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PHOTOS: Kapisa PRT Conduct Site Visits in Sarobi
By U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Carlos M. Burger II
RC-East PAO
The Kapisa Provincial Reconstruction team today conducted visits in Sarobi in Afghanistan.The Kapisa Provincial Reconstruction Team visited several sites in the city and collected information on the populace as well.
More than 15 local businessmen attended the meeting in an effort to create a collective voice for the business of Sarobi.
USAID, the Kapisa Provincial Reconstruction Team and the District Governor of Sarobi are working with local businesses to start a Chamber of Commerce in the city.
Members of the Texas National Guard are serving as military escorts for the Kapisa Provincial Reconstruction Team.
 KAPISA PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Sarobi District Governor Haqbin and Mary Eileen Earl, Senior civilian representative for the Kapisa Provincial Reconstruction team, listen to local businessmen. Photo: U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Carlos M. Burger II, RC-East PAO |
 KAPISA PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Eric Raymond, Field Program Officer for the U.S. Agency International Development, talks to Afghan businessmen at the Sarobi Provincial District Center. Photo: U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Carlos M. Burger II, RC-East PAO |
 KAPISA PROVINCE, Afghanistan - U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Matthew A. Hanson, a native of Senecaville, Ohio, and a platoon leader with 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment, Texas Army National Guard, stands watch outside the Sarobi Provincial District Center. Photo: U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Carlos M. Burger II, RC-East PAO |
 KAPISA PROVINCE, Afghanistan - An Afghan boy gives a thumb up to members of the Kapisa Provincial Reconstruction Team during their visit to Sarobi. The PRT talked with local businessmen and assessed the ice factory during the visit. Photo: U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Carlos M. Burger II, RC-East PAO |
 KAPISA PROVINCE, Afghanistan - U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Dennis Lawrence, who hails from Denver and is with the 5th Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group walks through the city of Sarobi. Photo: U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Carlos M. Burger II, RC-East PAO |
 KAPISA PROVINCE, Afghanistan - An Afghan worker heats up metal pipes to be welded at the Sarobi ice factory. The factory was one of several businesses the Kapisa Provincial Reconstruction Team assessed during their visit to Sarobi. Photo: U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Carlos M. Burger II, RC-East PAO |
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