Story by Capt. Olivia Cobiskey-Haftmann | 205th Infantry Brigade, First Army, Division East | 05.27.2013
The Cincinnati Reds remembered our nation's fallen service members and recognized those about to deploy in a ceremony at their Memorial Game Monday. Sailors and Soldiers assigned to and training with First Army Division East took part in the day's commemoration of sacrifice and freedom. Command Sgt. Maj. Carl Fagan, 4th Cavalry Brigade, First Army Division East, said it was a wonderful......
Story by Lt.j.g. Matthew Stroup | Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah | 05.15.2013
The Farah directorate of education under the leadership of its new Director of Education, Engineer Mohammed Saber, has seen significant improvements in its financial management and infrastructure development, resulting in increased security for students and a revitalization of the Farahi education sector. The improvements were highlighted in a key leader engagement between the director and......
Story by Lt.j.g. Matthew Stroup | Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah | 05.01.2013
Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah met with the local Director of Telecommunications, Jamalludin Pachakhil, to deliver computers provided by members of the Lions Club in New York state in Farah City here, May 1....
Story by Lt. Benjamin Addison | Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah | 07.26.2012
Members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah hosted local government officials for an iftar dinner here at Forward Operating Base Farah Thursday. U.S. Navy Cmdr. Thomas Sheppard, commanding officer of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, and Nancy Abella, U.S. State Department representative, welcomed Dr. Mohammed Akram Khpalwak, provincial governor of Farah, as well as members of the......
Story by Lt. Benjamin Addison | Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah | 07.14.2012
Members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah met with local leaders in Cin Farsi Village to assess school refurbishment progress in Farah province, July 14....
Story by Lt. Benjamin Addison | Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah | 05.29.2012
Members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah attended an Afghan Local Police graduation ceremony here Tuesday. Local government officials gathered at the family compound of Hajji Sultan Mohammed Khan in Dizhak Village to recognize 50 new Afghan Local Police members. The ALP graduates received basic security training to protect local civilians and to help provide stability in the area....
Story by Lt. Benjamin Addison | Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah | 05.12.2012
A former Taliban commander met with members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah to share his reasons for joining the Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Program here Saturday....
Story by Lt. Benjamin Addison | Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah | 05.10.2012
A U.S. Air Force C-17 “Globemaster III” made a special appearance here today at Forward Operating Base Farah to transport mission essential tactical vehicles. Members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah prepared two Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All Terrain Vehicles for transfer into the aircraft. The vehicles will be used by other units in Afghanistan....
