Promotion Announcement!

We are announcing the promotion for our Commanding Officer, COL Robert Gaudsmith!  The promotion to a full-bird colonel is an accomplishment that many officers will not realize in their careers, making this even more special.  This promotion signifies tha special faith and trust has been placed in our Commander, as the next promotion for COL Gaudsmith will be to Brigadier General.  Congratulations, sir!

Happy Veteran's Day!

Most celebrate Veteran's Day by spending time with their families and friends, maybe volunteering at a local VA or making sure to take the time to thank a servicemember.  The Soldiers of TX ADT-5 spent the day here on FOB Ghazni by participating in a Veteran's Day run and later a memorial service for all who have been lost to our cause here in Afghanistan.  See the pictures below for the Veteran's Day run!

Walking to the starting line.

Signing in.

SGT Fortune puts on his game face before the race.

LTC James trying to stay warm before the race starts.

Getting ready to start!

Ready to roll!

They're off!

Gettin' it done!

Ag Team members pose after cooling down.

TX ADT-5 proudly wears their RWB shirts, supporting Wounded Warriors on Veteran's Day.

TX ADT-5 Brings 4-H to Ghazni

One of the projects by the Agribusiness Expert Team, spearheaded by SGM Muckleroy, is to bring 4-H to Ghazni Province, Afghanistan.  He's worked incredibly hard preparing literature for and adjusting the program to fit Ghazni.  See the article below to get the details!

U.S. troops bring 4-H program to Ghazni

Ag Conference

On 2 November 2011, TX ADT-V hosted a conference for the Agriculture experts in Ghazni Province.  Attendees included vetrinarians, agriculture extension agents, specialists in conservation, livestock, and water, and was sponsored by the Director of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock for Ghazni Province, Sultan Hussein.  There were more attendees than we had hoped for, and was the first time that all of the experts from the different districts have been in the same room to meet, exchange ideas, and develop plans for their districts.  The event was a huge success thanks to everyone on our TX ADT team, from our Ag Expert Team, SecFor in providing security, and the Headquarters Section.  Great job, guys!

SSG Verdine makes homemade salsa for the luncheon.

SSG Zengerle lays out plates of Afghan dumplings for the luncheon.

LTC Gaudsmith greets the DAIL, Sultan Hussein.

Attendees enjoy their food.



SGM Muckleroy gives a presentation on pruning apple trees.



An Agriculture Extension Agent takes notes.

One of our terps, Mo, poses with SFC Martinez.

Group photo!

Promotion Announcement!

TX ADT-5 would like to congratulate LTC Devin James on his promotion!  LTC James is the officer in charge of the Agribusiness Expert Team (Ag Team) for TX ADT-5.  His knowledge in the industry of agriculture as well as experience from TX ADT-1 made him a sought-after asset for TX ADT-5.  He has been instrumental in the success of our ADT mission, and continues to lead the Ag Team with expert skill.  Thank you to LTC James for your dedication not only to TX ADT-5, but to the ADT mission. 

From all the Soldiers in TX ADT-5, a big congratulations to LTC James!