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| New master gunners graduate in Herat province of Afghanistan |
| 2019-06-26 |
| [KhaamaPress] A group of ten artillerymen graduated after completing their training in Herat ...a venerable old Persian-speaking city in western Afghanistan, populated mostly by Tadjiks, which is why it's not as blood-soaked as areas controlled by Pashtuns... province of Afghanistan. The NATO ...the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. A cautionary tale of cost-benefit analysis.... -led Resolute Support Mission posted a brief statement earlier this evening confirming that ten Afghan artillerymen concluded training last week in Herat province. The statement further added that NATO remains committed to support the Afghan Forces in paving a way towards a political settlement of the conflict. The graduation of the new artillerymen could prove pivotal in providing indirect fire support to the armed forces. The Afghan armed forces have stepped up counter-terrorism operations across the country during recent months. The military officials had earlier said that military pressure would be maintained on murderous Moslem groups until they (militants) opt negotiations over violence. |
| Posted by:trailing wife |
| #2 You are very welcome, Roger. Fred gets credit for finding the news sources — I just organize the articles provided there. It sounds to me like our people are quietly upping their tempo, too. One suspects the change of commander-in-chief had something to do with that. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2019-06-26 13:01 |
| #1 The second to last sentence answers a question of mine. For months I've noticed a large change in the tone of articles posted here. These newer postings indicate the Afghans are beginning to sound and act like a real army. At first one would assume it's the Afghan news outlets coming up with unbelievables. I am beginning to think all this training and some younger leaders are finally having a positive impact. Thanks for posting these articles and in such volume, trailing wife. |
| Posted by: Roger Smith 2019-06-26 12:48 |