US Forces Afghanistan Forward
US Forces Afghanistan Forward was a United States command based in Kabul, Afghanistan.
| US Forces Afghanistan Forward | |
|---|---|
| Active | 7 July – 31 August 2021 |
| Headquarters | Kabul, Afghanistan |
| Engagements | War in Afghanistan |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Rear Admiral Peter G. Vasely (Navy) |
| Deputy Commander | Major General Christopher T. Donahue (Army) |
The purpose of the mission was to:[1]
- Protect the US diplomatic presence (Embassy in Kabul) in the country
- Support security requirements at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul
- Provide continued advice and assistance to the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF)
- Support US counter-terrorism effort
References
- "Washington approves establishment of 'US Forces Afghanistan Forward' command". Janes. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
External links
- Reuters - In symbolic end to war, U.S. general departs Afghanistan
- Military Times - About 8,000 US troops are deploying to secure evacuations from Kabul
- Stars and Stripes - Austin approves new US Forces Afghanistan Forward command as drawdown nears early completion
- https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/Transcripts/Article/2691935/us-forces-afghanistan-and-resolute-support-transition-of-authority-ceremony-jul/
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