"Training Afghan Forces" (by Jonathan Saruk)

29 November 2008 - Camp Zafar, Herat Province, Afghanistan -An Afghan National Army recruit evaluates his target after undergoing a firing test. The 800 recruits are the inaugural classs of the boot camp.

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:30:45 +0000

29 November 2008 - Camp Zafar, Herat Province, Afghanistan -An Afghan National Army recruit evaluates his target after undergoing a firing test. The 800 recruits are the inaugural classs of the boot camp.
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19 March 2009 - Kabul, Afghanistan -AK-47 and books with excerpts from the Koran lay on a table as Afghan National Army Soldiers take an oath to defend their country at a ceremony at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC). The 1200 soldiers have completed five weeks of training in a ten week course. 25,000 soldiers a year graduate from the program located on the outskirts of Kabul.

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:15:15 +0000

19 March 2009 - Kabul, Afghanistan -AK-47 and books with excerpts from the Koran lay on a table as Afghan National Army Soldiers take an oath to defend their country at a ceremony at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC). The 1200 soldiers have completed five weeks of training in a ten week course. 25,000 soldiers a year graduate from the program located on the outskirts of Kabul.
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13 November 2008 - Camp Zafar, Herat Province, Afghanistan -New recruits of the Afghan National Army are given instructions before entering the mess hall at Camp Zafar outside of Herat. The class of 800 recruits is scheduled to begin basic training this week.

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:33:17 +0000

13 November 2008 - Camp Zafar, Herat Province, Afghanistan -New recruits of the Afghan National Army are given instructions before entering the mess hall at Camp Zafar outside of Herat. The class of 800 recruits is scheduled to begin basic training this week.
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22 November 2008 - Shindand, Herat Province, Afghanistan -An Afghan National Police officer (with a bullet in his mouth), at the shooting range where they are undergoing instruction from a US military Embedded Training Team (ETT). The ETT helps coordinate training, logistics and supplies for the Afghan National Police as they rebuild their forces.

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:36:43 +0000

22 November 2008 - Shindand, Herat Province, Afghanistan -An Afghan National Police officer (with a bullet in his mouth), at the shooting range where they are undergoing instruction from a US military Embedded Training Team (ETT). The ETT helps coordinate training, logistics and supplies for the Afghan National Police as they rebuild their forces.
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19 November 2008 - Shindand, Herat Province, Afghanistan -US soldiers, who are part of an Embedded Training Team (ETT), meet with local police officals, including Col. Dost Mohammad (right). The ETT helps coordinate training, logistics and supplies for the Afghan National Police as they rebuild their forces.

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:51:30 +0000

19 November 2008 - Shindand, Herat Province, Afghanistan -US soldiers, who are part of an Embedded Training Team (ETT), meet with local police officals, including Col. Dost Mohammad (right). The ETT helps coordinate training, logistics and supplies for the Afghan National Police as they rebuild their forces.
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19 March 2009 - Kabul, Afghanistan -Afghan National Army Soldiers take an oath to defend their country at a ceremony at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC). The 1200 soldiers have completed five weeks of training in a ten week course. 25,000 soldiers a year graduate from the program located on the outskirts of Kabul.

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:15:46 +0000

19 March 2009 - Kabul, Afghanistan -Afghan National Army Soldiers take an oath to defend their country at a ceremony at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC). The 1200 soldiers have completed five weeks of training in a ten week course. 25,000 soldiers a year graduate from the program located on the outskirts of Kabul.
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25 November 2008 - Camp Zafar, Herat Province, Afghanistan -Afghan National Army recruits line up, preparing to practice at the shooting range. The 800 recruits are the inaugural class at Camp Zafar.

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:54:09 +0000

25 November 2008 - Camp Zafar, Herat Province, Afghanistan -Afghan National Army recruits line up, preparing to practice at the shooting range. The 800 recruits are the inaugural class at Camp Zafar.
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22 November 2008 - Shindand, Herat Province, Afghanistan -The shooting range where the Afghan National Police officers are undergoing instruction from a US military Embedded Training Team (ETT). The ETT helps coordinate training, logistics and supplies for the Afghan National Police as they rebuild their forces.

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:54:40 +0000

22 November 2008 - Shindand, Herat Province, Afghanistan -The shooting range where the Afghan National Police officers are undergoing instruction from a US military Embedded Training Team (ETT). The ETT helps coordinate training, logistics and supplies for the Afghan National Police as they rebuild their forces.
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19 March 2009 - Kabul, Afghanistan -Afghan National Army Soldiers take an oath to defend their country at a ceremony at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC). The 1200 soldiers have completed five weeks of training in a ten week course. 25,000 soldiers a year graduate from the program located on the outskirts of Kabul.

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:15:59 +0000

25 November 2008 - Camp Zafar, Herat Province, Afghanistan -An Afghan National Army recruit, as seen through a target, waits to be evaluated by a drill sergeant on a shooting test. The 800 recruits are the inaugural class at Camp Zafar.

