Spc. Richard Nettles (left), Haslet, Texas, and Spc. Geneva Cano, Aransas Pass, Texas, POL Clerks for 5-20 Infantry Battalion, Task Force 1-14 Cavalry Regiment, ensure there’s always enough lubricants on hand f More
A soldier from Task Force 1-14 Cavalry browses the magazines at Forward Operating Base Apache’s Post Exchange, Jan. 11, 2012.
Capt. Joe Mickley, commanding officer, Battle Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, briefs his executive officer, 1st Lt. Jordan Smiley, Jan. 11, 2012, More
Pvt. Marvin Frisby (center, left to right), 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Spc. Benjamin Rubino, 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, and Sgt. Larry Blais, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, stand in front o More
When asked about his deployment so far, Staff Sgt. Michael Holbrook, Federal Way, Wash., Task Force 1-14 Cavalry Base Defense Operations Center NCOIC and Master Driver, at Forward Operating Base Apache, Afghani More
Soldiers from Combined Task Force Arrowhead enjoy some down time on the array of computers available for their use at the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Center on Forward Operating Base Apache, Jan. 11, 2012.
Mine resistant ambush protected vehicles from Battle Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, stand ready to roll out to Forward Operating Base Sweeney Jan More
Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lanza (center), 7th Infantry Division commanding general, presents Sgt. Larry Blais with a Bayonet Soldier of the Month certificate and commanders coin Aug. 2, while Command Sgt. Maj. Delbe More
Staff Sgt. Michael Lackie, Petaluma, Calif., Recovery Operations specialist, shows off a component of his MaxxTow Wrecker at Forward Operating Base Apache, Afghanistan, Jan. 10, 2012. “When your truck is dead i More
A soldier from Battle Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, mans the gunner’s station on a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle in advance of moving More
Spc. Jason Elder, C Troop, Task Force 1-14 Cavalry, delinks ammo into smaller strips at Forward Operating Base Apache, Afghanistan, Jan. 10, 2012.
Soldiers from 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, prepare a mine roller prior to moving out to Forward Operating Base Sweeney Jan. 12, 2012.
Spc. Lance Rogers, Web City, Mo., B Troop, Task Force 1-14 Cavalry, ties fire blankets to the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle’s safety net so they can get to them easily.
Sgt. Steven Durriseau (left) and Pfc. Lee Adam, Battle Company 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, prepare a M2 .50-caliber machine gun before moving out to Fo More
Spc. James Bissenas, Tacoma, Wash., B Company 5-20 Infantry, Task Force 1-14 Cavalry, ensures his M2 .50 caliber machine gun is in working order at Forward Operating Base Apache, Afghanistan, Jan. 10, 2012.
Second Lt. Matthew Domenech gives the convoy safety brief prior to 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, moving out to Forward Operating Base Sweeney Jan. 12, 2012.
PV2 Justin Walker, Wintersville, Ohio, B Company 5-20 Infantry, Task Force 1-14 Cavalry, attaches a tow hook to the front of his Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle at Forward Operating Base Apache, Afghani More
Capt. Joe Mickley, commanding officer, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, talks with his soldiers about their move to Forward Operating Base Sweeney Jan. 12, 2012.
(Left to right) Pfc. Lee Adam, Spc. Tavaras Williams and Sgt. Steven Durriseau pose for a photo prior to 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, moving out to Forw More
Mine resistant ambush protected vehicles from Battle Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, roll out from Forward Operating Base Apache for other parts A More
Soldiers from Battle Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, listen carefully as their first sergeant gives them their post-mission brief.
First Sgt. Aaron Alexander addresses his soldiers from Battle Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, during a post-mission brief. Battle Company moved in More