An Afghan National Army soldier shows his boot, which is falling apart after only two months.
Washington Post: Despite billions in U.S. funding, Afghan forces have a problem with boots
CAMP SHAHEEN, Afghanistan — If first impressions really can be gleaned from footwear, Afghan security forces may be about as disjointed and ragged as a state-run military can get.
As recruits stood in formation here last week, some wore nearly paper-thin black boots one stumble away from an exposed heel or toe. Others had on boots better suited for trekking through feet of snow than standing on sun-scorched gravel. The lucky ones had the same well-padded, sandy-colored boots worn by a visiting U.S. general and his support staff.
“This one, when it gets wet, they are not comfortable,” said one soldier, Abdul Ali, 21, pointing down at his crumbled black footwear.
The sad state of soldiers’ boots highlights something that U.S. military officials have known for about two years: Despite more than $68 billion in U.S. funding for Afghan security forces over the past 14 years, they still can’t even clothe themselves.
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Update: Afghan Military So Corrupt It Can’t Even Get Working Boots For Its Troops (Daily Caller)
WNU Editor: This is a problem that the Afghan Army has been having for a very long time .... From M16s to Boots, Afghan Troops Feel Slighted (AP)
4 comments:
WNU,
To think you once gave a hard time about my "fixation" on foot wear.
WNU,
Oh yeah, the story I can believe, but the above photo is BS.
James please please don't talk about shoe fixations, I have more then enough fetishes already. And here I thought they all wore tennis shoes and flip flops.
Bob,
Heh.
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