Firebase Phoenix

[1][2] The valley is 20 km from the Pakistani border, northwest of the Khyber Pass and northeast of Tora Bora.

One of the purposes of the Firebase was to guard and help facilitate those rebuilding the Pech River Road.

The American Forces Press Service quoted Sergeant first class Jose Magaña: I hope they know by now why they are here.

It’s not easy to bear all the sacrifices these soldiers are making, but their role is historic in granting people the same freedoms we have at home.

This road will improve the lives of the people who live here, enhance the Afghan security forces' ability to control the area and stimulate economic and social development.