International Security Assistance Force, Afghan Leaders Meet in Delaram, Farah Province
Story Date
4/22/2009
By
Byline
Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones
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Unit
Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Afghanistan
Dateline
DELARAM, Afghanistan
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International Security Assistance Force commander U.S. Army Gen. David D. McKiernan and other ISAF leaders met with Afghan officials and community leaders from Farah province at Forward Operating Base Delaram, Afghanistan, April 17, 2009.
The ISAF leaders met with the sub-governors of Bakwa, Delaram and Golestan districts, the mayor of Delaram, Afghan national police officials and local Afghan elders to discuss the progress of ongoing operations and the future of Afghanistan.
The Afghan leaders said they were pleased with the efforts of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan to provide security to the area, and offered suggestions on how ISAF and Afghan security forces can work better together in the future. McKiernan also listened to requests for development projects such as road paving and improved cellular phone service.
The Marines of SPMAGTF-A have been working alongside the Afghan national police and conducting operations with the Afghan national army to ensure security and freedom of movement for the Afghan people. The improved security in the area has enabled the Afghans and Marines to implement several reconstruction projects, including an irrigation project in Golestan, a road improvement project in Delaram and a bazaar clean-up project in Bakwa.
SPMAGTF-A and ISAF support the government of Afghanistan in providing security and services for the Afghan people.
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Delaram-U.S. Marine Lt. Col. David L. Odom (right) greets International Security Assistance Force commander U.S. Army Gen. David D. McKiernan (second from right) upon his arrival to Forward Operating Base Delaram, Farah province, Afghanistan, April 17, 2009. McKiernan and key leaders from ISAF and Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Afghanistan met with Afghan officials and community leaders in Delaram to discuss the progress of ongoing operations and the future of Afghanistan. The Marines of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), the ground combat element of SPMAGTF-A, have been working alongside Afghan officials and security forces in the area to provide security and services for the Afghan people. Odom is the commanding officer of 3/8., Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones, 4/17/2009 10:53 AM
Delaram-International Security Assistance Force commander U.S. Army Gen. David D. McKiernan speaks with Afghan security force leaders at Forward Operating Base Delaram, Farah province, Afghanistan, April 17, 2009. McKiernan and key leaders from ISAF and Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Afghanistan met with Afghan officials and community leaders in Delaram to discuss the progress of ongoing operations and the future of Afghanistan. The Marines of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), the ground combat element of SPMAGTF-A, have been working alongside Afghan officials and security forces in the area to provide security and services for the Afghan people., Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones, 4/17/2009 11:03 AM
Delaram-An Afghan official addresses security concerns in his community during a meeting with International Security Assistance Force leadership at Forward Operating Base Delaram, Farah province, Afghanistan, April 17, 2009. Key leaders from International Security Assistance Force and Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Afghanistan met with Afghan officials and community leaders in Delaram to discuss the progress of ongoing operations and the future of Afghanistan. The Marines of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), the ground combat element of SPMAGTF-A, have been working alongside Afghan officials and security forces in the area to provide security and services for the Afghan people., Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones, 4/17/2009 12:32 PM
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