US Army Sgt. Phillip Chang
117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

KABUL, Afghanistan " A dedication ceremony was held Dec. 18 for the completion of a new branch of Da Afghanistan Bank here. This is the third bank to be renovated by Combined Forces Command " Afghanistan through the Commander's Emergency Response Program.

The $69,000-plus project will help to support the Individual Salary Payment program, which provides secure facilities needed for conducting financial actions between the government and its citizens, said Army Lt. Col. Jack K. Trowbridge, team chief for the Ministry of Finance of Afghanistan.

"This renovation will help support the ISP program, supporting fair, accurate and direct payment to the government employees of Afghanistan," said Trowbridge during a speech at the ceremony.

"These banks will increase the availability of this program to over 40,000 additional employees and provide a vision of the success that comes from the excellent relationship and cooperation between the Coalition and the Afghan people," he added.

Noorullah Delawari, Governor of Da Afghanistan Bank, noted "With this new branch that is situated in the middle of the city, we can better serve the government employees."

"Afghan people will be receiving their salaries and benefits through this facility for many years to come," said Delawari.

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