An Afghan Local Policeman talks with villagers about
An Afghan Local Policeman talks with villagers about security issues outside of an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 31.
An Afghan Uniformed Police member demonstrates to Senior
An Afghan Uniformed Police member demonstrates to Senior Airman Lauren Everett, medical technician attached to Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team, that he can see out of his injured eye Aug. 13 at the Mehta... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Scott Murphy of B Company, 1-77,
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Scott Murphy of B Company, 1-77, Task Force 2-28, 172nd Infantry Brigade talks to an Afghan Border Patrol officer during a dismounted patrol outside of Forward Operating Base Boris, Paktika pr... More
A newly-graduated police officer from Joint Security
A newly-graduated police officer from Joint Security Academy Southwest class 2010-08 marches across the stage to receive his diploma during his graduation ceremony held at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan Sept. 1.... More
A Republic of Korea soldier stands guard over the last
A Republic of Korea soldier stands guard over the last Korean-Afghan soccer match of the ROK’s deployment in Charikar, Afghanistan, Oct. 18, 2012. The ROK Provincial Reconstruction Team hosted several soccer ma... More
Senior Airman Lauren Everett, medical technician attached
Senior Airman Lauren Everett, medical technician attached to Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team, examines the injured eye of an Afghan Uniformed policeman, Aug. 13, at the Mehtar Lam police headquarters in ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Justin Hill of B Company, Task Force
U.S. Army Spc. Justin Hill of B Company, Task Force 1-71, 172nd Infantry Brigade and an Afghan Border Patrolman provide security during a dismounted patrol in the village of Zementoy, Paktika province, Afghanis... More
Army Staff Sgt. Michael Duffy, squad leader attached
Army Staff Sgt. Michael Duffy, squad leader attached to Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team, reports back to the convoy commander that they have swept the first culvert while on a combat patrol to sweep for ... More
Afghan Local Police Cmdr. Aziz directs the heavy machine
Afghan Local Police Cmdr. Aziz directs the heavy machine operation while building a checkpoint station in the village of Orgun, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2011.
U.S. Army Capt. Andrew Dornstadter, commander of B
U.S. Army Capt. Andrew Dornstadter, commander of B Company, Task Force 1-71, 172nd Infantry Brigade inspects a tow rope during a mounted patrol outside Forward Operating Base Curry, Paktika province, Afghanista... More
Afghan Local Police Cmdr. Aziz directs the heavy machine
Afghan Local Police Cmdr. Aziz directs the heavy machine operation while building a checkpoint station in the village of Orgun, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2011.
Afghan Local Policemen monitor the corner of a village
Afghan Local Policemen monitor the corner of a village at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2011.
An explosive ordnance disposal team drives their vehicle
An explosive ordnance disposal team drives their vehicle to a secluded area to dispose of an improvised explosive device found by local Afghan National Police in Alingar District, Laghman province, Aug. 8. Lagh... More
An Afghan Local Policeman cleans weapons in an observation
An Afghan Local Policeman cleans weapons in an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 31.
A newly-graduated police officer from Joint Security
A newly-graduated police officer from Joint Security Academy Southwest class 2007-07 holds up his diploma during his graduation ceremony held at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Aug. 11.
U.S. Army Cpl. James Noga of B Company, 1-77, Task
U.S. Army Cpl. James Noga of B Company, 1-77, Task Force 2-28, 172nd Infantry Brigade watches his sector of fire during a dismounted patrol outside of Forward Operating Base Boris, Paktika province, Afghanistan... More
An Afghan Local Policeman fires a mortar round at insurgents
An Afghan Local Policeman fires a mortar round at insurgents from an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 31.
A small Afghan girl waits patiently to receive an
A small Afghan girl waits patiently to receive an immunization from Afghan and Korea International Cooperation Agency nurses in Charikar, Afghanistan, Oct. 18, 2012. The girl, along with several other young Afg... More
Afghan National Police forces attend a vehicle search
Afghan National Police forces attend a vehicle search class at the Lashkar Gah Training Center (LTC), Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 25, 2013. Members of the ANP attend the LTC to receive basic police trai... More
Lt. Col. Masloom, Garmsir District Chief of Police,
Lt. Col. Masloom, Garmsir District Chief of Police, listens to a presentation during a commander’s conference here, Jan. 8. The conference gathered Afghan and coalition force leaders from Marjah, Nawa, Garmsir ... More
A soldier with 1st Battalion Scots Guard and an Afghan
A soldier with 1st Battalion Scots Guard and an Afghan policeman patrol on the outskirts of Lashkar Gah, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 17. Afghan police searched compounds for bomb-making factories a da... More
An Afghan Local Policeman talks with local villagers
An Afghan Local Policeman talks with local villagers about security issues outside of an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 31.
