A New Zealand Army soldier, deployed with Task Group Taji 9, clears the weapon of an Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) soldier during a M4 marksmanship live fire range, at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq, Oct. 8, 201 More
Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) soldiers, conduct tactical formation training, at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq. Tactical formation training enhances the core infantry skills of Iraqi Army brigades and allows for More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Isbell, left, incoming base command sergeant major, and Lt. Col. Mark Tyndall, incoming base commander, salute the American flag during the base command transfer of authority More
Australian LACW Cassie Ahearn a clerk for the Multinational Force and Observers' Information Communication Technology section provides guard as a member of the Catafalque guard during the MFO's ANZAC Day ceremo More
New Zealand Army Gunner Bronson K. Ebbett, a command post operator with 163 Battery, 16th Field Regiment, and U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph S. Meraz, an artilleryman with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Mari More
New Zealand Army Bombardier Gregy Emphasis, right, goes through the firing procedures of the IW Steyr with U.S. Marine Capt. Alan Murphy during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 11, 2015 at Cam More
New Zealand Army Soldiers and U.S. Marines await to see illumination coordination rounds light the impact area at Waiouru Military Training Area, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Benjamin Bacon, right, fires blank rounds at the simulated enemy at Camp Linton, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 18, 2015. New Zealand Army Soldiers share More
Lance Cpl. Isaac Miller, from Roanoke, Virginia, plots coordinates to simulate a call for fire at Camp Linton, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 13, 2015. The U.S. Marines a More
Cpl. Murray Kinnell, New Zealand Army, holds up "#1" as Minnesota Viking cheerleaders Amanda and Sarah cheer him on. Kinnell competed, and was unanimously voted best, in a "touchdown dance" competition during t More
An Australian soldier assigned to Task Group Taji watches as Iraqi soldiers assigned to the 23rd Iraqi Army Brigade clear a room without weapons during the beginning stages of urban operations training at Camp More
U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to Alpha Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, assist an Iraqi army lieutenant, assigned to 1st Battalion, 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, while participating in a combined train More
An Iraqi army UH-1 helicopter provides air support as a show of force while participating in a combined training event at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 6, 2015. Iraqi army soldiers participate in training courses at bu More
Old and new collide as an old Russian tank provides the background for two local farmers as they tend to their potato field June 17, 2012. Potato farming has become very important for the economy of Bamyan, as More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Marcus Cornelius, Battery Officer with Battery A, 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, formally greets Mr. Steve T. Bethell, Guardian of Marae during the "Powhiri, welcoming from the New Zealand More
Members of the Afghan Uniformed Police patrol the Bamyan valley, past the cavity where an ancient statue, known as the "Father Buddha," used to stand, June 16, 2012. The monumental statues were built in A.D. 50 More
Dr. Shrikant Jagtap (center), the senior agriculture adviser for the Bamyan Provincial Reconstruction Team, and his interpreter, Hamidullah, discuss agricultural programs with Saywed Khadin, a potato farmer, in More
New Zealand Army Sgt. Anthony Watson, the 2nd in Command of 2nd Kiwi Patrol, Task Force Crib, mans his light armored vehicle at a fighting position during a stand-to drill on Forward Operating Base Bamyan, June More
Lance Corporal Dakota S. Myrick, an artilleryman with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, passes a mortar round to Gunner Trent T. A. Waaka during a fire mission for Exercise Brimstone here, Jun More
A woman does her laundry at the Arzu Studio Hope compound in the Dragon Valley, west of the town of Bamyan, June 20, 2012. Women enrolled in the program receive higher than average compensation for their work a More
Australian Army Pvt. Aaron “Willy” Williams searches for targets after his squad cleared a trench line position during a platoon-size movement range as part of Rim of the Pacific, 2012, July 19. Approximately 2 More
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay, flies over the Kahuku Training Area, (KTA) near the north shore of Ohau, Hawaii July 31 More
Multinational service members from Exercise Kiwi Flag stand by as Republic of Singapore Armed Forces C-130 Hercules makes a pass overhead Nov. 14 at the New Zealand Defence Force Raumi Drop Zone near Ohakea, Ne More
United States Air Force Maj. Corey Akiyama checks wind velocity as (left to right) New Zealand Army Private Hamish Summers, Royal New Zealand Air Force Pilot Officer Emma Taylor and United States Air Force Chie More
