Korean Engineer Troops Arrive in Afghanistan

Defend America News ^ | Sep 2, 2005 | unattributed

[SandRat]

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Sept. 2, 2005 — The Republic of Korea Army replaced their 100th Construction Engineer Army Group with 147 new, fresh soldiers.

An advanced group of Korean engineers arrived at Bagram Airfield Aug. 13 and the main body followed shortly after, arriving Aug. 25-29. They will keep the same name as the previous group -- the 100th Construction Engineer Army Group.

"We are well aware of the sufferings of the people caused by the cruelties of war. That is the very reason we're here in Afghanistan, as a dependable comrade to our coalition forces and as a friendly nation to Afghanistan ," said Col Kwan Sou Choi, commander of the 100th Construction Engineer Army Group.

During their six-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, they will provide additional engineer capability to the Combined Joint Task Force-76 and the engineer task force, Task Force Sword. They continue improving the infrastructure and facilities of Bagram Airfield and supporting ongoing missions.

Working only at Bagram Airfield, these soldiers build concrete foundations for various facilities including an addition to the armor site, fencing on base and future construction of a Class IV (supply) yard.

"The Koreans greatly enhance the [Combined Joint Task Force 76] mission by improving facilities and infrastructure on Bagram Airfield," said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Mark Puhalla, Task Force Sword operations officer. "Their dedication and willingness to improve the airfield allows the other coalition forces partners to focus on their efforts helping the Afghan forces rid their country of enemy threatening the security and stability of Afghanistan ."

[SandRat]

Korea give help in the WOT

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BTTT!!!!!!

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