Elements of the 883rd Engineer Battalion move methodically
Elements of the 883rd Engineer Battalion move methodically across the Afghan countryside in search of improvised explosive devices, Feb. 13, 2012. Their mission helps Afghan civilians, Afghan National Security ... More
An ANA recruit looks on as Afghan Col. Mohammed Wazir
An ANA recruit looks on as Afghan Col. Mohammed Wazir addresses the graduating class at the 13th ANA Academy, Zabul province, graduation commencement ceremony Dec. 22, 2011.
Sgt. 1st Class Perry Molden, with 16th Combat Aviation
Sgt. 1st Class Perry Molden, with 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, sings "Stand by Me" by Ben E. King during the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Operation Rising Star Competition, Nov. 4, 2014.
Col. Gadda Muhammad Dost, commander, Afghan National
Col. Gadda Muhammad Dost, commander, Afghan National Army, Shinkai district, presents his unit to Capt. Joe Mickley, commander, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th... More
Spc. Raymond Mundigler, the unit mail clerk for Battle
Spc. Raymond Mundigler, the unit mail clerk for Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, is seen here getting a package for one of Battle company’s s... More
Soldiers from Battle Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry
Soldiers from Battle Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, listen carefully as their first sergeant gives them their post-mission brief.
Col. Chuck Webster, commander, 3rd Stryker Brigade
Col. Chuck Webster, commander, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, prepares to take off aboard an OH-58 “Kiowa” at FOB Lagman, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2011. Webster will be rec... More
A three-man sniper team which includes a shooter, spotter
A three-man sniper team which includes a shooter, spotter and senior sniper composed of a U.S. Soldier and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, work together during joint sniper training to successfu... More
Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry
Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, look on at a key leadership meeting as the Afghan National flag waves in the background at Forward Operating Base Sweeney, Jan. 15, 2012.
An assembly of carolers from 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat
An assembly of carolers from 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, based out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., enjoy themselves during Christmas festivities held at Forward Operating Base La... More
A U.S. Soldier assigned to the 296th Brigade Support
A U.S. Soldier assigned to the 296th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division serves lunch to U.S. Rep. Denny Heck, D-Wash., right, in the Arrowhead Dining Facility at Joint Bas... More
Following the M4 range, spouses of soldiers assigned
Following the M4 range, spouses of soldiers assigned to the 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 3-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, were transported to the grenade training area where they ... More
A U.S. Army a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter lifts a simulated
A U.S. Army a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter lifts a simulated patient on a litter during training hosted by 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Was... More
Lt. Col. Haji Wali Mohammad Ahmad Zai, commander, 2nd
Lt. Col. Haji Wali Mohammad Ahmad Zai, commander, 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 205th Afghan National Army Corps shares a few words with some of the male villagers from Mirzayan, Afghanistan, during a routine presen... More
The color guard with the 16th Japan Ground Self-Defense
The color guard with the 16th Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Regimental Combat Team, stand in front of the formation rendering a salute as the national anthems for the U.S. and Japan play during an opening cer... More
Command Sgt. Maj. James Coroy, 1st Battalion, 24th
Command Sgt. Maj. James Coroy, 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment command sergeant major, commends a group of soldiers who are about to reenlist in the U.S. Army on their decision to continue serving their ... More
Staff Sgt. David Cross, 3rd Platoon, Battle Company,
Staff Sgt. David Cross, 3rd Platoon, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, crosses a placid stream on his way to the village of Shinkai, Jan. 16, 2012.
Staff Sgt. Thomas Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
Staff Sgt. Thomas Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, stands and takes a rest at a checkpoint in Daab Pass in Shinkai district, Afghanistan, Feb. 25.
Sgt. Robert Logue, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th
Sgt. Robert Logue, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, tosses snowballs back and forth with some of the children from the village of Meden Kheyl,... More
Thermite grenades are detonated atop homemade explosives
Thermite grenades are detonated atop homemade explosives at Forward Operating Base Lagman, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2012. The grenades will burn the HME which was discovered by 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regimen... More
Maj. Joaquin M. Meno, the human resources officer-in-charge
Maj. Joaquin M. Meno, the human resources officer-in-charge for 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, works one-on-one with a Filipino soldier during Exercise Balikatan 2013. The 3rd SBCT prov... More
Alice Caravias, a USO volunteer from Seattle, Wash.,
Alice Caravias, a USO volunteer from Seattle, Wash., shares a few laughs with soldiers from 1st Battery, 37th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-M... More
When asked about his deployment so far, Staff Sgt.
