Mr. Naeem Baloch, center, governor of Helmand province,
Mr. Naeem Baloch, center, governor of Helmand province, raises the flag of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan as part of the official opening ceremony of Camp New Garm Ser in Helmand province... More
Sgt. Mitchell Pecoraro, with B Field Maintenance Company,
Sgt. Mitchell Pecoraro, with B Field Maintenance Company, 215th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division waits to pass under crossed sabers into the Corps of the Non-commis... More
Standing at attention, more than 1,000 Afghan soldiers
Standing at attention, more than 1,000 Afghan soldiers with 215th Maiwand Corps prepare to swear the Afghan Army’s Oath of Allegiance during a ceremony on Camp Shorabak, Nov. 8.
Afghan National Army Sgt. Gulagh, left, squad leader,
Afghan National Army Sgt. Gulagh, left, squad leader, 1st Tolai, 1st Kandak, 4th Brigade, 215th Corps, thanks Sgt. Cordero Gonzalez, squad leader, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Tea... More
An Afghan National Army soldier from 4th Brigade, 215th
An Afghan National Army soldier from 4th Brigade, 215th Corps, trains to employ a mortar tube during an Afghan led training course at Forward Operating Base Delaram II, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 17, 2... More
Afghan National Army soldiers listen during a debrief
Afghan National Army soldiers listen during a debrief after their simulated patrol, Oct. 11, 2012. The soldiers took enemy contact from their right, and responded with suppressing fire and squad movements.
Col. John Shafer, commanding officer, Regimental Combat
Col. John Shafer, commanding officer, Regimental Combat Team 6, addresses Afghan National Army soldiers along with ANA Brig. Gen. Abdul Wasea, commanding general, 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, March 29, 2012. Shafe... More
Afghan National Army Gunnery Sgt. Mohammad Hasan, an
Afghan National Army Gunnery Sgt. Mohammad Hasan, an academy instructor with 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, sights in on his target down range, May 2, 2012. After Hasan graduates from the marksmanship co... More
Afghan National Army Lance Cpl. Eid Mohammad, infantryman,
Afghan National Army Lance Cpl. Eid Mohammad, infantryman, 1st Tolai, 1st Kandak, 4th Brigade, 215th Corps, jokes with a local Afghan boy during a partnered patrol, Nov. 16, 2012. The patrol met with several lo... More
Afghan National Army soldiers with 4th Brigade, 215th
Afghan National Army soldiers with 4th Brigade, 215th Corps, practice squad-level movements during their reception, staging, onward movement and integration course, Oct. 11, 2012. The three-week course prepares... More
Sergeant Thomas Brown, squad leader, Weapons Company,
Sergeant Thomas Brown, squad leader, Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 215th Corps, shows Afghan National Army soldiers how to read a map and correctly hit targets at Patrol Base Detroit, Afghanistan... More
Afghan soldiers with 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th
Afghan soldiers with 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, trained with the M24 sniper rifle, May 2, 2012. A Marine scout sniper teamed trained the Afghans during the weeklong course, covering maintenance, mark... More
Afghan National Army Pvt. Mohammad Sadaq, Headquarters
Afghan National Army Pvt. Mohammad Sadaq, Headquarters and Service Tolai, 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, fires his M-16 assault rifle during a live-fire range April 29, 2012. Forty-six ANA soldiers shot ... More
Afghan National Army soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 2nd
Afghan National Army soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, stand in formation and listen to their commanding general, Brig. Gen. Abdul Wasea, and Marine Col. John Shafer, commanding officer, Regim... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, speaks to Marines at Combat Outpost Rankel, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harrison Tanksley... More
Sergeant Ben Edwards, squad leader, Lima Company, 3rd
Sergeant Ben Edwards, squad leader, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, crosses an irrigation system during a joint patrol with the Afghan National Army, Nov. 27, 2012. E... More
Mr. Navid Ejtehad, an Afghan linguist assigned to the
Mr. Navid Ejtehad, an Afghan linguist assigned to the 215th Corps Security Force Assistance Advisor Team, explains the functions of a multi-meter to Afghan National Army soldiers, assigned to the 215th Corps, d... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Stallard, an engineer assigned to 1413th
U.S. Army Sgt. Stallard, an engineer assigned to 1413th Engineer Co., 113th Engineer Battalion, Indiana Army National Guard, trains Afghan National Army soldiers assigned to the 215th Corps, and an Afghan civil... More
Lance Cpl. William Hanagan, a radio operator with Weapons
Lance Cpl. William Hanagan, a radio operator with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, jumps over a wadei and into the arms of his squad leader, Cpl. Ryan Theis and Afghan National Army Pvt. Has... More
Cpl. Michael Sheets, machine gun leader, 4th platoon,
Cpl. Michael Sheets, machine gun leader, 4th platoon, Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, poses for a photograph. The Enid, Okla., native, decided after three years at Oklahoma State University his true call... More
Fort Dix, New Jersey -- Pvt. Henry Truong of the 847th
