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Hungarian soldiers return home from mission
Hungary in Afghanistan, March 29, 2011 11:30 AM
Five hundred soldiers from the PRT (Provincial Reconstruction Team), KFOR contingent and ISAF (International Assistance Security Force) returned from a six-month deployment on March 25. The troops were welcomed home by Minister of Defence Dr Csaba Hende, General Dr Tibor Benkő, Chief of the Defence Staff of the Hungarian Defence Forces and Mayor of Hódmezővásárhely Dr János Lázár.
Hungarian PRT ninth rotation ends its mission
Hungary in Afghanistan, March 16, 2011 11:36 AM
The ninth rotation of HDF PRT (Hungarian Defence Forces, Provincial Reconstruction Team) completed its duty and handed over authority to the tenth rotation on March 4.
Regional Commander visits Camp Pannonia
Hungary in Afghanistan, March 7, 2011 11:39 AM
The Hungarian PRT has been a key factor in the ISAF operations in the northern region. There is great need for the experience of the Hungarian PRT, Maj. Gen. Markus Kneip, Regional Commander North (RC North) of ISAF said during his visit to Camp Pannonia, Afghanistan.
New MRAPs arrive in Afghanistan
Hungary in Afghanistan, January 19, 2011 12:02 PM
The troops of HDF National Support Element Afghanistan have started to take over and deliver the American armored fighting vehicles to Mazar-e Sharif.
MRAPs on the frontline
Hungary in Afghanistan, January 19, 2011 11:57 AM
Hungarian Defence Forces have taken the delivery of ten new US-made armoured vehicles at Camp Pannonia. The MRAPs will be used by the troops in Afghanistan.
Developments in the land of the Taliban
Hungary in Afghanistan, January 19, 2011 11:47 AM
The troops of the Hungarian PRT will face great challenges in the next few weeks. The allied forces have completed their operations and banished the insurgents. The CIMIC and PSYOPS teams have been doing their best to improve the living conditions of the people in the region.
More attention paid to the troops
Hungary in Afghanistan, December 23, 2010 12:31 PM
Heads of state and government, actors and sportsmen have travelled to Afghanistan to visit the troops from their homeland recently.
Minister of Defence visits Afghanistan
Hungary in Afghanistan, December 20, 2010 12:34 PM
Minister of Defence travelled to Afghanistan to visit the Hungarian soldiers on mission and conduct talks with the Provincial Governor.
For the sake of our security
Hungary in Afghanistan, December 18, 2010 12:37 PM
Ten new American Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles are to be delivered to the HDF shortly. The new MRAPs to be used in Afghanistan are effective against roadside bomb attacks, Minister of Defence said.
Patrol on Uranus
Hungary in Afghanistan, December 6, 2010 12:40 PM
The HDF PRT (Hungarian Defence Forces Provincial Reconstruction Team) has nothing to do with space mission. Instead they carry out reconnaissance missions on the main road named Uranus connecting Pol-e Khumri with Mazar-e Sharif.
Successful summit
Hungary in Afghanistan, November 23, 2010 12:42 PM
NATO’s new strategic concept defining the future of the military organization for the next ten years has been adopted in Lisbon.
A sacrificial lamb
Hungary in Afghanistan, November 22, 2010 12:45 PM
At the Feast of the Sacrifice PRT supported fifteen Afghan families. They donated each family a lamb to be able to meet the requirements of their religion.
The logistics hub
Hungary in Afghanistan, November 17, 2010 12:48 PM
The first rotation of HDF NSE Afghanistan is about to complete its mission in Mazar-e Sharif. The soldiers of the first rotation of HDF NSE have done their best to accomplish their tasks efficiently.
Wreath-laying in Kabul
Hungary in Afghanistan, November 15, 2010 12:50 PM
The HDF NSE (Hungarian Defence Forces National Support Element) Afghanistan held a wreath-laying ceremony at the tomb of Aurel Stein.
PRT assistance
Hungary in Afghanistan, November 11, 2010 12:54 PM
Hungarian PRT has helped the care of the wounded by delivering medical devices to a local Afghan doctor.
HDF PRT Conference
Hungary in Afghanistan, November 11, 2010 12:52 PM
The conference focused on how to improve the security of troops in mission.
Real work yet to be done
Hungary in Afghanistan, November 10, 2010 12:56 PM
Soldiers to be deployed in Afghanistan and Kosovo have had a two-week CIMIC and PSYOPS course at the HDF Civil-Military Cooperation and Psychological Operations Centre.
Unknown heroes
Hungary in Afghanistan, November 3, 2010 12:58 PM
Lots of lives have been saved by the Forward Deployable Army Surgical Team in Afghanistan PRT camp.
Lighting candles in Mazar-e Sharif
Hungary in Afghanistan, November 2, 2010 1:00 PM
Soldiers held a service to commemorate the Reformation Day and lit a candle to remember their deceased relatives and friends in Mazar-e Sharif last weekend.
Hungary's engagement in Afghanistan
Hungary in Afghanistan, October 25, 2010 1:02 PM
The security situation in Afghanistan has been gradually deteriorating.
PRT-9 to complete school construction project
Hungary in Afghanistan, October 21, 2010 1:05 PM
The third group of PRT-9 has visited a half-completed school building situated in Jelga district, Baghlan province, about 90 kilometres from Camp Pannonia.
“Fly the Hungarian flag high in Afghanistan ’’
Hungary in Afghanistan, September 20, 2010 1:08 PM
Nearly one hundred soldiers lined up last Wednesday afternoon at Kecskemét Air Base. The troops in desert combat uniform are about to leave for Afghanistan where they will serve in the staff officer group at Kabul International Airport or as mentors at the NATO ISAF Combat Service Support (CSS) Logistics School. Minister of Defence Dr Csaba Hende said farewell to the troops at the ‘Dezső Szentgyörgyi’ Air Base in Kecskemét.
Succumbed in the hardest struggle of his life
Hungary in Afghanistan, September 14, 2010 12:58 PM
Posthumous Second Lieutenant György Kolozsvári, war hero was laid to rest with military honours in Tata, on 4th September.
Serving our national interests in Afghanistan, as well
Hungary in Afghanistan, September 7, 2010 6:16 PM
War hero warrant officer György Kolozsvári was promoted to posthumous second lieutenant by Minister of Defence Csaba Hende at the welcoming ceremony of the 8th rotation of HDF PRT on 7th of September. The soldier on mission had suffered serious injuries on 23rd August during the Afghanistan mission and died on the day of his comrades’ welcoming ceremony in ‘Honvéd’ Hospital.
Seriously Injured Hungarian Soldier Dies in Hospital
Hungary in Afghanistan, September 7, 2010 12:15 PM
Warrant officer György Kolozsvári who suffered life-threatening injuries in an Afghanistan attack died in hospital on Tuesday morning, September 7, 2010. His life could not have been saved despite that he was under the most intensive medical treatment.