KHOST PROVINCE, Afghanistan – The Afghan Border Patrol was able to conduct their first large-scale independent convoy, transporting 42 up-armored Humvees on locally-hired “jingle” trucks Aug 3. The convoy, which included three UAH security vehicles, two small pickup trucks, and two international cargo trucks with dismounted security forces, rolled out to Kabul within an hour of mission notification. Upon mission completion, they conducted their own after-action review under the supervision of 3rd Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division. (U.S. Army courtesy photo)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KHOST PROVINCE, Afghanistan – The Afghan Border Patrol moves one of 42 up-armored Humvees onto the trailer of a locally-hired “jingle” truck Aug.3, preparing it for transportation to Kabul. The ABP was able to conduct their first large-scale independent convoy, which included three UAH security vehicles, two small pickup trucks, and two international cargo trucks with dismounted security personnel. The convoy rolled out to Kabul within an hour of mission notification. Upon mission completion, they conducted their own after-action reviews under the supervision of 3rd Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division.  (U.S. Army Courtesy Photo)

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