KABUL, Afghanistan (March 9, 2017) — The Afghan National
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KABUL, Afghanistan (March 9, 2017) — The Afghan National Army Officer Academy graduates 340 new officers, including its largest number of female officers to date.
During the graduation ceremony, silence filled the auditorium as the vice chief of general staff for the ANA praised the cadets by addressing them as his sons and daughters, and assuring them that he will be by their side as they protect the people of Afghanistan.
“My sons and daughters, wherever you go, no matter what checkpoint or outpost, you will find me right next to you. I will be there to guide you as you lead your brothers and sisters in service to our Nation,” General Murad Ali said. “Your soldiers will expect you to lead them, they will look up to you for guidance. You are ready. Do not hesitate to lead.” (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Egdanis Torres Sierra, Combined Security Transition Command CSTC–A Public Affairs)
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