Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan Media Operations Center
06.22.2010 BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Afghan National Security Forces, assisted by U.S. Special Forces, conducted a free medical clinic, June 5, for residents in the Shahidi-Hassas district of Uruzgan province.
A 14-year-old boy suffering from an insurgent inflicted gunshot wound to his arm and chest he received a few days prior, and a 5-year-old suffering for two weeks with a broken femur, were among the 15 men and 35 children treated at the clinic for a variety of ailments. Along with the medicines and vitamin supplements provided to the Afghans, the combined team provided them instructions for self-care.
These teams conduct medical clinics in the Shahidi-Hassas district almost on a daily basis and treat as many as 80 patients per clinic.
“One of our greatest responsibilities in this district is the daily medical clinics we host for the Afghans,” said a Special Forces captain and officer-in-charge of the team. “The clinics we host provide
A 14-year-old boy suffering from an insurgent inflicted gunshot wound to his arm and chest he received a few days prior, and a 5-year-old suffering for two weeks with a broken femur, were among the 15 men and 35 children treated at the clinic for a variety of ailments. Along with the medicines and vitamin supplements provided to the Afghans, the combined team provided them instructions for self-care.
These teams conduct medical clinics in the Shahidi-Hassas district almost on a daily basis and treat as many as 80 patients per clinic.
“One of our greatest responsibilities in this district is the daily medical clinics we host for the Afghans,” said a Special Forces captain and officer-in-charge of the team. “The clinics we host provide
an essential service and serve as a tool for us to establish and strengthen our rapport with the people of Shahidi-Hassas.”
As of June 4, the U.S. and coalition forces assigned to the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan, working in concert with their Afghan counterparts, have conducted 132 medical operations since February 2010 throughout Uruzgan, Kandahar, Zabul and Daykundi provinces.
“U.S. Special Forces remain steadfast in their efforts to assist the Afghan people with the help of Afghan National Security Forces and the Afghan people,” said Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Kosterman, a CJSOTF-A spokesperson. “These free clinics demonstrate the ability of the Afghan people to provide security for themselves and our commitment to the Afghan people.”
As of June 4, the U.S. and coalition forces assigned to the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan, working in concert with their Afghan counterparts, have conducted 132 medical operations since February 2010 throughout Uruzgan, Kandahar, Zabul and Daykundi provinces.
“U.S. Special Forces remain steadfast in their efforts to assist the Afghan people with the help of Afghan National Security Forces and the Afghan people,” said Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Kosterman, a CJSOTF-A spokesperson. “These free clinics demonstrate the ability of the Afghan people to provide security for themselves and our commitment to the Afghan people.”
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