Soldiers are special guests at Khaga school graduation
By U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Matson, CJTF101
KABUL, Afghanistan – Soldiers from 2nd Platoon, Troop C, 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, attended a graduation of 50 students from the Computer English Education Center Thursday in the town of Khaga, Nangarhar province.
The platoon was invited to attend the graduation by Khaga police chief Adam Kahn.
Second platoon has worked with the Khaga police since they arrived in Afghanistan from Fort Campbell, Ky., nearly three months ago, providing training on a variety of topics including weapons maintenance and driver’s training.
Before the graduation, C Troop commander U.S. Army Capt. David Brown took a few minutes to speak with the graduating students and faculty from the school.
“Education is a powerful weapon,” Brown told the class. “We see it as stronger than guns and bombs. Schools and education are the foundation for the future of Afghanistan.”
This is the eighth class to graduate from the school, which spans six months. Students said they learned English and computer skills at the school.
As the students asked Brown questions, he said he could tell they learned a lot during their six months.
“Your English is very, very good,” he told one student.
Before the graduation, C Troop commander U.S. Army Capt. David Brown took a few minutes to speak with the graduating students and faculty from the school.
“Education is a powerful weapon,” Brown told the class. “We see it as stronger than guns and bombs. Schools and education are the foundation for the future of Afghanistan.”
This is the eighth class to graduate from the school, which spans six months. Students said they learned English and computer skills at the school.
As the students asked Brown questions, he said he could tell they learned a lot during their six months.
“Your English is very, very good,” he told one student.
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