Fort Dix, New Jersey -- Pvt. Henry Truong of the 847th Human Resources Company, Fort Snelling, Minnesota, participates in Virtual Battle Space (VBS3) training July 21, 2019, during annual training at Fort Dix, ... More
A Marine washes his hands in accordance with Afghan
A Marine washes his hands in accordance with Afghan culture before dinner, April 29, 2012. Sergeant Christopher Scott, the logistics advisor with the Embedded Training Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, ... More
Lance Cpl. John Ellington, (right) a team leader with
Lance Cpl. John Ellington, (right) a team leader with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, jumps over a deep wadei and into the arms of his squad leader, Cpl. Ryan Theis, and Afghan National Arm... More
Afghan National Army 1st Sgt. Mubarak, the operations
Afghan National Army 1st Sgt. Mubarak, the operations first sergeant with 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, ties string to mark a grid system within a terrain model, April 21, 2012. Mubarak built the model ... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, speaks to Marines at Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harriso... More
Afghan civilians ride past an Afghan National Army
Afghan civilians ride past an Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier, assigned to the 4th Tolay, 6th Kandak, 6th Brigade, 215th Corps, as he provides security for a vehicle checkpoint (VCP) in the Shekasteh Tappeh ... More
Afghan National Army soldiers walk downrange to check
Afghan National Army soldiers walk downrange to check their targets with their Marine instructors, May 2, 2012. Afghan soldiers with 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, trained for a week with the M24 sniper rifle.
Mr. Naeem Baloch, governor of Helmand province, raises
Mr. Naeem Baloch, governor of Helmand province, raises the flag of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, over Camp New Garm Ser for the first time as part of the official opening ceremony of th... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, speaks to Marines at Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harriso... More
Marines pray during a cake cutting ceremony aboard
Marines pray during a cake cutting ceremony aboard Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012.
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command Southwest
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command Southwest commanding general, talks to Marines during the cake cutting ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012.
Afghan Local Police 3rd Lt. Shah Mohammad meets with
Afghan Local Police 3rd Lt. Shah Mohammad meets with Sgt. Ben Edwards, squad leader, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, Nov. 27, 2012. The two enjoyed chai tea and talke... More
Marines throughout Afghanistan took time to celebrate
Marines throughout Afghanistan took time to celebrate the 237th Marine Corps Birthday with a traditional cake cutting ceremony, Nov. 10, 2012.
Corporal Austen Clark, 2nd squad leader, 1st Platoon,
Corporal Austen Clark, 2nd squad leader, 1st Platoon, Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, is currently deployed to Now Zad, Afghanistan. Clark has served with Marine Corps Security Forces at Camp David. He ... More
Sergeant Cordero Gonzalez, center, squad leader, Lima
Sergeant Cordero Gonzalez, center, squad leader, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, introduces himself to Afghan National Army Sgt. Gulagh, right, team leader, 1st Tolai, 1st Ka... More
Lance Cpl. Clinton Rivas, rifleman, Lima Company, 3rd
Lance Cpl. Clinton Rivas, rifleman, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, patrols through southern Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 27, 2012. The patrol teamed with Afgh... More
U.S. Marine Maj. James Fleming (left), a Philadelphia,
U.S. Marine Maj. James Fleming (left), a Philadelphia, Pa., native and executive officer for the advisor team assigned to 4th Brigade, Afghan national Army 215th Corps, speaks with a local police officer with t... More
Security Force Assistance Advisor Team assigned to
Security Force Assistance Advisor Team assigned to 4th Brigade, Afghan national Army 215th Corps, speak with a local police officer at an outpost in Delaram, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 16, 2013. The SF... More
Afghan National Army 1st Sgt. Mubarak, the operations
Afghan National Army 1st Sgt. Mubarak, the operations first sergeant with 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, and Capt. Stephen Walker, the operations advisor with the Embedded Training Team, 2nd Battalion, 6... More
Mr. Naeem Baloch, governor of Helmand province, cuts
Mr. Naeem Baloch, governor of Helmand province, cuts a ribbon at the entrance of Camp New Garm Ser as part of the official opening ceremony of the camp in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept 1, 2014. Camp New G... More
Afghan National Army Staff Sgt. Mohammad Hassan, a
Afghan National Army Staff Sgt. Mohammad Hassan, a range instructor with 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215 Corps, places a hand on ANA Pvt. Mohammad Din, a soldier with 1st Tolai, during a live-fire range April 29, ... More
Lance Cpl. Caleb Hackbarth, rifleman, Lima Company,
Lance Cpl. Caleb Hackbarth, rifleman, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, walks through thick mud during a partnered patrol with the Afghan National Army, Nov. 27, 2012. ... More