An Afghan National Policeman provides security during
An Afghan National Policeman provides security during a dismounted patrol in the village of Tatiwan, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. The purpose of the patrol was to provide security for the Paktika Hum... More
An Afghan Local Policeman monitors the corner of a
An Afghan Local Policeman monitors the corner of a village at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2011.
An Afghan Local Policeman monitors suspicious activity
An Afghan Local Policeman monitors suspicious activity in a valley near an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 31.
Sgt. Sterling Shearer, team leader attached to Laghman
Sgt. Sterling Shearer, team leader attached to Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team, waits for his vehicle to move through the city while on a combat patrol to sweep for roadside bomb triggermen in Alingar Di... More
An Afghan Local Policeman fires a mortar round at insurgents
An Afghan Local Policeman fires a mortar round at insurgents near an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 31.
An Afghan Local Policeman monitors the corner of a
An Afghan Local Policeman monitors the corner of a village while locals watch the construction in Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2011.
Afghan Local Policemen monitor suspicious activity
Afghan Local Policemen monitor suspicious activity in a valley from an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 31.
Senior Airman Lauren Everett, medical technician attached
Senior Airman Lauren Everett, medical technician attached to Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team, examines the injured eye of an Afghan Uniformed policeman, Aug. 13, at the Mehtar Lam police headquarters in ... More
Afghan Local Police Cmdr. Aziz discusses plans to build
Afghan Local Police Cmdr. Aziz discusses plans to build a checkpoint station in the village of Orgun, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2011.
Afghan Local Police Cmdr. Aziz discusses plans to build
Afghan Local Police Cmdr. Aziz discusses plans to build a checkpoint station in the village of Orgun, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2011.
U.S. Army Spc. Justin Hill of B Company, Task Force
U.S. Army Spc. Justin Hill of B Company, Task Force 1-71, 172nd Infantry Brigade provides security during a dismounted patrol in the village of Zementoy, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18, 2011.
U.S. Army Spc. Nicholas Lencioni of B Company, 1-77,
U.S. Army Spc. Nicholas Lencioni of B Company, 1-77, Task Force 2-28, 172nd Infantry Brigade scans his sector of fire during a dismounted patrol outside of Forward Operating Base Boris, Paktika province, Afghan... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Scott Murphy of B Company, 1-77,
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Scott Murphy of B Company, 1-77, Task Force 2-28, 172nd Infantry Brigade talks to an Afghan village elder during a dismounted patrol outside of Forward Operating Base Boris, Paktika province, ... More
Afghan Local Policemen patrol a village with a four-wheeler
Afghan Local Policemen patrol a village with a four-wheeler at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2011.
Afghan Local Police Cmdr. Aziz discusses plans to build
Afghan Local Police Cmdr. Aziz discusses plans to build a checkpoint station in the village of Orgun, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2011.
An Afghan National Policeman provides security during
An Afghan National Policeman provides security during a dismounted patrol in the village of Tatiwan, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. The purpose of the patrol was to provide security for the Paktika Hum... More
U.S. Army Spc. Boggus of Task Force 3-66, 172nd Infantry
U.S. Army Spc. Boggus of Task Force 3-66, 172nd Infantry Brigade conducts an iris scan with BAT HIIDE technology on a villager during a dismounted patrol in the village of Tatiwan, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 26.
U.S. Army Spc. Boggus of Task Force 3-66, 172nd Infantry
U.S. Army Spc. Boggus of Task Force 3-66, 172nd Infantry Brigade conducts an iris scan with BAT HIIDE technology on a villager during a dismounted patrol in the village of Tatiwan, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 26.
Afghan Local Police Cmdr. Aziz directs the heavy machine
Afghan Local Police Cmdr. Aziz directs the heavy machine operation while building a checkpoint station in the village of Orgun, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2011.
