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Micro-hydropower brings light to remote Afghan villages

Story by Master Sgt. Michael O'Connor | International Security Assistance Force HQ Public Affairs | Date: 05.21.2011

It’s been 411 years since English scientist William Gilbert first coined the term “electricity,” but still today, people around the world including those in remote areas of Afghanistan are still without... Read More

Kentucky Guard unit works to make Afghan agriculture the cream of the crop

Story by Staff Sgt. Brandon Pomrenke | ISAF Joint Command | Date: 03.11.2011

Service members from the Kentucky Agribusiness Development team are working with Afghan farmers and livestock owners to increase productivity to better feed their families, themselves and their communities. Read More

New Director of Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock in Parwan to promote growth

Story by Staff Sgt. Brandon Pomrenke | ISAF Joint Command | Date: 03.10.2011

Agriculture, irrigation, livestock and education. These are the steps that Afghans must climb to reach a common goal; an improved system of sustaining life. Abdul Farzam, the Director of Agriculture,... Read More

New Director of Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock in Parwan to promote growth

Story by Staff Sgt. Brandon Pomrenke | ISAF Joint Command | Date: 03.07.2011

Agriculture, irrigation, livestock and education. These are the steps that Afghans must climb to reach a common goal; an improved system of sustaining life. Read More

Commandos, USSF recover weapons cache in Parwan

Story by Sgt. Katryn Tuton | Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan | Date: 03.03.2011

Soldiers from 2nd Company, 1st Commando Kandak, partnered with Special Operations Task Force – East, recovered a weapons cache in Eshqabad village, Jabal-e Saraj District, Parwan province, March 3. Read More