Afghan National Army soldiers train in mortar use at
Afghan National Army soldiers train in mortar use at the Consolidated Fielding Center in Kabul.
A young school girl sits in a dark classroom behind
A young school girl sits in a dark classroom behind a warped window studying.
School girls wait for their chance to get school supplies.
School girls wait for their chance to get school supplies.
Portuguese infantry Capt. Fausto Ferreira de Campos
Portuguese infantry Capt. Fausto Ferreira de Campos offers some insight to an Afghan National Army soldier on Kabul Military Training Center, Jan. 12, 2011. Part of the first contingent of Portuguese trainers t... More
An employee of the plant irons shoulder epaulettes
An employee of the plant irons shoulder epaulettes for Afghan National Police uniforms.
Safiullah Maniwal, 18, paints the window frames of
Safiullah Maniwal, 18, paints the window frames of the new "Afghan Local Made Clothing" facility.
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ken Wieners, the SAO's
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ken Wieners, the SAO's acquisitions program manager, checks new equipment purchased for the facility.
Alias Baderdem, an 18-year-old electrician, works to
Alias Baderdem, an 18-year-old electrician, works to put in lights at the new "Afghan Local Made Clothing" facility.
Afghan National Army students execute their knowledge
Afghan National Army students execute their knowledge of the "Military Decision Making Process" as part of a validation exercise Sept. 14, 2010, at the Consolidated Fielding Center.
Afghan National Army soldiers train at Kabul Military
Afghan National Army soldiers train at Kabul Military Training Center. The vast majority of their frontline trainers are now Afghans -- a big step toward ANA self-sufficiency.
A Safi Apparel Corporation employee cuts bulk material
A Safi Apparel Corporation employee cuts bulk material for use in building uniforms for the Afghan National Army, Afghan National Police and Afghan National Civil Order Police.
Kabul Melli employees work with patterns used to make
Kabul Melli employees work with patterns used to make boots for the Afghan National Security Force.
At right, British Brig. Gen. David Paterson, commander
At right, British Brig. Gen. David Paterson, commander of the Combined Training Advisory Group - Army, responds to questions from NPR's Renee Montagne, far left, regarding Afghan National Army training. Montagn... More
Afghan National Army students execute their knowledge
Afghan National Army students execute their knowledge of the "Military Decision Making Process" as part of a validation exercise Sept. 14, 2010, at the Consolidated Fielding Center.
Afghan National Army recruits take a driver training
Afghan National Army recruits take a driver training course on Kabul Military Training Center Sept. 14, 2010. Marine Cpl. Sidney Johnson, 28, said "It's like teaching the typical 16 year old how to drive. They ... More
Sirya, at 6 years of age, wasn't sure what to make
Sirya, at 6 years of age, wasn't sure what to make of all the commotion at her school in Kabul. So she just stood there on the window ledge watching -- sucking on her fingers.
Afghan Soldiers Trained by Tens of Thousands
Afghan National Army soldiers take a break from training at Kabul Military Training Center.
A Sarco Abad employee works on pillows destined for
A Sarco Abad employee works on pillows destined for Afghan security forces.
An employee at Sarco Abad works on pillows destined
An employee at Sarco Abad works on pillows destined for Afghan security forces.
Portuguese infantry Capt. Fausto Ferreira de Campos
Portuguese infantry Capt. Fausto Ferreira de Campos discusses training with his Afghan National Army counterpart at Kabul Military Training Center, Jan. 12, 2011. Part of the first contingent of Portuguese trai... More
Training exercise in Kabul
At left Army Maj. James Freehart, 49, deputy commander of Advanced Combat Training at the Kabul Military Training Center Afghanistan, and, at right, Capt. Fred McCoy, 41, Combat Service Kandak Senior Mentor, wo... More
Joint Venture signing another step toward increased Afghan industrial ...
Dr. Anwarulhaq Ahady, Afghan minister of commerce and industry, thanks those who made the event a reality. Officials at Camp Eggers, Kabul, Afghanistan, hosted the signing of a joint venture between Aziz Nation... More
Students at Bibi Morrow grade school in Kabul await
Students at Bibi Morrow grade school in Kabul await for and receive school supplies, courtesy of local Afghan businesses, NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan and the Afghan Ministry of Interior's Support Command.
An employee at the Safi Apparel Corporation adds tags
An employee at the Safi Apparel Corporation adds tags before the material is sent to build the entire uniform.
Students at Bibi Morrow grade school in Kabul await
Students at Bibi Morrow grade school in Kabul await for and receive school supplies, courtesy of local Afghan businesses, NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan and the Afghan Ministry of Interior's Support Command.
ANCOP reaching out to local Afghans
Young girls wait for school supplies being handed out by the Afghan National Civil Order Police Oct. 7 at Amir Dost Muhammad Khanmore.
A young schoolgirl waits behind a door for her chance
A young schoolgirl waits behind a door for her chance at the new school supplies being handed out by Afghan National Civil Order Police.
The Sarco Abad management team from left to right:
The Sarco Abad management team from left to right: 19-year-old Arzoo, floor supervisor; Sharifa, manager; and Deputy Managing Director, 29-year-old Angela. Together, the team of junior businesswomen are strivin... More
The "Islam and Human Rights" symposium Sept. 20 at
The "Islam and Human Rights" symposium Sept. 20 at Camp Eggers Kabul, Afghanistan. Professor Ashraf Rasuli, legal advisor to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, provides insight into the government's focus on human ... More
A Kabul Melli employee adds eyelets to one of the boots
A Kabul Melli employee adds eyelets to one of the boots the company made for the Afghan National Security Force. Kabul Melli stands as an example of successful industrial achievement in Kabul, a priority for NA... More
A Kabul Melli employee buffs one of the many boots
A Kabul Melli employee buffs one of the many boots they produced in support of the Afghan National Security Force. Kabul Melli stands as an example of successful industrial achievement in Kabul, a priority for ... More
Bundles of finished uniforms await transfer to units
Bundles of finished uniforms await transfer to units from the Safi Apparel Corporation plant.
Canadian Lt. Jen Martin gives school supplies to one
Canadian Lt. Jen Martin gives school supplies to one of the young girls.
A young boy focuses on the school supplies in front
A young boy focuses on the school supplies in front of him, waiting patiently to get his hands on them.
School boys wait for their chance at supplies, shouting
School boys wait for their chance at supplies, shouting down to the crowd below.
The Safi Apparel Corporation plant General Manager
The Safi Apparel Corporation plant General Manager stands amid hundreds of uniforms being produced by his workforce.