U.S. Marine Col. Roger Turner, commanding officer of
U.S. Marine Col. Roger Turner, commanding officer of Regimental Combat Team 5, greets Afghan National Army Col. Mohammad Sarwar Kushal, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps executive officer, during a commander’s conferenc... More
An Afghan Local Policeman prepares to fire a rocket
An Afghan Local Policeman prepares to fire a rocket propelled grenade at insurgents near an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 31.
An Afghan Local Policeman monitors suspicious activity
An Afghan Local Policeman monitors suspicious activity in a valley from an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 31.
First Lt. Ralph Miller, a communications officer with
First Lt. Ralph Miller, a communications officer with Security Force Assistance Team 11, speaks with members of the 4th Kandak, 3rd Zone Afghan Border Police, during an evidence-based policing training session ... 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.
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brock Kennedy, a flight
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brock Kennedy, a flight line staff noncommissioned officer with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, sits in a UH-1N Huey Helicopter departing Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, May... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Derek McElroy of B Company, 1-77, Task
U.S. Army Pfc. Derek McElroy 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, Afghanista... More
The Afghan national flag overlooks a valley from an
The Afghan national flag overlooks a valley from an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 4, 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. Justin Hill of B Company, Task Force
U.S. Army Spc. Justin Hill of B Company, Task Force 1-71, 172nd Infantry Brigade accepts a gift from an Afghan elder during a dismounted patrol in the village of Zementoy, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18, 2011.
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 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.
U.S. Army soldiers of B Company, Task Force 1-71, 172nd
U.S. Army soldiers of B Company, Task Force 1-71, 172nd Infantry Brigade and Afghan Border Patrolmen provide security during a dismounted patrol outside of Forward Operating Base Curry, Paktika province, Afghan... More
An instructor with the Afghan Public Protection Force
An instructor with the Afghan Public Protection Force demonstrates how to search a vehicle during a class at the Lashkar Gah Training Center (LTC), Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 25, 2013. Members of the A... More
Afghan National Police forces attend a literacy class
Afghan National Police forces attend a literacy 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 training i... More
Afghan National Police forces attend a literacy class
Afghan National Police forces attend a literacy 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 training i... More
Afghan Uniformed Policemen listen to speeches given
Afghan Uniformed Policemen listen to speeches given during a graduation ceremony at the Lashkargah Training Center, Afghanistan, May 23, 2013. The multi-week course covered a variety of military subjects such a... More
Afghan Uniformed Policemen march during a graduation
Afghan Uniformed Policemen march during a graduation ceremony at the Lashkargah Training Center, Afghanistan, May 23, 2013. The multi-week course covered a variety of military subjects such as weapons handling,... More
Afghan Border Policemen watch a first aid demonstration
Afghan Border Policemen watch a first aid demonstration during a medic class at the Lashkar Gah Training Center (LTC), Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 26, 2013. Members of the Afghan National Police attend ... More
An Afghan child peeks out from behind a door in the
An Afghan child peeks out from behind a door in the village of Tatiwan, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 26.
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 prepares to fire a rocket
An Afghan Local Policeman prepares to fire a rocket propelled grenade at insurgents near an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 31.
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.
A policeman with the Afghan Border Police hands out
A policeman with the Afghan Border Police hands out pens to local villagers during Operation Southern Strike III in the district of Spin Boldak, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 9, 2012. The operation focu... More
U.S. Army Master Sgt. James Rideout of 172nd Infantry
U.S. Army Master Sgt. James Rideout of 172nd Infantry Brigade chats with an Afghan Border Patrol commander during a dismounted patrol outside Forward Operating Base Curry, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18, 2011.
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
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.
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Mohd Hisham Md Isa of B Company,
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Mohd Hisham Md Isa of B Company, 1-77, Task Force 2-28, 172nd Infantry Brigade gives directions to an Afghan heavy equipment operator during a supply air drop outside of Forward Operating Base... More
U.S. Army soldiers of B Company, Task Force 1-71, 172nd
U.S. Army soldiers of B Company, Task Force 1-71, 172nd Infantry Brigade and Afghan Border Patrolmen provide security during a dismounted patrol outside of Forward Operating Base Curry, Paktika province, Afghan... More
Afghan Uniformed Policemen march during a graduation
Afghan Uniformed Policemen march during a graduation ceremony at the Lashkargah Training Center, Afghanistan, May 23, 2013. The multi-week course covered a variety of military subjects such as weapons handling,... More
An Afghan National Policeman provides security during
An Afghan National Policeman provides security during a dismounted patrol in the village of Tatiwan at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. The purpose of the patrol was to provide security for the Paktika H... 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.
