Afghan Soldiers Missing From Joint Base Cape Cod
” Police and military officials are searching for three officers from the Afghanistan National Army who were engaged in a training exercise at Joint Base Cape Cod.
Massachusetts National Guard spokesman Lt. Col. James Sahady said the three men were reported missing on Saturday night after travelling into Hyannis that day.
“ They didn’t report back (to the base),” Sahady said. “There is no indication they pose a threat to the public.”
Police and base officials are cooperating in the search for the three men, identified as Maj. Jan Mohammad Arash, Capt. Mohammad Nasir Askarzada, and Capt. Noorullah Aminyar. Sahady didn’t have any descriptions or ages for the three officers.
A state police spokesman said they are not involved in the investigation.”
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