LEP Nick Denu pulls security while waiting for a controlled detonation of an improvised explosvie device, Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26. Coalition soldiers are taking a more active role to secure the stability a More
A billboard in Ghazni promotes the security and stability of Afghanistan, Nov. 26, 2010. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
A Joint Expeditionary Team advisor teaches Afghan National Army commandos about improvised explosive devices at Camp McCloskey, Afghanistan, April 1. By practicing basic tactics, commandos maintain mission read More
Polish forces pull security for coalition forces patrolling the streets of Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26. Coalition soldiers are taking a more active role to secure the stability and freedom of the country. (U. More
Graffiti on a wall in Ghazni, Afghanistan reads, "(in red)We are advocates of a parliament without discrimination, (in pink) Vote for Ghulan Sakhi Zabuli," Nov. 26, 2010. Graffiti is one of many ways local nat More
Afghan National Army commandos study a battery used in improvised explosive devices while training at Camp McCloskey, Afghanistan, April 1. By practicing basic tactics, commandos maintain mission readiness and More
Graffiti on a wall in Ghazni, Afghanistan reads, "(IN RED) Vote Abdul Maliki Habibi number 34, (IN ORANGE) Vote Ustad Haji, (IN BLUE) Learning Center of Almas Sharq," Nov. 26, 2010. Graffiti is one of many way More
A Polish soldier sits in the turret of a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle while on patrol, Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26. Coalition forces are taking a more active role to secure the stability and freedom More
A Joint Expeditionary Team advisor describes a booby trap used in improvised explosive devices to Afghan National Army commandos training at Camp McCloskey, Afghanistan, April 1. By practicing basic tactics, c More
An insurgent used this ditch as a hiding position while he observed the coalition patrol in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26. Insurgents will use IED's to create casualties and chaos. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Howe)
An Afghan boy dressed as Superman shows his appreciation for coalition forces by giving a thumbs up in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26, 2010. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
An Afghan advisor describes a booby trap used in improvised explosive devices to Afghan National Army commandos training at Camp McCloskey, Afghanistan, April 1. By practicing basic tactics, commandos maintain More
An Afghan National Army soldier stands ready in the back of a pick up truck while on patrol, Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26. Afghan National soldiers are taking a more active role to secure the stability and free More
A Polish soldier sits in the turret of an MRAP while on patrol in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26, 2010. Coalition soldiers are taking a more active role to secure the stability and freedom of the country. (Photo More
A command wire connected to an IED is found in Mushan Village, on day two of Kalak Hode, an Afghan National Army independently planned and executed operation in Panjwa'i district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan More
An Afghan man smiles at the coalition patrol passing by as he transports goods from one location to another in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26, 2010. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Graffiti on a wall in Ghazni, Afghanistan reads "P," Nov. 26. Graffiti is one of many ways local nationals communicate to the general public. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Howe)
An Afghan girl waves at a coalition patrol passing through the city Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26, 2010. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
An Afghan boy waves at a coalition patrol passing through the city Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Howe)
Graffiti on a wall in Ghazni, Afghanistan reads, "Chinese ceiling pattern call: 0776170091," Nov. 26. Graffiti is one of many ways local nationals communicate to the general public. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Howe)
An Afghan boy sits at a shop in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26, 2010. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Law enforcement professional, Nick Denu, TF White Eagle, gives a colored pencil to an Afghan child in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26, 2010. Afghan children enjoy the gifts coalition patrols give them. (Photo by: More
LEP Nick Denu, Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Perez, and a Polish infantry soldier discuss the best avenue of approach to clear a nearby orchard of possible Taliban, Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26. Coalition soldiers are ta More
Graffiti on a wall in Ghazni, Afghanistan reads, " Ramani is an ideal candidate of the Ghazni people 4," Nov. 26, 2010. Graffiti is one of many ways local nationals communicate to the general public. (Photo by More
Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Perez points out the best avenue of approach to clear a nearby orchard of possible Taliban, Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26. Coalition soldiers are taking a more active role to secure the stabi More
