GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan– Sakhozi villagers eagerly poured out of their homes to meet Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team members Aug. 5. This was the first visit by the PRT to the village, and it was uncertain if the meeting would be well-received. The presence of the PRT displayed good intentions, and the members were met with handshakes and smiles. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. J.T. May III, Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team Public Affairs)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan– U.S. Army Capt. Anthony Evanego, Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team civil affairs member, speaks with a tribal elder from Sakhozi village Aug 5. The village is located in Ghazni province, and this was the first time the PRT has visited. PRT members were able to gather vital information to better assess the village’s needs and display a positive presence. Evanego is originally from Freehold, N.J., and deployed to Forward Operating Base Ghazni. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. J.T. May III, Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team Public Affairs)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan– Three Afghan boys attentively listen during a meeting Aug. 5 between Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team civil affairs representatives and tribal elders. The meeting took place in Sahkozi village located in Ghazni province. It was the first visit to the village by the PRT. The visit provided valuable insight of the security situation and needs of the people. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. J.T. May III, Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team Public Affairs)GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan– U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Holton, Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team radio telephone operator, sets security Aug 5. in Sahkozi village located in Ghazni province. The PRT visited the village to gather information about security and the needs of the people in the area. Holton is originally from Norfolk, Va., and is deployed to Forward Operating Base Ghazni. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. J.T. May III, Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team Public Affairs)

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