The 215th Corps partner team welcomed British Gen. John McColl, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, to Camp Shorab, Helmand, Afghanistan, July 24. General McColl commended them on their success the last fou More
Shamal Moman, ANA physician (right), treats an ANA recruit at the Regional Military Training Center on Camp Shorab, April 18.
Approximately 840 Afghan National Army basic trainees took the oath at the Regional Military Training Center Southwest, May 5. The recruits take the oath midway through their two-month basic training course.
U.S. Air Force Col. Donald Holloway, Resolute Support Advise and Assist Cell-Southwest team lead and ANA 215th Corps Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Zamin Hassan listen to the 215th Corps battle update brief for More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks to Marines and Sailors with Task Force Southwest at Camp Shorab Afghanistan, June 20, 2017. Neller discussed current events throughout the Marine Corp More
A Marine with Task Force Southwest refers an M64A1 sight and realigns aiming posts in preparation for a 120mm mortar registration mission at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, June 23, 2017. Several Marines with the Tas More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald L. Green, center, speaks with staff noncommissioned officers assigned to Task Force Southwest at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2017. Green, Secretary of the Navy Richar More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest conduct a range reconnaissance in a MRZR-4 an ultra-terrain vehicle to at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2018. The Task Force Southwest security force observe and pr More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest prepares to shoot the M-240B for the Combat Marksmanship Program at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Jan. 26, 2018. Several Marines with the unit’s security force executed the More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest fire a 120mm mortar in support of Operation Maiwand 11 at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, Jan. 28, 2018. The Marines fired multiple illumination rounds in order to light a nearb More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), is greeted by the leaders of Afghan National Army, 4th Brigade, 215th Corps at Camp Delaram, Afghanistan Feb. 5, 201 More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest prepares to fire the M107 Special Application Scope Rifle to test its functionality and to sustain combat marksmanship at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Feb. 8, 2018. Marine More
Service members with Afghanistan Air Force (AAF) and the 738th Aviation Expeditionary Advisor Group watch a C208 pilot perform an air drop at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2018. The training enhances the More
Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Jones, sergeant major of Task Force Southwest (TFSW) (left), Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT) (center), and Brig. Gen. Ben More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) arrive at 3rd Brigade, Afghan National Army 215th Corps’ base to participate in a key leader engagement with the Afghan National Defense and Security Force (ANDSF) More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provide security during an expeditionary advisor mission with the 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, at New Garmser, Afghanistan, Feb. 19, 2018. M More
A U.S. Marine sniper with Task Force Southwest prepares to fire the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System to test its functionality at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Feb. 19, 2018. Marines with the unit’s security force More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provide security for a key-leader engagement between TFSW and 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, at Camp Regi-Tapa, Afghanistan, Feb. 22, 2018. More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) waits to board a helicopter departing for Camp Shorserack at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, March 6, 2018. Marines with TFSW form expeditionary advising packages at for More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) fire a 120mm mortar as a show of force at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, March 10, 2018. Approximately 300 Marines with TFSW are deployed to the Helmand province to prov More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) scans his area after receiving indirect fire during an advising mission with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps as they conduct Operation Maiwand More
A U.S. Marine Corps sniper with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) stands security during an advising mission with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps in support of Operation Maiwand 12 at Camp Shorser More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provide security for a CH-47 Chinook during an advising mission with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps during Operation Maiwand 12 at Camp Shorser More
A U.S. Marine Corps sniper with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) sights in with a M107 .50-caliber Special Applications Scoped Rifle during a security post for an advising mission with 1st Brigade, Afghan National A More
A U.S. Marine Corps sniper with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) presents a Texas flag that he keeps in his plate carrier in honor of his state and father. He has taken the flag everywhere with him for approximately More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), waits for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford to exit from a KC-130J Super Hercules a More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hubert Gonzales lands at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, April 5, 2018. Gonzales was a part of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment in 2011 when he was injured by an improvised explosiv More
A soldier with Afghan National (ANA) Army 215th Corps photographs U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), and Maj. Gen. Wali Mohammed Ahmadzai, comman More
Col. John Armellino, Task Force Southwest deputy commander, prepares to welcome Lt. Gen. Richard Cripwell, NATO Resolute Support Headquarters deputy commander, at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, April 12, 2018. Cri More
CAMP SHORABAK, Afghanistan (May 14, 2018) – Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldiers sight in on their targets during a live-fire range at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, May 14, 2018. The application of lo More
