President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai takes the stage at the National Military Academy of Afghanistan to speak at the academy's third graduation ceremony at the National Military Academy of Afghanistan in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 22, 2011. President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzaihas served in his current role since 2002 when he was elected by the people via the Loya Jirga, and via national government election process since 2004 as the first directly elected president in Afghanistan's history. National Military Academy of Afghanistan awarded bachelor's degrees to 299 newly commissioned officers w


President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai takes the stage at the National Military Academy of Afghanistan to speak at the academy's third graduation ceremony at the National Military Academy of Afghanistan in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 22, 2011. President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzaihas served in his current role since 2002 when he was elected by the people via the Loya Jirga, and via national government election process since 2004 as the first directly elected president in Afghanistan's history. National Military Academy of Afghanistan awarded bachelor's degrees to 299 newly commissioned officers who will serve in any of the 11 branches of the Afghan National Army. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John R. Fischer/Released) Karzai speaks at the NMAA graduation (5550617518)


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