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Target Practice – Not Like at Home
Hungary in Afghanistan, August 31, 2013 10:14 AM
Hungarian soldiers have been serving at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan since August 2011. Drawn from the personnel of the HDF 86th Szolnok Helicopter Base, the rotations of the Mi–17 Air Advisory Team (AAT) train and mentor the helicopter pilots, flight engineers, door gunners and ground crews of the Afghan Air Force in four-month cycles.
Hungarian Celebration at Shindand
Hungary in Afghanistan, August 30, 2013 9:55 AM
The contingent of the Hungarian Defence Forces serving at Shindand Air Base in Herat Province, Afghanistan, has been performing its duties professionally since August 2011. The soldiers of the Mi–17 Air Advisory Team (AAT) are drawn from the HDF 86th Szolnok Helicopter Base – currently the sixth rotation is training and mentoring the rotary-wing and ground crews of the Afghan Air Force. Naturally, they also celebrate August 20, Hungary’s national day. (Reporting from the spot.)
Farewell to the Hungarians
Hungary in Afghanistan, August 29, 2013 9:16 AM
The Hungarian soldiers completing their tour of duty were bidden farewell at a medal parade in Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan. Over the last more than six months, most soldiers serving in individual positions have worked in an international environment rather than with Hungarian colleagues.
Celebrating the Foundation of the Hungarian State in Kabul
Hungary in Afghanistan, August 21, 2013 7:12 AM
Due to their service duties, the soldiers of the HDF Kabul International Airport Force Protection Contingent (HDF) KAIA FPC) celebrated the anniversary of the foundation of the Hungarian state (August 20) on August 21.
Supporting Education in Kabul
Hungary in Afghanistan, August 13, 2013 9:59 AM
Improving the standards of living of the Afghan people is a priority for the ISAF mission. To this end, the HDF Kabul International Airport Force Protection Contingent (HDF KAIA FPC) recently gave donation to a school in the area of the base, in order to contribute to the security of the civilians and international military coalition forces working at the airport.
The Importance of Cooperation in the Area of Operations
Hungary in Afghanistan, August 10, 2013 10:13 AM
The Hungarian contingents deployed on various missions in Afghanistan always help the work of one another. We saw a good example of this in late July in Kabul.
International Flavors in Kabul
Hungary in Afghanistan, August 8, 2013 9:44 AM
In mid-July an international cooking evening was held at Kabul International Airport (KAIA), where the participants had a chance to taste some characteristic flavors of the Hungarian cuisine too.
Presence at Kabul
Hungary in Afghanistan, July 31, 2013 2:23 PM
The 7th cell of the HDF National Support Element stationed at Kabul, Afghanistan may not seem so significant in terms of its strength. Its tasks and responsibilities, however, are all the more significant. Except for the northern region, this cell is responsible for supporting and supplying all Hungarian troops deployed in the Afghanistan theatre of war.
International Military Police in Kabul
Hungary in Afghanistan, July 26, 2013 10:19 AM
Three Hungarian personnel of the HDF Kabul International Airport Force Protection Contingent (HDF KAIA FPC) are serving on the staff of the International Military Police (IMP) to enforce compliance with the rules of KAIA.
Ramadan Has Started
Hungary in Afghanistan, July 18, 2013 10:12 AM
Ramadan has started in Afghanistan. The faithful abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, cleaning, sex and violence from dawn to dusk. Ramadan – one of the five pillars of Islam – is obligatory for all Muslims. This year, it is from July 10 to August 9.
Peachtree Road Race in Kabul
Hungary in Afghanistan, July 15, 2013 9:42 AM
On July 4 the members of the HDF Kabul International Airport Force Protection Contingent (HDF KAIA FPC) and the Hungarian soldiers serving in various positions at the airport participated in a ten-kilometer running race.
Hungarian Soldiers Celebrate Infantry Day in Kabul
Hungary in Afghanistan, July 11, 2013 9:03 AM
The members of the HDF Kabul International Airport Force Protection Contingent (HDF KAIA FPC) held a sports day on June 27 in commemoration of St. Ladislas, the patron saint of infantrymen.