When asked about his deployment so far, Staff Sgt. Michael Holbrook, Federal Way, Wash., Task Force 1-14 Cavalry Base Defense Operations Center NCOIC and Master Driver, at Forward Operating Base Apache, Afghani... More
Chuck Main, the honorary command sergeant major of
Chuck Main, the honorary command sergeant major of the 23rd Infantry Regiment "Tomahawks" - to include 1st Battalion from 3-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division; 2nd Battalion from 4-2 SBCT; and... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Anthony Howard, right, a senior sniper,
U.S. Army Sgt. Anthony Howard, right, a senior sniper, gives pointers Pvt. Derrick Moster, a sniper, on how to prepare camouflage for a ghillie suit prior to a training exercise during Rising Thunder at the Yak... More
Col. Chuck Webster, commander, 3rd Stryker Brigade
Col. Chuck Webster, commander, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, receives his local area orientation brief from CW3 Chachere, 159th Aviation Brigade, at FOB Lagman, Zabul province, Afghani... More
Soldiers from Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry
Soldiers from Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, move a soldier with simulated injuries onto a stretcher during a unit readiness exercise held a... More
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment,
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, prepare to assault their objective during a live-fire exercise at Yakima Training Center, Wash., Oct.... More
A Caterpillar D8 Bulldozer, operated by an Afghan resident,
A Caterpillar D8 Bulldozer, operated by an Afghan resident, helps clear the road through the village of Meden Kheyl, Feb. 19, 2012. The bulldozer will help clear the roads from Forward Operating Base Sweeney to... More
A mortar team from Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th
A mortar team from Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment simulates reacting to a mock attack during a unit readiness exercise held at Forward Operating Base Sweeney, Afghanistan, Jan. 20, 2012.
The Afghan National Army, Shinkai district, heavy weapons
The Afghan National Army, Shinkai district, heavy weapons platoon leader talks with Capt. Joe Mickley, commander, Battle Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Reg... More
An Afghan soldier from the 4th Kandak, Afghan National
An Afghan soldier from the 4th Kandak, Afghan National Army, pulls security in the village of Moslem Zai, Afghanistan, while his platoon leadership meets with village elders, Feb. 28, 2012. The ANA were there, ... More
A U.S. Army UH -60 Black Hawk helicopter flies over
A U.S. Army UH -60 Black Hawk helicopter flies over Forward Operating Base Smart, Afghanistan Jan. 26. The helicopter transported U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker and key personnel to FOB Smart for a... More
Soldiers from the 23rd Infantry Regiment "Tomahawks"
Soldiers from the 23rd Infantry Regiment "Tomahawks" - to include 1st Battalion from 3-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division; 2nd Battalion from 4-2 SBCT; and 4th Battalion from 2-2 SBCT - ran to... More
Arrowhead MPs rehearse up-to-date detainee operations
Pvt. Luis Beltran (left), Spc. Bradley Nelson (middle rear) and Pvt. Steve Rodriguez (right) escort a mock detainee, played by Sgt. 1st Class Adan Reyes, platoon sergeant, Military Police Platoon, Headquarters ... More
Chaplain Christopher Deering preaches the gospel at
Chaplain Christopher Deering preaches the gospel at the Forward Operating Base Lagman chapel in Zabul province, Afghanistan, during Christmas Eve Mass Dec. 24, 2011.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. David Polizzotti, left, the executive
U.S. Army Lt. Col. David Polizzotti, left, the executive officer of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, speaks with U.S. Rep. Denny Heck, D-Wash., right, during lunch in the Arrowhead Dining Fac... More
Spc. Caleb Willey, of Davenport, Iowa, keeps a lookout
Spc. Caleb Willey, of Davenport, Iowa, keeps a lookout from his defensive fighting position, set up by the mortar platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th ... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Adam Padilla, right, an infantryman
U.S. Army Pfc. Adam Padilla, right, an infantryman with 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, and Japanese Sgt. Tomotsugu Sudu, a gunner with 4th Tank Battalion, Japanese Gr... More
The 16th Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Regimental
The 16th Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Regimental Combat Team color guard stands in front of the formation rendering a salute as both national anthems play during an opening ceremony for Operation Rising T... More
A village elder from Deh Chopan district (standing)
A village elder from Deh Chopan district (standing) expresses his security concerns to Maj. Jamal Nasir (right), Afghan National Army Religious Officer, 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 205th Afghan National Army Corps... More
