A young boy gives the thumbs up while several other Afghan children play on a new swing set during recess at the local school house in Musa Qal’eh, Oct. 17. According to Capt. Charlie Chiang, civil affairs team leader, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, local nationals recently refurbished the playground by building swings, replacing the teeter-totters, goal posts and flags. The playground equipment was also repainted the colors of the national flag, building national pride amongst the students.

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-10-SD-202 For Immediate Release
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 19) -- Members of the Musa Qal'eh community came together to refurbish a local playground at a school Sunday.

Local community members, in partnership with International Security Assistance Forces, recently refurbished the playground by building swings, replacing the teeter-totters, goal posts and flags. The playground equipment was also repainted the colors of the Afghan national flag.

Refurbishing the playground at the local Musa Qal'sh School is part of a Ministry of Education program to provide better facilities for teaching and learning, as well as developing curriculums, textbooks and hiring teachers, according to MOI officials.