Each day of the week…
we focus prayer on a specific Military Camp or Base inside Afghanistan.
- Today’s Troop Focus -
View Details and Images of these bases…
Camp Leatherneck
Camp Leatherneck is a 443-acre, United States Marine Corps base located in the Helmand Province. It is currently home to the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, now referred to as MEB-Afghanistan, (nickname: Task Force Leatherneck). Located in the middle of the desert next to Camp Bastion, Camp Leatherneck is divided into four areas and is still undergoing construction as troop levels continue to rise in support of NATO’s, International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.
FOB Salerno
FOB Salerno (also known as Firebase Salerno) is a forward operating base of the U.S. military in south eastern province of Khowst, near the city of Khost in Afghanistan about 15 kilometers from the Pakistan border.
The facility was occupied by the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, and was named for the beachhead in Salerno that the 509th parachuted onto on September 14, 1943 (Operation Avalanche). It has been nicknamed “Rocket City” due to the large amounts of incoming rocket and mortar fire in previous years.
It is the main Coalition hub for operations in southeastern Afghanistan.
Kandahar Airbase
Kandahar Airfield has been occupied and maintained by the U.S. military since 2001 when the Marines landed and took over control of the airport. Since 2006 the airfield has been maintained by the Canadian Forces, but there are also other NATO forces present.
Although a prominent base for the US and Canadian Forces, many other Armed Forces are based there. British Forces use Kandahar as their main staging post for the South and fly direct into the Helmand province. Fast jets and combat helicopters are also deployed here as this is the main airport in the troubled south-east of the country.
As of 2007, Kandahar Airport has been rebuilt and is used for both military and civilian flights. It is sometimes difficult to locate the airport from the sky during day-time because of lack of contrast with the ground and the usual dust or haze in the area. But during night time the runway is well lit up and can easily be spotted.
Camp Bastion
Camp Bastion is the main British military base in Afghanistan. It is situated northwest of Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand Province. It is the largest British overseas military camp built since World War II.
Built in early 2006, the camp is situated in a remote desert area, far from population centers. Four miles long by two miles wide, it has an airstrip and a field hospital and full accommodation for the 2000 men stationed there.
The base is divided into 2 main parts, Bastion 1 and Bastion 2. Bastion 2 includes two tenant camps, Camp Barber (US) and Camp Viking (DK). Bastion also adjoins Camp Leatherneck (US) and Camp Tombstone.
In November 2006, Tony Blair visited Camp Bastion, and, while addressing a gathering of British troops, described it as “an extraordinary piece of desert” “where the fate of world security in the early 21st century is going to be decided.”
A 2,350 meter long and 28 meter wide runway, was built in 2007 that allows C-17s to land.
Kunduz Airfield
The Kunduz Airfield is operated by German troops, and located in the Kunduz Province in northern Afghanistan. There are currently 667 German troops stationed at the Kunduz airfield; of which only 340 are combat-ready.
Violence levels in Kunduz have peaked over the past 18 months, and intelligence reports, as well as Afghan government and tribal elder testimony, suggest that as many as 80 al Qaeda-linked militants, including Uzbeks and Chechens, are operating in areas southwest of Kunduz City.
This area was also the site of the recent air strike on fuel tankers that reportedly killed 70 people, including civilians.
Read more: http://www.longwarjournal.org/threat-matrix/2009/09/afghanistans_wildwild_north.php#ixzz0To02X4Wf
Kamp Holland
Kamp Holland is the Dutch military base (Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT)) on the outskirts of Tarin Kowt, the provincial capital of Uruzgan province in southern Afghanistan. The Dutch are present in Uruzgan as part of NATO’s International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission in Afghanistan.
Kamp Holland was a U.S. base (known as Forward Operating Base (FOB Ripley) until ISAF assumed control for Afghanistan’s security in August 2006 and the U.S. turned over the base to the Netherlands.
Approximately 1,100 Dutch and 360 Australian personnel are stationed at Kamp Holland. The staff of Task Force Uruzgan and a Dutch AH-64D Apache detachment are deployed at Kamp Holland as well.
Camp Joyce
Camp Joyce is an American combat base in the Kunar Providence of Afghanistan near the Pakistan border. The base is named for Marine Lance Corporal Kevin Joyce who was killed here in June, 2005.
