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Firebase Phoenix

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I hope they know by now why they are here. To look out outside the base and see people doing things, selling things, kids going to schools, even girls, that’s why we’re here, so that the Afghan people can do things many take for granted. It’s not easy to bear all the sacrifices these soldiers are
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road. The strategic location and purpose of this road make it very valuable. We need to ensure the road’s progress moves forward. This road will improve the lives of the people who live here, enhance the Afghan security forces' ability to control the area and stimulate economic and social
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One of the purposes of the Firebase was to guard and help facilitate those rebuilding the
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making, but their role is historic in granting people the same freedoms we have at home.
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The view from a gun position at Firebase Phoenix overlooking the
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Military installations of the United States in Afghanistan
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Index


Korengal valley
firebase
Korengal valley
Kunar Province
Khyber Pass
Tora Bora
Pech River Road
American Forces Press Service
Sergeant first class
Jose Magaña
Pesh River


Jon H. Arguello
"Task Force Rock Prepares to Tame Afghanistan's 'Valley of Fire'"
American Forces Press Service
the original
Brandon Aird
"Battle Company Makes Presence Known"
173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team
the original
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Kunar Province
Capital
Asadabad
Districts
Asadabad

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