Weathered Warriors

by SSgt Vernon Young Jr.

Senior Airman Claiborne Alferink mans his humvee during combat skills training.  The Provincial Reconstruction Team Paktya mission is to conduct counterinsurgency operations to improve governance, development, and reconstruction activities in the province. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Vernon Young Jr.)

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Despite difference in service and experience, a provincial reconstruction team (PRT) becomes a cohesive unit after having trained together for months prior to deploying.  PRT Paktya was no different.  During training, we would account for personnel and equipment each morning regardless of the weather.  With rain pouring down, the Airmen and Soldiers stood unwavering ready for another day of training.  That commitment and dedication would serve them well when they deploy to eastern Afghanistan.