KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb 18) – Afghan Uniformed Police and a coalition police advisory team patrolled through the city of Delaram in Nimroz province to deliver toys to the children of the Delaram Boys School, Feb 15.
Dubbed as “Operation Beckham” after the famous soccer player, the group began the day by patrolling through the city of Delaram. As they reached their destination, the Afghan and coalition troops prepared themselves for the children eagerly awaiting the donated new soccer balls and jerseys.
“If we take care of the population and take care of their needs, they are less likely to cooperate with the Taliban,” said 1st Lt. Phillip Saunders, the officer in charge of the police advisory team. “We are helping the people, see we are not the bad guys.”
The children grasped for the clothes and shortly after receiving the gifts, they were running and playing soccer.
“It was an experience,” said Sgt. Scott Powers, a squad leader with the police advisory team. “It was our opportunity to give to people who are less fortunate than ourselves.”
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