The „Moving Force”
Hungary in Afghanistan, July 7, 2013 7:07 AM
The HDF National Support Element (HUN NSE) has the mission of supporting the Hungarian contingents deployed in the Afghanistan theatre and several indvidiual soldiers serving with various staffs.
Target Practice in Mazar-e Sharif
Hungary in Afghanistan, July 2, 2013 2:09 PM
The personnel of the seventh rotation of the HDF National Support Element and the Hungarians serving in individual positions in Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan recently carried out pistol and assault rifle target practices in conjunction with US soldiers.
The Planning Board is Completely Full
Hungary in Afghanistan, June 29, 2013 10:47 AM
During his recent visit to Camp Mike Spann in Afghanistan, the deputy commander of the ISAF Regional Command North was informed about the tasks of the Military Advisory Team, introduced to the soldiers’ living conditions and participated in a medal parade held for the members of the outgoing rotation.
Transfer of Authority in the Heat
Hungary in Afghanistan, June 20, 2013 9:12 AM
The handover-takeover process between the 6th and 7th rotations of the HDF National Support Element Afghanistan (HUN NSE) has entered its last phase. The logisticians – who have done the main share of the work in closing down the Hungarian Defence Forces Provincial Reconstruction Team (HUN PRT) in the period since May 19 – shared the lessons learned in the last six months and handed over the system of relationships with other nations and the tasks to the members of the incoming rotation.
Sport and Free Time in Kabul
Hungary in Afghanistan, June 19, 2013 8:23 AM
There are more than 250 Hungarian soldiers living and working at the camp of Kabul International Airport (KAIA). Whenever they are off duty, they spend their daily free time here too.
Women’s Bazaar in Kabul
Hungary in Afghanistan, June 15, 2013 9:07 AM
The Afghan “Women’s Bazaar” was held at Kabul International Airport (KAIA) in June too. This event is special because the members of women’s development organizations sell their handicraft at the ISAF side of the airport.
Silent Commemoration
Hungary in Afghanistan, June 14, 2013 6:00 PM
On June 10 the soldiers serving with the seventh rotation of the HDF National Support Element – Afghanistan (NTM-A) and those posted to individual positions lit candles at Mazar-e Sharif to pay tribute to the memory of those Hungarian soldiers who lost their lives on that day.
We Will Not Leave Baghlan On Its Own
Hungary in Afghanistan, June 12, 2013 10:00 AM
On June 5 Brig.-Gen. Ferenc Korom, the Chief of Staff of ISAF Regional Command North (RC-N) paid a visit to Baghlan Province, where he met the provincial director of the Afghan National Directorate of Security (NDS).
New Afghanistan Mission To Be Named „Resolute Support”
Hungary in Afghanistan, June 10, 2013 11:56 AM
The new NATO-led international mission in Afghanistan will have the name “Resolute Support”, and will be established to train, advise and assist the security forces of the Central Asian country after the 2014 withdrawal of ISAF combat troops.
World’s Largest Aircraft Lands at Mazar-e Sharif
Hungary in Afghanistan, June 5, 2013 9:32 AM
Hungary and other nations have started withdrawing their forces from Afghanistan and transporting home the materiel and military equipment.
AMT Ends Its Mission
Hungary in Afghanistan, June 4, 2013 10:13 AM
By sharing their special knowledge, our air mentors have contributed to making the Afghan attack and transport helicopter squadrons more professional and effective – Tamás Vargha, the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Defence stressed in the military memorial park at Pákozd on May 29.
Conference: Hungary’s Role in Afghanistan Has Been Successful
Hungary in Afghanistan, May 29, 2013 1:22 PM
The role of the Hungarian Defence Forces in Afghanistan has been valuable and successful. The lessons learned can be properly used in the future – the speakers of a professional conference said in Székesfehérvár on Tuesday, May 28.
Mastering the Most Up-to-Date Techniques
Hungary in Afghanistan, May 26, 2013 6:06 AM
The soldiers of the second rotation of the HDF Kabul International Airport Force Protection Contingent (HDF KAIA FPC-2) were trained in counter-improvised explosive devices (C-IED) tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) in mid-May.