Maj. Gen. Hood and Ambassador Karl Eikenberry are breifed
Maj. Gen. Hood and Ambassador Karl Eikenberry are breifed on security precautions in preparation for the upcoming elections in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
Governor Naeemi, governor of Khowst province, greets
Governor Naeemi, governor of Khowst province, greets Ambassador Karl Eikenberry during a visit to Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16. The Ambassador came to discuss security and the upcoming elections.
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class William Villagomez, an election
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class William Villagomez, an election liaison for 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, chats with locals during a mission in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 17.
Afghan National Army soldiers provide security for
Afghan National Army soldiers provide security for the movement of election materials in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 17.
Gen. Esrah, a brigade commander for the Afghan National
Gen. Esrah, a brigade commander for the Afghan National Army, oversees the logistics of moving election materials in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 17.
Afghans wait in line to vote in Matun District, Khost
Afghans wait in line to vote in Matun District, Khost Province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Ambassador Karl Eikenberry listens to a local national
Ambassador Karl Eikenberry listens to a local national during lunch at the Governors office in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
Local nationals wait for Afghan National Security Force
Local nationals wait for Afghan National Security Force escorts to provide security before delivering election materials in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 17.
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna (far left),
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna (far left), a movement control officer for Khwost province elections, and Sgt. 1st Class William Villagomez (center), an election liaison officer discuss the movemen... More
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna, a movement
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna, a movement control officer for Khwost province elections, and the Khowst province Security Officer coordinate the movement of election materials at the Independent ... More
An Afghan worker verifies an the identification card
An Afghan worker verifies an the identification card of local at a polling center in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Gen. Esrah, a brigade commander for the Afghan National
Gen. Esrah, a brigade commander for the Afghan National Army oversees the logistics of moving election materials in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 17.
An Afghan displays the ink used for casting ballots
An Afghan displays the ink used for casting ballots at a voting center in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
An Afghan worker displays a ballot at a voting center
An Afghan worker displays a ballot at a voting center in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Maj. Gen. Hood speaks to Lt. Col. Richard Ullian, Battalion
Maj. Gen. Hood speaks to Lt. Col. Richard Ullian, Battalion Commander for 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment after a breifing at the Operation Coordination Center-Province Facility in Matun District,... More
Afghans present identification before voting in local
Afghans present identification before voting in local elections in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Members of the Afghan press listen as Ambassador Karl
Members of the Afghan press listen as Ambassador Karl Eikenberry speak about Americas support for the upcoming elections at the Governors office in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
An Afghan worker verifies an the identification card
An Afghan worker verifies an the identification card of local at a polling center in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Members of the Afghan press listen as Ambassador Karl
Members of the Afghan press listen as Ambassador Karl Eikenberry speaks about Americas support for the upcoming elections at the Governors office in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
A local national greets Ambassador Karl Eikenberry
A local national greets Ambassador Karl Eikenberry at the governors office in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
Afghan National Security Forces coordinate the movement
Afghan National Security Forces coordinate the movement of election materials in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 17.
Governor Naeemi, governor of Khowst province, greets
Governor Naeemi, governor of Khowst province, greets Ambassador Karl Eikenberry during a visit to Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16. The Ambassador came to discuss security and the upcoming elections.
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna, a movement
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna, a movement control officer for Khost province elections and a Khost Provincial Security Officer discuss the movement of voting materials outside the Independent Ele... More
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna (far left),
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna (far left), a movement control officer for Khwost province elections, and Sgt. 1st Class William Villagomez (center), an election liaison officer discuss the movemen... More
U.S. Army Capt. Jay Richardson briefs Ambassador Karl
U.S. Army Capt. Jay Richardson briefs Ambassador Karl Eikenberry on threats to security in preparation for the upcoming elections in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edward Shenault, a Military Police
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edward Shenault, a Military Police officer for the 330th Military Police Company talks with locals durig a mission in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 17.
