S. Navy as a submarine culinary specialist, an engineering shop in a land-locked country was the last place he expected to be
Multinational training team teaches ANP recruits (Story and photos)
Sat, Jul 02, 2011
PARWAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – The first multinational, coalition training team taught Afghan National Police recruits the fundamentals of law enforcement at the new Korean Training Center on Forward Operating Base Tiger, Afghanistan
Aviation Soldiers provide humanitarian aid to Afghan girls school (Story and photos)
Mon, Jun 27, 2011
PARWAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – A small Afghan town, tucked away in the Salang Mountains between two of Afghanistan’s most populated cities, bustled when a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter – crewed by Company A, 1st Battalion, 169th General Support Aviation Regiment, Task Force Phoenix, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division - touched down and unloaded Soldiers so they could provide humanitarian aid to the local Salang Girls School
ANSF, coalition forces combine efforts to find IEDs (Story only)
Mon, Jun 27, 2011
WARDAK PROVINCE, Afghanistan – While conducting a combined operation with coalition forces, Afghan National Police in Wardak Province recovered and disabled a record five improvised explosive devices in a single day
PRT members reflect on accomplishments, future challenges for Nangarhar (Story and photos)
Mon, Jun 27, 2011
NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – After nearly nine months in Afghanistan, the Nangarhar Provincial Reconstruction Team began returning to the United States
Deployed officers prove service after ostomy possible (Story and photos)
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
KABUL PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Chief Warrant Officer 4 Robert Cuyler, began his quest nearly three years ago. He wanted people to know they could achieve a full, active life following ostomy surgery. In particular, he wanted veterans and fellow Soldiers to know that life following this type of surgery existed
ANA demonstrates abilities against insurgent attack (Story and photos)
Sat, Aug 06, 2011
KAPISA PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Afghan National Army soldiers led a combat operation to relieve a local Afghan Police force under attack by insurgents in the Ghayn Valley, July 28-29
Villagers point security patrol to IED (Photos)
Sun, Jul 03, 2011
GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan – U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Jeffrey Buchheim, assigned to 3rd Platoon, Company B, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Task Force Duke, and native of Runnemede, N.J., talks with a man about the location of a suspected improvised explosive device in Jamal
Nangarhar University receives textbooks from engineer corps (Story and photos)
Sun, Jul 03, 2011
NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan –Nangarhar University received more than 4,500 textbooks, delivered by the Army Corps of Engineers Afghanistan Engineering District-North Jalalabad Area Office
Polish lay cornerstones for new school in Gelan District (Story and photos)
Sun, Jul 03, 2011
GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Polish army soldiers with the 3rd Tactical Support Team, Civic-military Cooperation met with district elders and mullahs to lay the cornerstones on a new boys and girls school to be constructed in Janda, the capital of Gelan District, Afghanistan
Brothers serve half century with Iowa National Guard (Story and photos)
Mon, Jul 04, 2011
LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Fifty years. That’s how long Sgt. 1st Class Tim Fiedler, Jr., and his younger brother Staff Sgt. Rich Fiedler, served not just in the Iowa National Guard, but in the same unit, Company A, 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry Regiment
TF Ironman leaders reflect on Afghanistan tour before transferring authority to TF Ponca (Story and photos)
Thu, Jul 07, 2011
LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – As Task Force Ironman prepares to redeploy, its leaders reflected on their tour at Forward Operating Base Mehtar Lam, Laghman Province, Afghanistan
Combined patrol keeps Ghazni village safe (Story and photos)
Fri, Jul 08, 2011
GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Soldiers assigned to 1st Platoon, Company B, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Task Force Duke, and Afghan National Security Forces dismount their vehicles to patrol through Khani Khel
ANA Soldiers lead checkpoint construction efforts (Story and photos)
Fri, Jul 08, 2011
LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – With support from 5th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery Regiment’s Task Force Thunder, Afghan National Army soldiers constructed a checkpoint to increase security in Zarghun-Shar District of Logar Province
Petraeus recognizes TF Currahee Soldiers for combat actions (Story and photos)
Sat, Jul 09, 2011
PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan - U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of International Security Assistance Force and commander of U.S. Forces-Afghanistan visited Soldiers with Task Force Currahee, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, at Forward Operating Base Sharana July 7, to present awards as part of his final farewell tour before transitioning to CIA director
ANA Doctors, commandos provide healthcare to orphans (Story and photos)
Sat, Jul 09, 2011
PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Afghan National Army commandos and medical personnel, in conjunction with their coalition forces partners, provided medical care to the children at the Gardez City Orphanage compound
Khowst PRT engineers assess madrassa wall (Story and photos)
Wed, Jul 13, 2011
KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan –– Al VanGuilder, an engineer attached to Khowst Provincial Reconstruction Team from Duluth, Minn., measures the 300- meter retaining wall being constructed around a madrassa during a quality assurance and control assessment in the Matun District July 7. The wall will help prevent erosion around the School. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sandra Welch, Khowst Provincial Reconstruction Team Public Affairs)
PRT Airmen save Soldier’s Life (Story and photo)
Wed, Jul 13, 2011
PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Two Airmen from Paktya Provincial Reconstruction Team saved the life of a Soldier by quickly responding to a call for help
Engineer re-ups instead of flying home
Wed, Jul 13, 2011
PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Spc. Brad Cryderman, 902nd Engineer Company, 15th Engineer Battalion, a carpentry and masonry specialist from Sacramento, Calif., was heading home after his term of service expired.
TF Sword assumes responsibility of the North Engineer Region of Afghanistan (Story and photos)
Wed, Jul 13, 2011
PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – The 18th Engineer Brigade, Task Force Sword, out of Heidelberg, Germany, assumed responsibility of Afghanistan’s North Engineer Region, consisting of Regional Command-East, -Capital and -North, in a transfer of authority ceremony at Forward Operating Base Sharana
Seasoned Soldiers bring fight to eastern Afghanistan (Story and photos)
Wed, Jul 13, 2011
PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Regional Security Force Assistance Team Tomahawk is not your typical Army unit
Shura urges young men to take responsibility
Thu, Jul 14, 2011
KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan – If reconstruction and development in the Tirzaye District are to continue, then young men there need to take responsibility of their villages and provide security for projects that help the Afghan people.
Polish paramedics provide care to Afghans (Story and photos)
Thu, Jul 14, 2011
GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Polish paramedics from Combat Outpost Giro in Ghazni Province provide Afghans with medical care nearly every day
PRT assesses progress of health clinic construction
Tue, Jul 19, 2011
PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Paktya Provincial Reconstruction Team civil engineers met with Afghan site supervisors to conduct a quality assurance check on the Showat Village basic health clinic
Ghazni PRT starts District Stability Team in Deh Yak (Story and photos)
Tue, Jul 19, 2011
GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan – As the U.S. military draws down in Afghanistan, U.S. State Department personnel are stepping in to advise district governments
Soldier baptized while deployed to Afghanistan (Story and photos)
Tue, Jul 19, 2011
KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan – A Soldier deployed with the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Task Force Tigershark, was baptized at the Forward Operating Base Salerno chapel
TF Red Bulls transfer authority to TF Thunderbird (Story and photos)
Wed, Jul 20, 2011
LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan - The 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, Task Force Red Bulls, transferred authority of several provinces to the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 45 Infantry Division, Task Force Thunderbird, in the Transfer of Authority ceremony July 19, at Forward Operating Base Gamberi in eastern Afghanistan
Coalition forces talk security at Waghez Shura (Story and photos)
Wed, Jul 20, 2011
GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Coalition forces and Waghez District elders held a shura at the District Center to discuss security and stabilization
Zaire-native Soldier gives back to US through military service in Afghanistan (Story and photos)
Wed, Jul 20, 2011
LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – The thirst for freedom and hunger for an improved way of life is why one U.S. Army Soldier sought asylum in the U.S. to escape his former homeland of Zaire, Africa under the tyrannical reign of former President Mobutu Sese Seko
Hospital brings healthcare to rural Afghans (Story and photos)
Sat, Jul 23, 2011
NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – A young Afghan woman in a burqa sits with her infant daughter. Although her face is covered, the cloth cannot hide her concern for her daughter’s health. For many young parents in rural Afghanistan, proper healthcare for women and children is a constant concern
Falcon medevac keeps Afghans, coalition forces alive
Thu, Jul 28, 2011
BAGRAM, Afghanistan – Few people can claim with certainty that they hold the balance of life and death in their hands, but Task Force Falcon’s Company C “Mountain Dustoff” not only claims it, they save lives on a daily basis
Chaplain facilitates worship for unique group at Bagram Airfield (Story and photos)
Thu, Jul 28, 2011
BAGRAM, Afghanistan – When U.S. Army Chaplain (Capt.) John Hoos arrived at Bagram Airfield to begin his deployment with Task Force ODIN, he soon learned of an opportunity to facilitate weekly worship for a unique religious group
U.S. agencies seek to preserve Ghazni Minarets(Story and photos)
Thu, Jul 28, 2011
GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Ghazni Texas Agribusiness Development Team-IV and Ghazni Afghan National Police officers provided security for the U.S. Heritage Documentation Program from the U.S. National Park Service as they surveyed two historic minarets in Ghazni City
GIRoA line directors conduct development meeting (Story and photos)
Thu, Jul 28, 2011
PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – More than 20 Paktya Provincial line directors attended the Provincial Development Council in support of the Government of Afghanistan in Gardez, Afghanistan
ANA, coalition partnership delivers during operation (Story and photos)
Thu, Jul 28, 2011
LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Afghan National Army soldiers partnered with Czech Republic and U.S. soldiers for a two-day mission in the Charkh District of Logar Province
U.S. Muslim scholar spreads hope in Paktya (Story and photos)
Thu, Jul 28, 2011
PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Islamic scholars, leaders and youth received a message of peace from an American Imam in Paktya Province
Polish donate furniture to Afghan refugee school (Story and photos)
Thu, Jul 28, 2011
GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Polish soldiers from Task Force White Eagle civil-military cooperation delivered 50 desks and blackboards to the Secondary Refugees Town School in Ghazni Province
Ghazni officials launch watershed management project (Story and photos)
Sat, Jul 30, 2011
The Ghazni Texas Agribusiness Development Team-IV helped launch one of the largest watershed management projects in Ghazni Province during a ceremony hosted by Ghazni Gov. Musa Kahn and Deh Yak Shura leader Chief Nasrullah
ANSF works to improve operations (Story and photos)
Sat, Jul 30, 2011
PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – With guidance from coalition forces advisers, Afghan National Security Forces in Regional Command-East used July to discuss challenges within their organizations and ways to improve.
Restraint leads to safe identification of IED hoax (Story and photos)
Sat, Jul 30, 2011
KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Making a decision to eliminate threats against coalition forces can be tough. However, showing restraint toward deadly threats might be the toughest decision of all.
Dentist helps Afghan children ‘brush up’ on oral health (Photos)
Sat, Jul 30, 2011
NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - U.S. Army Capt. Michael Barno, Charleston, S.C. native and dentist for 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Task Force Bronco, hands out toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental floss to local school children in a small marketplace in Jalalabad
Custom-made bed helps Afghan family cope (Story and photos)
Sat, Jul 30, 2011
LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan - A local father rejoiced with overwhelming emotion and relief when members of the Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team presented him with a custom-made bed for his special-needs son.
Civil Affairs Soldier makes immediate impact in Terezayi (Story and photo)
Sun, Jul 31, 2011
KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan – While he has only been in-country for a few weeks, U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Thomas Walsh, the noncommissioned officer-in-charge of Khowst Provincial Reconstruction Team civil affairs, already made month’s worth of progress in connecting the people of Terezayi District to their government
Popular children’s story becomes a major operation
Sun, Oct 23, 2011
PARWAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – The popular Dr. Seuss book titled “Cat In The Hat” has turned into an operation name that has Soldiers of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team reading English books to children at Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan
New French partners take Kapisa command
Sun, Oct 23, 2011
KAPISA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – French Coalition partners, here, in eastern Afghanistan welcomed a new brigade-sized task force, Oct.15, as French Brig. Gen. Jean-Pierre Pallasset succeeded French Brig. Gen. Emmanuel Maurin for command of Task Force La Fayette.