Afghan Local Police Cmdr. Aziz directs the heavy machine
Afghan Local Police Cmdr. Aziz directs the heavy machine operation while building a checkpoint station in the village of Orgun, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2011.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joel McCullough of B Company,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joel McCullough of B Company, 1-77, Task Force 2-28, 172nd Infantry Brigade provides security during a dismounted patrol outside of Forward Operating Base Boris, Paktika province, Afghanist... More
A South Korean hospital administrator caudles a small
A South Korean hospital administrator caudles a small Afghan baby at the Korea International Cooperation Agency’s health clinic in Charikar, Afghanistan, Oct. 18, 2012. Plans are underway to eventually turn the... More
Senior Airman Lauren Everett, medical technician attached
Senior Airman Lauren Everett, medical technician attached to Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team, examines the injured eye of an Afghan Uniformed policeman, Aug. 13, at the Mehtar Lam police headquarters in ... More
An Afghan National Policeman talks to locals during
An Afghan National Policeman talks to locals during a dismounted patrol in the village of Tatiwan, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. The purpose of the patrol was to provide security for the Paktika Human... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Donnie Yates of 172nd Infantry Brigade
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Donnie Yates of 172nd Infantry Brigade watches the area during a dismounted patrol outside Forward Operating Base Curry, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18, 2011.
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Raymond Vetter of B Company, Task
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Raymond Vetter of B Company, Task Force 1-71, 172nd Infantry Brigade and Command Sgt. Maj. Isaia Vimoto provide security during a dismounted patrol outside of Forward Operating Base Curry, Pak... More
Sgt. James Monroe, an infantryman with 1st Battalion
Sgt. James Monroe, an infantryman with 1st Battalion Scots Guard, rests during a patrol in Lashkar Gah, Sept. 17. The Afghan police conducted a patrol to search for bomb-making factories. The police were also a... More
Senior Airman Lauren Everett, medical technician attached
Senior Airman Lauren Everett, medical technician attached to Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team, examines the injured eye of an Afghan Uniformed policeman, Aug. 13 at the Mehtar Lam police headquarters in L... More
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Raymond Vetter and Staff Sgt. James
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Raymond Vetter and Staff Sgt. James Wardle of B Company, Task Force 1-71, 172nd Infantry Brigade provide security during a dismounted patrol outside of Forward Operating Base Curry, Paktika p... More
U.S. Army Spc. Justin Hill of B Company, Task Force
U.S. Army Spc. Justin Hill of B Company, Task Force 1-71, 172nd Infantry Brigade and an Afghan Border Patrolman provide security during a dismounted patrol in the village of Zementoy, Paktika province, Afghanis... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Michael Lynch of B Company 1-77, Task
U.S. Army Pfc. Michael Lynch of B Company 1-77, Task Force 2-28, 172nd Infantry Brigade scans his sector of fire during a dismounted patrol outside of Forward Operating Base Boris, Paktika province, Afghanistan... More
Army Staff Sgt. Michael Duffy, squad leader, and Spc.
Army Staff Sgt. Michael Duffy, squad leader, and Spc. Michael Bartolo, grenadier, both attached to Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team, navigate through a series of rice paddies and corn fields while on a co... More
An Afghan Local Policeman talks with a villager about
An Afghan Local Policeman talks with a villager about security issues outside of an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 31.
An Afghan National Policeman provides security during
An Afghan National Policeman provides security during a dismounted patrol in the village of Tatiwan, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. The purpose of the patrol was to provide security for the Paktika Hum... More
Afghan Local Policemen monitor a valley from an observation
Afghan Local Policemen monitor a valley from an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 4, 2011.
Army Capt. Devin Ciminero, A Company, 1/182d company
Army Capt. Devin Ciminero, A Company, 1/182d company commander attached to Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team, dismounts to meet with his team while on a combat patrol to sweep for roadside bomb triggermen ... More
Spc. John "Rocky" Montoya, M2 gunner attached to Laghman
Spc. John "Rocky" Montoya, M2 gunner attached to Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team, scans his sector of fire while on a combat patrol to sweep for roadside bomb triggermen in Alingar District, Laghman prov... More
An aircraft drops fuel cans tied to parachutes during
An aircraft drops fuel cans tied to parachutes during a supply air drop outside of Forward Operating Base Boris, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 22, 2011.