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:56:16 +0000

25 November 2008 - Camp Zafar, Herat Province, Afghanistan -An Afghan National Army recruit, as seen through a target, waits to be evaluated by a drill sergeant on a shooting test. The 800 recruits are the inaugural class at Camp Zafar.
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27 November 2008 - Camp Zafar, Herat Province, Afghanistan -Afghan National Army recruits file out of the barracks before sunrise to do physical training. The 800 recruits are the inaugural class of the boot camp.

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:56:49 +0000

27 November 2008 - Camp Zafar, Herat Province, Afghanistan -Afghan National Army recruits file out of the barracks before sunrise to do physical training. The 800 recruits are the inaugural class of the boot camp.
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19 March 2009 - Kabul, Afghanistan -Afghan National Army Soldiers take an oath to defend their country at a ceremony at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC). The 1200 soldiers have completed five weeks of training in a ten week course. 25,000 soldiers a year graduate from the program located on the outskirts of Kabul.

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:16:12 +0000

19 March 2009 - Kabul, Afghanistan -Afghan National Army Soldiers take an oath to defend their country at a ceremony at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC). The 1200 soldiers have completed five weeks of training in a ten week course. 25,000 soldiers a year graduate from the program located on the outskirts of Kabul.

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:16:25 +0000

19 November 2008 - Shindand, Herat Province, Afghanistan -(left to right) Capt. Kiryenski Jones and Capt. David Panian, who are part of an US military Embedded Training Team (ETT), meet with local police officials including the local commander, Abdul Shaukoor. The ETT helps coordinate training, logistics and supplies for the Afghan National Police as they rebuild their forces.

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:16:57 +0000

19 November 2008 - Shindand, Herat Province, Afghanistan -(left to right) Capt. Kiryenski Jones and Capt. David Panian, who are part of an US military Embedded Training Team (ETT), meet with local police officials including the local commander, Abdul Shaukoor. The ETT helps coordinate training, logistics and supplies for the Afghan National Police as they rebuild their forces.
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27 November 2008 - Camp Zafar, Herat Province, Afghanistan -Afghan National Army recruits begin their day with physical training. The 800 recruits are the inaugural class of the boot camp.

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:59:13 +0000

27 November 2008 - Camp Zafar, Herat Province, Afghanistan -Afghan National Army recruits begin their day with physical training. The 800 recruits are the inaugural class of the boot camp.
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19 March 2009 - Kabul, Afghanistan -Afghan National Army Soldiers take an oath to defend their country by placing their hand on a booklet of excerpts from the Koran at a ceremony at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC). The 1200 soldiers have completed five weeks of training in a ten week course. 25,000 soldiers a year graduate from the program located on the outskirts of Kabul.

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:17:16 +0000

19 March 2009 - Kabul, Afghanistan -Afghan National Army Soldiers take an oath to defend their country by placing their hand on a booklet of excerpts from the Koran at a ceremony at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC). The 1200 soldiers have completed five weeks of training in a ten week course. 25,000 soldiers a year graduate from the program located on the outskirts of Kabul.
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29 November 2008 - Camp Zafar, Herat Province, Afghanistan -An Afghan National Army recruit prepares to undergo a firing test. The 800 recruits are the inaugural classs of the boot camp.

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:02:02 +0000

29 November 2008 - Camp Zafar, Herat Province, Afghanistan -An Afghan National Army recruit prepares to undergo a firing test. The 800 recruits are the inaugural classs of the boot camp.
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19 March 2009 - Kabul, Afghanistan -A mural inside a building at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC). Outside, Afghan National Army Soldiers take an oath to defend their country at a ceremony at KMTC. The 1200 soldiers have completed five weeks of training in a ten week course. 25,000 soldiers a year graduate from the program located on the outskirts of Kabul.

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:17:29 +0000

19 March 2009 - Kabul, Afghanistan -A mural inside a building at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC). Outside, Afghan National Army Soldiers take an oath to defend their country at a ceremony at KMTC. The 1200 soldiers have completed five weeks of training in a ten week course. 25,000 soldiers a year graduate from the program located on the outskirts of Kabul.
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24 January 2009 - Bak District, Khost Province, Afghanistan -(left to right) A flight engineer for a CH-47 Chinook dangles his legs off the back of the aircraft after picking up soldiers from the 4-320th Field Artillery Regiment of the 101st Airborne, from an observation point near the Pakistan border. Two days before, up to 22 insurgents were killed when they attacked the position, which was also manned by elements of the Afghan National Army. Coalition forces sustained no casualties. Photo Credit: Jonathan Saruk/Sipa Press

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:26:00 +0000

24 January 2009 - Bak District, Khost Province, Afghanistan -(left to right) A flight engineer for a CH-47 Chinook dangles his legs off the back of the aircraft after picking up soldiers from the 4-320th Field Artillery Regiment of the 101st Airborne, from an observation point near the Pakistan border. Two days before, up to 22 insurgents were killed when they attacked the position, which was also manned by elements of the Afghan National Army. Coalition forces sustained no casualties. Photo Credit: Jonathan Saruk/Sipa Press
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