I need some help.... missing Afghan soldiers pics

[Bigcypresshunter]

It appears these men have gone AWOL on 17 separate occasions over the course of 2 years; the last being in January, 2010.

http://cornyn.senate.gov/public/ind...ecord_id=de9c2250-8f99-4b30-aa4b-5ce4e5204e26

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Why are these mini bin-ladens in the US in the first place?

This link says they were studying at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center on Lackland. http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/military_accounts_for_7_of_17_awol_afghans_96704329.html

Seven of 17 Afghan military officers and enlistees who went AWOL either while at Lackland AFB or shortly after leaving have come in from the cold.

Two are thought to have fled to Canada. Another became a permanent resident of the United States.

Four are in custody.

10 are at large.

“It's no surprise that individuals who come to the U.S. legally on visas decide to stay illegally,” said U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, who wants Air Force and Department of Homeland Security leaders to give “a full briefing” to Congress. “But when those individuals are foreign military officers — with special access to military facilities — it creates a serious national security threat to American communities.”



The problem isn't isolated to Afghans. The Air Force said Friday three Iraqi military students had gone AWOL over the years from a Wichita, Kan., flight school and Air University at Maxwell AFB in Montgomery, Ala

 

[RGINN]

No, Marc's not really a 'moderator'. He's an 'administrator'. (as we all know) I understand his frustration and don't believe his remarks were wishin harm on innocent folks, but they could have been taken that way, I guess. Some of those guys look Indonesian. Our government devotes a lot of resources to snagging people who sneak across our borders and wax the floors of our shopping malls, so maybe they could take it to the next level and hook up these guys.

 

[WilliamBoyd]

They are probably headed to Fremont, California, to join the other 10,000
Afghanistan residents there.

The US brought 350,000 Germans to the US during WW2, some escaped,
the last one was captured in 1985.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Why are they not smiling? They look like mugshots taken with a Polaroid camera.

 

[allen_idaho]

The strange thing is that I think I saw the 4th guy over just today. At a pow-wow in Lapwai, Idaho of all places. For some strange reason there were about 6 middle eastern men watching the dances. One of the guys looked a lot like the guy in picture 4. Although they were seated across the room. So I can't be sure.

 

[Tnmountains]

Seems some share some asiatic features. Cleaned the pic up a little.

 

[Marc]

Seems some share some asiatic features. Cleaned the pic up a little.

Especially the 3rd one.... Indonesian for sure IMHO.

 

[Marc]

nope - just some negative feedback for posting this!

 

[Felinepeachy]

Seems some share some asiatic features. Cleaned the pic up a little.

Especially the 3rd one.... Indonesian for sure IMHO.

As well as the 6th one.