U.S. Forces Afghanistan
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Featured Video
Tech. Sgt. David Cook Chicago Cubs Shout Out
Tech. Sgt. David Cook serving with US Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A) in Kabul, Afghanistan sends a shout out to the Chicago Cubs. Producers: David Lakin and Jeff Hawk of USFOR-A Public Affairs Office. Video was edited and submitted by SGT Vincent Pedican of AFN Afghanistan. Also available in High Definition.
Video by Jeff Hawk and David Lakin | USFOR-A | 05.10.2013
Recent Photos
(608 votes; 2.64)
USMC birthday at US Forces Afghanistan, Kabul, AfghanistanSgt. Ahmad Gaith, 23, Brooklyn, N.Y., the youngest Marine serving with US Forces-Afghanistan at the New Kabul Compound (NKC) gets ready to take the first bite of the...
Courtesy Photo | USFOR-A | 11.10.2012
Afghanistan's first female general attends USFOR-A...Female U.S. service members and civilians surround Afghan Brig. Gen. Khatool Mohammadzai after her well-received speech at the USFOR-A Women's Equality Day event held...
Courtesy Photo | USFOR-A | 08.26.2012
Ammunition retrogradeU.S. Forces Afghanistan Deputy Commanding General for Support Maj. Gen. Kenneth R. Dahl is briefed by Van Ray, EODT technology project manager on how unused ordnance...
Courtesy Photo | USFOR-A | 08.24.2012
USFOR-A commander visits international partnersU.S. Forces - Afghanistan deputy commanding general for support, Maj. Gen. Kenneth R. Dahl, discusses operations with officials during a recent visit to Camp...
Courtesy Photo | USFOR-A | 08.14.2012
Tinker service members reunite in AfghanistanForce protection training in Kabul, Afghanistan recently reunited four service members deployed out of Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. The group (pictured, from left)...
Courtesy Photo | USFOR-A | 07.27.2012
Five of a kindIt would be surprising to find five chief warrant officers serving on the same military installation in the United States. To find five chief warrant officers five on...
Courtesy Photo | USFOR-A | 07.27.2012
Recent Video
(183 votes; 3.14)
Tech. Sgt. David Cook Chicago Cubs Shout OutTech. Sgt. David Cook serving with US Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A) in Kabul, Afghanistan sends a shout out to the Chicago Cubs. Producers: David Lakin and Jeff...
Video by Jeff Hawk and David Lakin | USFOR-A | 05.10.2013
Navy Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Jeff Jacobson Washington...Navy Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Jeff Jacobson, from Bowie, MD., serving with US Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A) in Kabul, Afghanistan sends a shout out to the Washington...
Video by Jeff Hawk and David Lakin | USFOR-A | 05.10.2013
Col. Robert McLaughlin Boston Red Sox Shout OutCol. Robert McLaughlin, from Lexington, MA., serving with US Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A) in Kabul, Afghanistan sends a shout out to the Boston Red Sox....
Video by Jeff Hawk and David Lakin | USFOR-A | 05.10.2013
Maj. Rick Tuggle Sports Shout OutMaj. Rick Tuggle, from Madison, AL., serving with US Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A) in Kabul, Afghanistan sends a sports shout out. Producers: David Lakin and Jeff...
Video by Jeff Hawk and David Lakin | USFOR-A | 05.10.2013
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kevin Koppers Los Angeles...Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kevin Koppers, from Los Feliz, CA., serving with US Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A) in Kabul, Afghanistan sends a shout out to the Los Angeles...
Video by Jeff Hawk and David Lakin | USFOR-A | 05.10.2013
Col. Jose L. Figueroa, from Ciales New York Yankees...Col. Jose L. Figueroa, from Ciales, Puerto Rico, serving with US Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A) in Kabul, Afghanistan sends a shout out to the New York Yankees....
Video by Jeff Hawk and David Lakin | USFOR-A | 05.10.2013
Recent News Stories
(53 votes; 3.10)
US transitions Parwan Detention Facility to Afghan...
Today, U.S. Forces – Afghanistan (USFOR-A) transferred control of the U.S. Detention Facility in Parwan (DFIP) to the Ministry of Defense in a ceremony held at the...
Courtesy Story | USFOR-A | 03.25.2013
Today, U.S. Forces – Afghanistan (USFOR-A) transferred control of the U.S. Detention Facility in Parwan (DFIP) to the Ministry of Defense in a ceremony held at the...
Courtesy Story | USFOR-A | 03.25.2013
Gen. Dunford meets with President Karzai about Kunar...
Gen. Joseph Dunford Jr., commander U.S. Forces Afghanistan, met today with President Karzai to provide his insights into the Afghan and coalition forces partnered...
