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Injured contractor receives medal

Story by Staff Sgt. Dave Overson | 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 12.29.2012

The last thing any service member or civilian sets out to do in a combat zone is receive battle related injuries. Unfortunately though, injuries do occur for service members and civilians alike. In lieu of the... Read More

Father and son celebrate Christmas at Bagram

Story by Spc. Alex Amen | 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 12.25.2012

In the season of giving this year, two soldiers deployed to Afghanistan, a father and son, received a rare gift: the opportunity to spend Christmas together on Bagram Air Field. Read More

Afghan women may shape future

Story by Staff Sgt. Dave Overson | 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 12.21.2012

Some say Afghanistan’s way forward is through its women. To that end, the coalition forces-led female engagement teams still have their hands full. To compile lessons learned and discuss how to improve the... Read More

Into the future: US reconstruction team completes mission in Paktya province

Story by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake | 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 12.20.2012

Forward Operating Base Gardez is historically significant ground. Read More

Santa visits hospital in Afghanistan

Story by Staff Sgt. Dave Overson | 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 12.18.2012

For many service members deployed to Afghanistan, Christmas can be a very emotional and depressing time of year when separated from their friends and family back home. However, this year, Santa came to town and... Read More