BEVERAGE FRIDGES

English/Anglais
AR2007-A027-0020
26 March 2007
Kandahar Province, Afghanistan

Corporal Mark Gay, an engineer with the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team, and Ahadollah, an Afghan employee, work together to repair a refrigeration unit for the kitchen at Camp Nathan Smith. Whenever possible, military personnel at Camp Nathan Smith try to mentor Afghan workers, so they learn valuable skills and are more employable within the Afghan community at large.

The KPRT consists of Canadian Forces members, a civilian police contingent led by the RCMP, Correctional Services Canada, representatives of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and the Canadian International Development Agency. The KPRT conducts coordinated interdepartmental operations to promote good governance, assists the Government of Afghanistan in extending its authority in the province of Kandahar, and facilitates the development of a stable, secure and self-sustaining environment for the people of Afghanistan.

The PRT is an integral part of the Joint Task Force Afghanistan (JTF-AFG), which is Canada’s military contribution to Afghanistan. Joint Task Force Afghanistan (JTFA) is Canada’s military contribution to Afghanistan. Canadian operations will focus on working with Afghan authorities to improve security, governance and economic development.


The Canadian Forces (CF) contribution in Afghanistan comprises over 2,500 soldiers, most of who serve with JTF-AFG as part of the Second Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment (2 RCR) Battle Group, the National Command Element (NCE), the National Support Element (NSE) based out of Kandahar Airfield and Canada’s Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) at Camp Nathan Smith, in Kandahar City. Additional personnel are assigned to a Theatre Support Element (TSE) based at Camp Mirage, various military headquarters, various military headquarters, and civilian organizations.

Photo by: Sgt Craig Fiander, JTF-AFG-R3, Image Technician

French Translation to Follow

CAMP SATHER, Iraq -- Staff Sgt. Matthew Stickley, a medical technician, checks the 447th Expeditionary Medical Squadron's blood supply here. Technicians account for the blood, which is stored in refrigeration units at the beginning and end of every shift. The units can store up to 35 pints each. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Sean E. Cobb)