Forward Operating Base Bostick Explained

FOB Bostick
Ensign:Flag of the International Security Assistance Force.svg
Ensign Size:90px
Location:Naray, Kunar Province
Country:Afghanistan
Pushpin Map:Afghanistan
Pushpin Label:FOB Bostick
Pushpin Map Caption:Shown within Afghanistan
Type:Forward operating base
Ownership:International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)
Operator:United States Armed Forces
Afghan National Army
Used:2005-
H1-Number:01
H1-Length:30m x 20m
H1-Surface:Asphalt
H2-Number:02
H2-Length:30m x 20m
H2-Surface:Asphalt
H3-Number:03
H3-Length:30m x 20m
H3-Surface:Asphalt
H4-Number:04
H4-Length:30m x 20m
H4-Surface:Asphalt
H5-Number:05
H5-Length:30m x 20m
H5-Surface:Asphalt
H6-Number:06
H6-Length:30m x 20m
H6-Surface:Asphalt
Footnotes:8 Helipads

Forward Operating Base Bostick (FOB Bostick), previously called FOB Naray, was a U.S. military outpost in the Kunar Province of Afghanistan. In July 2008, the name of the base was changed in memory of Major Thomas G. Bostick Jr. of Llano, Texas,[1] who was killed in action.[2]

Deployed units

Units deployed to FOB Bostick have included:

Aviation

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Harris . Kent . Schweinfurt soldiers killed in Afghanistan . September 8, 2019 . Stars and Stripes . August 1, 2007.
  2. Web site: Afghanistan base renamed in honor of commander who died in combat. Staff Sgt. Brandon Aird, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office . Forward Operating Base Naray here was renamed FOB Bostick to honor and remember a commander who died leading his Soldiers in combat.. 2008-07-11.
  3. Web site: Forward Operating Base Bostick. Global Security . October 7, 2020.
  4. Web site: Two Afghan National Army Soldiers talk with a local Afghan. U.S. Army. October 8, 2020.
  5. Web site: Marine Sgt. Will D. Craig (left) of Culleoka, Tenn., and Lance Cpl. Michael J. Subu of Jacksonville, N.C., improvise to create a table. U.S. Marine Corps. October 8, 2020.
  6. Web site: Soldiers with Battery C, 1st Battalion, 321st Airborne Field Artillery Regiment. U.S. Army. October 8, 2020.
  7. Web site: U.S. Soldiers prepare for their next fire mission at Forward Operating Base Bostick. U.S. Army. October 8, 2020.
  8. Web site: 1-32 Cavalry Ensures Education for the Young [Image 2 of 2]]. DVIDS. October 8, 2020.
  9. Web site: TF Bandit uses sling load to resupply Kunar FOB [Image 5 of 5]]. DVIDS. October 8, 2020.
  10. Web site: Task Force No Fear transfer of authority [Image 4 of 10]]. DVIDS. October 8, 2020.
  11. Web site: At the edge of Afghanistan. Reuters. October 7, 2020.
  12. Web site: Soldier finds purpose in mentoring role. U.S. Army. October 7, 2020.
  13. Web site: U.S. Army 1st Lt. Nicholas Stave, serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company. U.S. Army. October 8, 2020.
  14. Web site: Charlie Company,1st Battalion, 12 Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, school visit [Image 1 of 35]]. DVIDS. October 8, 2020.
  15. Risner. Lamont. The Red Warrior Path. 1 June 2012. 1. 2. 8. 13 June 2013. Unit Address Listing.

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