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Slovak president and minister of defense visit Kandahar

Story by Spc. Edward Garibay | 16th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 12.15.2010

Top leaders of Slovakia paid a holiday-season visit Dec. 15 to their soldiers deployed to Afghanistan. Read More

101st Combat Aviation Brigade armament Soldier sets standard for hard work, job discipline

Story by Spc. Jennifer Spradlin | 16th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 12.10.2010

For many soldiers, the iconic sound of helicopters in flight, a kind of background soundtrack to their lives, is synonymous with being deployed. Read More

ANA, Australians bond over cricket

Story by Spc. Jennifer Spradlin | 16th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 12.05.2010

A crowd of Afghan National Army soldiers, Australian soldiers and civilian contractors gathered for an opening ceremony Nov. 27 to mark the completion of a cement pitch located in the heart of the ANA military... Read More

ANP officers and leaders move toward self-sufficiency

Story by Staff Sgt. Lasonya Morales | 16th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 12.03.2010

In order to continue development of the Afghan Security Forces, a solid foundation must be established, and it must have strong, competent leaders. Read More

US persuades Afghans to put down weapons, pick up shovels

Story by Spc. Edward Garibay | 16th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 12.02.2010

A new U.S. Army program called Cash For Work gives Afghans a reason to refuse Taliban employment and promotes relations between the U.S. and locals. Read More