Healing an Afghanistan Province while gaining ground

The servicemembers of Operation Ice Axe is conducting a rather different offense in the province of Paruns. The objective is to gain the friendship and confidence of this province so we can gain territory as 'safe' so that the Afghanis may govern.

Teamwork brings humanitarian aid to Paruns.

“We’re establishing a provincial development council for the first time in Nuristan with assistance from the Nuristan PRT,” Gukeisen said.

The medical engagement is seen as part of a larger effort to gain popular support and to assist Tamim Nouristani, governor of Nuristan province. [Continue reading by clicking the title.]

The best way to gain a woman's heart is to care for her children. At least that's the way I see it. :)