.Coalition Forces Widely Accepted in Afghanistan (VIDEO)
(KABUL, Afghanistan) - Weather conditions in Afghanistan include plenty of rain, that's something Oregon soldiers relate to, but they're also relating to people from many nations, like these Romanian troops. One British officer visiting Camp Phoenix today says the Oregon yanks are a good bunch, and this isn't the first time he's served with Americans.
"I have, I've served in Iraq twice with them,” says Captain Nick Diamond of the British Forces. “Interesting bunch, we get along quite well, a good bit of bantering between the two sides, not too bad at all."
But the reason all coalition forces are all here, is to help the Afghan people. People like Mohammad Bashure of Kabul. He says, "The most important thing is that our country is getting better, it is getting positive steps toward democracy.”
People in this war torn nation are no strangers to military action. But the coalition forces are widely accepted because they are aiding Afghanistan.
The last time a country set up shop here it was for an entirely different purpose. The Soviets, who actually built many of the buildings here in the 1980's, left in defeat, but not before devastating the country's infrastructure.
Captain Diamond said, "There still certainly seems to be resentment over what happened with the Russian invasion, but we've changed that and I think they're very keen and happy for us to be working with them."
And who could validate that point more than an Afghani like Mohammad Bashure.
"I'm really happy about the presence of the U.S. forces and the coalition forces here in Afghanistan, because these people are here to provide security… in our country, and thanks a lot for all the people of America, for the government and the U.S. forces here in Afghanistan.”
Salem News
You know I really like these news stories with the embedded video, you would almost think your reading a blog.
Now what I'm not to sure about is how much I can believe of this?? You know the strapping young Britt with the big smile, and that Afghan dude telling you all is good...Makes better video than copy that's for sure.
But if you like the idea you can click on the link to Salem news and donate to the reporter
"I have, I've served in Iraq twice with them,” says Captain Nick Diamond of the British Forces. “Interesting bunch, we get along quite well, a good bit of bantering between the two sides, not too bad at all."
But the reason all coalition forces are all here, is to help the Afghan people. People like Mohammad Bashure of Kabul. He says, "The most important thing is that our country is getting better, it is getting positive steps toward democracy.”
People in this war torn nation are no strangers to military action. But the coalition forces are widely accepted because they are aiding Afghanistan.
The last time a country set up shop here it was for an entirely different purpose. The Soviets, who actually built many of the buildings here in the 1980's, left in defeat, but not before devastating the country's infrastructure.
Captain Diamond said, "There still certainly seems to be resentment over what happened with the Russian invasion, but we've changed that and I think they're very keen and happy for us to be working with them."
And who could validate that point more than an Afghani like Mohammad Bashure.
"I'm really happy about the presence of the U.S. forces and the coalition forces here in Afghanistan, because these people are here to provide security… in our country, and thanks a lot for all the people of America, for the government and the U.S. forces here in Afghanistan.”
Salem News
You know I really like these news stories with the embedded video, you would almost think your reading a blog.
Now what I'm not to sure about is how much I can believe of this?? You know the strapping young Britt with the big smile, and that Afghan dude telling you all is good...Makes better video than copy that's for sure.
But if you like the idea you can click on the link to Salem news and donate to the reporter
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