Forward Operating Base Fenty

Forward Operating Base Fenty encompasses multiple military facilities within Jalalabad Airport, serving both United States Army and Air Force operations at 561 meters elevation.

The base received its name to commemorate Lieutenant Colonel Joseph J. Fenty Jr., commander of the 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry, who died during a helicopter mission in 2006.

Military personnel from different branches of service maintain regular interactions with local Afghan forces, establishing professional relationships through joint training exercises.

The installation includes essential military infrastructure with dining facilities, maintenance buildings, aircraft support equipment, and communication centers for operational requirements.

Multiple aviation units rotate through FOB Fenty, utilizing its strategic position near major transportation routes to conduct missions across eastern Afghanistan.

Location: Nangarhar

Elevation above the sea: 561 m

Part of: Jalalabad Airport

GPS coordinates: 34.40028,70.49833

Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:10