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Afghan National Police recruits participate in entry-level training at the Central Training Center, Kabul, Afghanistan, April 23, 2009. U.S. forces play a role in training recruits, who attend an eight-week program of instruction.

RECRUIT SALUTE

Afghan National Police recruits participate in entry-level training at the Central Training Center, Kabul, Afghanistan, April 23, 2009. U.S. forces play a role in training recruits, who attend an eight-week program of instruction.

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