Staff Sgt. Andrew Elo, 787th Ordnance Company, 3rd
Staff Sgt. Andrew Elo, 787th Ordnance Company, 3rd Ordnance Battalion, walks Russian anti-personnel mines down to a wadi for disposal by detonation at Forward Operating Base Wolverine, Feb. 26, 2012. The mines ... More
Col. Gadda Muhammad Dost, commander, Afghan National
Col. Gadda Muhammad Dost, commander, Afghan National Army, Shinkai district, speaks with Capt. Joe Mickley, commander, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry ... More
Soldiers from Crazy Horse Troop, 1st Squadron, 14th
Soldiers from Crazy Horse Troop, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment en route to Forward Operating Base Grizzly to partner up with Afghan National Army soldiers from 4th Kandak. Partnered missions are essential... More
A Japanese soldier renders his salute to the flag during
A Japanese soldier renders his salute to the flag during an opening ceremony for Operation Rising Thunder at the Yakima Training Center, Wash., Sept. 4, 2013. The exercise aimed to improve and validate the Japa... More
Pvt. Yannick Kamdem, from Noblesville, Ind., looks
Pvt. Yannick Kamdem, from Noblesville, Ind., looks to be on the losing end of a good-old fashioned snowball fight on Forward Operating Base Sweeney, Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2012. Even so, he says he has been havi... More
First Lt. Dan Marvin (left) and 1st Sgt. William Conard,
First Lt. Dan Marvin (left) and 1st Sgt. William Conard, 787th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion, prepare homemade explosives for disposal, Feb. 15, 2012. The explosives were discovered by 5th Battalion, 20... More
Sgt. David Sudduth, a medical lab technician with the
Sgt. David Sudduth, a medical lab technician with the 440th Blood Detachment, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, draws blood from 1st Lt. Daniel Brown, Combined Task Force Arrowhead, April 26, 2012. Screening is importan... More
U.S. soldiers from the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry
U.S. soldiers from the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division and members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force from 16th Japanese Ground Self Defense ... More
Deputy Commanding General of Operations Brig. Gen.
Deputy Commanding General of Operations Brig. Gen. Schweitzer, Regional Command South, pins an Army Accommodation Medal on a 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment soldier at Forward Operating Base Lagman, Afgha... More
Spc. Daniel McDonald, 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry
Spc. Daniel McDonald, 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, from Naperville, Ill., and Pfc. Chris Drapaniotis, 1-24 IN, from South Boston, Mass., receive a load of newly-arrived care packages at the Forward Op... More
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment,
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, enter trenches in pursuit of their objective during a live-fire exercise at Yakima Training Center, W... More
CW3 Chachere, 159th Aviation Brigade, assists Col.
CW3 Chachere, 159th Aviation Brigade, assists Col. Chuck Webster, commander, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, with his aviator protective gear at FOB Lagman, Zabul province, Afghanistan, ... More
First Lt. Floyd Anderson, platoon leader, 2nd platoon,
First Lt. Floyd Anderson, platoon leader, 2nd platoon, Crazy Horse Troop, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, takes notes during a key leader engagement in the village of Moslem Zai, Feb. 28, 2012. The Soldier... More
Soldiers from Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry
Soldiers from Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, put plywood in place for a tent base which will be used to improve the housing situation at Fo... More
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment,
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, prepare to fire a 81mm mortar in support of the line platoons assaulting their objective at Yakima Tr... More
Spc. James Bissenas separates HESCO baskets to be used
Spc. James Bissenas separates HESCO baskets to be used to improve force protection at Forward Operating Base Sweeney, Afghanistan, Jan. 15, 2012. Soldiers have worked hard to improve Sweeney since their arrival... More
An elder from the village of Moslem Zai smiles at a
An elder from the village of Moslem Zai smiles at a soldier from 2nd platoon, Crazy Horse Troop, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, as he pulls security in the village of Moslem Zai, Afghanistan, while platoo... More
Soldiers from 2nd Platoon, Crazy Horse Troop, 1st Squadron,
Soldiers from 2nd Platoon, Crazy Horse Troop, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, make their way across fallow fields while on patrol in the vicinity of the village of Moslem Zai, Afghanistan, Feb. 28, 2012.
