Photos Afghan Armed Forces (Prior to 2021)
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Afghan Commando of 3rd Tolai, 1st SOK, in poppy field in Khogyani district, May 9, 2013. Kandaks were the primary tactical unit of the Commandos of the now defunct Afghan National Army (ANA).
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Operators of the 6th Special Operations Kandak practicing clearing a room during a training exercise in Kabul, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Nov. 26, 2013.
Highly trained by U.S green berets, and worked alongside U.S/U.K special forces. They made about 5-7% of the total Afghan security forces (national Army/National Police/Police special forces/Intelligence NDS officers and commandos/KPF) But yet conducted over 80% of the fighting in the last 20 years. Some of the best fighters, most of which died as martyrs with their boots on. During the Taliban 2021 offensive many ANA surrendered/made deals for amnesty, but not these guys. They fought non-stop for weeks until the last bullet and last drop of blood, many also died in their outposts that summer due to shortage of food after multiple days of repeat fighting. Today many of them are still with resistance groups when most national army/police fled.
Highly trained by U.S green berets, and worked alongside U.S/U.K special forces. They made about 5-7% of the total Afghan security forces (national Army/National Police/Police special forces/Intelligence NDS officers and commandos/KPF) But yet conducted over 80% of the fighting in the last 20 years. Some of the best fighters, most of which died as martyrs with their boots on. During the Taliban 2021 offensive many ANA surrendered/made deals for amnesty, but not these guys. They fought non-stop for weeks until the last bullet and last drop of blood, many also died in their outposts that summer due to shortage of food after multiple days of repeat fighting. Today many of them are still with resistance groups when most national army/police fled.
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Graduation of the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command (ANASOC) at Camp Comando in Kabul District on July 11, 2013. The ANASOC ranks consisted of members of the two National Army Commandos (ANACDO) and the National Army Special Forces (ANASF).
Inauguration of the ANASOC National Mission Brigade on July 31, 2017.
Inauguration of the ANASOC National Mission Brigade on July 31, 2017.
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Ahhhh mate, it'll shoot just fine, it's an AK!!
Look at all the dust all over this guy and the repair jobs on that thing! 
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ANA soldiers prepping before going out on an early morning patrol. Korengal Valley (aka Valley of Death), Afghanistan 2009
This picture was taken by photojournalist Franco Pagetti. Apparently the backstory was that an American soldier gifted this mask to an ANA soldier during Halloween, and jokingly mentioned that if the soldier wears the mask in battle, it’ll protect him.
This picture was taken by photojournalist Franco Pagetti. Apparently the backstory was that an American soldier gifted this mask to an ANA soldier during Halloween, and jokingly mentioned that if the soldier wears the mask in battle, it’ll protect him.
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A few that are VERY prior to 2021 
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Afghan National Army instructors fire artillery from the 122 milimeter howitzer D-30 Oct. 4, 2010. This demonstration marked the end of the train the trainer course and the opening ceremony for the artillery school where these instructors will teach. 4 October 2010
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Afghan National army soldiers guard outside Kabul Olympic Stadium where soldiers from 1st battalion of Afghan National Guard take part in their graduation ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday Dec.1, 2002. The Afghan National Guards, trained by Turkish Army personnel for 10 weeks, will serve as a backbone to the National Army. (AP Photo/Amir Shah)
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