International Security Assistance Force

KABUL, Afghanistan–American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) students study in the library prior to class. Established in 2006, The AUAF is the first private university in the country in Afghanistan. The university provides undergraduate and graduate programs and admits students without regard to their demographic profiles, financial capacites, beliefs or personal histories. Instead, admission is based on accomplishment, energy, integrity and ambition to learn, Sept. 9, 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt Laura K. Smith) (released)