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Christopher Goodwin, a fire support
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Christopher Goodwin, a fire support officer with Alpha Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, and Japanese 1st Sgt. Teruhiko Tanaka, a forward obse... More
Sgt. Philip Vota, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment,
Sgt. Philip Vota, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, digs a hole that will be used to place homemade explosive in for disposal, Feb. 15, 2012. The explosives ... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen Lanza, left, the commander
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen Lanza, left, the commander of 7th Infantry Division, greets Japanese Maj. Gen. Takeyoshi Omari, the deputy commander, 4th Division, prior to the opening ceremony for Operation Rising... More
First Sgt. Rodney Bryant, Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron
First Sgt. Rodney Bryant, Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Regulars, trains an Afghan National Army non-commissioned officer on how to read a map at the Task Force Regulars NCO Academ... More
Second Lt. Heather Wagner (top) takes down Staff Sgt.
Second Lt. Heather Wagner (top) takes down Staff Sgt. Rebecca Osborn during routine military police training on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., March 15. Both soldiers are with the Military Police Platoon, Hea... More
An Afghan National Army non-commissioned officer learns
An Afghan National Army non-commissioned officer learns how to apply a tourniquet at the Task Force Regulars NCO Academy Jan. 30. Basic first aid was one of the main NCO skills taught at the academy.
Sgt. Joshua Barnes of 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team,
Sgt. Joshua Barnes of 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, takes a rest after climbing to the top of a checkpoint in Daab Pass in Shinkai district, Afghanistan, Feb. 25.
An OH-58 Kiowa, from 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division,
An OH-58 Kiowa, from 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, provides aerial support for soldiers from 2nd platoon, Crazy Horse Troop, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, who are conducting a partnered patrol wit... More
Pfc. Stephen Mann, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th
Pfc. Stephen Mann, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, decides what to have for dessert at Forward Operating Base Sweeney’s dining facility, Jan.... More
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment,
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, prepare to assault their objective during a live-fire exercise at Yakima Training Center, Wash., Oct.... More
A soldier from the 4th Kandak, Afghan National Army,
A soldier from the 4th Kandak, Afghan National Army, resumes a partnered patrol with soldiers from 2nd platoon, Crazy Horse Troop, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, Feb. 28, 2012. The future of Afghanistan d... More
Sgt. Grant Short shares a laugh and a smile with some
Sgt. Grant Short shares a laugh and a smile with some of the village children during a patrol conducted by 3rd Platoon, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry... More
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment,
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, provide overwatch during a live-fire exercise, Oct. 12, 2013. Overwatch is the state of one small uni... More
Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Merritt (right), 2nd platoon
Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Merritt (right), 2nd platoon sergeant, Crazy Horse Troop, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, along with an Afghan soldier from 4th Kandak, Afghan National Army, patrols the village of M... More
Col. Chuck Webster, commander, 3rd Stryker Brigade
Col. Chuck Webster, commander, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, and CW3 Chachere, 159th Aviation Brigade, take to the air aboard a OH-58 “Kiowa” at FOB Lagman, Zabul province, Afghanistan... More
Capt. Joe Mickley, commander, Battle Company, 5th Battalion
Capt. Joe Mickley, commander, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, gets situated in the co-pilot’s seat aboard an AS355N “Twinstar” helicopter at Forward Ope... More
The MWR at Forward Operating Base Sweeney, which is
The MWR at Forward Operating Base Sweeney, which is located a short walk from their living quarters, features 10 computers and six phones to help keep soldiers connected to their loved ones at home. It also fea... More
Spc. Lance Rogers, Web City, Mo., B Troop, Task Force
Spc. Lance Rogers, Web City, Mo., B Troop, Task Force 1-14 Cavalry, ties fire blankets to the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle’s safety net so they can get to them easily.
Lt. Col. Jeff Stewart, commander, 1st Battalion, 24th
Lt. Col. Jeff Stewart, commander, 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, administers the oath of enlistment to a group of soldiers from his unit, March 1, 2012. Whenever a soldier enlists in the U.S. Army, be i... More
The Afghan National Army, Shinkai district, heavy weapons
The Afghan National Army, Shinkai district, heavy weapons platoon leader greets 2nd Lt. Matthew Domenech, 3rd Platoon leader, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th C... More
Pvt. Gearl Girrens (left) and Sgt. Grant Short, Battle
Pvt. Gearl Girrens (left) and Sgt. Grant Short, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, whisk a soldier away on a stretcher during a unit readiness e... More
Afghan Col. Gadda Muhammad Dost, commanding officer,
Afghan Col. Gadda Muhammad Dost, commanding officer, Afghan National Army, Shinkai district, addresses the graduates of the ANA Academy at their graduation ceremony at Forward Operating Base Sweeney, Jan. 17, 2012.
