Units in CSTC-A
[1] Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan - Kabul
[2] Afghan Regional Security Integration Command – North - Mazar-e-Sharif
[3] Camp Alamo Training Assistance Group - Kabul

Recent Image Galleries

[1] House Armed Services Committee D... - (11-27-2008)
Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Pa, hands out letters from elementary students from Pennsylvania schools to Ai... (4 images)

[1] Camp Eggers Celebrates Thanksgiv... - (11-27-2008)
Army Col. Marion Gale, Combined Security, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, Kabul... (3 images)

[3] Training Exercise in Kabul - (11-19-2008)
At left Army Maj. James Freehart, 49, deputy commander of Advanced Combat Training at the Kabul M... (1 images)

[1] Combined Security Transition Com... - (11-13-2008)
Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan Commanding General Maj. Gen. Robert W. Cone and ... (2 images)

[1] Combined Security Transition Com... - (11-11-2008)
Representatives of each of the services assigned to Combined Security Transition Command - Afghan... (3 images)

[1] Maine, Rhode Island Delegation V... - (11-11-2008)
Army Master Sgt. Anthony Wright-Rogers (center) and Air Force Col. Dennis Lisherness (right) shar... (2 images)

[1] General Petraeus Discusses Secur... - (11-05-2008)
Gen. David Petraeus, commanding general for U.S. Central Command shakes hands with Afghan Ministe... (2 images)

[1] New CSTC-A Patch Validates Partn... - (10-16-2008)
Afghan national army Gen. Bismullah Khan Mohamadi, Afghan national army chief of general staff, p... (5 images)

[1] Afghan Minister of Defense Lauds... - (10-16-2008)
Afghan Gen. Abdul Rahim Wardak, Afghan minister of defense, speaks to Combined Security Transitio... (2 images)

[1] Combined Security Transition Com... - (10-20-2008)
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Donald Jones, left, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, gives a ... (1 images)

[1] Afghan Explosive Ordinance Dispo... - (10-22-2008)
An Afghan national army soldier gathers evidence during explosive ordnance disposal training cond... (3 images)

[1] Service Members Honor US Navy Bi... - (10-13-2008)
Navy Capt. Shawno May, Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan deputy command surgeon,... (3 images)

[1] New York and Nevada Delegation V... - (10-13-2008)
Representative Steve Israel, D-N.Y., talks to Sgt. Dilloworth Brooks, a supply troop assigned to ... (3 images)

[1] Ministry of Defense Trains Audit... - (10-22-2008)
Deputy Minister of Defense Lt. Gen. Mohammed Akram (center) and other members from the ministry o... (4 images)

[1] Afghans Receive Dangerous Detainees - (10-13-2008)
Afghan National Detention Facility guards escort a new detainee to begin in-processing. All of th... (3 images)

News Stories

[1] House Armed Services Committee delegation visits Camp Eggers

Service members at Camp Eggers shared breakfast with several members of the House Armed Services Committee, or HASC, delegation during their visit on Thanksgiving Day to Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, or CSTC-A, headquarters.
(11/27/08)

[1] Camp Eggers celebrates Thanksgiving with carnival

Service members at Camp Eggers marked Thanksgiving Day 2008 with good food, games and laughter, as Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan celebrated with a winter carnival.
(11/27/08)

[1] Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan service members honor heroes of wars past and present

For service members at Camp Eggers, Veteran’s Day was a day to commemorate Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines who have fallen in battle, especially their comrades from Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan.

(11/11/08)

[1] Maine, Rhode Island delegation visits Camp Eggers

Service members at Camp Eggers shared breakfast with a congressional delegation including senators Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., during their visit, Nov. 10, 2008, to Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan headquarters.

(11/10/08)

[1] General Petraeus discusses security with Afghan officials

Gen. David Petraeus, the new commander of U.S. Central Command, met with Afghan Minister of Defense Abdul Rahim Wardak and other Afghan officials Kabul, Nov. 5, 2008, to assess security and ongoing war efforts.

