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  • Weapons training in the battlefield

    For some airmen at the Qalat Provincial Reconstruction Team, training in a hostile environment is crucial to successfully conduct operations. Training for deployment for these airmen was mandatory, but continuing to sharpen their skills in country is an even greater task considering that they must

  • Leader determined to leave legacy

    The Army officer with the tan shoulder holder sits comfortably in his office chair. The walls of his office are covered with photos, memorabilia and letters from children from all across America. His uniform is proudly worn, his hair cut to regulation with just a touch of silver. He is a gentle man

  • PRT…a tale of two bridges

    The Air Force led Bagram Provincial Reconstruction Team opened two new bridges in the Western Parwan region of Afghanistan during a project assessment mission September 19 and 20. Both will eventually allow for greater freedom for the villagers, more commerce to happen and greater ease of

  • CENTAF releases airpower summary for Sept. 21

    U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Sept. 21. In Afghanistan Sept. 20, an Air Force B-1 Lancer and U.S. Marine Corps AV-8Bs provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Asmar. The B-1 expended a Guided Bomb

  • Ceremony honors fallen civil affairs soldiers

    Around 150 mourners joined the Provincial Reconstruction Team Mehtar Lam family for a solemn memorial ceremony held in honor of two fallen friends September 14. Army Sgt. 1st Class Merideth L. Howard and Army Staff Sgt. Robert J. Paul, both of whom served as Civil Affairs specialists with the 364th

  • CENTAF releases airpower summary for Sept. 20

    U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Sept. 20. In Afghanistan Sept. 20, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolts, a B-1 Lancer and Navy F/A-18F Hornets provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Tarin Kowt. The A-10s

  • CENTAF releases airpower summary for Sept. 19

    U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Sept. 19. In Afghanistan Sept. 18, an Air Force B-1 Lancer, along with Royal Air Force Harrier GR-7s and French Air Force M-2000s provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near

  • PRT awards $3 million contract

    A landmark road-construction contract that will link all districts in the Kapisa province of Afghanistan was awarded to a local contractor by the Bagram Provincial Reconstruction Team Monday. When the road is complete, Kapisa province will be the only province in Afghanistan with roads connecting

  • CENTAF releases airpower summaries for Sept. 16-18

    U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summaries for Sept. 16 through 18. Sept. 16 In Afghanistan Sept. 15, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and a B-1 Lancer provided close-air support for coalition troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Khowst. Marine Corps