Afghan, U.S. Troops Deliver Aid to Villagers

American Forces Press Service ^

[SandRat]

BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, Dec. 26, 2007 – Afghan national security forces, assisted by coalition forces, delivered tons of humanitarian assistance to hundreds of villagers in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province.

An Afghan police officer poses with children in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province, Dec. 17, 2007. The children were waiting to receive toys donated by Afghan national security forces, assisted by coalition forces. U.S. Army photo  
(Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available.

The Afghan forces, including members of the Afghan National Police, delivered more than two tons of blankets, toys, soccer balls, flour, rice, prayer rugs, storage bags and other items Dec. 16 and 17 to more than 350 adults and 650 children who showed up to receive the goods.

The children, some covered with colorful scarves, smiled and thanked the police, who provided toys, stuffed animals, crayons and coloring books.

The provincial subgovernor responsible for the districts asked for help after hearing from area chiefs and village elders. The humanitarian aid also served as a way to reward villagers who have ensured the relative safety of the districts by making the area inhospitable to insurgents.

“The villagers were very happy to receive the much-needed items. The goods will help villagers endure the onset of freezing winter temperatures. The people of Sra Kala and Shbal recognize that the government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan truly cares for the general welfare of the population,” a coalition forces soldier said.

(From a Combined Joint Task Force 82 news release.)

Related Sites:
Combined Joint Task Force 82
NATO International Security Assistance Force

Villagers gather around a truck to receive donations of humanitarian aid from Afghan national security forces, assisted by coalition forces, Dec. 17, 2007. U.S. Army photo   Download screen-resolution    Download high-resolution

Villagers arrive early to receive donations of humanitarian aid from Afghan national security forces, assisted by coalition forces, Dec. 16, 2007. Afghan forces delivered more than two tons of blankets, toys, soccer balls, flour, rice, prayer rugs, storage bags and other items to the more than 350 adults and 650 children who showed up to receive the goods. U.S. Army photo   Download screen-resolution    Download high-resolution

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