PRESS RELEASE HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES FORCES AFGHANISTAN Kabul, Afghanistan Phone: [phone]

Press Release

United States Forces-Afghanistan

February 10, 2009

Release Number 20091002-01

KMTC to conduct controlled detonation today

KABUL, Afghanistan - Kabul Military Training Center will be conducting controlled detonations today between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the KMTC weapons ranges.

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United States Forces Afghanistan's mission, in coordination with NATO's International Security Assistance Force, is to conduct operations to defeat terrorist networks and insurgents by developing effective governance and building the Afghan National Security Force. Effective security throughout the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan facilitates continued regional stability and increases economic development for the people of Afghanistan.

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