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BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (Army News Service, June 15, 2006) – Soldiers in Afghanistan celebrated the Army’s 231st birthday June 14. Coalition Joint Task Force-76 Commander Maj. Gen. Benjamin Freakley spoke to Soldiers about the Army’s successes – both past and present. “The American Army has fought in over ten wars in its 231 years, from the revolution to the global war on terror,” said Freakley. “Ten wars of Soldiers laying their lives down on the battlefield, just like yesterday when we lost two of our brothers (in Afghanistan) and were reminded of the sacrifice that Soldiers make to preserve...

MOH MOOD RAQI, Afghanistan (Army News Service, Nov. 3, 2005) – Various women from Combined Joint Task Force 76 met with the director of the Kapisa Provincial Women’s Center in the village of Moh Mood Raqi, Oct. 25. “We wanted to discuss ways that the Coalition could help the center,” said Col. Joyce Stevens, base operations commander, 111th Area Support Group, Texas National Guard. “The Parwan Provincial Reconstruction Team helped them build the center and supply them with some items, but more is needed.” After introductions, the women discussed the daily activities offered by the center and major needs with...

  Coalition assists in launching Afghan version of QRF By Sgt. 1st Class Darren D. Heusel Staff Sgt. Damiam George of the 58th Military Police Company stationed at Bagram Air Base demonstrates to the Afghan National Police the proper way to handcuff a suspect as part of a training exercise in the use of modern police tactics such as riot control, convoy security and dignitary protection. The MPs from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii are part of Combined Joint Task Force 76’s Task Force Thunder assigned to help stand up the ANP’s Rapid Action Division to serve as a quick reaction force...

NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND7115 South Boundary BoulevardMacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 August 16, 2004Release Number: 04-08-43 COALITION SUPPORTS NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AND ANA SECURITY EFFORTS KABUL, Afghanistan – In the recent wake of factional fighting in the western region of Herat Province, the U.S.-led Coalition is supporting the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan in its efforts to regain control of the Shindand Airport and restore security and stability to the region. Armed gunmen belonging to local militia commanders carried out a series of attacks on the airport and surrounding area Saturday, jeopardizing...

      JTF Wings links ground forces in OEF Marines from 3rd Bn., 6th Marines, rush to their security positions after inserting from an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter in the Wusbin Valley May 28. One of the unique aspects of JTF Wings is the combination of different branches of the military working together to provide aviation support. (Photo by Lance Cpl. John E. Lawson Jr.) By Sgt. Frank Magni17th Public Affairs Detachment BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan (6/18/2004) — For ground forces spread throughout Afghanistan, one aspect remains constant – if they are getting supplies, transportation or close air support,...