CAMP SHORAB, Afghanistan (May 17, 2018) -- U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, Task Force Southwest commander (right), and Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Jones, Task Force Southwest sergeant major (middle), wa More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 23, 2018) – U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jon Connolly, the Task Force Southwest (TFSW) training team leader speaks with Col. Shah Wali, the commanding officer of Regional Milita More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 24, 2018) – Brig. Gen. Abdul Hadi, the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps deputy commander, salutes soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, ANA 215th Corps during an Operat More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 19, 2018) – U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, the commanding general for Marine Corps Forces Central Command, speaks to the service members with Task Force South More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) - Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldiers load rounds into magazines during a live-fire range at Camp Shorabak. This is the first time ANA soldiers fired li More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – All the brigade commanders with the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps take notes on the types of training offered in the Operational Readiness Cycle during a More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldiers and policemen from the 505th Zone Afghan National Police (ANP) stand at attention to receive certificates of compl More
NIMROZ PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 6, 2018) - U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest begin establishing a secure position during an expeditionary advisory package at forward operating base (FOB) Delaram. U.S. M More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) - U.S. Marine Corps advisors with Task Force Southwest stand at attention while Afghan National Army 215th Corps soldiers play the Afghan national anthem during a n More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 15, 2018) - An Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps artilleryman carries a 122mm round to the ammunition staging area during a live-fire range at Camp Shorabak. ANA artille More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 15, 2018) – A soldier with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps provides security during a military operations on urban terrain (MOUT) exercise at More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 16, 2018) - Italian Army Brig. Gen. Francesco Bruno, Train, Advise and Assist Command-West commander, shakes hands with Afghan National Army Col. Shah Wali, commander of the More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 17, 2018) - Soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, Afghan National Army 215th Corps take a defensive position in a trench during a MD 530 helicopter live-fire range at Camp S More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) - Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldiers march the Afghan colors across the parade deck during 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, Afghan National Army 215th Corps’ O More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 28, 2018) - A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest assesses his patient during a Combat Lifesaver (CLS) Course at Camp Shorab. The CLS course is a two-week long evaluation t More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 29, 2018) - Afghan National Army 215th Corps soldiers attend an opening ceremony for a train-the-trainer course at Camp Shorabak. The train-the-trainer course allows the Afgh More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Aug 8, 2018) - U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TF-SW) stand post during an expeditionary advisory package at Camp Nolay in Sangin district. Advisors with Task Force Southw More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Aug. 14, 2018) —“I’m proud to be a part of the legacy and honored to hold the title of ‘Marine’,” said 1st Lt. Katie Kochert, a Marine with Task Force Southwest. Yesterday marked More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Aug. 14, 2018) -- "I'm proud to be a part of the legacy and honored to hold the title 'Marine'," said 1st Lt. Katie Kochert, a Marine with Task Force Southwest. This week marked t More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (August 29, 2018) - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, the commanding general of Task Force-Southwest, speaks with Brig. Gen. Muhammad Yaquvi, the Provincial Chief of More
Afghan Brig. Gen. Ghulam Farooq, 215th Corps deputy commander, addresses British Gen. Sir John McColl, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, about some of the issues that the Afghan National Army has been fac More
Basic trainees in the Afghan National Army place their right hand on the Quran and swear oath to the ANA during a ceremony, May 5. About 840 ANA recruits took the oath at the Regional Military Training Center-S More
ANA 215th Corps G3, Operations Officer Col. Aslum details plans to improve security in Now Zad district with the Resolute Support Advise and Assist Cell-Southwest team. (U.S. military photo by Lt. Sharon Mulhol More
Lt. Gen. William Beydler, the commander of Marine Corps Forces Central Command, speaks to the Marines and Sailors of Task Force Southwest at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, June 18, 2017. During the visit, Beydler di More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks to Marines and Sailors with Task Force Southwest at Camp Shorab Afghanistan, June 20, 2017. Neller met and spoke with the unit’s Marines and Sailors, More
Marines with Task Force Southwest conduct refer realign procedures on the 120mm mortar prior to a live-fire registration mission at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, June 23, 2017. The event ensured functionality and t More
Lt. Gen. William Beydler, the commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Central Command, speaks with Marines assigned to Task Force Southwest at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, Oct. 22, 2017. Beydler had an opportuni More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, speaks with Marines and Sailors assigned to Task Force Southwest at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2017. Neller, Secretary of the Navy Richard V. More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest observes the integrity of a weapons range during a range reconnaissance at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2018. The Task Force Southwest security force observe and More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest prepare to fire a 120mm mortar in support of Operation Maiwand 11 at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, Jan. 27, 2018. The Marines fired multiple illumination rounds in order to li More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest sights in on the M-240B when shooting for the Combat Marksmanship Program at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Jan. 26, 2018. Several Marines with the unit’s security force exe More
Afghan soldier Command Sgt. Maj. Waheddin Wafa, command sergeant major of the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps (left), and Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Jones, sergeant major of Task Force Southwest (right), address More
Col. Matthew R. Nation, plans officer for U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT) (left) and Col. John Armellino, deputy commander of Task Force Southwest (TFSW) walk together during tour of Camp Sho More
