Commandos Graduate From First Special Operations Course

May 17 2010

Afghanistan

The Afghan National Army has just graduated its first class of special operations forces drawn from the service's commando unit, reports the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).

The students were specifically selected from the commandos, considered the Afghan army's top combat personnel.

The special operations course focused on helping villages build and maintain stability, according to NATO.

The new special operations troops are intended for long-term support...

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