Citizens of Paktika Province welcome new road 01.01.2006 SHARANA, Afghanistan - About 200 people, including Gov. Ghulab Mangal of Paktika Province and many local elders, gathered here Dec. 20 to mark the opening of a 55-kilometer road between Sharana and Orgun-E. The government of Afghanistan and Coalition forces built the $2 million road to increase security in the province and provide opportunities for commerce. "Afghans dedicated themselves to this work to improve conditions for their countrymen," said Col. Michael Flanagan, commander of the Coalition's engineering brigade, Task Force Sword. Other speakers at the ceremony included the governor, and Marine Col. Patrick Donahue, who commands Task Force Devil, the Coalition troops that carry out combat operations in eastern Afghanistan. << | >> |
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