Central Command News (2/14/09)

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Baghdad fish market reopens, reviving ancient industry

Posted: 13 Feb 2009 02:33 AM CST

FOB FALCON, Iraq – For thousands of years, fishermen here their catch to sustain their families. Now they're doing it again.

Agribusiness teams plant seeds for economic growth in Afghanistan

Posted: 13 Feb 2009 02:25 AM CST

CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. – Civilian experts in economic growth who serve in the National Guard now can bring their select skills from the heartland to the front lines.

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Afghan Commandos destroy IED in Paktya Province

Posted: 13 Feb 2009 11:11 PM CST

Kabul, Afghanistan - Afghan National Army Commandos assisted by Coalition forces destroyed an improvised explosive device in the Zormat district, Paktya Province, Feb. 10.

Afghan Commandos liberate three Taliban hostages, detain six militants

Posted: 13 Feb 2009 11:06 PM CST

Kabul, Afghanistan - Afghan National Army Commandos from the 207th Commando Kandak and Coalition forces liberated three Taliban hostages and arrested six armed militants at a vehicle checkpoint in Farah Province, Feb. 12.