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Why we serve: US Army Sgt. Alex Peyton Nebraska native mentors Afghan farmers

Story by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake | 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 09.17.2012

U.S. Army Sgt. Alex Peyton, an agricultural specialist from Gothenburg, Neb., bristles with weapons and gear as he sits quietly in a wooden chair, surveying the world outside the wire at Forward Operating Base... Read More

Colonel rides with daughter in Afghanistan

Story by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake | 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 09.07.2012

After riding 30 miles on his bicycle, U.S. Army Lt. Col. William Prusia, the officer in-charge of the Nebraska National Guard Agribusiness Development Team, the agricultural section for the Paktiya Provincial... Read More

Back to the basics: ADT assesses Afghan demonstration farm

Story by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake | 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 09.03.2012

The ground at the Gardez Demonstration Farm is so dry and barren it is hard to believe that anything could grow there. The sun beats down mercilessly and the stubble from the last harvest crackles underfoot. Read More

US ambassador pays visit to FOB Wright

Story by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Marasky | Provincial Reconstruction Team Kunar | Date: 08.16.2012

Members of Forward Operating Base Wright were greeted by a special guest Thursday as U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan James B. Cunningham stopped by for a visit. Read More

Air Force Lt. shoots for the stars and lands in Afghanistan

Story by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake | 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 08.15.2012

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Sarah Ziaja just wants to be an astronaut. Read More