Only six Americans operate this facility as Embedded Training Team members. They train and fight with soldiers from the Afghan National Army and their base frequently comes under fire from Taliban forces.
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Kunduz Airfield - How incredible that those who were twice the enemies of the Allies are now a full-fledged part of this group. And what courage these people have to be so in the front lines and enmeshed with all manner of evil. God please bless this base mightily as it is under such scrutiny by Satan! We, who support you in prayer, salute you in the highest!
‘Firebase’ Salerno - now that’s a challenge humanly speaking. There is no way for we here at home to fathom the night and day perils of barrages - spiritual, mental, emotional and, physical - that those in this operating theatre undergo. Like all wars preceding this, the sense of impending doom rules and only the Holy Trinity is able to strengthen and give endurance, proper pride, persistence and, righteous indignation that these troops must have to stay in this place of absolute non-safety without searing their human souls for when they go home to their families and friends who will just not comprehend what they have undergone. Abba, soothe the souls of these warriors and uplift them indeed, give them exultation knowing You are right behind them saying, ‘walk in this way’. And redeem them because they know that Jesus is their best friend forever and because of His death by the worst means available at that time, each member at FOB Salerno has the Holy Spirit available to guide, direct and, comfort them. Thank you, in advance, for knowing their need for the peace that passes all understanding and providing it to these valiant ones in supernatural ways! In our Brother Christ’s Holy name, so be it!
Abba, this valuable information concerning the assorted bases in Afghanistan as well as the terrific map truly aids in understanding the physical needs of the troops in each area but also the overall spiritual ‘vaccination’ each military and civilian person requires. What a blessing this page is. This is a true example of how the practical assists the spiritual to come into being. You are awesome in all Your ways and I ask today and actually, everyday, that each and every person serving in any capacity to allow Aghanis physical, spiritual, mental and, emotional freedoms see You in Your completeness and greatnessand be inspired to accept Your will and worship You in spite of Satan’s efforts. We praise You Three-In-One over all. Hear our prayers and see and smell them as righteous and accept our humble thank You, thank You, thank You! In Christ’s name, so be it!
Powerful Trinity, please lead people to this page in order for them to truly understand just how thorough the Allies have been in their efforts to assist Afghanistan to be protected from the extremism of the Taliban.
Let people see just how the demographics exist and note the promimity of Pakistan - which already is at constant loggerheads with India over Kashmir - where so much of the Taliban/Al Quida training takes place.
Prayers are totally needed for the area at and across the border in Pakistan as the Enemy uses civilian areas in which to hide. They are cowards and guarantee death to those who live in that area. We cry out for our troops - that You keep them from harm but also allow Your angels to protect civilians so that Afhanis and Pakistanis do not end up hating we Allies as the citizens did in Iraq because civilians were hurt in bombings both directly from our troops but also suicide bombings motivated by hate, revenge and rebellion against Western ‘influence’
We are there in this Biblical region to bring peace and democracy but, as so often happens, we are seen as oppressors and not protectors! Hail the King of Kings who has suffered through this attitude unto death when He was in human form. He truly knows the shock and dismay we all feel at being seen as interlopers and enemies. Lord, You are above all and for all not willing that ANY should perish but have everlasting life and so we are needful to praise and thank You for Your thoughts always being so much wiser than ours.
Given that, Holy Trinity, guide and bless our troops at every move as they endeavour to do what they are told is needed. Obedience to You is everything so please allow our troops to be obedient to You even unto death which will bring them immediate everlasting life!
Hallelujah in Christ’s great name, Amen.
Hallelujah to the Trinity and praise His Holy name! The troops are stalwart and strong, Lord, but they need to remember You in all that they do as they are living martyrs as examples of the Christian way of getting in and getting down to action in order to help those who are unable to assist themselves.
You are magnificent over all these action zones and Your extraordinary interventions never go unnoticed. Maranatha!
Thank you so much for all the incredible sacrifices these men and women make = and they are many. Only You can hold their heads high and keep their hearts full of compassion as true examples of the Christian life.