Courtesy Story | USFOR-A | 02.14.2013
Gen. Joseph Dunford Jr., commander U.S. Forces Afghanistan, met today with President Karzai to provide his insights into the Afghan and coalition forces partnered...
Courtesy Story | USFOR-A | 02.14.2013
Security transition well underway, ANSF leading operations
President Obama's announcement of future United States troop levels during his State of the Union Address is consistent with the strategy agreed upon by U.S. and...
Courtesy Story | USFOR-A | 02.13.2013
President Obama's announcement of future United States troop levels during his State of the Union Address is consistent with the strategy agreed upon by U.S. and...
Courtesy Story | USFOR-A | 02.13.2013
US Forces - Afghanistan casualty
A U.S. Forces - Afghanistan service member died today following an insurgent attack in eastern Afghanistan.
Courtesy Story | USFOR-A | 01.10.2013
A U.S. Forces - Afghanistan service member died today following an insurgent attack in eastern Afghanistan.
Courtesy Story | USFOR-A | 01.10.2013
US Forces-Afghanistan casualty
A U.S. Forces-Afghanistan service member died in eastern Afghanistan today.
Courtesy Story | USFOR-A | 12.09.2012
A U.S. Forces-Afghanistan service member died in eastern Afghanistan today.
Courtesy Story | USFOR-A | 12.09.2012
U.S. Forces-Afghanistan casualty
A U.S. Forces-Afghanistan service member died following an insurgent attack in southern Afghanistan today.
Courtesy Story | USFOR-A | 11.01.2012
A U.S. Forces-Afghanistan service member died following an insurgent attack in southern Afghanistan today.
Courtesy Story | USFOR-A | 11.01.2012
Recent Audio
(3 votes; 3.00)
62nd ERS mission support radio
UAV, or unmanned aerial vehicles, are essential when it comes to supporting coalition forces downrange, keeping their eyes on the enemy from afar. The commander at...
Audio by Staff Sgt. Thomas Skinkle | USFOR-A | 01.06.2012
UAV, or unmanned aerial vehicles, are essential when it comes to supporting coalition forces downrange, keeping their eyes on the enemy from afar. The commander at...
Audio by Staff Sgt. Thomas Skinkle | USFOR-A | 01.06.2012
Kandahar Sensor Operator Radio
Kandahar's unmanned aerial vehicle operators are essential when it comes to spotting the enemy first when others can not. From the 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance...
Audio by Staff Sgt. Thomas Skinkle | USFOR-A | 01.06.2012
Kandahar's unmanned aerial vehicle operators are essential when it comes to spotting the enemy first when others can not. From the 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance...
Audio by Staff Sgt. Thomas Skinkle | USFOR-A | 01.06.2012
Sgt. Kevin Caroll
Sgt. Kevin Caroll talks to a WKRG-TV reporter in Mobile, Ala., about his family, receiving an award, the events that took place that led to his award, his job with...
Audio by Erika Stetson | USFOR-A | 10.28.2011
Sgt. Kevin Caroll talks to a WKRG-TV reporter in Mobile, Ala., about his family, receiving an award, the events that took place that led to his award, his job with...
Audio by Erika Stetson | USFOR-A | 10.28.2011
USFOR-A Soldier
A U.S. Forces Afghanistan Soldier talks with a Montgomery Advertiser reporter about his duties and responsibilities in Afghanistan.
Courtesy Audio | USFOR-A | 08.08.2011
A U.S. Forces Afghanistan Soldier talks with a Montgomery Advertiser reporter about his duties and responsibilities in Afghanistan.
Courtesy Audio | USFOR-A | 08.08.2011
Petty Officer 1st Class Mary McKnight
Petty Officer 1st Class Mary McKnight, from Newburgh, N.Y., talks to a Poughkeepsie Journal reporter in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., about being deployed during the holidays.
Courtesy Audio | USFOR-A | 12.20.2010
Petty Officer 1st Class Mary McKnight, from Newburgh, N.Y., talks to a Poughkeepsie Journal reporter in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., about being deployed during the holidays.
Courtesy Audio | USFOR-A | 12.20.2010
Sgt. Armico Walters
Talks to a KROC-FM reporter in Rochester, Minn., about her duties working as a human resources non-commissioned officer with engineers in Afghanistan, her service...
Courtesy Audio | USFOR-A | 06.10.2010
Talks to a KROC-FM reporter in Rochester, Minn., about her duties working as a human resources non-commissioned officer with engineers in Afghanistan, her service...
Courtesy Audio | USFOR-A | 06.10.2010
