LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – A public trial was held at the Laghman Provincial Governor’s compound Jan. 9, for two Afghan citizens arrested in November for possessing more than 2,000 lbs. of ammonium nitrate. Defendant Shah Qand was sentenced to six years in prison for violating Article 23 of the…

ZHARAY DISTRICT, KANDAHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan -Local villagers in the

Zharay District have recently become more involved in the security of

their own areas.  Soldiers in Attack Company, 1st Battalion, 32nd

Infantry Regiment have actively promoted an incentive initiative in the

Zharay District, which provides a reward to locals that helps increase

safety in the District by turning in weapons, Improvised Explosive

Devices and providing information on insurgent…

On the evening of November 12th Sgt. Adam Lundy found himself in the ROLE 3 hospital at Kandahar Airfield (KAF). Just two hours prior, Lundy, an Alliance, Neb. native, was on patrol in the western side of Panjwa'i District, when his platoon struck several IEDs. Suffering multiple shrapnel wounds, he was MEDEVACed to Role 3 medical facility for further assessment. In spite of having received shrapnel wounds to his face, arms, and torso, he was listed in good condition and was able to walk…