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Afghan airmen learn language of flight

Story by Sgt. Ashley Curtis | 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) | Date: 08.27.2012

Whether an Afghan airmen needs to fly an aircraft safely, communicate with air traffic controllers, or maintain and fix equipment, he must first learn the language of flight. Read More

Community development program aids local Afghans, keeps military-aged males off battlefield

Story by Staff Sgt. Brendan Mackie | 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) | Date: 08.23.2012

During Ramadan, in summer temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, the sounds of construction workers swinging pickaxes and the clangs of their shovels striking rocks drowned out the noise of passing traffic along... Read More

3rd Ordnance Battalion takes lead in counter-IED in south of Afghanistan

Story by Lt.j.g. Andrew Carleen | Combined Joint Task Force Paladin | Date: 08.22.2012

The 3rd Ordnance Battalion assumed responsibility for explosive ordnance disposal operations and training in Regional Command South during a ceremony here, Sunday. Read More

Children in Kundelan Village participate in literacy class

Story by Sgt. Devin James | Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan | Date: 08.22.2012

Children of all ages learned to read and write their native language of Pashto in the village of Kundelan, Kandahar province, Aug. 16. Read More

Training the Afghan Uniformed Police

Courtesy Story | 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division | Date: 08.18.2012

The Afghan Uniformed Police are taking the lead in all police operations throughout Kandahar City, conducting daily patrols, manning various check points, and planning and executing targeted operations. Read More