Afghan, Coalition leaders team up for successful operation in Nuristan

JALALABAD AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN

04.01.2007

Courtesy Story

Combined Joint Task Force - 82 PAO

JALALABAD AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Soldiers from Task Force Wolfpack and members of the Nuristan Provincial Reconstruction Team embraced the Dow Ab District of Nuristan Province alongside Afghan government officials, security forces and prominent local leaders during a mission conducted March 27-29.

Lt. Col. Todd Brown, the Nuristan PRT commander, and Lt. Col. David Bushey, the commander of Task Force Wolfpack, discussed ongoing road projects in the Dow Ab and Mandol districts and the regional economic benefits likely to accrue from the road development initiatives during a string of meetings with key leaders from more than 10 district villages.

The commanders emphasized the importance of establishing a district development council and generating a district development plan in order to prioritize reconstruction efforts and ensure local plans with Afghan government goals. They also stressed the importance of close government cooperation among local elders, local government and Afghan National Security Forces in establishing and maintaining security and the rule of law.

Capt. Charles Day of Task Force Wolfpack conducted a medical assistance operation in conjunction with the mission. Day collaborated closely with local doctors as the medical team provided treatment at the Dow Ab clinic.

Brown described the event as a successful result of effective coordination, planning and allied teamwork. Officials representing the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, coalition forces, ANSF, village elders and provincial professionals all collaborated in the successful mission.

• Date Taken: 04.01.2007
• Date Posted: 04.02.2007 15:15
• Story ID: 9727
• Location: JALALABAD AIRFIELD, AF