Recent Features From Afghanistan
Afghan law students brave attacks to attend competition
KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghan law students didn't let the Feb. 26 attack by insurgents on their hotel keep them from competing in the first international academic competition Mar. 8 at Kabul University.
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Afghan Women of Courage: Col. Shafiqa Quarashi
KABUL, Afghanistan (March 7, 2010) — Calm, quiet and poised, Col. Shafiqa Quarashi doesn’t give the impression of a passionate defender of women’s rights, that is, until she speaks.
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Nine nations support Afghan training effort
WASHINGTON – Expanding the Afghan army and teaching it to become a force capable of defending Afghanistan in the air and on the ground is no small undertaking, and that’s why nine nations are working together in that mission, a top officer in the effort said yesterday.
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Afghan officers observe training at U.S. Marine bases
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Several Afghan officers visited U.S. Marine installations recently to observe training programs.
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Nimitz supports ground troops in Afghanistan
USS NIMITZ, North Arabian Sea - Carrier Air Wing 11 employs non-kinetic force to support troops on the ground in Afghanistan minimizing the potential for civilian casualties.
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Marines train to avoid civilian casualties
CAMP DWYER, Afghanistan – The success of counterinsurgency operations relies heavily on the ability of Marines and sailors to reduce civilian casualties.
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Soldier's civilian skills save Afghan driver
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – A U.S. Army reservist used his civilian skills to preserve the life of a local truck driver.
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Infantry patrols disrupt enemy, aid Afghans
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – Soldiers at Forward Operating Base Baylough have one mission: to disrupt the enemy.
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Nebraska Guard unit aids Afghan farmers
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Members of the Nebraska National Guard's Task Force Warrior agribusiness development team visited several villages in Afghanistan’s Kapisa province July 13 to assess grain bins that once occupied farmlands in Imperial, Neb.
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Silver Star Soldier wants others to understand combat reality
VICENZA, Italy – As Army Staff Sgt. Conrad Begaye was awarded the military’s third-highest honor for valor Tuesday, his thoughts were on his comrades.
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