The Afghan National Army heavy weapons platoon leader
The Afghan National Army heavy weapons platoon leader talks with Capt. Joe Mickley, commander, Battle Company 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, at Forward Op... More
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment,
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, run to a earthern berm in order to provide overwatch during a live-fire exercise at Yakima Training C... More
Soldiers from Battle Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry
Soldiers from Battle Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, work together to fill sandbags that will be used to improve force protection at Forward Opera... More
Graduates of the Afghan National Army Academy at Forward
Graduates of the Afghan National Army Academy at Forward Operating Base Sweeney, Shinkai district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, form up for their graduation commencement ceremony Jan. 22, 2012. The ANA graduati... More
Capt. Chang J. Kim, unit chaplain for 1st Battery,
Capt. Chang J. Kim, unit chaplain for 1st Battery, 37th Field Artillery Regiment, Combined Task Force Arrowhead, preaches the sermon to the Protestant congregation at Forward Operating Base Lagman, Aug. 26, 2012.
A member of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force
A member of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force assigned to the 16th Regimental Combat Team, 4th Division, stands in formation with U.S. Soldiers during the beginning of a live-fire exercise at the Yakima Tr... More
Armed Forces of the Philippines and Arrowhead Soldiers
Armed Forces of the Philippines and Arrowhead Soldiers from 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, pose for a group photo following Exercise Balikatan 2013. In addition to sharing experiences a... More
Graduates of the Afghan National Army training academy
Graduates of the Afghan National Army training academy at Forward Operating Base Eagle, Zabul, Afghanistan, listen as Afghan National Army Col. Mohammed Wazir addresses them at their graduation commencement cer... More
Spc. Jason Elder, C Troop, Task Force 1-14 Cavalry,
Spc. Jason Elder, C Troop, Task Force 1-14 Cavalry, delinks ammo into smaller strips at Forward Operating Base Apache, Afghanistan, Jan. 10, 2012.
Capt. Sayed Baba Mansory, officer-in-charge of the
Capt. Sayed Baba Mansory, officer-in-charge of the 1/2-205 ANA Corps, Shamulzai Detachment, destroys opium poppy plants discovered during a routine patrol, outside the village of Samogay, Afghanistan, May 7, 20... More
Sgt. Richard Madrid, an Expert Infantryman Badge candidate,
Sgt. Richard Madrid, an Expert Infantryman Badge candidate, from Reconnaissance Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, prepares a SALUTE report during Urban lane ... More
A village elder from Deh Chopan district expresses
A village elder from Deh Chopan district expresses his security concerns to Lt. Col. Haji Wali Mohammad Ahmad Zai, commander, 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 205th Afghan National Army Corps during a security shura he... More
U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker (top center)
U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker (top center) sits with Zabul Provincial Governor Mohammad Naseri (top right) and discusses the progress of the Zabul province in Qalat, Afghanistan, Jan. 26.
Col. Chuck Webster, commander, 3-2 SBCT, and Command
Col. Chuck Webster, commander, 3-2 SBCT, and Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel Murphy, 3-2 SBCT command sergeant major stand ready to present a graduation certificate to one of the graduating class at the 13th ANA Acade... More
Sgt. Travis Combs notes the location of a well in need
Sgt. Travis Combs notes the location of a well in need of repair in the village of Moslem Zai, Feb. 28, 2012. Crazy Horse soldiers were there to visit with village elders and assess any needs the village may have.
Spc. Bill Savage (left), Company C, 1st Battalion,
Spc. Bill Savage (left), Company C, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment "Tomahawks," looks on as Spc. Samuel Aikey (middle), Company C, 1-23 Infantry, prepares the declination for a 60mm mortar that Pvt. Dots... More
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment,
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, provide supporting fire during a live-fire exercise at Yakima Training Center, Wash., Oct. 12, 2013. ... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Quantenique Hall, a cook with 296th
U.S. Army Pfc. Quantenique Hall, a cook with 296th Brigade Support Battalion, 3-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, removes a ham from the oven to be served at the Arrowhead Thanksgiving Day L... More
Spc. Amari Wright with 2nd Battalion 3rd Infantry Regiment,
Spc. Amari Wright with 2nd Battalion 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division performing "Where I Wanna Be" by Donell Jones during the JBLM Operation Rising Star competition... More