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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
Sergeant Ben Edwards, squad leader, Lima Company, 3rd
Sergeant Ben Edwards, squad leader, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, says goodbye to Afghan National Army Staff Sgt. Samandar Khan, squad leader, Headquarters Tolai, 1... 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
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.
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
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, poses for a photograph with Marines at Combat Outpost Fiddler's Green, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) ... More
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.
Mr. Naeem Baloch, center-right, governor of Helmand
Mr. Naeem Baloch, center-right, governor of Helmand province, Afghan National Army (ANA) Maj. Gen Sayed Malouk, commander of the 215th Corps, and Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, right, commander of Regional Command (... More
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.
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
Afghan National Army Sgt. Jawad, a range instructor
Afghan National Army Sgt. Jawad, a range instructor with 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, shows an Afghan private the proper positioning for his M16 assault rifle April 29, 2012. The range is part of the A... 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, speaks to Marines at Combat Outpost Rankel, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harrison Tanksley... 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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.
Afghan National Army Pvt. Mohammad Sadaq, a soldier
Afghan National Army Pvt. Mohammad Sadaq, a soldier with Headquarters and Service Tolai, 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215 Corps, looks down the sights of his M-16 assault rifle April 29, 2012.
Afghan police guard a security post in Delaram, Helmand
Afghan police guard a security post in Delaram, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 16, 2013. The police maintain several outposts around the city to help maintain security and curb the movement of insurgents.
Afghan National Army First Sgt. Mubarak, the operations
Afghan National Army First Sgt. Mubarak, the operations first sergeant with 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, levels out a plot of land with Capt. Stephen Walker, the operations advisor with the Embedded Tr... 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, patrols through an open field with his Afghan National Army counterparts, April 26, 2012. M... More
Afghan National Army Sgt. Jawad, a range instructor
Afghan National Army Sgt. Jawad, a range instructor with 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, watches an ANA soldier during a live-fire range April 29, 2012. The range is completely Afghan led, with Marines pr... 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
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
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
Sergeant Maj. Harrison Tanksley, Regional Command
Sergeant Maj. Harrison Tanksley, Regional Command (Southwest) sergeant major, speaks to Marines at Forward Operating Base Delhi, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, RC(SW) commanding gene... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, sits with a Marine on post at Combat Outpost Rankel, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harrison... More
Afghan National Army soldiers with Weapons Tolai, 1st
Afghan National Army soldiers with Weapons Tolai, 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, wait for orders to move out, April 24, 2012. The kandak conducted Operation High Noon 15, a three-day clearing operation t... More
Mr. Naeem Baloch, center, governor of Helmand province,
Mr. Naeem Baloch, center, governor of Helmand province, stands with Afghan National Army (ANA) Maj. Gen Sayed Malouk, commander of the 215th Corps, and Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, right, commander of Regional Com... 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 M16 assault rifle during an Afghan led range April 29, 2012. Afghan soldiers shot in three different ... More
A shell casing is ejected out of an Afghan National
A shell casing is ejected out of an Afghan National Army soldier’s M-16 assault rifle during a live-fire range April 29, 2012. Afghan instructors conducted the range with minimal Marine involvement, covering ma... 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
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier, assigned to
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier, assigned to the 4th Tolay, 6th Kandak, 6th Brigade, 215th Corps, speaks with a young boy in the Shekasteh Tappeh village, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 14, 2014. The... More
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest)
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, poses for a photograph with Marines at Combat Outpost Hanson, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Maj. Gen. Gurganus and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj.... More
Capt. Jason Beninate, a Fuguay-Varina, N.C., native
Capt. Jason Beninate, a Fuguay-Varina, N.C., native and advisor with the Security Force Assistance Advisor Team assigned to 4th Brigade, Afghan National Army 215th Corps, speaks with an ANA soldier at Forward O... More
Maj. Gen. Sayed Malouk, the Afghan National Army's
Maj. Gen. Sayed Malouk, the Afghan National Army's 215th Corps commanding general, salutes a graduating student of the 215th Corps basic training aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand Province Afghanistan, May 15, 2014... More
An Afghan National Army soldier with 2nd Kandak, 2nd
An Afghan National Army soldier with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, stands in formation during a visit by his commanding general, Brig. Gen. Abdul Wasea, March 29, 2012. The Afghans with the kandak condu... More
Afghan National Army soldiers with 3rd Tolai, 1st Kandak,
Afghan National Army soldiers with 3rd Tolai, 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, receive hands-on training for a 60mm mortar system at Patrol Base Detroit, Aug. 15, 2012. Recently, the tolai received other c... More
An Afghan boy enjoys a lollipop while curiously watching
An Afghan boy enjoys a lollipop while curiously watching Marines and Afghan National Army soldiers patrol close to his home, Nov. 16, 2012. The Marines advised and coached their ANA counterparts, teaching them ... More
Two Afghan girls curiously watch a partnered patrol
Two Afghan girls curiously watch a partnered patrol of Afghan National Army soldiers and Marines pass by their home, Nov. 16, 2012. Marines worked as coaches and advisors to the Afghan-led patrol.
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
Afghan National Army soldiers with 4th Brigade, 215th
Afghan National Army soldiers with 4th Brigade, 215th Corps, train to employ mortars during an Afghan led mortar class at Forward Operating Base Delaram II, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 17, 2013. Securit... More
Staff Sgt. Matthew Parsons (right), a Pittsburgh, Pa.,
Staff Sgt. Matthew Parsons (right), a Pittsburgh, Pa., native and Security Force Assistance Advisor Team member assigned to the Afghan National Army's 4th Brigade, 215th Corps, presents a gift to an Afghan offi... More
An Afghan serves chai tea to a Marine before dinner,
An Afghan serves chai tea to a Marine before dinner, April 29, 2012. Marines with the Embedded Training Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, eat with their Afghan National Army counterparts to build trust.