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Afghans thankful, security better after bridge repair
SHIR GHAZAY, Afghanistan — As Afghanistan continues transitioning into a stronger, Afghan-led country, Marines continue to do their part by leaving things better than the way they found them.
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Nowruz address from Gen. John R. Allen, COMISAF, available in English, Dari, Pashto
Gen. Allen, on behalf of the 50-nation ISAF coalition, congratulates Afghans on their Nowruz new year celebration and joins them in hoping for a new day during this traditional time of peace and harmony.
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ISAF SOF Commander's Conference develops partnerships
KABUL, Afghanistan — A combined Afghan/ISAF Commanders Conference Wednesday at North Kabul International Airport Community Centre March 14 focused on identifying the way ahead for long-term partnering of ISAF Special Operations Forces and Afghan Special Police Units.
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German soldiers donate money, supplies to childrens hospital
KABUL, Afghanistan — A group of German Army soldiers from International Security Assistance Force visited a children's hospital March 15 here.
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APPF assumes security responsibility for Tarakhil Power Plant
KABUL, Afghanistan — The Afghan Public Protection Force took over security at the Tarakhil Power Plant outside of Kabul today in the first official transition from a private security company to the APPF in accordance with Presidential Decree 62.
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Afghan medics succeed at training own
FORWARD OPERATING BASE DELARAM II, Afghanistan — The soldiers all gather together inside the tent, the fluorescent light casts shadows across the Afghan National Army soldiers’ faces. Medical supplies of bandages, gauze and various tools line the shelves behind the five men, as they surround the stretcher carrying their Tolai member.
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ISAF Joint Command evening operational update - March 15, 2012
KABUL, Afghanistan (Mar.15) — An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader and detained an additional suspect during an operation in Baghlan-e Jadid district, Baghlan province, today.
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Secretary of Defense Panetta visits Afghanistan
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan — Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta gave a strong message of support to service members during a town hall meeting at Camp Leatherneck, March 14.
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Afghan female police officers celebrate International Womens Day
CAMP NORTHERN LIGHTS, Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan — Twenty-five Afghan female police officers celebrated International Women’s Day at Camp Northern Lights March 8.
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German chancellor visits troops in Afghanistan
CAMP MARMAL, Afghanistan — German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived here Monday to visit with members of the German armed forces supporting NATO. Merkel, who last visited Afghanistan December 2010, arrived in the early morning hours at Camp Marmal amid steady snowfall.
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'Eyes in sky’ aid in largest drug bust in history
Story by Staff Sgt. Tiffany Carter
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Afghan soldiers become medics under guidance of ‘America’s Battalion’ corpsmen
FORWARD OPERATING BASE DELHI, Afghanistan — Facing his student on the opposite side of a makeshift wooden trauma table, U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Maxwell McGill watches intently as the Afghan soldier tightens a tourniquet around a dummy’s simulated leg amputation.
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Crazy Horse Troop, 1-14 Cavalry-ANA partnership ‘going very well’
FORWARD OPERATING BASE LAGMAN, Afghanistan — Eleven years ago when the United States entered Afghanistan, it was a very different place. The Taliban were in power, the Afghan infrastructure was decimated, foreign business was nonexistent, women had zero rights and music and poetry were outlawed.
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U.S. Forces - Afghanistan Commander Comments Following Parwan MOU Signing
Following the signing today of the memorandum of understanding for the transfer of the Detention Facility in Parwan, Gen. John R. Allen, commander of the International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces - Afghanistan, made the following statement:
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Afghan Public Protection Force signs first contracts
KABUL, Afghanistan — The Afghan Public Protection Force signed its first contracts for security service today with three companies, marking an important milestone in the ongoing transition from Private Security Companies to the APPF.
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ISAF Shafafiyat hosts, honors the brave women of Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan — More than 50 distinguished women from around Afghanistan, to include dignitaries, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and military representatives, gathered at the International Security Assistance Force headquarters here Mar. 7 to acknowledge the struggles of and recommit to expanding the importance of women’s roles in a modern Afghanistan.
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ISAF and U.S. Embassy host International Women’s Day basketball exhibition
KABUL, Afghanistan — The Afghan Women’s Olympic Basketball Team and representatives from International Security Assistance Force Afghanistan (ISAF) and United States Embassy Kabul competed in a women’s basketball exhibition game, marking International Women’s Day at ISAF Headquarters, March 7.
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Polish President visits ISAF Headquarters, awards Afghanistan Star to Commander
Kabul, Afghanistan – As part of a scheduled visit to Afghanistan, Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski awarded Poland’s Afghanistan Star Medal to International Security Assistance Force commander Gen. John R. Allen at ISAF Headquarters, March 6.
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US advisors teach self defense to Afghan air force women
KABUL, Afghanistan — Advisers from the 439th and 738th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadrons recently taught a class to four Afghan air force female personnel about the importance of using self-defense to escape a violent situation.
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Marines heed locals’ call, provide long term bridge solution
SHIR GHAZAY, Afghanistan — Combat Engineers with Bridge Platoon, Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) completed construction on a non-standard bridge that will provide a long term solution for local traffic in the area here, Mar.6.
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Future of Afghan village kindled by Marines
KHAN NEHSIN, Afghanistan - To a district in Afghanistan that was once overlooked by its government, 2nd Lt. Andrew McGann cares for it like a member of the community.
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Combined forces establish presence in Gomal district
PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Afghan National Security Forces and soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhawk patrolled areas in the Gomal district March 3.
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ISAF holds third Civilian Casualty Conference
KABUL, Afghanistan (March 4, 2012) — International Security Assistance Force service members and Afghan civil leaders from across Afghanistan traveled to Kabul to attend the third Civilian Casualty Conference at ISAF Headquarters, March 4.
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Zaranj-based Afghan forces expand capabilities, develop skills
ZARANJ, Afghanistan -- Barely a mile from the Afghanistan/Iranian border a group of Afghan National Security Forces are experiencing a level of success coalition forces hope spreads throughout the country.
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Across northern Afghanistan, ALP provide increased security to populace
BALKH PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Almost a year ago, there were only 300 Afghan Local Police in the northern region of Afghanistan, and they were often confused with unofficial groups of local security forces.
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