Tag: Kandahar
Operation Keystone 9 expedites parts delivery for Afghan National Army
Operation Keystone 9, is a mission designed to expedite the delivery of critical repair parts to the theater in support of the ANA combat operations,” said Lt. Cmdr. Trey Scudder, the senior mentor for the Second Forward Support Depot, supporting the ANA.
Category: News - Logistics, News - News
Kandahar Regional Military Hospital; the premier trauma care center in Afghanistan
KRMH treats 20 percent of the total ANA battle injuries and support 27 percent of all intensive care unit admissions for the ANA that occur in the entire country of Afghanistan. The hospital averages 650 hospital bed days per month, said Sadiq.
Category: News - General, News - Medical
Afghan power company linemen receive training, new equipment during debut training session
“All of the instructors felt very confident with sending the students out the gates with the trucks; confident they would perform the work correctly and confident that they would be doing it safely.” Akonom said. “That’s what makes me the most proud.”
Category: News - General, News - Logistics
New commander takes over Regional Support Command -South
“I asked to return to Afghanistan because I have seen first-hand, the bravery of the Afghan soldiers, police and people,” he said. “As a Soldier, I serve the United States of America, but I pledge to you, that I also serve Afghanistan,” Reed said in conclusion.
Category: News - General
ANSF members receive IED awareness training
“For the soldiers, knowing they have some knowledge of the enemy’s current tactics and methodology of IED construction and placement will give them confidence during their patrols,” said Bateman.
Category: News - General
ANSF teach their own to defeat explosives threat
“When we got to Afghanistan, we looked at the program that used to be in place and decided that we wanted to re-start it in mid-November. The first class was in early December,” said Beck. “We identify graduates with instructor potential and get approval to bring them onto the course as an apprentice instructor.”
Category: News - Afghan National Army, News - Afghan National Police, News - General
MPs, firefighters come together for greater good of Kandahar City
Training side-by-side with the KFD has been a great opportunity for the 58th MP Company to branch out.
“(The KFD) have done very well, and it has been interesting to watch them over the past couple of months and see leaders step forward and take charge of every situation,” Parrot said.
Category: News - General
Afghan National Army builds NCOs through team leader course
“As a civilian, before I joined the Afghan military, I wasn’t as disciplined as I am now,” said 32-year-old Rahamani. “I’m learning so many things about being a leader. I want to do well as an NCO and be a good representation of ANA to other civilians.”
Category: News - Afghan National Army, News - General
Talon extends security, government to northern Kandahar
“The Afghan citizens are happy with the improvements,” Hardy said. “The trip from Mya Neshin to Kandahar City used to take over ten hours. Now it takes about three.”
Category: News - General
Female AUP receive training from FET
“(We) began working with the female AUP because we recognized a need for professional courses specifically directed towards the women,” said Capt. Megan Spangler, the commander of the 58th MP Co. “We’ve found that partnering Soldiers directly with the female AUP works well to provide individual attention and build relationships.”
Category: Gender, News - General
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