New Zealand Army Lance Cpl. Melissa Hogan, medic with Company Landing Team 5, shoots a Canadian C7A2 service rifle at Range 7 in Pohakuloa Training Area as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Ser More
Canadian Army Bdr. Brad Wilson, First Royal Canadian Horse Artillery forward observer signalier, coordinates air strikes during a fire support exercise as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. Service membe More
A South African Paratrooper is penned with U.S. jump wings during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, RI., July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to pro More
An U.S. Army paratrooper grabs his parachute canopy after landing on the Drop Zone during Leapfest XXXI, in Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Isl More
Canadian Army Capt. Thomas Sunderland learns how to fire the Individual Weapon (IW) Steyr 5.56 mm Assault Rifle as part of dry fire training in preparation for Exercise Southern Katipo 2015 at Linton Military C More
A member of the Canadian Armed Forces moves past an American Soldier toward his objective during training at Fort Stewart, Ga., October 31, 2016. Troops were participating in Bold Quest, a combined training exe More
New Zealand Army Private Maui Aleen-Te AhuAhu, a movement operator with the 5th Movements Company, 2nd Combat Service Support Battalion, Logistic Regiment, collects the parachute of a high velocity combat deliv More
A high velocity combat deliver system lands on Londonderry drop zone, near RAAF Richmond, Australia, March 13, 2017. The airdrops were part of the Advanced Tactics Aircrew Course hosted by the Advanced Airlift More
180709-N-KG618-1028 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 9, 2018) — Squadron Leader Ken Gilbert, Royal Australian Air Force Mobile Tactical Operations Center (MTOC) Officer-in-Charge, speaks to Major Ge More
New Zealand army Capt. Price, joint terminal attack controller, gives feedback to Corporal McDonald, joint terminal attack controller, on his briefing during combined training, Feb. 21, 2018, at Moody Air Force More
Lt. Gen. Mahmoud Freihat, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Jordan Armed Forces, (front row, third from left) joins command sergeants major for a portrait after the opening ceremony of the 4th Comman More
New Zealand Army Corporal David West, with Task Group Taji 9, conducts the post-engagement sequence during a combat shooting training, on Camp Taji, Iraq, July 2, 2019. The post-engagement drill is conducted af More
Australian Army members prepare to ship out to an alternate training locations during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019 (TS19) at Rockhampton, Queensland, July 14, 2019. Throughout TS19, service members from the U.S More
Queensland, Australia officials and military personnel of various nations toured multiple locations during exercise Talisman Sabre 2019 (TS19), July 16, 2019. During the tour, the officials and military personn More
Personnel from No. 3 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron transfer a medical patient leaving Exercise Talisman Sabre from a military ambulance to a C-27J Spartan aircraft July 18, 2019 at Rockhampton Airport. No. 3 More
U.S. Marines assess a terrain map during a simulated amphibious assault of exercise Talisman Sabre 19 in Bowen, Australia, July 22, 2019. Talisman Sabre provides an opportunity to conduct operations in a combin More
BRISBANE, Australia -- Aboard the USS Wasp (LHD 1) at the Port of Brisbane, Petty Officer 2nd Class, Gabrial Buck, an operations specialist on the USS Wasp, escorts the Exercise Talisman Sabre flag away from th More
Iraqi Security Force (ISF) soldiers, with the School of Infantry Noncommissioned Officer II (SINCO II), fire their weapons during basic marksmanship training, on Camp Taji, Iraq, August 5, 2019. The SINCO II, w More
United States, Australian, and New Zealand Army soldiers, play a game of volleyball, on the Taji Military Complex, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2019. . (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Cpl. Tamara Cummings)
A New Zealand Army soldier, deployed with Task Group Taji 9 as a part of a quick reaction force (QRF), fires his weapon during a close-quarters range, at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq, August 16, 2019. The QR More
Australian Army quick reaction force (QRF) soldiers, deployed with Task Group Taji 9, conducts alternate firing positions training, on Camp Taji, Iraq, Sept. 6, 2019. The incorporation of alternate firing posit More
An Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) soldier, listens for instruction during the M16 marksmanship training, on the Taji Military Complex, Iraq, Sept. 24, 2019. Iraqi Army instructors from School of Infantry Noncommis More
An Australian Army soldier, deployed with Task Group Taji 9, runs the ammunition point during a M4 marksmanship live fire range, at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq, Oct. 8, 2019. Task Group Taji 9 personnel alo More
Members of the New Zealand and Australian armed forces march into their positions as part of the Catafalque guard during the Multinational Force and Observers' ANZAC Day ceremony held in the Sinai Peninsula of More