Lt. Col. Bill Gormely points out the best avenue of approach to clear a nearby orchard of possible Taliban, Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26. Coalition soldiers are taking a more active role to secure the stability More
Graffiti on a wall in Ghazni, Afghanistan reads, " (in black) Vote Ustad Rahimi, (in red) We are not discriminate Abdul Malek Habibi, (in pink) Vote for Ghulan Sakhi Zabuli vote for national security," Nov. 26 More
Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Perez, TF White Eagle, on patrol in the city of Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26. Coalition soldiers are taking a more active role to secure the stability and freedom of the country. (U.S. Army More
Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Perez, TF White Eagle, shakes hands with a local citizen in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26, 2010. Coalition soldiers are taking a more active role to secure the stability and freedom of the c More
Graffiti on a wall in Ghazni, Afghanistan reads, (in red) "Abdul Malik Habibi number 34, (in black) Vote ustad Rahimi, (in pink) Ghulan Sakhi Zabuli vote for national unity," Nov. 26, 2010. Graffiti is one of More
A Polish soldier stands ready to clear a nearby orchard of possible insurgents, Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26. Coalition soldiers are taking a more active role to secure the stability and freedom of the country. More
An Afghan boy watches the coalition patrol roll by in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26, 2010. Daily patrols are necessary to secure the stability and freedom of the country. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
An Afghan building was peppered with 20mm rounds. Insurgents used this building to hide in after attempting to place an improvised explosvie device on the road, Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26. IED's remain a cons More
Lt. Col. Bill Gormley talks to the local children in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26, 2010. Children are more than happy to see and talk to coalition forces patrolling their streets. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
A Polish soldier with the 2nd Infantry Company writes radio transmissions for the convoy commander while on patrol, Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26. Communication between ground forces and mounted patrols plays a More
Two Afghan children express their excitement at seeing a coalition patrol in the city of Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26, 2010. Children are more than happy to see and talk to coalition forces patrolling their st More
Point of view from a ditch an insurgent used as a hiding position while he observed the coalition patrol in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26. Insurgents will use IED's to create casualties and chaos. (U.S. Army pho More
An Afghan National Army soldier raises a barrier at the front gate of FOB Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26, 2010, Afghan National soldiers are taking an active role to secure the stability and freedom of their cou More
Graffiti on a wall in Ghazni, Afghanistan reads, "Training Center at Almost Sharaq 'Eastern Diamond,'" Nov. 26. Graffiti is one of many ways local nationals communicate to the general public. (U.S. Army photo More
Graffiti on a wall in Ghazni, Afghanistan reads, " Vote Abdul Malik Habibi number 34," Nov. 26, 2010. Graffiti is one of many ways local nationals communicate to the general public. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
An Afghan Uniformed Police officer shakes hands with an interpreter after successfully completing his mission, Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26. Afghan National soldiers and AUP are taking a more active role to sec More
Two Afghan National Army soldiers stand ready while on patrol, Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26. Afghan National soldiers are taking a more active role to secure the stability and freedom of their country. (U.S. Ar More
An Afghan building was peppered with 20 mm rounds. Insurgents used this building to hide in after attempting to place an improvised explosive device on the road, Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26. IED's remain a con More
LEP Nick Denu participates in a dismount clearing patrol, Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 26. Coalition soldiers are taking a more active role to secure the stability and freedom of the country. (U.S. Army photo by S More
Graffiti on a wall in Ghazni, Afghanistan reads, "Learning Institute of Nawi Ghazna, All of us give vote to Ghulam Sakhi Zabuli Number 73, (in black) We make iron rings, address Nawabad across from gas station, More
A Uganda People’s Defense Force soldier inspects a rooftop while searching for the end of a simulated command wire during counter improvised-explosive-device (IED) training at Camp Singo, Uganda, March 6, 2017. More
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Brad Brown, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Task Force Sparta, EOD Mobile Unit 8, and a Uganda People’s Defense Force cadre and soldier inspe More