Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah
Story by Lt.j.g. Matthew Stroup
Camp Sayar, FARAH, December 13, 2012 – A security transition ceremony took place at Camp Sayar in Farah province. The ceremony represented another success in the security transition process as six districts in Farah were officially transitioned to Afghan led security from the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) – Anar Darah, Bala Boluk, Farah, Lash-e Juwayn, Qal’ay-ye Kah and Shayb Koh. Upon completion of the security transition in Tranche 3 areas, Afghanistan will be responsible for protecting over 75% of their country’s population.
The ceremony was attended by Dr. Mohammad Akram Khpalwak, Provincial Governor of Farah, U.S. Consul-General Jillian Burns, the Afghan Minister of Higher Education and Deputy Minister of Public Health, Commander, Regional Command West, Italian Gen. Dario Ranieri and British Army Brigadier General Richard Cripwell in addition to dozens of other provincial and coalition leaders.
“Today is a good day,” said Khpalwak. “Our own Afghans, our own blood, are taking responsibility to provide security for the districts. I am proud to see Afghans defend our territory, our country and our people.”
