Governor of Ghor province hosted Mullahs’ conference in Chaghcharan

Gohr, Afghanistan (Feb. 010) – Mullahs’ conference was held on the 9th Feb. in Chaghcharan Capital city of Ghor province, western region of Afghanistan. Conference was organized by Governor’s office and Department of Hajj and Religious Affairs in Ghor. More than six dozens spiritual leaders from different districts of the province participated in the event.

Bazaar provides Security in Bakwa district

Farah, Afghanistan (Feb. 08) – Around six hundred families in dozens of villages spread out for miles around Forward Operating Base (FOB) Lavaredo are slowly gaining back security after years fearing insurgent threats.

ISAF delivers aid to Shindand flood victims

Coalition soldiers are providing aid to thousands of flood victims in Shindand District, Herat Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 6, 2011.

ISAF delivers aid to Shindand flood victims

 Coalition soldiers are providing aid to thousands of flood victims in Shindand District, Herat Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 6, 2011.

Watering life in Murcha Khana Village

The Italian Herat Provincial Reconstruction Team restored spring water in Murcha Khana Village, Harukh District, Herat Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 02, 2011.

Governor of small population tackles large problems

HERAT, Afghanistan (Feb. 1, 2011) –Ghowr is a relatively small province in Western Afghanistan and home to roughly 2 to 2.5 percent of Afghanistan’s population.

Governor of small population tackles large problems

Gohr, Afghanistan (Feb.1) – Ghor is a relatively small province in western Afghanistan and home to roughly 2 to 2.5 percent of Afghanistan’s population.

First ANA troops to increase security in Gohr

Gohr, Afghanistan (Jan. 31) – Monday, January 31, soldiers of Afghanistan National Army (ANA) arrived from Herat to Chaghcharan, capital of Ghor province, to conduct their duties in bringing sustainable security and peace in the region. An ANA Company belonging to 3rd Battalion of 1st Brigade, 207 Corps has been deployed in Chaghcharan, Ghor province. The main purpose of deployment of ANA Company is to support and strengthen Afghanistan National Police (ANP) forces, which together with Lithuanian-led PRT are ensuring security in the province. ANA soldiers will conduct joint operations together with ANSF acting in Ghor province.

It is believed that unity of effort will increase capabilities of ANSF and will let to assume more responsibility in solving security matters.

Albanian security forces change command in Herat Airport

Herat, Afghanistan (Jan. 25) –Albanian 8th Army Contingent will perform security at Forward Support Base (FSB) Camp Arena, Herat province, western Afghanistan, starting Jan.25.

CSI training bolsters ANA capability

Herat, Afghanistan (January, 24) – Twelve Afghan National Army military investigators completed the first-ever ANA comprehensive two-week Criminal Investigation Basic Course at Camp Zafar, Herat Province, Afghanistan Jan. 19.

Security giving way to development is center issue at Bala Murghab District Shura

Badghis, Afghanistan (January, 12) - The top Afghan, Italian and U.S. officers here met to discuss security with the district governor and elders at the Bala Murghab (BMG) District Center, Badghis Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 12.

Stitching peace at COP Delorean

BALA MURGHAB, Afghanistan (Jan. 8, 2011) – Merely two days after a deadly assault on their compound, Soldiers from the 7^th Squadron, 10^th Cavalry Regiment operating in southern Bala Murghab, begin to rekindle peace efforts here.

CT-WEST / CT-NORTH Coordination meeting

Herat, Afghanistan (January, 09) - Combined Team (CT) North and CT-West met together in Forward Operational Base “Camp Arena”, Herat province (Jan.8^th), to discuss about coordination and future plans in their respective areas.

'The doctor is in' at FOB Todd

Badghis, Afghanistan (January, 07) -  A small team of U.S. Army and Air Force doctors, nurses and technicians have been hard at work for nearly five months, sustaining life, limb and sight for many people in Bala Murghab.

Shura in Chaghcharan addresses peace, reintegration

Gohr, Afghanistan (January, 05) -  Nearly two dozen elders met with Afghan civil and military leaders in Chaghcharan, Ghor Province, Afghanistan Jan. 4 to discuss fostering increased peace and security in the region through reintegration.

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.