New Zealand Army Gunner Sean Mitchell supervises U.S. Marines as they practice the firing procedures of the IW Steyr during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, at Camp Linton, New Zealand, Aug. 11, 20 More
Sgt. Jacob Nier from Green Bay, Wisconsin, simulates a call for fire, at Camp Linton, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 13, 2015. The U.S. Marines are preparing for a bilate More
New Zealand Army Second Lieutenant Geoff A. Chamberlain, a command post officer with 163 Battery, 16th Field Regiment, awaits orders while firing a coordinated illumination mission during Exercise Brimstone her More
New Zealand Army Soldiers and U.S. Marines watch illumination coordination rounds light the impact area at Waiouru Military Training Area, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. More
An Iraqi soldier pulls security while awaiting further orders as part of a combined training event at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 6, 2015. Iraqi army soldiers participate in training courses at building partner capac More
A native farmer and his son tend to their potato field June 17, 2012. Potatoes have become the biggest cash crop for the large farming community in Bamyan - thanks in large part to efforts by the Bamyan Provinc More
A girl peeks at the camera as she and her classmates line up at the beginning of their session at the Bamyan Regional High School, June 6, 2012. Bamyan Province boasts more than 120,000 children in school, nea More
New Zealand Gunner Jordan Dunn, 16th Field Regiment, acts as the "Warrior" and challenges U.S. Marines, not shown, during a "Powhiri" welcoming from the New Zealand 16th Field Regiment aboard the Te Whare Tu A More
Two women walk past the huge cavity where one of the ancient Buddhas of Bamiyan, known to locals as the "Father Buddha," used to stand, June 17, 2012. The monumental statues were built in A.D. 507 and 554 and w More
New Zealand soldiers with Task Unit Crib run up "PT Hill" for physical training behind Forward Operating Base Bamyan, June 19, 2012. Soldiers from New Zealand have been stationed at FOB Bamyan since 2003.
New Zealand gunners and a U.S. Marine take cover after a mortar fires during Exercise Brimstone here, June 19. Exercise Brimstone is a part of Exercise Galvanic Kiwi, a U.S. Marine Corps and New Zealand Army tr More
Three local girls enjoy the Arzu Studio Hope garden and playground in Dragon Valley, west of the town of Bamyan, June 20, 2012. Women enrolled in the program receive higher than average compensation for their w More
A New Zealand soldier sprints to his next position during a platoon-size movement range as part of Rim of the Pacific, 2012, July 19. Approximately 2,200 personnel from 9 nations comprise SPMAGTF-3, Combined Fo More
A marine from the Republic of Korea listens to squad leaders after departing a U.S. Marine CH-53 Super Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay, at the Kahuku Tra More
United States Air Force Maj. Corey Akiyama (left) prepares to demonstrate a two-way communications check with the air crew using a multichannel tactical radio for Royal New Zealand Air Force Pilot Officer Emma More
A Republic of Singapore Armed Forces C-130 Hercules makes a pass overhead with its ramp open as multinational service members wait on the ground for tactical cargo drops during Exercise Kiwi Flag Nov. 14 at the More
U.S. Marines of the 3rd Marine Regiment coordinate fire at a target area during a fire support exercise as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. Service members of the U.S. Marines, Australian Army, New Zea More
Bdr. Tony Van Vroonhoven, a New Zealand soldier assigned to the 16th Field Regiment, Royal New Zealand Artillery, calls in simulated emergency close-air support (CAS) with U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Marine Re More
New Zealand Army Lance Cpl. Melissa Hogan, medic with Company Landing Team 5, reloads a Canadian C7A2 service rifle at Range 7 in Pohakuloa Training Area as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Se More
British paratrooper Bdr. Trevor Lambden of the 21 Air Assault Battery Royal Artillery stands in formation after receiving U.S. Jump wings during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, RI., July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Air More
An U.S. Army paratrooper parachutes onto the Drop Zone during Leapfest XXXI, in Kingston, R.I., Aug. 2, 2014. Leapfest is an airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promot More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edgar Huezo performs a function check on the Individual Weapon (IW) Steyr 5.56 mm Assault Rifle as part of dry fire training in preparation for Exercise Southern Katipo 2015 at Linton Milit More
180709-N-KG618-1049 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 9, 2018) — Lt. Cmdr. Tres James, Commander, Task Group (CTG) 172.2 Operations Officer, speaks to Major General Tim Gall, Commander, Joint Forces More
A laser target designator is calibrated to a simulated enemy target location during combined training, Feb. 21, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Ally forces from the Canadian Royal Air Force and New Zealand a More
