Afghan National Security Force members approach the
Afghan National Security Force members approach the larger of two historic Buddhas in Bamyan province, both Buddhas were destroyed by the Taliban regime.
Mrs. Laura Bush Greets Governor Habiba Sarabi
Original caption: Original caption: Mrs. Laura Bush is greeted by Governor Habiba Sarabi after arriving in Bamiyan province of Afghanistan. Photographs Related to the George W. Bush Administration
New Zealand navy Sub Lt. Nick Hobbs, and Army Capt.
New Zealand navy Sub Lt. Nick Hobbs, and Army Capt. Dave Foote, a nurse, both with Task Unit Crib, play soccer with boys from the Samar Orphanage in Bamyan, June 22, 2012. Soldiers from the New Zealand continge... More
A member of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF)
A member of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) reads off an announcement before a live-fire clearing demonstration by ANSF members in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan, March 11, 2013. The demonstration was... More
Mrs. Laura Bush Visits Ayenda Learning Center in Bamiyan, Afghanistan
Original caption: Original caption: Mrs. Laura Bush is joined by Habiba Sarabi, Governor of Bamiran Province, right, and students of the Ayenda Learning Center during a tour of the school's construction site in... More
New Zealand Capt. James Molony, the Padre for the Bamyan
New Zealand Capt. James Molony, the Padre for the Bamyan Provincial Reconstruction Team, Task Unit Crib, teaches a class of schoolgirls during his English literacy class on Forward Operating Base Bamyan, June 2... More
An old Russian tank languishes in a potato field in
An old Russian tank languishes in a potato field in the Bamyan river valley, June 16, 2012.
US Army (USA) Major (MAJ) Trudy Salerno, Veterinarian, Task Force Vict...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bamian Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Gul A. Alisan, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More
Two local farmers tend to their potato field June 17,
Two local farmers tend to their potato field June 17, 2012. Potatoes have become the biggest cash crop for the large farming community in Bamyan - thanks in large part to efforts by the Bamyan Provincial Recons... More
(From right to left) Dr. Ashraf Ghani, the head of
(From right to left) Dr. Ashraf Ghani, the head of Afghanistan's Transition Commission, Minister of Defense Abdul Rahim Wardak, and Interior Minister Bismullah Khan Mohammadi stand at attention during the playi... More
A little girl listens to her teacher during a class
A little girl listens to her teacher during a class at the Arzu Studio Hope compound in the Dragon Valley west of the town of Bamyan. Women and children enrolled in the program are taught the skills to weave ru... More
A group of school children react to seeing themselves
A group of school children react to seeing themselves on the small screen of a video camera at the Bamyan Regional High School June 6, 2012.
A local farmer works around an old Russian tank as
A local farmer works around an old Russian tank as he tends to his potato field June 17, 2012. Potato farming has become very important for the economy of Bamyan, as potatoes are the biggest cash crop for the l... More
New Zealand soldiers, Malaysian soldiers, and civilian
New Zealand soldiers, Malaysian soldiers, and civilian contractors with Task Unit Crib play a game of dodge ball on Forward Operating Base Bamyan, June 19, 2012. Soldiers from New Zealand and Malaysia have been... More
An Afghan National Police officer provides security
An Afghan National Police officer provides security on top of a hill in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan, March 11, 2013. Members of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) provided security for local governmen... More
Two young women weave a large rug at the Arzu Studio
Two young women weave a large rug at the Arzu Studio Hope compound in the Dragon Valley west of the town of Bamyan. Women enrolled in the organization’s program receive higher-than average compensation for thei... More
Afghanistan's Minister of Defense Abdul Rahim Wardak
Afghanistan's Minister of Defense Abdul Rahim Wardak speaks to the crowd at the security transition ceremony in Panjshir July 24. This marks the last of six transition areas throughout the country since July 17... More
Mrs. Laura Bush Tours the Arzu and Bamiyan Women's Business Associatio...
Original caption: Original caption: Accompanied by Governor Habiba Sarabi, Mrs. Laura Bush tours the Arzu and Bamiyan Women's Business Association in Bamiyan, Afghanistan. Photographs Related to the George W. B... More
A little girl listens to the lessons during a class
A little girl listens to the lessons during a class at the Arzu Studio Hope compound in the Dragon Valley, west of the town of Bamyan. Women enrolled in the program are paid higher than average wages for their ... More
Afghan Air Force and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan
Afghan Air Force and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan troops deliver over 3,600 pounds of supplies as part of a humanitarian assistance mission in Bamiyan province.
Bamyan Governor Dr. Habiba Sarabi leaves a meeting
Bamyan Governor Dr. Habiba Sarabi leaves a meeting at the Bamyan Cultural Hertiage Center with other Afghan dignitaries, June 18, 2012. Sarabi is the only female Afghan provincial governor in history.
A woman pulls weeds by an old Russian tank in a potato
A woman pulls weeds by an old Russian tank in a potato field in the Bamyan valley, June 16, 2012.
Bamyan Governor Dr. Habiba Sarabi conducts a meeting
Bamyan Governor Dr. Habiba Sarabi conducts a meeting at the Bamyan Cultural Heritage Center, as usual, the only woman in a room full of men, June 18, 2012. Sarabi is the only female Afghan provincial governor in history.