(11/5/08)

[1] Ministry of Defense trains auditors to curb corruption

Sixty-four students comprised of Afghan national army, Afghan national police and civilians, graduated from one of the newest crime detection programs at the ministry of defense in Kabul, Oct 13, 2008. The graduates of the new auditing course driven by new initiatives of the ministry of finance have been trained to spot and report corruption within their own directorates.
(10/22/08)

[1] Afghan Explosive Ordinance Disposal units ready to take lead

According to a report by Human Rights News, landmines and other unexploded battlefield ordnance contaminate at least 724 million square meters of land in Afghanistan. Only two of Afghanistan's 29 provinces are believed to be free of landmines. Even the capital, Kabul, is affected.
(10/22/08)

[1] Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, Afghan leaders talk strategy

Key leadership from the Afghan Ministry of Defense and the Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan gathered recently to discuss strategy and policy for the Afghan national army; among the topics: the way ahead for the ANA’s 134,000 expansion plan.
(10/20/08)

[1] New CSTC-A patch validates partnership

Symbolizing the close partnership and teamwork between the Afghan national security force and combined security transition command - Afghanistan, CSTC-A's first patch was unveiled and distributed at a shoulder sleeve insignia patch ceremony, Oct. 16, 2008, at Camp Eggers.

(10/16/08)

[1] Afghan Minister of Defense lauds CSCT-A partnership with ANA

Afghan Minister of Defense Gen. Abdul Rahim Wardak thanked Maj. Gen. Robert W. Cone, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan commanding general, and the service members under his command for “their tireless efforts and colossal investment” in bringing a renewed security to the Afghan people. Wardak attended a shoulder sleeve insignia patch ceremony conducted at Camp Eggers in Kabul, Oct. 16, 2008.
(10/16/08)

[1] $287M contract awarded in support of Afghan National Army Air Corps
A $287M contract was awarded through the Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan for 18 C-27A tactical transport aircraft to be supplied to the Afghan national army air corps.

(10/16/08)

[1] Service members honor US Navy birthday in Afghanistan

Service members from the Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan honored the 233rd anniversary of the U.S. Navy, Oct. 13, 2008, during a ceremony at Camp Eggers.

(10/13/08)

[1] New York and Nevada delegation visits Camp Eggers

Camp Eggers’ service members enjoyed breakfast with a congressional delegation including Representatives Steve Israel, D-N.Y., Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., Michael Arcuri, D-N.Y., and Thomas Reynolds, R-N.Y., during their visit, Oct. 13, 2008, to Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan headquarters.
(10/13/08)

[1] Afghan national army medical leadership sets sights on the future

Medical issues are in the forefront for the Afghan national army’s leaders. Addressing this, more than 200 members of Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan and their ANA counterparts from the six Afghan Regional Security Integration Commands attended a four-day ANA Medical Leadership Conference at the National Military Hospital in Kabul, Oct. 6, 2008.
(10/12/08)

[1] Afghans receive dangerous detainees

A group of 29 detainees from the Bagram Theater Internment Facility were transferred to the Afghan National Detention Facility in Kabul, Oct. 9, 2008.
(10/9/08)