Signs of progress, leadership encourages NATO’s senior civilian (Story and photos)
Sat, Aug 06, 2011
LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan - The head of NATO’s political operations in Afghanistan met with the provincial governors and coalition forces in Laghman and Khowst Provinces to discuss transition and get a first-hand perspective on Afghan progress
Father, son deploy to Afghanistan together (Story and photos)
Sat, Aug 06, 2011
LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Some children follow in their father’s footsteps by joining the “family business”. One son out of Oklahoma carried on that tradition by not only joining his father’s Army National Guard unit but also joining him in a deployment to Afghanistan
GIRoA, PRT complete largest hospital in Khowst
Sat, Aug 06, 2011
KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Khowst Province citizens seeking medical attention have a brand-new facility in Khowst City to support them.
ISAF, ANSF re-establish footprint in Pech Valley
Sun, Aug 07, 2011
KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - During the dead of night in the Pech River Valley, they moved into position
592nd Ordnance Company keeps deployed Soldiers supplied with ammo (Story and photos)
Mon, Aug 15, 2011
BAGRAM, Afghanistan – The old expression still rings true.“You can’t fight a war without bullets.” The 592nd Ordnance Company, an Army Reserve unit from Billings, Mont. keeps U.S. Soldiers supplied with the ammunition they need to fight in Afghanistan.
Logar PRT, GIRoA open new law and justice library (Story and photos)
Mon, Aug 15, 2011
LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – With the help of the Logar Provincial Reconstruction Team, government officials opened a a new law and justice library in Pol-e Alam, the capital of the Logar Province
Fareeda’s gift Philadelphia doctor reconstructs Afghan girl’s hand (Story and photos)
Fri, Aug 26, 2011
PATIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – It was a discovery that would bring together people from across the world, and change the life of a little girl forever
Provincial communicators ‘talk the talk’ US, Afghan information specialists discuss information operations in Paktya
Fri, Aug 26, 2011
PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Key Afghan and coalition force communicators unraveled the intricacies of communication at the Paktya offices of Radio and Television in Afghanistan
10th CAB recovery team prepares for mission (Photos)
Fri, Aug 26, 2011
BAGRAM, Afghanistan - U.S. Army Sgt. Donald Wilkins of Austin, Ind., and Spc. Julio Mendoza of Conroe, Texas, Company B, Task Force Mountain Eagle, Downed Aircraft Recovery Team members, hook a triple container filled with DART equipment to support the recovery of a downed aircraft Aug. 8. (Photo by U.S. Army Capt. Melinda M. Walden, Task Force Mountain Eagle)
PRT Soldier ignores own injuries, treats others (Story and photos)
Fri, Aug 26, 2011
KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan – For U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Chris Ackley, a civil affairs specialist with the Khowst Provincial Reconstruction Team, helping others is starting to become a trend.
Eyes in the Sky UAS team supports Afghanistan operations
Mon, Aug 29, 2011
KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan— “We have reports of the Afghan National Army sitting on an improvised explosive device at this location,” says a voice over the radio in a cramped control shelter Aug 25. “Can you give me an ETA?”
Wounded pathfinder proud to continue serving alongside comrades in new role
Sat, Sep 10, 2011
LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – “I knew I didn’t want to leave my fellow Soldiers; my teammates,” the young pathfinder said as he explained why he decided to return to Afghanistan despite having the opportunity to recover from his gunshot wound stateside.
Afghan, U.S. operations net 22 enemy kills, four detainees, weapons cache find
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Sept. 21, 2011) – Six operations in RC-East led by Afghan and Coalition Forces resulted in 22 enemy kills, detention of four suspect individuals and a weapons cache find over the past 24 hours throughout the region, Sept. 21
Operation Tofan II disrupts enemy in Suri Kheyl
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – “It’s probably the most dangerous mission all year,” said U.S. Army Capt. Michael Hefti, speaking to his Soldiers before they headed off to the remote Suri Kheyl area of Waze Zadran District, Paktya Province
1-14th Illinois ADT focused on Kunar mission
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Approximately 60 Soldiers from across Illinois, as well as two Soldiers from Michigan and South Dakota, have been deployed to Kunar Province since June with the Illinois Army National Guard’s 1-14th Agribusiness Development Team
Task Force Patriot Soldier turns life into art
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Deployed Soldiers have multiple outlets to channel their stress brought on by working in a combat zone. Whether going to a Morale, Welfare and Recreation Center or simply watching a movie, everyone has a way to unwind.
