Afghan soldiers rescue villagers from flash flood

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330th MPC build rapport

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ANP Search for illegal weapons

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Patrols help keep peace in Pech Valley area

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Convoy fights off insurgent ambush

KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - U.S. Army Pfc. Aaron R. Will of Tampa, Fla., a gunner with 2nd Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, reloads his Read more

Mississippi’s bomb hunters: Army National Guardsmen fight roadside bombs

PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Soldiers of 1st Plt., 287th Engineer Co. pray before leaving on a route clearance mission in southeastern Afghanistan July 18. Since their arrival in theater in Read more

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Laghman projects move into final phase

Written by Bagram Media Center Wednesday, 03 February 2010 01:58

LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – The Mehtar Lam Research & Demonstration Farm is moving forward as the large pole-barn enters its final phase of construction this first week of February.

Laghman Agri-cultural Development Team advisors are mentoring Afghan apprentice carpenters. The carpenters installed the windows and walk-in doors last week and are currently putting the steel sheets over the exterior walls.

After completing the first week of horticulture training, the 51 female trainees received their first pay-check. Classes had a 100 percent attendance with consistent participation. During this week’s training, the female participants learned the basics of mushroom production.

Laghman ADT members also noted the progress of a fish farm under construction in Laghman’s Qarghayee disctrict.