Afghan National Police forces gather on the parade
Afghan National Police forces gather on the parade deck at the Lashkar Gah Training Center (LTC), Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 25, 2013. Members of the ANP attend the LTC to receive basic police training... More
Republic of Korea Provincial Reconstruction Team Commander
Republic of Korea Provincial Reconstruction Team Commander Col. Choi Wan-Kyu shakes the hand of the Parwan provincial youth soccer team coach after the last Korean-Afghan soccer match of the deployment, Oct. 18... More
Spcs. Kyle Graves and Michael Bartolo, attached to
Spcs. Kyle Graves and Michael Bartolo, attached to Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team, navigate through a series of rice paddies and corn fields while on a combat patrol to sweep for roadside bomb triggerme... More
An Afghan Local Policeman monitors a valley from an
An Afghan Local Policeman monitors a valley from an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 4, 2011.
U.S. Army soldiers of B Company 1-77,Task Force 2-28,
U.S. Army soldiers of B Company 1-77,Task Force 2-28, 172nd Infantry provide security during a dismounted patrol outside of Forward Operating Base Boris, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 21, 2011.
An Afghan policeman provides security during an Afghan
An Afghan policeman provides security during an Afghan police-led patrol in Lashkar Gah, Sept. 17. Afghan police partnered with soldiers from 1st Battalion Scots Guard to search for bomb-making factories in the area.
An Afghan Border Patrolman provides security during
An Afghan Border Patrolman provides security during a dismounted patrol in the village of Zementoy, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18, 2011.
An Afghan Border Policeman attends a medic class at
An Afghan Border Policeman attends a medic class at the Lashkar Gah Training Center (LTC), Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 26, 2013. Members of the Afghan National Police attend the LTC to receive basic pol... More
Spc. Michael Bartolo, grenadier attached to Laghman
Spc. Michael Bartolo, grenadier attached to Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team, maneuvers through a rocky creek while on a combat patrol to sweep for roadside bomb triggermen in Alingar District, Laghman pr... More
An Afghan National Policeman reads an educational pamphlet
An Afghan National Policeman reads an educational pamphlet to local children during a dismounted patrol in the village of Tatiwan, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. The purpose of the patrol was to provid... More
Afghan Local Policemen fire a mortar round at insurgents
Afghan Local Policemen fire a mortar round at insurgents near an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 31.
Newly-graduated policemen from Joint Security Academy
Newly-graduated policemen from Joint Security Academy Southwest class 2007-07 listen to a guest speaker at their graduation ceremony held at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Aug. 11. Out of the 32 policemen in th... More
Haji Sattar, Helmand Deputy governor and Maj. Gen.
Haji Sattar, Helmand Deputy governor and Maj. Gen. Richard P. Mills, Regional Command Southwest commander, greet each other at the graduation of Joint Security Academy Southwest class 2010-08 at Camp Leathernec... More
Afghan Local Policemen monitor a valley from an observation
Afghan Local Policemen monitor a valley from an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 4, 2011.
Republic of Korea soldiers and Afghan soccer players
Republic of Korea soldiers and Afghan soccer players face off in the final soccer game of the deployment, in Charikar, Afghanistan, Oct. 18, 2012. The ROK Provincial Reconstruction Team often held soccer matche... More
An Afghan Uniformed Police member thanks Senior Airman
An Afghan Uniformed Police member thanks Senior Airman Lauren Everett, medical technician attached to Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team, for helping him with his injured eye Aug. 13 at the Mehtar Lam polic... More
Afghan Local Policemen monitor a valley from an observation
Afghan Local Policemen monitor a valley from an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 4, 2011.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Donnie Yates of 172nd Infantry Brigade
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Donnie Yates of 172nd Infantry Brigade visits with an Afghan Border Patrolman during a dismounted patrol outside Forward Operating Base Curry, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18, 2011.
An aircraft drops fuel cans tied to parachutes during
An aircraft drops fuel cans tied to parachutes during a supply air drop outside of Forward Operating Base Boris, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 22, 2011.
