Task Force Warrior ADT transfers authority to Kentucky
By 1st Lt. Lory Stevens
Combined Joint Task Force - 82 PAO
U.S. Army Col. Mike D. Farley and Army 1st Sgt. Daniel Tuttle of the Kentucky Agri-Development Team uncase the colors of their guidon during a ceremony held on Bagram Air Field, Aug. 19, marking the transfer of authority from the Nebraska National Guard Agri-Business Development Team. (Photo by 1st Lt. Lory Stevens, Combined Joint Task Force - 82 PAO)
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BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (8/23/09) - Army Col. Scott A. Spellmon, Task Force Warrior commander, presided over a ceremony held on Bagram Air Field, Aug. 19, celebrating the transfer of mission responsibilities between the Nebraska Agri-Business Development Team and the incoming Kentucky ADT.
"Col. Mike Johnson and his Soldiers made an immediate connection with the Afghan farmers, and improved the agri-business development potential across the four provinces of our region beyond anyone's expectations," Spellmon said.
A livestock care course at Albironi University in Kapisa, grape vineyards, green houses and test farms were highlights mentioned of the projects Johnson's team developed in helping local farmers.
Johnson thanked TF Warrior, United States Department of Agriculture and United States Agency for International Development personnel for their help in supporting the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and Afghan farmers.
"This mission has been very rewarding. We have provided training, assistance, guidance and support to the government and the people of Afghanistan," said Johnson. "The projects completed will have a lasting effect on this country, and perhaps the most important impact is that it raised the hope of the people that their lives will get better,"
Army Col. Mike D. Farley, Army 1st Sgt. Daniel Tuttle, and other Soldiers and Airmen of the Kentucky ADT were welcomed to the Task Force Warrior team.
"We look forward to working with your team of agricultural experts to further improve the work that has already been accomplished here," Spellmon said.
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