An Afghan Border Policeman writes on a board during
An Afghan Border Policeman writes on a board during a literacy class at the Lashkar Gah Training Center (LTC), Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 25, 2013. Members of the Afghan National Police attend the LTC ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Joesph Eberly of B Company, 1-77, Task
U.S. Army Sgt. Joesph Eberly of B Company, 1-77, Task Force 2-28, 172nd Infantry greets Afghan children during a dismounted patrol outside of Forward Operating Base Boris, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 2... 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 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
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 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.
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 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. Marine Col. Roger B. Turner (center), commanding
U.S. Marine Col. Roger B. Turner (center), commanding officer of Regimental Combat Team 5, speaks with Afghan National Army Col. Mohammad Sarwar Kushal, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps executive officer, during and AN... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Juan Alcaraz, right, a crew
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Juan Alcaraz, right, a crew chief, and Gunnery Sgt. Robert Riley, a maintenance control staff noncommissioned officer, both with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, ride in a UH-... More
U.S. Marine Col. Roger Turner (background), commanding
U.S. Marine Col. Roger Turner (background), commanding officer of Regimental Combat Team 5, speaks with the 3rd Kandak, 5th Afghan National Civil Order Police Brigade commander Lt. Col. Khalil during an Afghan ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Cody Gray of B Company, Task Force 1-71,
U.S. Army Spc. Cody Gray of B Company, Task Force 1-71, 172nd Infantry Brigade and Afghan Border Patrolmen provide security during a dismounted patrol outside of Forward Operating Base Curry, Paktika province, ... 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
Lieutenant Col. Khalil, 3rd Kandak, 5th Afghan National
Lieutenant Col. Khalil, 3rd Kandak, 5th Afghan National Civil Order Police Brigade commander, and other leaders with Afghan police forces pass through the chow line during a lunch break from the commander’s con... More
Afghan children peek out from behind a door in the
Afghan children peek out from behind a door in the village of Tatiwan, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 26.
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 Policemen talk with villagers about security
Afghan Local Policemen talk with villagers about security issues outside of an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 31.
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 Afghan Border Patrolmen provide security during a dismounted patrol in the village of Zementoy, Paktika province, Afghanistan... More
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.
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
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 and an Afghan Border Patrolman provide security during a dismounted patrol in the village of Zementoy, Paktika province, Afghanis... 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 Afghan Local Policeman cleans weapons in an observation
An Afghan Local Policeman cleans weapons in an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 31.
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.
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
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 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 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
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.
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.
U.S. Army Pfc. Michael Turney of B Company, Task Force
U.S. Army Pfc. Michael Turney of B Company, Task Force 1-71, 172nd Infantry Brigade scans the fingerprints of an Afghan local citizen during a dismounted patrol outside of Forward Operating Base Curry, Paktika ... More
U.S. Army soldiers of B Company, Task Force 1-71, 172nd
U.S. Army soldiers of B Company, Task Force 1-71, 172nd Infantry Brigade and Afghan Border Patrolmen provide security during a dismounted patrol outside of Forward Operating Base Curry, Paktika province, Afghan... 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.
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 Sgt. Aguirre of Task Force 3-66, 172nd Infantry
U.S. Army Sgt. Aguirre 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, Afghanista... More
An Afghan Uniform Policeman uses a metal detector during
An Afghan Uniform Policeman uses a metal detector during improvised explosive device training at the Lashkar Gah Training Center (LTC), Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 25, 2013. Members of the Afghan Nation... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Allen of Task Force 3-66,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Allen of Task Force 3-66, 172nd Infantry Brigade scans the area during a dismounted patrol in the village of Tatiwan, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 26. The purpose of the patrol... More
An Afghan Local Policeman monitors suspicious activity
An Afghan Local Policeman monitors suspicious activity in a valley from an observation post at Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 31.
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.
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 soldiers of B Company, Task Force 1-71, 172nd
U.S. Army soldiers of B Company, Task Force 1-71, 172nd Infantry Brigade provide security during a dismounted patrol outside of Forward Operating Base Curry, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 20.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
The Afghan National Civil Order Police conducts a cordon
The Afghan National Civil Order Police conducts a cordon and search in Sangin, Afghanistan, May 29, 2011. The operation was led by Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 8, and enta... 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
Afghan military and cultural leaders watch a graduation
Afghan military and cultural leaders watch a graduation ceremony at the Lashkargah Training Center, Afghanistan, May 23, 2013. The multi-week Afghan Uniformed Police training course covered a variety of militar... 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