News Tags: 215th 
1,000 Afghan brothers recite Oath of Allegiance at Afghan military base
Story by Sgt. James Mercure | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 11.08.2012More than 1,000 Afghan soldiers with 215th Maiwand Corps swore the Afghan Army’s Oath of Allegiance during a ceremony on Camp Shorabak, Nov. 8. The ceremony consisted of the soldiers placing their hands on... Read More
Enid machine gunner makes most of Afghan deployment
Story by Master Sgt. Brenda Varnadore | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 11.02.2012After three years at Oklahoma State University, it came time for the Enid, Okla., native, to make a decision on his major. Realizing it would affect the rest of his life, he wanted to be absolutely sure. He took... Read More
Morristown Marine transitions from protecting president to developing Afghans
Story by Master Sgt. Brenda Varnadore | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.31.2012Joining the Marine Corps was an easy decision for one Morristown, Ind., native, especially with a guaranteed job to protect the president. Read More
Joint academy closes, Afghans take over
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.21.2012Coalition and Afghan forces continue to make strides toward an independent Afghanistan with the Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest shutting down operations. Afghan National Security Forces developed the... Read More
ANA continuing operations: RSOI course hits ground running
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.12.2012The Afghan National Army soldiers walk slowly as they scan the horizon. They are careful not to step out of line on the loose sand. In an instant, the patrol changes as the simulated sound of gunfire interrupts... Read More
