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C-IED teams locate roadside bombs using metal detectors on steroids
Story by Sgt. Christopher McCullough | 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division | Date: 07.05.2012The joint Afghan National Army-U.S. forces counter improvised explosive device team of seven soldiers walked down the dusty rural road in Shamulzai District, Afghanistan, ahead of their convoy; scanning the... Read More
ANSF extend the bubble and reduce the seam
Story by Sgt. Christopher McCullough | 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division | Date: 06.09.2012Continuing to strengthen their abilities, the Afghan National Army Soldiers led a joint presence patrol with coalition forces through several villages in the Shamulzai district of southern Afghanistan, this past... Read More
For infantry medics, training is key to saving lives
Story by Sgt. Christopher McCullough | 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division | Date: 06.06.2012Soldiers in Afghanistan go to great lengths to prevent being injured. Sometimes, though, even their best efforts are not enough and an improvised explosive device strikes a vehicle or soldier is injured by small... Read More
Eradication of the illicit drug trade is key to Afghanistan's future
Story by Sgt. Christopher McCullough | 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division | Date: 05.28.2012Afghan National Army soldiers from 1st Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 205th Corps, based out of Forward Operating Base Shamulzai, Afghanistan, located and destroyed several acres of opium poppy fields during a routine... Read More
From one soldier to another; blood donors are always in need
Story by Sgt. Christopher McCullough | 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division | Date: 04.26.2012April showers may bring flowers, but it also ushers in an increased need for blood donors. Blood donors serve a very important purpose in Afghanistan and all eligible personnel are encouraged to be pre-screened. Read More
