Forward Operating Base Bostick

U.S. Army soldiers firing M777 howitzer from FOB Bostick, 2009

Forward Operating Base Bostick (FOB Bostick), previously called FOB Naray, is 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 Bostick, who was killed in action.[1]

Personnel

Units deployed to FOB Bostick have included:

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See also

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List of forward operating bases

References

  1. Staff Sgt. Brandon Aird, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office (2008-07-11). "Afghanistan base renamed in honor of commander who died in combat". Forward Operating Base Naray here was renamed FOB Bostick to honor and remember a commander who died leading his Soldiers in combat.
  2. Risner, Lamont (1 June 2012). "The Red Warrior Path" 1 (2): 8. Retrieved 13 June 2013. Unit Address Listing

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