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45-9mm-5-56mm:

soldierporn:

ANSF mission pregame, the masterful artistry of misinformation and redirection.

[Top Left] An Afghan National Army special forces soldier prepares his gear before a unilateral mission in Herat province, Afghanistan.

[Top Right] An Afghan National Army special forces soldier puts an Afghan Flag sticker on a Hummer before a unilateral mission in Herat province, Afghanistan.

[Bottom] An Afghan National Army special forces soldier prepares a M-240 machine gun before a unilateral mission in Herat province, Afghanistan. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the lead in security operations to bring security and stability to the people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

(Photos by Sgt. Pete Thibodeau, 8 FEB 2013.)

[The uniform pieces and professional similarities are starting to seriously confuse my ability to distinguish ANSF from US SOF and I find it highly fascinating. People see what they want and expect to see… -R]

(via TumbleOn)
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