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An Afghan Border Police recruit, right, salutes French Gendarmerie Brig. Gen. Christian Dupouy, left, commander of Assistant Command General Police Transition Group under NATO Training Mission - Afghanistan, before receiving a certificate of completion during the recruits' initial police training course graduation ceremony at the Spin Boldak Police Training Center, May 31, 2012.

Training center strengthens ABP, graduates 79 new recruits

2012/06/05 • Comments

“The Afghan people don’t want enemies to enter Afghanistan, so it’s your duty to protect our borders,” continued Raziq, an Afghan Border Policeman. “Have pride in bringing security to our country. I hope you serve honestly.”

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Category: News - Afghan National Police, News - General

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An Afghan Uniform Police recruit, left, salutes Brig. Gen. Nasrullah Zarifi, right, Afghan National Police training commander for southern Afghanistan, before receiving his completion certificate during an initial police training course graduation ceremony at the Spin Boldak Police Training Center in southern Afghanistan, May 24, 2012.

Afghan Uniform Police gain new patrolmen

2012/05/31 • Comments

“Education is important,” said Anwar Agha. “The skills you’ve acquired here will help you do your job. You have to apply those skills well because you will encounter civilians who will rely on you every day.”

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Category: News - Afghan National Police, News - General

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Afghan National Police Brig. Gen. Abdul Nabi Elham, the Helmand provincial police chief, gives a speech during an Afghan Local Police shura, or meeting, at the Helmand Province Police Headquarters in Lashkar Gah, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 18, 2012.

Shura held to discuss ALP logistics accountability

2012/05/22 • Comments

“The Log shura was held to bring the Afghan Local Police to the table to discuss issues and concerns pertaining to logistics,” said U.S. Army Maj. Mike Buck, Regional Logistics Center, Regional Support Command Southwest logistics advisor.

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Category: News - Afghan National Police, News - General

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Afghan National Army trainees listen to an ANA instructor, or bridmal, give a first aid class during Regional Basic Warrior Training at Regional Military Training Center Southwest in Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 15, 2012.

ANA Recruits begin third week of basic training

2012/05/21 • Comments

“Its 100 percent important (they learn) first aid because they know they can prevent death easily,” said ANA 1st Lt Faiz Ra, the company executive officer for 4th Tolay, through a linguist.

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Category: News - Afghan National Army, News - General, News - Medical

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Romanian Gendarmerie Lt. Col. Florian Panainte, left, salutes Lt. Col. Viorel Matei, right, during a transfer of authority ceremony at the Kandahar Regional Training Center in southern Afghanistan, May 16, 2012.

Romanian advising contingent transfers authority

2012/05/20 • Comments

“We quickly learned to understand the Afghan culture,” expressed Oanta. “Having a good relationship with our Afghan counterparts was the key element to building their confidence on training recruits and young policemen on every training activity.”

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Category: News - General

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A new, glossy surface paves the floors of the Kandahar Regional Military Hospital in southern Afghanistan, May 3.

Kandahar Regional Military Hospital Receives New Tool in Combating Infection

2012/05/17 • Comments

“Before, the floor was porous and absorbed liquid waste and bacteria, which isn’t ideal for a hospital setting,” he said. “The new floor is easier to clean, more durable and provides better infection control.”

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Category: News - General, News - Medical

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