Feb. 26, 2013

Uruzgan farmers learn to turn almonds into money

TARIN KOT, Afghanistan — Farmers here recently received tools and education to help them more successfully prepare their almonds for market.

Feb. 25, 2013

Afghan women's rights take center stage in Farah

FARAH CITY, Afghanistan – Empowerment and women's rights were the focus of a meeting between U.S. and local leaders at the radio and television broadcast facility here, Feb. 23.

Feb. 22, 2013

Wounded Warrior deploys again for love of mission

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Feb. 21, 2013) — U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brandon Vilt, who lost his leg while deployed to Iraq in 2007, decided to deploy again because he simply loves what he does.

Feb. 21, 2013

Afghan soldiers voluntarily take English lessons

CAMP ALAMO, Afghanistan — Sergeant Najibullah Qabel and other Afghan National Army soldiers are voluntarily taking an English course taught by U.S. forces here.

Feb. 20, 2013

Afghan Air Force Cessna evacuates first casualties

KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 19, 2013) — An Afghan Air Force Cessna 208 successfully transported injured soldiers for the first time from Kandahar to Kabul, Feb. 11.

Feb. 19, 2013

Linguist’s darkest moment becomes guiding light in life

CAMP DWYER, Afhanistan — Dinar Ehsan was only 18-years-old when Taliban soldiers killed his father, changing his life forever.

Feb. 14, 2013

Iraqi General Babakir Badr-Khan Shawkat al-Zebari visits USCENTCOM

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Marine General James N. Mattis (R), commander of U.S. Central Command, escorts Gen. Babakir Badr-Khan Shawkat al-Zebari, Iraqi Joint Headquarters chief of staff, upon his arrival to USCENTCOM headquarters here, Feb. 13, 2013.

Feb. 13, 2013

Afghan EOD Tech nears qualification, trains own force

FORWARD OPERATING BASE SPIN BOLDAK, Afghanistan (Feb. 12, 2013) — Afghan Border Police explosive ordnance disposal technicians are one step closer to being qualified after a joint training validation event with U.S. Air Force EOD technicians here, Feb. 5.

Feb. 12, 2013

President awards Medal of Honor to hero of COP Keating

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Feb. 11, 2013) -- President Barack Obama placed the Medal of Honor around the neck of former Army Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha during a ceremony Feb. 11 in the East Room of the White House.

Feb. 11, 2013

A Step toward Transition

CAMP PHOENIX, Afghanistan — In the midst of headlines that claim the Afghan forces are ready to take the lead, the Security Force Assistance Integration Cell at Combined Joint Interagency Task Force 435 Headquarters has proof. The Afghan National Army Military Police Guard Command at the Afghan National Detention Facility at Pol-e-Charki, who are partnered with Task Force Titan for mentorship and assistance, are taking solid, steady steps toward independence.