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  • Vermont National Guard Trains Afghan Army Trainers

    01/07/2004 6:05:33 PM PST · by Calpernia · 6 replies · 201+ views
    Special to American Forces Press Service ^ | Jan. 7, 2004 | By Staff Sgt. Timothy M. Williams, USA
    National Guard Soldiers with the 124th Regional Training Institute from Colchester, Vt., are here to "train the trainers" and teach Afghan National Army members how to become better soldiers. The unit has been here since June in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, training the ANA. Their main focus is getting ANA trainers to take over courses and ultimately train their own people. "Our main role is to aid in the establishment of the Afghan National Army and to mentor and guide the Afghan officers and (noncommissioned officers)," said Capt. Scott R. Cadieux from Georgia, Vt. "We're here to help make...