Recent Publications

	[1] 05.04.2008 KACTC graduates first Air Corps orientation class; 2/7 Marine Shock Trauma Platoon saves live...		[1] 04.26.2008 Afghan hospital holds first mass casualty exercise; Marines patrol in Fara...
	[1] 03.29.2008 CSTC-A celebrates Women’s History Month; Kabul City Police train for IED scenario...		[1] 02.15.2008 Camp Eggers soldiers receive achievement medals, recall Serena attack TF King, ANA conduct joint artillery training in Nurista...
	[1] 02.09.2008 Sailors advise Afghan garrison; Brotherhood of the Bad...		[1] 01.26.2008 Afghanistan opens emergency hotline in Kabul; NCOs graduate ANP Acade...
	[1] 01.14.2008 New program teaches ANAAC English; Afghan agencies meet to develop disaster response pl...		[1] 01.05.2008 Emergency surgery: Well-placed needle saves girls life; Cianos opens Jan. 4 with ribbon cutting, free fo...
	[1] 12.29.2007 FUBAR Fighters feel the Blaze; Combat engineers clear the w...		[1] 12.24.2007 Kid Rock, Robin Williams perform for troops in Afghanistan; Senior Afghan offi cers graduate leadership course; USO lands at Camp Phoenix; Make ‘Em T...
	[1] 12.17.2007 Coalition, ANSF declare victory in Helmand; Three state governors visit Camp Eggers; 203rd ANA Corps medics compete in Best Medic contest; 218th BCT celebrates Army National Guard birthd...		[1] 12.07.2007 An Afghan education from the ground...
	[1] 12.03.2007 Building an army that is right for Afghanistan; Stay safe throughout the holidays; Coping with holiday doldrums; Women’s issues not forgotten in Herat; Remembering Mike Spann; Combat engineers mentor, help Afghans with housing construction; Kandahar chief of police visits checkpoints in Zhari District; Polish soldiers excel at counter IED training in Afghanis...		[1] 11.30.2007 Afghan National Police train to become IED investigators; CMC visits Kabul, has lunch with ‘fami...
	[1] 10.29.2007 Maintain ‘tactical awareness’; Losing a loved one never easy to cope with; CSTC-A honors true heroes; CSTC-A pays tribute to fallen soldier; ANA, coalition troops treat 2,800 villagers in Hirat; Offi cials open new emergency center in Kabul; Warriors in the north; 209th Corps recruiting, producing own soldiers; Warrior of the Mon...		[1] 11.17.2007 Bill O’Reilly visits Camp Eggers; MoD moves toward civilian manageme...

Recent Video

[1] Congressional Delegates Dine with Troops on Thanksgiving
B-roll of congressional delegates having breakfast with servicemembers on Thanksgiving morning at Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan. Scenes include various delegates sitting, talking and eating with troops in the dining facility, posing for photos afterward and leaving. Produced by Petty Officer 1st Class Larry Baruwa. (11/27/08)

[1] CSTC-A Thanksgiving Celebration
B-roll of troops celebrating Thanksgiving. Scenes include troops going through the food line at the dining facility and playing various games outdoors. (11/27/08)

[1] Brig. Gen. Cone, Part 1
Briefs the Washington Press Corps in Washington, D.C., on the progress of the Afghan National Army and the current situation in his area of responsibility in Afghanistan. He then fields questions from the press corps on issues and concerns related to operations in Afghanistan. Part 1 of 2. (11/25/08)

[1] Brig. Gen. Cone, Part 2
Continues to field questions from the Washington Press Corps on issues and concerns related to operations in Afghanistan. Part 2 of 2. (11/25/08)

[1] Maj. Gen. Cone Briefing
B-roll of Maj. Gen. Robert W. Cone talking with incoming PMT's and ETT's at Camp Phoenix. Produced by MC1(AW) Larry Baruwa (11/16/08)

[1] Maj. Gen. Cone, Part 1
Briefs the media in Washington, D.C., about his duty in Afghanistan and the progress of the Afghan security forces. He then fields questions from the media on issues and concerns related to the state of Afghanistan. Part 1 of 3. (11/12/08)

[1] Maj. Gen. Cone, Part 2
Continues to briefs the media in Washington, D.C., about his duty in Afghanistan and the progress of the Afghan security forces. He then fields questions from the media on issues and concerns related to the state of Afghanistan. Part 2 of 3. (11/12/08)

[1] Maj. Gen. Cone, Part 3
Continues to brief the media in Washington, D.C., about his duty in Afghanistan and the progress of the Afghan security forces. He then fields questions from the media on issues and concerns related to the state of Afghanistan. Part 3 of 3. (11/12/08)

[1] Building Dedication Ceremony in Honor of Sgt. Jaime Gonzalez
B-roll of a building dedication ceremony. Scenes include presentations at the dedication ceremony and the unveiling of the dedication sign. Produced by Petty Officer 1st Class Baruwa (11/12/08)