Seven killed, 32 detained during combined ops
Mon, Sep 26, 2011
BAGRAM, Afghanistan – Ten Afghan and Coalition force operations in RC-East resulted 7 enemy killed, the detention of 32 suspected individuals and a weapons cache turned in over the past 24 hours throughout the region.
Army officer and Wounded Warrior husband stay strong despite adversity
Tue, Oct 25, 2011
NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – For many, running ten miles might be a daunting pursuit, but few consider how hard it would be to run a ten mile race with only leg or while deployed to a combat zone. For Angela and Peter Quintalla, running the Army Ten Miler was a different experience than it was for other runners.
“Hero of Waghez” defeats the Taliban
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan – He stood one against many, and yet he triumphed. Addulla Khan, an Afghan National Policeman, was the only one standing after the rest of his unit was killed while trying to diffuse an improvised explosive device in Waghez district Sept. 21
Task Force Thunderbird clears Saygal Valley
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan — Over a period of five gruelling days and nights in September, one Oklahoma National Guard infantry unit was tasked to venture deep into Taliban territory.
Task Force White Eagle holds first shura with Shia mullahs
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Task Force White Eagle soldiers and 17 mullahs from Ghazni city held the shura to discuss security and development issues
U.S. Ambassador visits Nangarhar
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
NANGARHAR PROVINCE - The U.S. Ambassador and Director for Development and Economic Affairs for Afghanistan met with the district sub-governor of Surkh Rod and his staff during a brief trip to Nangarhar province
Blackhawk soldiers trade blood and sweat for hearts and minds
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan - To the U.S. infantry Soldier north-eastern Afghanistan is unforgiving on many levels - extreme weather, isolation and xenophobic tribes ... but the true suffering begins and ends with the rugged, soul-sapping terrain
Georgia ADT Soldiers teach seed germination class to Wardak farmers
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
WARDAK PROVINCE, Afghanistan - The Georgia Agribusiness Development Team continued working toward building the economy in Wardak province with a seed germination class at the Director of Agriculture Irrigation and Livestock compound in Maiden Shahr district
Combined operations net four enemy killed, six detained
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Sept. 28, 2011) – Afghan and Coalition force operations resulted in four enemies killed, the detention of six suspected individuals and three weapons cache seizures over the past 24 hours throughout the region, Sept. 28
Watershed revival to come to Sayed Abad
Sat, Oct 15, 2011
WARDAK PROVINCE, Afghanistan – In the 1970s, Afghanistan, then known as the “Orchard of Central Asia,” was an agricultural goldmine that thrived as a major exporter of dried fruits and nuts.
Afghan, U.S. operations net 34 enemy kills, nine detainees, weapons cache
Sat, Oct 15, 2011
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Oct. 14, 2011) – Afghan and coalition forces operations resulted in 23 enemies killed, the detention of three suspected individuals and a weapons cash discovery over the past 24 hours throughout the region, Oct. 14....Plus more News from Afghanistan
Afghan, U.S. operations net three enemy kills, seven detainees, weapons cache
Wed, Oct 05, 2011
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Oct. 4, 2011) – Afghan and Coalition Force operations resulted in three enemies killed, the detention of seven suspected individuals and two weapons cache seizures over the past 24 hours throughout the region, Oct. 4
‘Guardians of Peace’ puts security in hands of the people
Thu, Oct 06, 2011
PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan--The Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, its citizens, and coalition forces are working side-by-side to improve security in Paktya Province, as evidenced by the continued success of the Guardians of Peace program.
