Tag: Ministry of Defense

Ministry of Defense celebrated the accomplishments of the literacy program in the Afghan National Army (ANA) and Afghan National Police (ANP). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Cory Rose)

ANSF Soldiers hit the books and promote literacy

2012/09/08 • Comments

“They’re able to write letters to their families,” said Karimi. “I always see them with books and they’re always so excited to attend classes.”

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Category: Literacy, News - News

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Afghan National Army leadership cuts the ribbon at the Kabul Central Fire Station, officially opening the station during a ceremony and fire-fighting demonstration in Kabul, Afghanistan, June 6.

Kabul Central Fire Station Officially Open

2012/06/15 • Comments

“Training is the number one priority for Col. Qayom,” said Mac. “We‘re working on a standard where they can be self sustained and Afghan led. Obviously, they can’t take a U.S. standard, or a Canadian standard, or a European standard, we have to get one where they can be compliant and compatible with their customs and they can adapt and accept themselves.”

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Category: News - General

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The potential next Afghan Army Sgt. Maj. of the Army, standing, gets interviewed before a board, at the Ministry of Defense in Kabul, Apr. 19.

Afghan leaders choose next ANA top non-commissioned officer

2012/05/03 • Comments

“The board was significant because it standardized the process on how it should be conducted,” said Billy J. Blackmon, a Coalition advisor at NATO Training Mission – Afghanistan. “It created a merit-based system, one that is fair, transparent, with integrity.”

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Category: News - General

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