"Forging the Future"

This is James Dietz limited edition art print - "Forging the Future". Image Size: 25" x 15"Overall Size: 31" x 21.50"750 Military Edition250 Publisher Proof Edition100 Artist Proof Edition September 2011 heralded the arrival of the last combat brigade scheduled to conduct operations in Logar, Wardak and Bamyan provinces of Afghanistan. The 3d Brigade 1st Armored Division "Bulldogs" were charged with sustaining the momentum of past units while setting the conditions for follow on "advise and assist brigades" during this truly critical juncture in the future of the nation. Task Force Bulldog would focus on setting conditions for the Afghan government to assume full security and governance responsibility. When the Bulldogs arrived, a quarter of Afghan population had seen transition take hold in their areas. This number would increase to 50% shortly thereafter and under the watchful eyes of the Bulldogs over 75% of the population in Logar, Wardak, Bamyan and Laghman Provinces would be sec