ADT medics visit orphans in Khowst
Thu, Oct 06, 2011
KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan – The Indiana National Guard’s 4-19th Agribusiness Development Team and Khowst Provincial Reconstruction Team examined more than 100 boys and girls at an orphanage in Khowst City
Insurgent attacks fail in eastern Afghanistan
Fri, Oct 07, 2011
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan –The largest coordinated insurgent attack since 2009 against Coalition bases failed this morning near the border with Pakistan
Blackhawks dig deep, stay sharp, work hard
Tue, Oct 11, 2011
PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Carlos Caceres-Morales (left), a native of Arroyo, Puerto Rico, assigned to Company A, 172nd Support Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhawk, uses hand and arm signals to communicate directions to a forklift driver, at Forward Operating Base Sharana
Blackhawk Soldiers perform sling load operations
Tue, Oct 11, 2011
PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – U.S Army Sgt. Christopher Tunis, a native of St. Petersburg, Fla., assigned to Company A, 172nd Support Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhawk, prepares parachute cord to be used in the rigging of a sling load Oct. 5, at Forward Operating Base Sharana
Afghan, U.S. operations net eight enemy kills, six detainees, weapons cache
Sun, Oct 16, 2011
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Oct. 15, 2011) – Afghan and coalition forces operations resulted in eight enemies killed, the detention of six suspected individuals and two weapons cache seizure over the past 24 hours throughout the region
Successes in Khowst, Paktiya impact insurgent capabilities
Wed, Oct 19, 2011
FORWARD OPERATING BASE SALERNO, Afghanistan (Oct. 17) – Ongoing joint Afghan and Coalition force operations conducted across Khowst and Paktya provinces this past week have significantly impacted insurgent capability as the winter period begins to set in.
Afghan, US operations net 10 enemy kills, 1 Detainee, 3 weapons caches
Mon, Oct 31, 2011
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Oct. 30, 2011) – Afghan and Coalition forces operations resulted in 10 enemies killed, one detained and seizure of three weapons caches over the past 24 hours throughout the region, Oct. 30
Afghan, U.S. operations net 2 detainees, 3 weapons caches
Fri, Oct 21, 2011
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Oct. 20, 2011) – Afghan and Coalition forces detained two suspected individuals over the past 24 hours throughout eastern Afghanistan, Oct. 20
Afghan, U.S. operations net two enemy kills, eight detainees
Sat, Oct 22, 2011
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Aug. 19, 2011) – Four operations in R-C East led by Afghan and Coalition Forces resulted in two enemy kills and detention of two suspect individuals over the past 12 hours throughout the region. More News...
Operation weakens insurgent network in Musa Khel
Sat, Oct 22, 2011
FORWARD OPERATING BASE SALERNO, Afghanistan – Calling it one of the greatest successes to date, Afghan and Coalition Forces completed a combined operation, in the mountains of Musa Khel along the border of Khowst and Paktya provinces in eastern Afghanistan
Sergeant Major of the Army visits Sharana
Sat, Oct 22, 2011
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Brad Eungard and Maj. Rodney Smith, of the 172nd Support Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhawk with Afghan Command Sgt. Maj. Shah Wali of the 5th Combat Service Support Kandak wait to meet the Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III
Senior Army officials visit FOB Gardez
Sat, Oct 22, 2011
PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan - U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Burch, Command Sgt. Maj. of the Army National Guard, addresses Soldiers during an enlisted call at Forward Operating Base Goode - Photos
GIRoA, Coalition partnership improves logistics throughout Khowst, Paktya
Sun, Oct 23, 2011
PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan- It’s never easy keeping soldiers equipped and ready for battle, but the growing logistical partnership between the Afghan National Army and Coalition forces make the process of outfitting soldiers easier and more efficient.
Afghan, U.S. operations net 18 detainees, weapons cache
Sun, Oct 23, 2011
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Oct. 22, 2011) – Afghan and Coalition forces operations resulted in the detention of 18 suspected individuals over the past 24 hours throughout the region, Oct. 22.
