Nov. 20, 2012

Airmen repair, save aircraft amid enemy mortars

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) (November 15, 2012) — A seven-man mission recovery team assigned to 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron deployed to forward operating base Shank in the remote Logar province of Eastern Afghanistan to complete repairs and recover a downed C-17 Globemaster III.

Nov. 20, 2012

Deployed Airmen Skype with Ohio students

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (November 16, 2012) — It's not uncommon for deployed military members to receive boxes of goodies and letters from organizations and classes back in the United States. What is a little out of the ordinary is when thanking those groups turns into something bigger.

Nov. 15, 2012

Uruzgan official discusses Taliban reintegration efforts

TARIN KOT, Afghanistan — Uruzgan’s new provincial joint secretariat team leader Amir Mohammad met with International Security Assistance Force leaders on Nov. 12 to discuss the province’s recent efforts to reintegrate former Taliban members.

Nov. 14, 2012

Fulton County Judge Serving In Afghanistan Promoted To Brigadier General

CAMP PHOENIX, Afghanistan — U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Ural Glanville received his first star in a ceremony October 23 at the Headquarters of the Combined Joint Interagency Task Force (CJIATF) 435, as Brig. Gen. Glanville’s family watched via the Internet from the United States. U.S. Marine Corps General John Allen, commander, International Security Assistance Force Afghanistan, pinned the star on Brig. Gen. Glanville. “This is an honor to be able to promote this great soldier, this great leader. I’m deeply honored to be able to officiate at this moment,” said Gen. Allen.

Nov. 8, 2012

31 service members deployed to Afghanistan earn U.S. citizenship

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Nov. 7, 2012) — Patriotism means many things to different people. In fact, it has even taken on a political connotation during the past few years. For service members deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, it means a long journey has finally come to fruition.

Nov. 1, 2012

25th CAB medevac crew receives Australian award

MULTINATIONAL BASE TARIN KOT, Afghanistan (Nov. 1, 2012) — Australian Forces at Multinational Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, recognized the actions of a medical evacuation crew from Company C, 3rd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, Task Force Gunfighters, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, during an awards ceremony, Oct. 18.

Oct. 31, 2012

Army NCO Destroys IEDs in Afghanistan

PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Oct. 30, 2012) — Deployed Army Sgt. Bradley Toman looks back at the last 12 years of his military career with fond memories and as an encouraging way ahead for his family and soldiers.

Oct. 29, 2012

USS Ponce Rescues Bahraini Fishermen In Gulf Hail Storm

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, Bahrain — Seven Bahraini fishermen foundering in their boats amid a hailstorm were rescued by Afloat Forward Staging Base(Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) off the coast of Bahrain, Oct. 29.

Oct. 24, 2012

Commander: Afghan Forces Gaining Capability, Respect

WASHINGTON (October 23, 2012) — Comparing insider attacks in Afghanistan to the desperate suicide missions Kamikaze pilots launched during World War II, a Marine commander in southwestern Afghanistan said the insurgents have failed to put a wedge between the coalition and the increasingly capable Afghan forces preparing to assume full security responsibility there.

Oct. 22, 2012

Vietnam veteran continues service in Afghanistan

LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Oct. 21, 2012) — Ask Chief Warrant Officer 4 Walter Jones why he serves and he will tell you, It's all about flying and Soldiers.