Maj. Gen. Sayed Malouk, the Afghan National Army's
Maj. Gen. Sayed Malouk, the Afghan National Army's 215th Corps commanding general, explains parts of a demonstration of the 215th Corps military capabilities to a local Afghan village elder, aboard Camp Shoraba... More
Marines serving with Embedded Training Team, 2nd Battalion,
Marines serving with Embedded Training Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and Afghans National Army soldiers serving with 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, shared a dinner of beef, fresh vegetables a... More
Sergeant Maj. Harrison Tanksley, Regional Command
Sergeant Maj. Harrison Tanksley, Regional Command (Southwest) sergeant major, speaks to Marines at Combat Outpost Hanson, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, RC(SW) commanding general and... More
Spc. Ian Sanchez, a metal worker with Bravo Field
Spc. Ian Sanchez, a metal worker with Bravo Field Maintenance Company, 215th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, welds metals together March 19 at Fort Hood, Texas. The Orl... More
KANDAHAR AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – Sgt. Rodriguez, 215th
KANDAHAR AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – Sgt. Rodriguez, 215th Engineer Company, works on the construction of a floor in a relocatable building at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2017. This floor is part of a... More
Lieutenant Col. James McArthur, operations officer,
Lieutenant Col. James McArthur, operations officer, Regimental Combat Team 7, gives the opening brief at the first RCT-7 commander’s conference, Dec. 19, 2012. Each unit’s representative at the meeting had a ch... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jared Aguon, a Bremerton,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jared Aguon, a Bremerton, Wash., native with the advisor team assigned to the Afghan National Army's 4th Brigade, 215th Corps, speaks with ANA medics after they successfully st... More
International Security Assistance Force civilians and
International Security Assistance Force civilians and military personnel, Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers assigned to the 215th Corps, an Afghan civilian from the Department of Public Works and an Afghan li... More
1st Sgt. John Buford, with C Medical Company, 215th
1st Sgt. John Buford, with C Medical Company, 215th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division lights a blue candle, which represents valor and fidelity, during an induction ... More
Afghan National Army Sgt. Sayedan Raza, a soldier with
Afghan National Army Sgt. Sayedan Raza, a soldier with 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, sights in with his M24 sniper rifle, during a marksmanship course, May 2, 2012. The weeklong course covers weapons ma... More
An Afghan National Army soldier aims at his targets
An Afghan National Army soldier aims at his targets during a live-fire range April 29, 2012. The range is completely ANA led, with Marines only opening the range and supplying the targets.
A string marks a grid system within a terrain model.
A string marks a grid system within a terrain model. A terrain model is a 3-D map that outlines roads and other major geographical features. The model is used for briefings before operations.
Lance Cpl. Dallin Jaramillo, rifleman, Lima Company,
Lance Cpl. Dallin Jaramillo, rifleman, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, patrols through southern Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 27, 2012. The Marines partnered wi... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, speaks to Marines at Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harriso... More
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Abdul Wasea, commanding
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Abdul Wasea, commanding general, 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, greets Marines with the Advisor Team, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, March 29, 2012. Wasea attended the Afghan Nat... More
Afghan National Army Pvt. Azetullah, a soldier with
Afghan National Army Pvt. Azetullah, a soldier with 1st Tolai, 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215 Corps, fires his M-16 assault rifle during an Afghan led range April 29, 2012. The range is part of the kandak’s 30-da... More
New ANA Base Opened in Helmand
Mr. Naeem Baloch, governor of Helmand province, cuts the ribbon during a ceremony officially opening New Camp Garm Ser, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sep. 1, 2014. New Camp Garm Ser was officially opened for t... More
Afghan National Army soldiers listen to a class on
Afghan National Army soldiers listen to a class on proper patrol movements during their reception, staging, onward movement and integration training, Oct. 11, 2012. The ANA soldiers simulated various possible s... More
Afghan National Army Lance Cpl. Azrat Wali, infantryman,
Afghan National Army Lance Cpl. Azrat Wali, infantryman, 1st Tolai, 1st Kandak, 4th Brigade, 215th Corps, sets security at the corner of a compound wall during a partnered patrol, Nov. 16, 2012. The ANA soldier... More
The side of a vehicle bears the words police in two
The side of a vehicle bears the words police in two languages at an outpost in Delaram, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 16, 2013. Local police maintain security posts around the city.
