Gates Recommends McChrystal for Top Command in Afghanistan

Citing the need for new thinking and new ideas in Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has recommended President Barack Obama nominate Army Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal as the new commander of NATO and U.S. forces there. Gates announced at a Pentagon news conference today that he has

United Fight: Combat medics provide aid, support to PRT mission

Air Force medical technicians working with the Provincial Reconstruction Teams here are working outside their comfort zone. Here, these Airmen aren't simply medical technicians, they are combat medics. And with this new role comes new responsibilities. "I am working in a completely opposite spectrum

Building dedication honors fallen warrior

Air component commander talks with Afghan media

Lt. Gen. Gary L. North, the Combined Forces Air Component commander for forces in Southwest Asia, met with Afghan media last month to discuss airpower missions and contributions to the safety and security of the Afghan people. Reporters from more than 20 television, radio and news print

Officials reject allegations of proselytizing in Afghanistan

A report broadcast by the Arab news network Al Jazeera about U.S. servicemembers proselytizing in Afghanistan is just plain wrong, Pentagon officials said May 4. The Al Jazeera story showed an evangelical religious service on Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan and a discussion about distributing Bibles

Bagram stands up four new squadrons for Airmen on the front lines

The 455th Air Expeditionary Wing added four new squadrons to its growing list of units during an assumption of command ceremony here May 5. More than 1,200 Joint Expeditionary Tasking and Provincial Reconstruction Team Airmen deployed to more than 40 forward operating bases and camps throughout

Team Zabul treat animals, foster relationships

A joint service team of doctors and veterinarians along with local vets from Southern Afghanistan traveled through Taliban safe havens to provide much needed medical attention to animals in the outlying districts of Zabul Province. Members of the Zabul Provincial Reconstruction Team, Embedded

451st AEG helps achieve ‘victory through unity’

Toby Keith visits Bagram for USO tour

Afghanistan government officials provide continuing education for residents

The Paktya Provincial Reconstruction Team conducted an assessment to ensure quality construction of the Gardez Center of Educational Excellence earlier this month. Construction for the center was coordinated by the provincial governor and the ministry of education in March 2008. "This will be the