[1] Marine Corps Birthday Celebration
B-roll of Marines celebrating the Marine Corps' 233rd birthday. Scenes include speakers addressing Marines and footage of the ceremony. Produced by MC1 Larry Baruwa. (11/11/08)

[1] Maj. Gen. Cone
Talk to an AP reporter in Chicago, Ill. about the responsibilities of their unit to train Afghan soldiers, communicating with Afghan soldiers and citizens through interpreters and their option of Pres. Elec. Obama moving troops out of Iraq and into Afghanistan. (11/11/08)

[1] Maj. Gen. Cone
Talks to a AP-TV reporter about how the Soldiers in Afghanistan celebrated Veterans Day, communicating with Afghan soldiers and citizens through interpreters and their option of Pres. Elec. Obama moving troops out of Iraq and into Afghanistan. (11/11/08)

[1] Veterans Day Ceremony
B-roll of a Veterans Day ceremony celebrating all members of the military hosted by Maj. Gen. Robert W. Cone. Scenes include the singing of the National Anthem, a speech by Maj. Gen. Cone, participating Soldiers and interviews. Produced by MC1 Baruwa. (11/11/08)

[1] Maj. Gen. Cone
Speaks with a Fox News reporter about increasing the size of the Afghan army, the overall cost of the program, what is for the counter insurgence program and comparing the training the Iraqi soldiers to the Afghan soldiers. (11/7/08)

[1] Gen. Petraeus Visits Ministry of Defense
B-roll of Gen. Petraeus visiting with the Ministry of Defense in Afghanistan. Scenes include greeting the Ministry of Defense and other Afghan officials. (11/5/08)

Recent Audio

[1] Capt. Hauser
Talks to a KIRO-AM reporter in Seattle, WA. Interview gets cut off. Audio only.

[1] Maj. Hales
Talks to a KIRO reporter in Seattle, WA, about his job working with the Commander's Action Group, their primary role training Afghan police and army with the Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan, working with the CSTC-A Commander, his impressions of the country, interacting with the Afghan people, the progress of the Afghan forces, visiting his family between deployments, following football, what he misses most about home.

[1] Staff Sgt. Rawls
Talks to a KIIRO-AM reporter in Seattle, WA about his length in the military, his various stations overseas, his job duties as a information technology specialist, keeping his unit's soldiers in contact with family via the internet, the challenges of the job, keeping the lines of communication open, decision making, being from Washington state and Fort Lewis, supporting his family while deployed and what he misses most about home. Audio only.

[1] Sgt. Dessin
Talks to a KIRO-AM reporter in Seattle, Wash. about his duties while deployed, his high opinion of the local Afghans and the progress of his mission.

[1] Lt. Col. Scott
Talks to a reporter in Seattle, Wash., about the length of his deployment, his time spent in the military, his duty in Afghanistan, working with Aghan soldiers, the morale of troops in his command and the differences between Afghanistan and western Seattle.

[1] Capt. Paradee
Talks to a KIRO reporter in Seattle, Wash., about his mission in Afghanistan, working with the local security forces and what he misses about home.

[1] Sgt. Mateo - ABC Radio
Talks to an ABC Radio reporter in New York City, N.Y., about his duties in Afghanistan, the personal significance of Memorial Day to him and what he would be doing if he were at home.

[1] Sgt. Ng - ABC Radio
Talks to an ABC Radio reporter in New York City, N.Y., about his duties in Afghanistan, the personal significance of Memorial Day to him and what he would be doing if he were at home.

[1] Capt. Singh - ABC Radio
Talks to an ABC Radio reporter in New York City, N.Y., about his duties in Afghanistan, the personal significance of Memorial Day to him and what he would be doing if he were at home.

[1] Gail McCabe Voice-over
Gail McCabe performing her voice-over.

[1] Navy Capt. Chaplain Fisher
B-roll of Navy Capt. Chaplain James Fisher conducting a church service. B-roll of him speaking with participants in his church service in Afghanistan as well as an interview.