Local villagers rest inside their compound as U.S.
Local villagers rest inside their compound as U.S. special operation forces conduct a combat reconnaissance patrol in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Aug. 1. SOF members conducted the patrol in order to confirm ... More
Mizan District Governor Zarif (center left) listens
Mizan District Governor Zarif (center left) listens to the concerns of a local villager after a local village shura. Security for the shura was provided by a joint team of Afghan Uniformed Policemen, Afghan Nat... More
U.S. Army Spc. Matthew Johnson (front), an Ankeny,
U.S. Army Spc. Matthew Johnson (front), an Ankeny, Iowa, native, and U.S. Army Sgt. Drew Russell (background), a Dubuque, Iowa, native, both soldiers with Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment, Task... More
Afghan villagers prepare bread, a common dish in
Afghan villagers prepare bread, a common dish in Afghanistan, for International Security Assistance Force service members during a town meeting May 21, 2011.