U.S. Marine Col. Christopher J. Douglas, senior advisor for the 505th Zone National Police, Task Force Southwest (TFSW), arrive at 3rd Brigade, Afghan National Army 215th Corps’ base to participate in a key lea More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provides security during an expeditionary advisor mission with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps at New Garmser, Afghanistan, Feb. 19, 2018. Mari More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest fires the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System as part of the combat marksmanship program at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Feb. 19, 2018. Marines with the unit’s security force c More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provides security for a key-leader engagement with the 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, at Camp Regi-Tapa, Afghanistan, Feb. 22, 2018. Marines More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) prepare to load equipment onto a helicopter departing to Shorserack at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, March 6, 2018. Marines with TFSW form expeditionary advising packag More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provides security while a CH-47 Chinook crew unloads cargo to create a forward operating base to advise 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps as they More
A U.S. Marine Corps advisor with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) oversees combat operational planning for Operation Maiwand 12 with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps during an advising mission at More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW) (middle), arrives for a command visit to see the Marines advising 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th More
A U.S. Marine Corps sniper with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) sights in with a rifle combat optic on a M4 carbine during a security post for an advising mission with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th More
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford is greeted by U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), after exiting from a KC-130J Super More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest greets retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hubert Gonzalez after landing at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, April 5, 2018. Gonzales was a part of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), and Maj. Gen. Wali Mohammed Ahmadzai, commanding general of Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, listen to More
Col. John Armellino, Task Force Southwest deputy commander, walks to greet Lt. Gen. Richard Cripwell, NATO Resolute Support Headquarters deputy commander at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, April 12, 2018. Cripwell’ More
CAMP SHORABAK, Afghanistan (May 14, 2018) – An Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldier adjusts his elevation on his scope during a live-fire range at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, May 14, 2018. The applica More
CAMP SHORAB, Afghanistan (May 17, 2018) -- U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, Task Force Southwest commander (left), and Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Jones, Task Force Southwest sergeant major, watch a C-13 More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 23, 2018) -- A U.S. Marine Corps tactics advisor with the Task Force Southwest (TFSW) training team awards a Regional Military Training Center instructor a certificate after c More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 24, 2018) – Brig. Gen. Abdul Hadi, the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps deputy commander, speaks with soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, ANA 215th Corps about prepar More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 19, 2018) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, the commanding general for Marine Corps Forces Central Command, praises the service members with Task Force Southwe More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) - Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldiers get on line to begin squad attacks during a live-fire range at Camp Shorabak. This is the first time ANA soldiers More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldiers and policemen from the 505th Zone Afghan National Police (ANP) listen to a speech given by Col. Shah Wali, command More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – Col. Shah Wali, commander of the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps Regional Military Training Center, briefs the 215th Corps brigade commanders on the import More
NIMROZ PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 7, 2018) - U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest return to base after filling sandbags during an expeditionary advisory package at forward operating base (FOB) Delaram. U.S. More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) - Col. Shah Wali, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps Regional Military Training Center commander, gives a speech to ANA soldiers during a non-commissioned offic More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 15, 2018) - An Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps artilleryman loads a 122mm round into a 2A18 Howitzer (D-30) during a live-fire range at Camp Shorabak. ANA artillerymen More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 15, 2018) – Soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps prepare to enter a building during a military operations on urban terrain (MOUT) exe More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 16, 2018) - Afghan National Army Col. Shah Wali, commander of the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps’ Regional Military Training Center (RMTC), shows Italian Army Brig. G More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 17, 2018) - An Afghan Air Force (AAF) MD 530 helicopter flies by during a live-fire range a Camp Shorabak. AAF pilots fired live ordnance in support of ground troops during t More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) – Soldiers with the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps and policemen with the 505th Zone Afghan National Police stand at attention during 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigad More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 28, 2018) - A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest simulates applying a decompression needle on his patient during a Combat Lifesaver (CLS) Course at Camp Shorab. The CLS co More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 29, 2018) – An Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldier listens to a speech from Afghan Col. Shah Wali, commander of the ANA 215th Corps Regional Military Training Cent More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Aug 8, 2018) - A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TF-SW) provides security during an expeditionary advisory package at Camp Nolay in Sangin district. Advisors with Task Forc More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Aug. 14, 2018) - "I'm proud to be a part of the legacy and honored to hold the title 'Marine'," said 1st Lt. Katie Kochert, a Marine with Task Force Southwest. This week marked th More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (August 29, 2018) - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force-Southwest, and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Christopher J. Douglas, senior advisor t More
A Helmand Province politician wraps the flag of Afghanistan around the shoulders of a newly graduated 215th Corps soldier in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 26, 2019. Marines and sailors with Task Force Sou More
British Gen. John McColl, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, talks with U.S. Marine Col. Jeffrey Endicott, 215th Corps Partner Team Officer in Charge, about the changes on Camp Shorab, Helmand, Afghanistan More