U.S. Airdrops sustain coalition mission in Bala Murghab

Badghis, Afghanistan (January, 07) -  A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., airdropped dozens of cargo pallets to American and Italian service members forward deployed at Forward Operating Base Todd, Baghdis Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 6, 2011.

ALP ready to protect Pusht-e Rod district villages

Farah, Afghanistan (January, 03) – 130 new Afghan Local Police (ALP) were recruited during a ceremony in Masaw, Pusht-e Rod district, Farah province, Jan.1.

ALP ready to protect Pusht-e Rod district villages

Farah, Afghanistan (January, 03) – 130 new Afghan Local Police (ALP) were recruited during a ceremony in Masaw, Pusht-e Rod district, Farah province,

Herat PRT strikes IED near Camp Arena

The Herat Provincial Reconstruction Team struck a remote-detonated improvised explosive device while on convoy near Camp Arena, Herat Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 3.

 No servicemembers were injured in the incident, which happened at 6:45 p.m.

The PRT was travelling in a three-vehicle convoy and the third vehicle suffered moderate damage by the IED.

The incident is under investigation.

Shewand security shura

Farah, Afghanistan (January, 03) –Shewan shura leaders meet with Afghan government officials, Provincial Chief of Police Maj. Gen. Sayed Mohammed Qudossi, and Task Force Arrow commander Army Lt. Col. Craig Berryman to address security concerns in Shewan district. The Shewan shura met with ISAF and Afghan government representatives Dec. 30 to address recent security incidents and to understand the needs of the local community.

ISAF CASUALTIES

Farah, Afghanistan (December, 31) One ISAF service member died today following an insurgent attack in western Afghanistan.

It is ISAF policy to defer identification procedures for casualties to the relevant national authorities.

Delivery of solar panels to NDS in Badghis

Badghis, Afghanistan (December 28) –Yesterday, the Spanish Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) delivered 8 solar panels to the National Directorate of Security (NDS) headquarters in Qal-eh-ye now.

10.000 flights during the 2010 exercise

Badghis, Afghanistan (December 27) –Yesterday the Qal-eh-ye now airfield registered its flight number 10.000 since the beginning of the 2010.

Camporini, Petraeus suprise coalition troops Christmas Day

Farah, Afghanistan (December 25) – Christmas cheer was abound in Bakwa District, Farah Province, Afghanistan, Dec. 25 thanks to a surprise visit from the Italian Chief of Defense and the International Security Assistance Force commander.

ASPFOR XXVII increase security in Badghis with a new OP

Badghis, Afghanistan (December 25) – The Spanish Task Force (TF) Badghis has completed the new Observation Post (OP) Echo in their Area of responsibility.

Schifani visits, inspires troops on Christmas Eve

Herat, Afghanistan (December 24) – The chief of the Italian Senate visited coalition soldiers at Camp Arena, Herat Province, Afghanistan, Dec. 24 to deliver praises and inspire his troops during the Holiday Season.

Spanish help for the needed vicinity of Jafari

Herat, Afghanistan (December 23) – A new school opened in Majkhandak Village, Karukh District, Afghanistan, Dec. 22, increasing the village’s education capacity by 1,300 for primary and secondary Afghan students.

Spanish help for the needed vicinity of Jafari

Herat, Afghanistan (December 23) – A new school opened in Majkhandak Village, Karukh District, Afghanistan, Dec. 22, increasing the village’s education capacity by 1,300 for primary and secondary Afghan students.

Elders, Afghan, Coalition leaders discuss progress

Farah, Afghanistan (December 22) – Nearly 50 elders met with Afghan and coalition leaders in Bakwa District, Farah Province, Afghanistan Dec. 20 to discuss fostering increased security in the district through reintegration.

ISAF coalition doctors treat local Afghan community

Bala Mughab, Afghanistan (Dec. 17, 2010) – Afghan, American and Italian doctors are treating local Afghans here at an emergency medical clinic on forward operating base (FOB) Todd.

1st HIGH PEACE COUNCIL SUMMIT IN HERAT

Herat, Afghanistan – 15 December 2010 –The head of Join Secretariat for Peace Council, Mohammad Masoon Stanekzai came yesterday to Herat to chair the High Peace Council summit. The aim of the summit was to show the support of the central government in Kabul to each of the western provinces peace sub-committees.

ISAF helicopters vital to RC-West

Herat, Afghanistan (December, 13) – The sight of NATO helicopters buzzing overhead is not only common in western Afghanistan but essential to International Security Assistance Force missions here.

Operations Coordination Center of Ghor province (OCC-P) strives for improvement

Gohr, Afghanistan (December 6) - Lithuanian-led Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) together with Validation Transition Team (VTT-207) from IJC hosted a meeting with the commanding officers of Operations Coordination Center, Ghor province, on Camp Whiskey. After action review of validation was presented by VTT team for the representatives of ANSF.

RC-West paves new relations w/Herat journalists

Herat, Afghanistan (December 07) – A handful of civilian Afghan journalists visited Camp Arena, Herat province, Dec. 6, signifying increased relations between local journalists and Regional Command-West.

Relative stability in Herat model for Afghan nation

Herat, Afghanistan (December 07) – Relative stability in Herat province and security necessities in southern Afghanistan were stressed during NATO’s senior civilian representative in Afghanistan’s visit to Camp Arena, Herat province, Dec. 6.