Jordan Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Mohammed Al-Thalji, director of doctrine and training, speaks during the first day of the 4th Command Sergeants Major Symposium hosted by the Jordan Armed Forces, March 9, 2019, a More
New Zealand Army, Cpt. Jonty Hooson, with Task Group Taji 9, reloads a Modular Assault Rifle System – Light (MARS-L) magazine during live fire training, on Camp Taji, Iraq, July 2, 2019. Combat marksmanship is More
A C-27J Spartan airplane from No. 35 Squadron prepares to leave Rockhampton Airport carrying a load of medical patients leaving Talisman Sabre July 18, 2019. Talisman Sabre 2019 is a bilateral combined Australi More
A U.S. Navy member and Australian Army member grasp hands during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019 (TS19) at Rockhampton, Queensland, July 19, 2019. The U.S. views its alliance with Australia as an anchor of peace a More
New Zealand soldiers, with Task Group Taji 9, deliver small group instruction before basic marksmanship training, on Camp Taji, Iraq, August 5, 2019. The School of Infantry Noncommissioned Officer II (SINCO II) More
A New Zealand Army soldier, deployed with Task Group Taji 9 as part of a quick reaction force (QRF), observes his partner fire his weapon during a close-quarter range, at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq, August More
Australian and New Zealand Army soldiers, deployed with Task Group Taji 9, play volleyball during the Commander’s Cup, on the Taji Military Complex, Iraq, Aug. 26, 2019. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Cpl. Tamara Cummings)
A New Zealand Army quick reaction force (QRF) soldier, deployed with Task Group Taji 9, fires during alternate firing position training, on Camp Taji, Iraq, Sept. 6, 2019. The incorporation of alternate firing More
A New Zealand Army soldier, deployed with Task Group Taji 9, observes M16 marksmanship training, on the Taji Military Complex, Iraq, Sept. 24, 2019. Iraqi Army instructors from School of Infantry Noncommissione More
Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) soldiers, cover down to move from one point to another during tactical formation training, at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq. Tactical formation training enhances the core infantry More
New Zealand gunners and a U.S. Marine fire a mortar during Exercise Brimstone here, June 20. Exercise Brimstone is a part of Exercise Galvanic Kiwi, a U.S. Marine Corps and New Zealand Army training exchange de More
(Left to Right) Maj. Lloyd Jensen (Australian Army), Lt. Col Anthony Childs (New Zealand Army) and Capt. Kevin Fee (NZ Army) pose for a photo under the Multinational Force and Observers arch located on North Ca More
Sergeant Paul C. Magallanes, a fire direction controlman with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, records fire missions into a logbook during Exercise Brimstone here, June 23. Magallanes, a 21-y More
Iraqi soldiers assigned to the 73rd Brigade, 16th Division, clear high ground while participating in a combined training event during at Camp Taji, Iraq, June 6, 2015. Iraqi army soldiers participate in trainin More
Two boys ride their bicycles up a dirt road in the Bamyan valley with the huge cavity where one of the ancient Buddhas of Bamiyan used to stand visible in the distance, June 17, 2012. The monumental statues wer More
Female students stream out of a school a couple of miles west of the town of Bamyan at the end of the class day June 17, 2012. There are more than 120,000 children enrolled in school in the province, and nearly More
New Zealand Gunner Jordan Dunn, right, 16th Field Regiment, acts as the "Warrior" and challenges U.S. Marines, during a "Powhiri" welcoming from the New Zealand 16th Field Regiment aboard the Te Whare Tu A Tuma More
A little girl listens to her teacher during a class at the Arzu Studio Hope compound in the Dragon Valley west of the town of Bamyan. Women and children enrolled in the program are taught the skills to weave ru More
A little girl listens to the lessons during a class at the Arzu Studio Hope compound in the Dragon Valley, west of the town of Bamyan. Women enrolled in the program are paid higher than average wages for their More
New Zealand Army Cpl. Craig Turnbull, a cook with Task Force Crib, rolls out some dough while preparing dinner on Forward Operating Base Bamyan, June 21, 2012. Soldiers from New Zealand have been stationed at F More
A Tongan Marine fires on pop-up targets during an unknown distance course of fire as part of Rim of the Pacific, 2012, July 19. Approximately 2,200 personnel from 9 nations comprise SPMAGTF-3, Combined Force La More
A marine from the Republic of Korea uses a radio to translate grid coordinates from english to korean while conducting multinational training at the Kahuku Training Area, (KTA) near the north shore of Ohau, Haw More
An extraction parachute deploys as it catches the air current, towing a pallet of cargo off the ramp of a Republic of Singapore Armed Forces C-130 Hercules crew during Exercise Kiwi Flag Nov. 14 at the New Zeal More
United States Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Gallagher (left) and Maj. Corey Akiyama look over a pallet recently dropped from a Republic of Singapore Armed Forces C-130 Hercules with Royal New Zealand Air Force Pi More