Tag: Herat
Joint operation of the Afghan National Police and ISAF leads to the detention of a group of suspected bombers.
ISAF Regional Command West – Afghanistan 2012-09-AO-006 Major (OF-3) Mario Renna ISAF Regional Command – West, Public Affairs Officer Herat, September 25, 2012 – Police Forces of the 606 Corps of the Afghan National Police have detained a group of individuals suspected of having placed several improvised explosive devices along the axes of communication Bakwa [...]
Category: Media Relations, News - General, News Releases
Air advisory firefighters key to Afghan air force future
“The Afghans have an understanding that they will work with the coalition forces until they are ready to take over,” Hansen said. “The firefighters will not be ready to take over until more personnel and equipment arrives, coupled with continued training.”
Category: News - Afghan Air Force, News - General, News - News
Herat-based training center graduates 60 NCO’s
“These NCOs are taking on a leadership role in an army at war, and there is no doubt they will soon be back into the fight. It takes a brave young man to assume this responsibility.”
Category: News - Afghan National Army, News - General
Not just a name on a plaque
“I feel like I was meant to come here, that I have a purpose here. I’m not sure why exactly but maybe it’s because of my job,” he said. “I just think it’s odd, of all places in the world; I’m here where he was.”
Category: News - General, News - Medical
Herat Spanish Contingent Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Afghan Women
During the meeting, representatives of the Afghan women, had the opportunity to discuss with the female military members of the Spanish, Italian and American contingents that were present, the situation and specific problems that affect them.
Category: Gender, News - General
Afghanistan: RC-West changing of authority
The transfer of authority ceremony of the Italian lead Regional Command West was held at West Camp Arena. The outgoing commander from “Sassari” Brigade, Gen. Luciano Portolano, was relieved by incoming RC West Commander, Gen. Luigi Chiapperini from “Garibaldi” Brigade.
Category: News - General
Afghan-Led Validation Team to take the lead in ANSF Healthcare Transition
The Healthcare Validation Team from the NATO Training Mission Afghan / Combined Security Transition Command – Afghan completed their first battlespace circulation of six Afghan National Security Force hospitals throughout Afghanistan.
Category: News - Medical
New Troop Medical Clinic brings health care to Camp Zafar
“This clinic will meet the needs of the ANA in this region,” said U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Cox, USACE Transatlantic Division commanding general. “The soldiers and their families will be healthier which benefits the entire community.”
Category: News - Afghan National Army, News - Medical, News - News
Afghan National Army Commandos and Afghan Air Force Strengthen Capabilities
“Not only were the aircraft crewed and piloted by members of the [AAF], but the coordination from the ground was also done by the [ANA commandos],” said a coalition special operations forces team member. “That’s a huge step.”
Category: News - Afghan Air Force, News - Afghan National Army, News - News, Uncategorized
Afghan engineers learn international construction standards
“The U.S. is not going to be in Afghanistan forever,” said Nabil Abourialy, Herat resident engineer. “Training Afghans to manage construction to an international standard sets them and the country up for success.”
Category: News - Afghan National Army, News - News
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