Forward Operating Base Ghazni
Forward army base in Ghazni, Afghanistan
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Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ghazni was a forward operating base operated by the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) located in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. The base housed members of the United States Armed Forces, Polish Armed Forces and the Afghan National Police.[1]
- Deployed units
- Task Force White Eagle (2008-2014)[2]
OwnerInternational Security Assistance Force (ISAF)
Coordinates33°33′59″N 68°27′53″E
| FOB Ghazni | |||||||||||||||||
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| Ghazni, Ghazni Province in Afghanistan | |||||||||||||||||
_are_stationed_at_Forward_Operating_Base_Ghazni_in_Ghazni_province,_Afghanistan,_Aug._26,_2013_130826-F-IW762-009.jpg) Forward Operating Base, Ghazni in 2013 | |||||||||||||||||
| Site information | |||||||||||||||||
| Type | Forward operating base | ||||||||||||||||
| Owner | International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) | ||||||||||||||||
| Operator | United States Armed Forces Afghan National Police Polish Army | ||||||||||||||||
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  FOB Ghazni Shown within Afghanistan | |||||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 33°33′59″N 68°27′53″E | ||||||||||||||||
| Site history | |||||||||||||||||
| Built | 2004 | ||||||||||||||||
| In use | 2005-2014 | ||||||||||||||||
| Fate | Handed over to ANP | ||||||||||||||||
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| 8 Helipads Reduced in Size by the 858th Horizontal Company MS ARNG | |||||||||||||||||