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Kunar Officials, Coalition Force... - (06-10-2009)
Coalition forces deliver humanitarian aid to the government of Kunar province. The aid will be di... (4 images)
Provincial Reconstruction Team K... - (06-06-2009)
On the new school site, the provincial reconstruction team commander Murray J. Tynch quizzes chil... (3 images)
Military Police Unit Takes Autho... - (06-05-2009)
Members of the 759th Military Police Battalion stand in formation during their Assumption of Resp... (2 images)
Water Purifiers Keep Army Moving - (06-04-2009)
Sgt. Paul Kindzierski tests a sample of treated water to detect the amount of chlorine. Kindziers... (3 images)
Father of Seven Returns to Activ... - (05-31-2009)
Army Spc. Jonathan Goodwin, supply specialist for the 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery, stands ... (2 images)


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News Stories

What was your name again?
You never really know who someone is until you care enough to ask. I'll be the first to admit that there are many people in my life I would say that I know, but when I try to think of their names I draw a blank.
(01/14/10)

Kunar officials, coalition forces work together to investigate Asadabad attack
Coalition forces met with Afghan leaders June 10 to discuss an explosion that occurred in Asadabad city the previous day.
(06/11/09)

Water purifiers keep Army moving
Water is a substance so basic and essential to life that it needs no introduction. Everyone knows what it is and why they need it, especially in the harsh Afghan environments. However, Soldiers rarely care where it comes from or what it goes through before it reaches them.

(06/10/09)

Military Police unit takes authority for law enforcement in northeastern Afghanistan
Two companies from the 759th Military Police Battalion have come to northeastern Afghanistan, and in an Assumption of Responsibility ceremony, June 5, assumed the duties of the 527th MP Company.
(06/8/09)

Provincial Reconstruction Team Kunar begins construction on the first area school
Education has become a key focus in Kunar province for the provincial reconstruction team, which has mapped out a construction plan estimated at $15.9 million to build 58 schools along the border in Afghanistan.
(06/6/09)



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Recent Publications

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05.09.2009

2-2 Infantry conducts joint traffic control points to restrict Taliban movement in southern Afghanistan; 6-4 Cavalry Scout, Pfc. Timothy Gustafson describes his experience while deployed to northeastern Afghanistan;Newly promoted 201st BSB Soldiers get inducted into the NCO cor...

02.01.2009

6-4 take on tough mission in Afghanistan, 1-32 Inf. reinforces border in Konar province, and Soldiers participate in Shadow Marath...



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Newest Video

Col. Spiszer, Part 3

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Recent Video

Col. Spiszer, Part 2
Continues to brief the Pentagon Press about current operations in Afghanistan, preparing to redeploy back to the United States and answers questions from the press. Part 2 of 3 (06/23/09)

Col. Spiszer, Part 1
Briefs the Pentagon Press about current operations in Afghanistan, preparing to redeploy back to the United States and answers questions from the press. Part 1 of 3 (06/23/09)

A-D-T Helps out in Nangahar Province
B-roll of Soldiers from the Missouri National Guard helping Afghans improve their agricultural industry. Scenes include Afghans building a stone wall, shoveling mortar for the wall, speaking with U.S. Soldiers and an interview. Produced by Spc. Brandon Sandefur. (06/6/09)

A-D-T Helps out in Nangahar Province Package
Package made from "A-D-T Helps out in Nangahar Province" b-roll about Soldiers from the Missouri National Guard helping Afghans improve their agriculture industry. Produced by Spc. Brandon Sandefur. (06/6/09)

2-2 Infantry Honors Fallen Soldier - Package
Package about a ceremony to commemorate the official re-naming of a Combat Outpost to honor one of their fallen Soldiers, Staff Sgt. Joshua Rath. (05/29/09)



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Recent Audio

Maj. Stopyra
Talks to a KTEM-AM reporter in Temple, Texas, about his current mission, security issues in his area of command, the strength of Iraqi security force and his family at home.

Maj. Smith
Talks to a KTEM-AM reporter in Fort Hood, Texas, about his duties being a information operations director,how the Iraqi people have embraced their change, his journalism duties, keeping troop morale up and being a musician and entertaining the troops. Audio only.

Sgt. 1st Class Odom
Talks to a KTEM-AM reporter in Fort Hood, Texas, about being the equal opportunity advisor to her brigade, the steps taken when she sees a problem and cultural sensitivity while serving and the training they receive before deploying. Audio only.

1st Lt. Besing
Talks to a KTEM-AM reporter about his responsibilities in Iraq, the priority of certain events, dealing with improvised explosive devices (IEDs), the Iraqi security forces beginning to take control of Iraqi security, the improvements being made in Iraq and Major League Baseball.

Maj. Collins
Talks to a KTEM-AM reporter in Temple, Texas, about his mission in Iraq as an Information Technology Officer, some of his duties, advancements in technology, improvements made in the network infrastructure in Iraq, and availability of modern technology for troops in combat zones.



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