Ghazni PRT changes command, maintains path to reconstruction in Ghazni

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Written by By U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Katherine Roling Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team Public Affairs Sunday, 14 March 2010 00:45

GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Polish Brig. Gen. Januscz Bronowicz , Task Force White Eagle commander, returns a salute to U.S. Navy Cmdr. Philip Kapusta, provincial reconstruction team commander, March 11. Bronowicz’ salute was followed with his acceptance of the new PRT commander as part of Task Force White Eagle. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. JT May III, Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team Public Affairs)GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan – In a change of command ceremony at Forward Operating Base Ghazni, distinguished Afghans and American and Polish soldiers bid farewell to the current Provincial Reconstruction Team and welcomed the incoming members of the PRT, March 11. The ceremony recognized the success of the past PRT under the command of U.S. Navy Cmdr. Wilson Marks, and set the stage for the new team led by U.S. Navy Cmdr. Philip Kapusta.

“The team successfully conducted over 280 missions, 44 of them involving contact with the enemy,” said Marks. “We saw the reopening of the Provincial Council, a very important step for the people; food deliveries were made to people in the farthest reaches of the province; over $9 million in projects were completed, and over $35 million are still ongoing.

“And most importantly, everyone we came here with is going back home,” said Marks.

Polish Brig. Gen. Januscz Bronowicz, Task Force White Eagle commander, expressed his appreciation for the PRT and their efforts.

“I want to begin by thanking the soldiers and the civilian specialists of the PRT for a job well done,” said Bronowicz to the crowd. “Your untiring efforts, dedication to duty and unmatched proficiency were instrumental in developing our Area of Responsibility that is Ghazni province.”

Kapusta made his appearance, speaking in the Pashto language. Using an interpreter to translate his words into English, he addressed his optimistic hope for the future of Afghanistan.

“For 30 years, Afghanistan has been engaging in war up to now. Afghanistan needs peace and security,” said Kapusta. “When my son comes to Afghanistan after a few years, I hope that Afghanistan will be a successful and peaceful country.”

Distinguished Afghan members in the audience included: Dr. Shah Jahan, National Directorate of Security chief; Faizullah Paia, Chairman of the Provincial Council; Haji Mohabullah, Qarabagh sub governor; Kasim Diziwal, Khwaja Omar sub governor; and Mohammad Rassouli, Head of National Unity Shura.
GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan – U.S. Navy Cmdr. Philip Kapusta, Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team commander, speaks with local Afghan media after the change of command ceremony, March 11. The ceremony was held at Forward Operating Base Ghazni, Afghanistan. Kapusta relieved U.S. Navy Cmdr. Wilson Marks after his tour of duty was complete. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. JT May III, Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team Public Affairs)
GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Kasim Disiwal, sub-governor of Khwaja Omari, drinks water during the change of command ceremony, March 11. Prominent figures from Ghazni province showed support to the past and present provincial reconstruction team commanders by attending. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. JT May III, Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team Public Affairs)GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan –U.S. Navy AE2 James Salinas and U.S. Navy SH2 Dominic Young, members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Ghazni, assist the outgoing PRT by carrying luggage to a CH-47 Chinook, March 11. The two teams participated in overlapping training which culminated with the change of command ceremony. Both teams said their goodbyes and wished each other good luck with their future endeavors. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. JT May III, Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team Public Affairs)GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Members from the previous Provincial Reconstruction Team, enters a CH-47 Chinook helicopter after the change of command ceremony, March 11. The members completed a nine-month deployment to Ghazni, Afghanistan. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. JT May III, Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team Public Affairs)

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