I saw this article in the New York Times today. Our strategy is starting to pay off. We are starting to pinch the Taliban, intercepting their supply lines, killing or capturing their leaders. and instilling security in Southern Afghanistan. They are retreating to Pakistan. Now we need to go after them in Quetta and in NW Waziristan.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/21/world/asia/21kandahar.html
After nearly a months absence, the Tostitos are back! One takes things for granted, such as the well stocked consumer items on the shelf. I have delayed buying things, but now--if I see it, I'm buying it and stocking up. I may not have the chance again. Thus, I bought a storage box and a comforter on Tuesday; plus, I bought four bags of Tostitos today.
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Here is an AF TSgt standing in front of the 205th Kandak Military Court building. The building and court are new. The ANA have 3-4 trials a week here. One murder case and mostly traffic cases.
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Here is part of the construction process of welding new connexes on to our previously existing dorms. They have been blocking off the road for several weeks while they connect, wire, and plumb the dorm rooms. All the construction is making it difficult to get around.
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Before our departure to the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC) to observe the first graduating class of Paralegal NCOs. The Canadian Navy Lieutenant Commander has been working with the Afghan National Army for many months and was our driver and convoy commander. He did a superb job getting us out there and back safely. We got back into Kabul at rush hour and he maneuvered the vehicle like a pro.
We visited the Staff Judge Advocate's HQ for the 205th Kandak (Brigade). Here is a photo of the ANA TJAG, BGen Karim and his deputy, Colonel Momil. Also pictured is a U.S. Air Force Major who is a mentor at KMTC. We had several cups of tea (chai) at each of our stops as is the Afghan custom.
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Photo of Afghan attorney and instructor at the Kabul Military Training Center's Legal School speaking at the Paralegal NCO graduation ceremony on Sunday, 17 Oct 10. The mentors reported that the NCO did very well during the course.
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