Provincial sports center opens in Paktiya
Tue, Oct 25, 2011
PAKTIYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – More than 1,500 Afghans attended an inauguration ceremony at the new governor’s compound and jirga meeting hall for the opening of the first provincial sports center, here, in eastern Afghanistan
21 detained and 2 weapons caches seized during operations in eastern Afghanistan
Tue, Oct 25, 2011
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Oct. 24, 2011) – Afghan and Coalition forces detained 17 suspected individuals and seized two weapons caches during operations over the past 24 hours in eastern Afghanistan, Oct. 24
Afghan, U.S. operations net 8 enemy kills, 4 detainees
Wed, Oct 26, 2011
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Oct. 25, 2011) – Afghan and Coalition forces operations resulted in eight enemy killed and the detention of four individuals over the past 24 hours throughout eastern Afghanistan, Oct. 25
ANA begin community outreach in Nijrab
Thu, Oct 27, 2011
KAPISA PROVINCE, Afghanistan—For the first time in Nijrab district, here, Afghan National Army Soldiers began community outreach missions to better connect with area citizens
Afghan, US operations net 1 enemy kill, 18 detainees
Thu, Oct 27, 2011
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Oct. 26, 2011) – Afghan and Coalition forces operations resulted in one enemy killed and the detention of 18 suspected individuals in eastern Afghanistan over the past 24 hours, Oct. 26
Afghan, US operations net 11 enemy kill, 15 detainees, weapons cache
Fri, Oct 28, 2011
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Oct. 27, 2011) – Afghan and Coalition forces operations resulted in 11 enemies killed, the detention of 15 suspected individuals and a weapons cache seizure in eastern Afghanistan over the past 24 hours
Operation Duke Blitz turns heat up on Haqqanis
Sat, Oct 29, 2011
KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Afghan National Security and Coalition forces and worked together in Khowst and Paktya Provinces Oct. 13-21 during Operation Duke Blitz, a mission to push Haqqani Network insurgents out of the area.
Afghan, US operations net 15 detainees, 2 weapons caches
Sat, Oct 29, 2011
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Oct. 28, 2011) – Afghan and Coalition forces operations resulted in the detention of 15 suspected individuals and two weapons cache seizures in eastern Afghanistan
Boxing star-power graces TF Duke, again
Sun, Oct 30, 2011
KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan – It isn’t often that a group of Soldiers in Afghanistan are afforded the opportunity to talk to a major celebrity. The odds are even less that the same group of Soldiers would get a second chance to do just that.
Purdue University professor visits Sheik Zayed University
Sun, Oct 30, 2011
KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Dr. Jess M. Lowenberg-DeBoer, a professor and associate dean from Purdue University met with the chancellor of Sheik Zayed University in Khowst province, Oct. 26, to discuss strengthening the collegial partnership between the two universities
GIRoA provides answers to district concerns
Mon, Oct 31, 2011
PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Zormat citizens had a chance to meet their provincial and district leadership during a government outreach mission in Paktya Province
Afghan, US operations net 3 enemy kills, 8 Detainees, 3 weapons caches
Tue, Nov 01, 2011
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Oct. 31, 2011) – Afghan and Coalition forces operations resulted in three enemies killed, the detention of eight suspected individuals and seizure of three weapons caches over the past 12 hours throughout the region
Female Engagement Team establishes bond
Tue, Nov 01, 2011
LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Naseema, a 17-year-old, holds her baby on her lap, smiling from beneath a white Chadaa, or headscarf, which is folded over her forehead, tucked behind her ears, then wrapped about her shoulders. Her smile extends to her large brown eyes, and her laugh crinkles the bridge of her nose in a charming, young expression of true happiness
Combined forces clear insurgents from Logar
Tue, Nov 01, 2011
LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan— Historically, Logar province has been a Taliban stronghold. Almost all Afghan and Coalition Soldiers who have entered the province in the past have come under attack.
PRT Laghman goes shopping in Mehtar Lam
Fri, Nov 04, 2011
LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Soldiers and Airmen from Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team shopped the streets of Mehtar Lam, Afghanistan, to connect with locals and assess economic conditions.
Combined operations kill 6, detain 14, seize contraband
Fri, Nov 04, 2011
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Nov. 3, 2011) – Afghan and Coalition forces killed six insurgents and detained 14 suspected individuals in eastern Afghanistan during operations over the past 24 hours, Nov. 3
Combined force captures Taliban leader
Sat, Nov 05, 2011
LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Afghan and Coalition forces captured Bari Ali, a mid-level Taliban leader, during a cordon and search operation, Nov. 3