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Afghan police enhance district-level logistics in Uruzgan

Story by 1st Lt. Cari Butler | 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) | Date: 12.22.2012

Afghan police in Uruzgan province are making logistics a priority through a training program that commenced Dec. 22, 2012 at the provincial police headquarters. Read More

50th patrol marks halfway for route-clearance company

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama | 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) | Date: 12.22.2012

A team of specially trained soldiers who risk their lives on a daily basis to clear improvised explosive devices along routes in Uruzgan province to ensure troops and civilians can travel safely completed their... Read More

'Morale call' in Uruzgan

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama | 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) | Date: 12.16.2012

It’s unarguable that separation from family due to a deployment is emotionally tough, especially during the holiday season. But one item in particular, the mail, keeps everyone in good spirits at Multi... Read More

Daykundi province a model for peace, reintegration program

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama | 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) | Date: 12.10.2012

Daykundi province continues to be a model province for the Afghan Peace and Reintegration Program. A staggering 257 insurgents joined the program within the last month, giving officials optimism for the future... Read More

Afghan ingenuity changes lives in remote village

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama | 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) | Date: 12.06.2012

A 22-year-old village contractor, Shafiqullah, plans to expand an innovative hydroelectric power plant system that has created electricity in the remote village of Kawri, Uruzgan, for several years. Read More