Mr. Naeem Baloch, facing camera, governor of Helmand
Mr. Naeem Baloch, facing camera, governor of Helmand province, raises the flag of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan over Camp New Garm Ser with assistance from Afghan National Army soldiers ... More
Lance Cpl. Brandon Debruler, a squad automatic weapon
Lance Cpl. Brandon Debruler, a squad automatic weapon gunner with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, hands bottled water to Afghan children, during a partnered patrol, April 26, 2012. Marines ... More
Brig. Gen. Daniel Yoo, commanding general of Marine
Brig. Gen. Daniel Yoo, commanding general of Marine Expeditionary Brigade Afghanistan, returns the salute of a graduating student of the 215th Corps Basic training, aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand Province, Afgha... More
Captain Stephen Walker, the operations advisor with
Captain Stephen Walker, the operations advisor with the Embedded Training Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, measures a grid system for a terrain model with Afghan National Army 1st Sgt. Mubarak, operati... More
Brig. Gen. Daniel Yoo, commanding general of Marine
Brig. Gen. Daniel Yoo, commanding general of Marine Expeditionary Brigade Afghanistan, host local Afghan village elders in a demonstration of the 215th Corps military capabilities aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand ... More
Afghan soldiers with 215th Maiwand Corps swear the
Afghan soldiers with 215th Maiwand Corps swear the Afghan Army’s Oath of Allegiance during a ceremony on Camp Shorabak, Nov. 8. The soldiers interlocked arms and placed their hands on passages from the Quran to... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, speaks to Marines at Combat Outpost Bost, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. HArrison Tanksley s... More
Pvt. Justin Flood, a light-wheeled vehicle mechanic
Pvt. Justin Flood, a light-wheeled vehicle mechanic with Bravo Field Maintenance Company, 215th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, tests the torque on the lug nuts on a St... More
Afghan National Army Pvt. Saifadin, an infantryman
Afghan National Army Pvt. Saifadin, an infantryman with 4th Brigade, 215th Corps, simulates returning suppressing fire, during a mock patrol, Oct. 11, 2012. The training, part of the Afghans reception, staging,... More
Afghan National Army Capt. Aziz Mohammad, tolai commander,
Afghan National Army Capt. Aziz Mohammad, tolai commander, 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, helps explain the use of 60mm mortar round with ANA 1st Lt. Asrar Hussain, another officer in the tolai, at Patro... More
Capt. William Cornachio (center), a Manhasset, N.Y.,
Capt. William Cornachio (center), a Manhasset, N.Y., native and Security Force Assistance Advisor Team fires advisor assigned to 4th Brigade, Afghan National Army 215th Corps, explains procedures for use mortar... More
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier, assigned to
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier, assigned to the 215th Corps, replaces a section of an air conditioning unit as other ANA soldiers and an Afghan civilian from the Department of Public Works watch during a... More
Fresh cucumbers are cut and placed on serving dishes
Fresh cucumbers are cut and placed on serving dishes for Afghan National Army soldiers and Sgt. Christopher Scott, a logistics advisor with the Embedded Training Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, April ... More
Corporal Austen Clark, 2nd squad leader, 1st Platoon,
Corporal Austen Clark, 2nd squad leader, 1st Platoon, Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, is currently deployed to Now Zad, Afghanistan. Clark has served with Marine Corps Security Forces at Camp David. He ... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harrison Tanksley salute during the RC(SW) cake cutting ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Nov. 10, 2012.