Ambassador Karl Eikenberry listens as local nationals
Ambassador Karl Eikenberry listens as local nationals discuss security concerns during a conference at the Governors office in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
U.S. Army soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne
U.S. Army soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division brief Ambassador Karl Eikenberry on elections and security during a breifing at the Operation Coordination Center-Province facility in Matun District... More
A U.S. Army soldier from 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne
A U.S. Army soldier from 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) awaits the arrival of Ambassador Karl Eikenberry during the Ambassadors visit to Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
Ambassador Karl Eikenberry and the governor of Khowst
Ambassador Karl Eikenberry and the governor of Khowst province answer questions from the Afghan press during a press confrence at the governors office in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
Lt. Col. Richard Ullian briefs Ambassador Karl Eikenberry
Lt. Col. Richard Ullian briefs Ambassador Karl Eikenberry on security in preparation for the upcoming elections in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
An Afghan displays the ink used for casting ballots
An Afghan displays the ink used for casting ballots at a voting center in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
An Afghan worker displays a ballot at a voting center
An Afghan worker displays a ballot at a voting center in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Lt. Col. Richard Ullian, battalion commander for 3rd
Lt. Col. Richard Ullian, battalion commander for 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiement, 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) listens to Ambassador Karl Eikenberrys questions during a disc... More
An Afghan worker verifies an the identification card
An Afghan worker verifies an the identification card of local at a polling center in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Governor Naeemi, governor of Khowst province, and Ambassador
Governor Naeemi, governor of Khowst province, and Ambassador Karl Eikenberry converse about elections during the Ambassadors visit to Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
U.S. Army Sgt. Ibon Magana, a Military Police officer
U.S. Army Sgt. Ibon Magana, a Military Police officer with the 330th Military Police Company talks with local nationals during a mission in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 17.
Afghans cast ballots at a voting center in Matun District,
Afghans cast ballots at a voting center in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Afghans dip their finger in ink before voting in local
Afghans dip their finger in ink before voting in local elections in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Afghan boys help unload ballot materials from an Mi-17
Afghan boys help unload ballot materials from an Mi-17 helicopter in Jaghuri, Afghanistan, Sept. 16, 2010. The ballots were for the upcoming Sept. 18th elections when Afghans will elect the lower house of parliament.
The governor of Khowst province, Ambassador Karl Eikenberry,
The governor of Khowst province, Ambassador Karl Eikenberry, and Lt. Col. Richard Ullian, battalion commnder for 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)... More
Afghans wait in line to vote in Matun District, Khost
Afghans wait in line to vote in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Afghans dip their finger in ink before voting in local
Afghans dip their finger in ink before voting in local elections in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Ambassador Karl Eikenberry listens as local nationals
Ambassador Karl Eikenberry listens as local nationals discuss security concerns during a conference at the Governors office in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
U.S. Army Sgt. Ibon Magana, a Military Police Officer
U.S. Army Sgt. Ibon Magana, a Military Police Officer with the 330th Military Police Company provides security during a mission in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 17.
A U.S. Army soldier from 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne
A U.S. Army soldier from 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), holds a sign letting his passengers know they're riding in his vehicle during a mission in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanist... More
Afghan National Security Forces provide security for
Afghan National Security Forces provide security for the movement of election materials in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 17.
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna, and Khost
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna, and Khost election officials discuss the movement of voting materials outside the Independent Election Committee office in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanist... More
Afghans cast ballots at a voting center in Matun District,
Afghans cast ballots at a voting center in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Afghans present identification before voting in local
Afghans present identification before voting in local elections in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
U.S. Army Sgt. Samantha Brooks of the 330th Military
U.S. Army Sgt. Samantha Brooks of the 330th Military Police Company, provides security as U.S. Army soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) discuss the movement of election materials ou... More
U.S. Army Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne
U.S. Army Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) wait for UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters carrying the Ambassador Karl Eikenberry at the Operation Coordination Center-Province facility in... More
An Afghan worker verifies an the identification card
An Afghan worker verifies an the identification card of local at a polling center in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna (far right),
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna (far right), a movement control officer for Khwost province elections, and Sgt. 1st Class William Villagomez (left), an election liaison officer discuss the movement... More
Afghans wait in line to vote in Matun District, Khost
Afghans wait in line to vote in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Afghans wait in line to vote in Matun District, Khost
Afghans wait in line to vote in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Ambassador Karl Eikenberry applaudes a dance performance
Ambassador Karl Eikenberry applaudes a dance performance by local nationals at the Governors office in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
U.S. Army Capt. Robert Becotte of 3rd Brigade, 101st
U.S. Army Capt. Robert Becotte of 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), briefs Ambassador Karl Eikenberry on the ballet distribution plan for Khowst province elections, at the Operation Coordinati... More