Senior Airman Lauren Everett, medical technician attached
Senior Airman Lauren Everett, medical technician attached to Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team, examines the injured eye of an Afghan Uniformed policeman, Aug. 13, at the Mehtar Lam police headquarters in ... More
An Afghan National Policeman provides security during
An Afghan National Policeman provides security during a dismounted patrol in the village of Tatiwan, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. The purpose of the patrol was to provide security for the Paktika Hum... More
An Afghan Local Policeman fires a mortar round at insurgents
An Afghan Local Policeman fires a mortar round at insurgents from an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 31.
U.S. Marine Col. Roger B. Turner (right), commanding
U.S. Marine Col. Roger B. Turner (right), commanding officer of Regimental Combat Team 5, walks with Lt. Col. Masloom, Garmsir District Chief of Police, during a commander’s conference here, Jan. 8. The confere... More
Afghan Local Police Cmdr. Aziz discusses plans to build
Afghan Local Police Cmdr. Aziz discusses plans to build a checkpoint station in the village of Orgun, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2011.
Republic of Korea soldiers sit atop a ridge line to
Republic of Korea soldiers sit atop a ridge line to watch the final Korean-Afghan soccer match of the deployment in Charikar, Afghanistan, Oct. 18, 2012. The ROK contingent will soon complete their deployment a... More
An Afghan Local Policeman monitors a valley from an
An Afghan Local Policeman monitors a valley from an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 4, 2011.
An Afghan Uniform Policeman practices crimping a blasting
An Afghan Uniform Policeman practices crimping a blasting cap to detonation cord during training at the Lashkar Gah Training Center (LTC), Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 25, 2013. Members of the Afghan Nat... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Nicholas Garrett of B Company 1-77,
U.S. Army Pfc. Nicholas Garrett of B Company 1-77, Task Force 2-28, 172nd Infantry Brigade scans his sector of fire during a dismounted patrol outside of Forward Operating Base Boris, Paktika province, Afghanis... More
A Republic of Korea crew chief stays alert during a
A Republic of Korea crew chief stays alert during a flight in a Republic of Korea UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in Charikar, Afghanistan, Oct. 18, 2012. The current ROK contingent will soon prepare for re-deploym... More
U.S. Army Spc. Peter Turo and 2nd Lt. Raymond Vetter
U.S. Army Spc. Peter Turo and 2nd Lt. Raymond Vetter of B Company, Task Force 1-71, 172nd Infantry Brigade talk to elders during a dismounted patrol in the village of Zementoy, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Se... More
Afghan National Police forces practice drill on the
Afghan National Police forces practice drill on the parade deck at the Lashkar Gah Training Center (LTC), Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 25, 2013. Members of the ANP attend the LTC to receive basic police ... More
Afghan Border Policemen practice casualty evaluation
Afghan Border Policemen practice casualty evaluation during a medic class at the Lashkar Gah Training Center (LTC), Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 26, 2013. Members of the Afghan National Police attend the... More
An Afghan National Policeman provides security during
An Afghan National Policeman provides security during a dismounted patrol in the village of Tatiwanl, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. The purpose of the patrol was to provide security for the Paktika Hu... More
Afghan Local Policemen monitor suspicious activity
Afghan Local Policemen monitor suspicious activity in a valley from an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 31.
An Afghan Local Policeman monitors a valley from an
An Afghan Local Policeman monitors a valley from an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 4, 2011.
An instructor with the Afghan Public Protection Force
An instructor with the Afghan Public Protection Force demonstrates how to correctly search personnel during a class at the Lashkar Gah Training Center (LTC), Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 25, 2013. Member... More
Afghan National Army soldiers clear an open field while
Afghan National Army soldiers clear an open field while on a combat patrol with the Laghman Provincial Reconstruction Team sweeping for roadside bomb triggermen in Alingar District, Laghman province, Aug. 8. Th... More
An Afghan Local Policeman monitors a valley from an
An Afghan Local Policeman monitors a valley from an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 4, 2011.
Afghan Local Police Cmdr. Aziz discusses plans to build
Afghan Local Police Cmdr. Aziz discusses plans to build a checkpoint station in the village of Orgun, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2011.
An Afghan Border Patrolman provides security during
An Afghan Border Patrolman provides security during a dismounted patrol in the village of Zementoy, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18, 2011.