Giving back to the people of Afghanistan

F-22s complete first Middle East deployment; "Raptor is ready" for AFCENT missions

Airmen completed the first deployment of F-22A Raptors to the Middle East this weekend.The fifth-generation fighters and their crews were in the area as part of an exercise, a multinational event where pilots from a variety of nations train together in fighting a large-scale air war. As the first

California ADT helps vaccinate livestock in Naray

Within eyesight of the Pakistani border, the California National Guard's Agri-business Development Team conducted a veterinary civic action program in Naray district, Dec. 16-17.The ADT partnered with local leaders to administer vaccinations and vitamin treatment to 462 animals outside a small U.S.

Transit Center chaplain speaks at local university

Provincial government, PRT link citizens together with new roads

Getting through downtown Asadabad, Afghanistan, just became easier thanks to four kilometers of new roads that were recently completed. Kunar Provincial Reconstruction Team engineers completed their final quality assurance check prior to a dedication ceremony with Fazlullah Wahidi, Kunar provincial

Training in the heat

Air Force stands up new squadron at Al Asad

More than 80 feet above the flight line, standing upon a platform on the Al Asad control tower, the Air Force held an assumption of command ceremony for the 532nd Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron Dec. 15. Lt. Col. Barry Dickey, the new 532nd EOSS commander, received the guidon from Col.

380th AEW Honors Fallen Airman

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visits Afghanistan; learns about Coalition efforts

The United States' most senior military officer visited Airmen and other coalition forces here recently to learn more about counterinsurgency efforts in Afghanistan's Kapisa province.The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Navy Admiral Michael Mullen, met with French Brigadier General Marcel

Panjshir Provincial Reconstruction Team warming hearts

The Panjshir Provincial Reconstruction Team delivered coats, hats, gloves, school supplies and food to the district area after they helped assist in the recovery of a disabled truck owned by the PRT.The PRT also delivered baby and infant supplies to the Strong Foods program. The Strong Foods program