Holy Trinity You use every situation - dire, dramatic or, delightful - to Your good plan and we will always continue in coming into Your emerald throne room to ask that the Holy Spirit and Your angels be allowed to constantly intercede on behalf of all the troops in Afghanistan, this longtime wayward and failed territory. Praise You as the Universe, not just the Creator of same. You are our all in all and our puny thoughts cannot do service to what You think. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You in our Brother’s name, Jesus Christ - God Saves the Anointed One! So be it.
Agreeing with all the prayers. Praying for all our military leaders for wisdom that is supernatural. Releasing God’s amazing love, goodness, creativity and joy to our leaders and troops. Praying for revelations, visions and dreams for our freedom fighters and the Afghan peoples. All for God’s glory and His fame.
Father, we lift up the personnel of FOB Payne as well. Father, sustain them, guide them, give them wisdom, and uphold them as they go about their assignments. Give the commanders divine discernment, to see beyond seeing, to hear beyond hearing, to know what they need to know to save lives and limit suffering. Father, give divine strategies for bringing those who are working to kill and cause division to justice. Prince of Peace, pour out peace over this weary land and its peoples. Rebuild this land and its peoples upon a foundation of righteousness and holiness. Thank you Father that you are a Father to the fatherless and a Husband to the widow! Stand with all the families of those serving to comfort them and meet their needs daily!! In Your mighty Name!! Amen!
Thoughts are with all of you at Camp Joyce and all areas of service. Thank You so much for serving and protecting all of us here. Tell my son Patrick Runge hello Cordially, Patricia Sittig-Runge
amen, to Carol’s prayer….. Lord, may our prayers break thru the advancement of the evil one……
Dear God, in the name of your precious son Jesus. I ask you to protect all the US troops and coalition in Afghanistan. Father please keep each one safe. Please put your Holy Angels all around them. Give them comfort and peace. Give them the alertness they need. Let them be satisfied with enough food, sleep, peace, joy and health they they may do their mission. Please Lord block any plans that may try to harm them. Keep them all safe Lord please, in Jesus mighty mighty name. Amen
Dear Lord, how we praise You for the great God You are. We thank You for the watchful eye You place over our friends and family. Father, we ask that today You would give Your presence to these dear ones of Yours who are serving us all. Please give them protection from all the enemies and bring along side each man and woman someone who can share You and Your hope for them. Please guard and protect the hearts and minds of all those away from home and their families left here waiting. In Your name, Amne
Father God, I praise you for covering Camp Joyce with the covering of the blood of Jesus. I pray a hedge of protection over the soldiers who are stationed there. I pray that warrior angels are encamped around the base. That the things that are hid in darkness that you will disclose to the Soldiers before it can be carried through. I speak life and bind the death angel over them. Amen
Father, Your Word says we have not because we ask not. We are asking for supernatural protection over all of our deployed troops today. Father, speak to them in the wind and comfort them during these difficult days. Teach them to trust You with their lives and undergird them with Your Word. Thank You Father for all of the IT men and women who have put this together in order for others to pray. It is totally amazing what technology can do and we thank You that it will continue to operate properly so that others can lift up our troops to You. We ask You Father to comfort the families of the troops who are waiting for them to come back home and help them to move forward with what they know to do. Bring each man and woman back home safely to their loved ones in Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen and Amen.
Father,
These Camps and FOBs are representative of the thousands of troops from all over the world, who are here to bring peace to the world, by confronting terrorism at its doorstep. Grant Supernatural Guidance and Psalms 91 Protection to those who serve from all over the world. Confound the plans of the violent and expose them to the light!
AMEN
It’s hard to believe that there is war in different parts of the world. It’s also hard to imagine what goes on if you can’t be there and see first hand. It’s also hard to believe that there are innocent men and woman being killed to protect our country.But it’s all true and there are horrors in 3rd world countries that fortunitly we will never have to experience. Seeing the locations on the map and the pictures help bring it all to life so with heartfelt sadness and simpathy we will continue to pray for the families of those who have lost loved ones and pray the our troops and peace for our world.
EXCELLENT! MAGNIFICENT! INFORMATIVE! Now I have a map and information to intelligently pray for our troops in Afghanistan! Thanks to our Lord and thanks to all who labored for this site! love, Flo
I am thankful we now have this site so that we may pray together and lift these troops up to God for His protection. I also pray that our troops carry the name of Jesus with them when they go.