Jan. 4, 2013

Former Iraqi Republican Guard soldier serves as US soldier in Afghanistan

PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan — “There are a lot of things people don’t know about me, like my name probably,” Reyadh Alhachamy said.

Jan. 2, 2013

ISAF congratulates Afghan government on transition of security

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 21, 2012) — The International Security Assistance Force congratulates the government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan on the announcement of the fourth stage of security transition. This is in line with the transition process established at the Lisbon Summit.

Jan. 2, 2013

Defend the Installation: the dogs of war

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (January 2, 2013) — Tucked into a small corner of this sprawling base is an important cog in its protection.

Jan. 2, 2013

US to improve electric grid in Kandahar province

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — Electricity is a scare resource in Kandahar City but should become less so for Kandahar government district centers and businesses when four separate projects designed to improve electricity distribution in key areas of the city are completed by winter 2013.

Dec. 28, 2012

Troops celebrate 3 Days of Christmas in Tarin Kot

TARIN KOT, Afghanistan — More than 2,500 International Security Force Members from Australia, Singapore, Slovakia and the United States of America united under Combined Team Uruzgan to celebrate Christmas at Multi National Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, Dec. 24-26.

Dec. 27, 2012

PRT Farah reviews successes at Farah City Hospital's Children's Supplemental Feeding Center

FARAH CITY, Afghanistan — Medical and civil affairs team members from Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah recently visited the children’s supplemental feeding center at the Farah City hospital to meet with leadership and assess the center’s operations.

Dec. 21, 2012

Afghan women may shape future

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — Some say Afghanistan’s way forward is through its women. To that end, the coalition forces-led female engagement teams still have their hands full. To compile lessons learned and discuss how to improve the teams’ effectiveness, the first-ever Regional Command-East FET conference was held at Bagram Air Field from Dec. 18-20.

Dec. 20, 2012

Marine Helicopter company pays tribute to NYC Fire Department

CAMP BASTION, Afghanistan (Dec. 17, 2011) — In an effort to ensure Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-169 Marines remember why they are deployed, the squadron has adopted one of New York City's most decorated Fire Department ladder companies that was heavily involved during rescue attempts at the World Trade Center, Sept. 11, 2001.

Dec. 17, 2012

Soldiers supporting Afghan girls' education

KABUL, Afghanistan — As part of the ongoing effort to assist Afghanistan's female residents, U.S. Soldiers regularly host bazaars for businesswomen. While this is nothing new, efforts are now expanding to include the building and renovation of schools where girls can receive a quality education.

Dec. 17, 2012

Iraqi Air Force proudly receives 3 C-130J aircraft

MARIETTA, Ga. (Dec. 17, 2012) — The Iraqi Air Force celebrated an important milestone when they received a third C-130J aircraft at a rollout ceremony held at Lockheed Martin's factory here Dec. 12, 2012.