It was a hub to many NGO construction projects and vocational training programs that went on in Paktika Province as well as hosting ISAF units from other nations such as South Korea, Poland and Czech Republic.

Additionally OP Mest near the village of Yahya Kheyl at the entrance of the valley was built.

This observation post maintained a full-time garrison to provide additional security and overwatch for the FOB.

Opening on 1 March 2011, The SPC Jordan Byrd Trauma Center provided combat medical services for the region.

The center was named in honor of Specialist Jordan Byrd, a Task Force Red Currahee medic from Company A, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, who had died at OP Mest the previous October while saving another soldier.