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Current Personnel:
spyglass Staff Sgt. Kevin Lynum
spyglass Sgt. Jonathan Cobert
spyglass Staff Sgt. Troy Darling
spyglass Gillian Albro
spyglass Guy Ashford
spyglass Tech. Sgt. Heather Kelly
spyglass Tech. Sgt. Vanessa Valentine
spyglass Master Sgt. Larry Carpenter
spyglass Master Sgt. Frederick Zimmerman
spyglass Sgt. Maj. Brian Thomas
spyglass Michael Bottoms
spyglass Staff Sgt. Angelita Lawrence



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Recent Publications

ARSOF's Persistent Engagement in SOC-South; Ahead of the Guns; ARSOF in Colombia; Career Notes; From the Commandant; Fuerzas Commando; OEF-CCA; Out of the Andean Ridge; Plan Colombia and Coca Production

10.01.2012

ARSOF's Persistent Engagement in SOC-South; Ahead of the Guns; ARSOF in Colombia; Career Notes; From the Commandant; Fuerzas Commando; OEF-CCA; Out of the Andean Ridge; Plan Colombia and Coca...

August 2012

08.14.2012

August 2012

Conflict With China: Prospects, Consequences and Strategies for Deterrence; JSOTF-P Uses Whole-of-Nation Approach to Bring Stability to the Philippines; Continuity in the Chinese Mind for War; The Challenge fo China and ARSOF's Role; Leaning to All Sides: What the U.S. May Learn From Chinese Political Warfare in Burma; The Chinese People's Liberation Army and Special Operations; Real Results: Military Partnerships in teh Philippines; Grains of Truth: The Role of the Civil-Military Support Element in Special Operations; Reading About the Asia-Pacific Region

07.15.2012

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04.19.2012

April's edition of Tip of the Spear

Qara Bagh ALP Validation


 
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Recent Video

Qara Bagh ALP ValidationQara Bagh ALP Validation
The Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan continues to make significant strides to secure the most remote areas of the country. Army sergeant Faith Kawgdoo takes us now to Ghazni province and tells us how this particular district is closing one chapter in its story and opening a new one with a much brighter future. Soundbites include Zayatullah Azimi - District Governor and Mohammad Ali Akmedhi - Deputy Provincial Governor. Produced by SFC. Faith Kawgdoo.


Fire Prevention Week B RollFire Prevention Week B Roll
Footage of Fire Prevention Week training with the Mission Support Group leadership. Available in high definition.


Fire Prevention WeekFire Prevention Week
The Hurlburt Field Commander, Colonel James Slife signed a proclamationfor Fire Prevention Week. The proclamation includes a promise that base residents will take better caution to fire safety and "HAVE TWO WAYS OUT". Airman First Class Robert Mason shows us how the fire department is keeping that pledge. Available in High Definition.


Zarghun Shar Youth ShuraZarghun Shar Youth Shura
As development spreads throughout Afghanistan, the children of the country are becoming more and more a priority. Army Sergeant Faith Kawgdoo takes us now to Zarghun Shar district center in Paktika province for the first-ever youth shura. Includes interview with Gul Hamid, Youth Shura Attendee, Neik Mohammad Katawaz, Youth Shura Leader and Abdul Gafar, District Education Director.


ALP Embrace LiteracyALP Embrace Literacy
Candidates going through Afghan Local Police basic training get additional skill set to bring back to their villages. To enhance the capabilities of the ALP, a one week literacy class was added to the curriculum. Army Sergeant Nicole Howell explains how Arghandab district ALP trainess are being issued a different type of weapon. Soundbites include Hadroon Sadar - Literacy Instructor and Mohammad Naib - ALP Candidate. Produced by SSG. Nicole L. Howell.




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Fire Prevention Week- Radio
The Hurlburt Field Commander, Col. James Slife signed a proclamation for Fire Prevention Week. The proclamation includes a promise that base residents will take better caution to fire safety and "HAVE TWO WAYS OUT". Airman First Class Robert Mason shows us how the fire department is keeping that pledge.


Hero Airman Radio Version
Basic military training teaches self-aid buddy care. Many airman don't apply their knowledge until they get to the battlefield. A1C Mason reports on one first term airman's heroic actions.


PSA Open House
Thirty Second Public Service Announcement for Hurlburt Field Open House on Oct. 27, 2012.


Open House PSA- Rock
Public Service Announcement for local media outlets. Hurlburt Field will host an open House on Oct. 27, 2012.


Open House PSA- Pop
Public Service Announcement for local media outlets. Hurlburt Field will host an open House on Oct. 27, 2012.




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News Stories

Qara Bagh district officials validate Afghan Local PoliceQara Bagh district officials validate Afghan Local Police
Hundreds of villagers, security officials and Afghan Local Police gathered for the first ALP validation shura (meeting) at the Qara Bagh District Center, Qara Bagh district, Oct. 14.


Taliban commander crosses over to the Afghan Local PoliceTaliban commander crosses over to the Afghan Local Police
Not all insurgents choose to leave the Taliban and reconcile with their Afghan brothers, but one man, Zai Nuddin, decided fighting alongside his brothers is more important than fighting against them Oct. 9.


Green Berets pay tribute to JFK's vision of elite counterinsurgency forceGreen Berets Pay Tribute to JFK's vision of elite counterinsurgency force
The U.S. Army Special Forces Command (Airborne) held a commemorative President John F. Kennedy Wreath Laying Ceremony Oct. 18 at the JFK grave site at Arlington National Cemetery. The event paid tribute to JFK’s vision of building a dedicated counterinsurgency force, a vision that helped build the Green Berets into an elite force recognized around the world.


From blood brothers to brothers-in-armsFrom blood brothers to brothers-in-arms
Two brothers from Sketcha Village, Mohammad Azim and Alow Din, are also brothers-in-arms, fighting to secure and protect the village they call home.


Dim Rassi villagers build reservoir for their villageDim Rassi Villagers Build Reservoir for Their Village
DIM RASSI, Afghanistan-- Locals from Dim Rassi Village started construction on a reservoir designed to bring water into their village, Oct 11.




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