Local lumber critical for buildup in Afghanistan
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mike Meyer, 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron resource advisor, unloads a Kyrgyz lumber supplier's entire stock of wood onto the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Feb 3, 2010. The 376th Expeditionary Contracting Squadron here purchased more than 13,000 pieces of lumber to ship to Afghanistan for base buildup. This massive transfer will boost the local economy and help coalition forces downrange. The project was made possible through the collaborative efforts of contracting, security forces, civil engineers, aerial porters, logistics, and many other support agencies on the Transit Center. Look for an upcoming story on the start-to-finish process. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson/released)