Please rest assured that the U.S. and NATO forces continue to assist ANSF every step of the way. Our mission is to leave ANSF fully capable of independently protecting their nation once our forces leave. We are not leaving any stone unturned in the training process, and the results speak for themselves. The nation once oppressed under the Taliban rule is now standing on its own. And the future is only looking brighter. The hard work of the U.S. and NATO forces is paying off, and that day is not far when they will no longer need our assistance. At the same time, we are not in any rush to exit the region. We fully realize the threat remaining terrorists pose to the region. And for that same reason you see our nation regularly emphasize the importance of cooperation between the regional partners. We want to ensure that we don’t leave any doors open for these terrorists.
We want to congratulate ANSF on this brave effort! It sends a clear message to the terrorists that Afghanistan is no longer a place that can be used as a sanctuary by the terrorists.
LTC Taylor,
DET, United States Central Command
U.S. Central Command