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Abdul Wasea, commanding
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Abdul Wasea, commanding general, 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, addresses Afghan soldiers from his unit during his visit here, March 29, 2012. The kandak is taking on more responsibil... More
A Marine with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines,
A Marine with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, patrols the surrounding area of Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Nov. 16, 2012. Marines partnered with Afghan National Army sold... More
An Afghan National Army soldier loads his M24 sniper
An Afghan National Army soldier loads his M24 sniper rifle, during a live-fire range, May 2, 2012. The rifle has a maximum effective range of 800 meters and the ANA will use the rifles to support squads from an... More
Fort Dix, New Jersey – Spc. Daniel Elmore, 461st Human
Fort Dix, New Jersey – Spc. Daniel Elmore, 461st Human Resources Company, Decatur, acts as a convoy driver during a training on the Virtual Battle Space (VBS3) program, July 21, 2019, during annual training at ... More
Afghan National Army Pvt. Asif, right, an infantryman
Afghan National Army Pvt. Asif, right, an infantryman with 4th Brigade, 215th Corps, runs for cover, while ANA Pvt. Khadad, another infantryman with the brigade, jumps down into the prone position, during a sim... More
An Afghan soldier is honored for his performance and
An Afghan soldier is honored for his performance and completion of the 215th Corps Basic training school, aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, May 15, 2014. The military demonstration consisted ... More
An Afghan soldier holds a 60mm mortar round during
An Afghan soldier holds a 60mm mortar round during a class at Patrol Base Detroit, Afghanistan, Aug. 15, 2012. The course, taught by Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, Regimental Combat T... More
Afghan National Army Sgt. Gulagh, squad leader, 1st
Afghan National Army Sgt. Gulagh, squad leader, 1st Tolai, 1st Kandak, 4th Brigade, 215th Corps, directs his soldiers where to post security, Nov. 16, 2012. Gulagh uses the Marines as mentors and coaches, takin... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Stallard, an engineer assigned to 1413th
U.S. Army Sgt. Stallard, an engineer assigned to 1413th Engineer Co., 113th Engineer Battalion, Indiana Army National Guard, and Mr. Navid Ejtehad, an Afghan linguist assigned to the 215th Corps Security Force ... More
Col. John Shafer, commanding officer, Regimental Combat
Col. John Shafer, commanding officer, Regimental Combat Team 6, addresses Afghan National Army soldiers with ANA Brig. Gen. Abdul Wasea, commanding general, 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, March 29, 2012. His soldier... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, speaks to Marines at Combat Outpost Hanson, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harrison Tanksley... More
Marines wheel out a cake during Regional Command
Marines wheel out a cake during Regional Command (Southwest)'s cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 237th Marine Corps Birthday, Nov. 10, 2012, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan.
215TH MAIWAND CORPS CONDUCTS TREK NAWA CLEARING OPERATION
Elements of three Kandaks belonging to theAfghanistan National Army's 1st Brigade of the 215th Maiwand Corps conducted clearing operations in the Trek Nawa area of Helmand province Nov. 18 through 24. The clea... More
Spc. Chris Cook, a quartermaster and chemical equipment
Spc. Chris Cook, a quartermaster and chemical equipment repairer for Bravo Field Maintenance Company, 215th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, inspects the inside compartm... More
Sgt. Stephanie Simms demonstrates a promotion to the
Sgt. Stephanie Simms demonstrates a promotion to the rank of sergeant during an induction ceremony on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Iraq, Sept. 11, 2011. Simms, with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2... More
Lance Cpl. Dallin Jaramillo, rifleman, Lima Company,
Lance Cpl. Dallin Jaramillo, rifleman, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, takes a break at an Afghan Local Police station, Nov. 27, 2012. The Marines drank chai tea with... More
Sergeant Christopher Scott, the logistics advisor with
Sergeant Christopher Scott, the logistics advisor with the Embedded Training Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, eats a meal of bread, beef and fresh vegetables with his Afghan allies, April 29, 2012. Sco... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, speaks to Marines at Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harrison Tanksley spent the... More
Maj. Gen. Sayed Malouk, the Afghan National Army's
Maj. Gen. Sayed Malouk, the Afghan National Army's 215th Corps commanding general, host local Afghan village elders in a demonstration of the 215th Corps military capabilities aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand Prov... More
Afghan National Army soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 2nd
Afghan National Army soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, stand in formation listening to their commanding general, Brig. Gen. Abdul Wasea, March 29, 2012. The soldiers with the kandak recently t... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Stallard, an engineer assigned to 1413th
U.S. Army Sgt. Stallard, an engineer assigned to 1413th Engineer Co., 113th Engineer Battalion, Indiana Army National Guard, speaks to Mr. Navid Ejtehad, an Afghan linguist assigned to the 215th Corps Security ... More
Mr. Navid Ejtehad, an Afghan linguist assigned to the
Mr. Navid Ejtehad, an Afghan linguist assigned to the 215th Corps Security Force Assistance Advisor Team, translates for U.S. Army Sgt. Stallard, an engineer assigned to 1413th Engineer Co., 113th Engineer Batt... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, speaks to Marines at Combat Outpost Fiddler's Green, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harrison... More