A women walks her donkey past the cavity where one
A women walks her donkey past the cavity where one of the ancient statues, known as Buddhas of Bamiyan, used to stand June 17, 2012. The monumental statues were built in A.D. 507 and 554 and were the largest st... More
A UH-60 Black Hawk flies over the Bamyan river valley,
A UH-60 Black Hawk flies over the Bamyan river valley, June 24, 2012.
STS055-09-021 - STS-055 - Agriculture within the delta, south of Khart...
The original finding aid described this as: Description: Extensive and intensive canal irrigated agriculture within the delta, south of Khartoum, at Wad Madani, Sudan. Also, a short sectional view of the Blue ... More
An Afghan boy smiles as he walks away with a few balls
An Afghan boy smiles as he walks away with a few balls he received from Afghan Air Force and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan troops as part of a humanitarian assistance mission in Bamiyan province.
Two women walk past the huge cavity where one of the
Two women walk past the huge cavity where one of the ancient Buddhas of Bamiyan, known to locals as the "Father Buddha," used to stand, June 17, 2012. The monumental statues were built in A.D. 507 and 554 and w... More
Two children sit on top of soccer balls and Jolly Ranchers
Two children sit on top of soccer balls and Jolly Ranchers they received from Afghan Air Force and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan troops as part of a humanitarian assistance mission in Bamiyan province.
Afghan Air Force and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan
Afghan Air Force and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan troops deliver over 3,600 pounds of supplies as part of a humanitarian assistance mission in Bamiyan province.
The cavity where the largest of the Buddha’s of Bamiyan
The cavity where the largest of the Buddha’s of Bamiyan statues, known to locals as the "Father Buddha," used to stand towers above the Bamyan valley, June 16, 2012. The monumental statues were built in A.D. 50... More
A native farmer and his son tend to their potato field
A native farmer and his son tend to their potato field June 17, 2012. Potatoes have become the biggest cash crop for the large farming community in Bamyan - thanks in large part to efforts by the Bamyan Provinc... More
New Zealand Capt. James Molony, the Padre for the Bamyan
New Zealand Capt. James Molony, the Padre for the Bamyan Provincial Reconstruction Team, Task Unit Crib, plays "Simon Says" with boys from the Samar Orphanage in Bamyan, June 22, 2012. Soldiers from the New Zea... More
Bamyan Governor Dr. Habiba Sarabi stands on a patio
Bamyan Governor Dr. Habiba Sarabi stands on a patio overlooking the Bamyan river valley where the ancient standing Buddhas of Bamiyan statues used to reside in two giant insets, one of which can be seen here, J... More
Malaysian soldiers with the Bamyan Provincial Reconstruction
Malaysian soldiers with the Bamyan Provincial Reconstruction Team cheer as New Zealand army Capt. Dave Foote, a nurse with Task Unit Crib, arm wrestles with a boy at the Samar Orphanage near Forward Operating B... More
An Afghan policeman checks his surroundings as he and
An Afghan policeman checks his surroundings as he and others prepare for the arrival of distinguished Afghan leaders shortly before the Security Transition Ceremony in Panjshir, July 24. This marks the last of ... More
A women walks her donkey past the cavity where one
A women walks her donkey past the cavity where one of the ancient statues, known as “Buddhas of Bamyan”, used to stand, June 17, 2012. The monumental statues were built in A.D. 507 and 554, and were the largest... More
Members of the Afghan Uniformed Police patrol the Bamyan
Members of the Afghan Uniformed Police patrol the Bamyan valley, past the cavity where an ancient statue, known as the "Father Buddha," used to stand, June 16, 2012. The monumental statues were built in A.D. 50... More
Command Sgt. Maj. John Troxell (left), ISAF Joint Command
Command Sgt. Maj. John Troxell (left), ISAF Joint Command command sergeant major, and Lt. Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, commander of IJC and Fort Lewis, Wash.- based I Corps, move toward a waiting CH-47 Chinook h... More
Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) members provide
Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) members provide security in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan, March 11, 2013. Members of the ANSF secured the area for local government officials who were departing from a li... More
Bees swarm around a beehive that the Kentucky Agribusiness
Bees swarm around a beehive that the Kentucky Agribusiness Team delivered to Bamyan University Aug. 23. The team gave the hives to the university as part of their agri-business development project in Bamyan Province.
Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) members stand
Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) members stand in formation after conducting a live-fire clearing demonstration in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan, March 11, 2013. The demonstration showcased the skills of ... More
New Zealand Army Supply Lance Cpl. Isaac King re-coils
New Zealand Army Supply Lance Cpl. Isaac King re-coils a fire hose during a stand-to drill on Forward Operating Base Bamyan, June 19, 2012.
Dr. Shrikant Jagtap (center), the senior agriculture
Dr. Shrikant Jagtap (center), the senior agriculture adviser for the Bamyan Provincial Reconstruction Team, and his interpreter, Hamidullah, discuss agricultural programs with Saywed Khadin, a potato farmer, in... More
Members of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF)
Members of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) stand in formation after conducting a live-fire clearing demonstration in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan, March 11, 2013. The demonstration was one of the fi... More
Female students stream out of a school a couple of
Female students stream out of a school a couple of miles west of the town of Bamyan at the end of the class day June 17, 2012. There are more than 120,000 children enrolled in school in the province, and nearly... More
An Afghan policeman provides security from a rooftop
An Afghan policeman provides security from a rooftop during the security transition ceremony in Panjshir July 24. This marks the last of six transition areas throughout the country since July 17. Since the tran... More
An Afghan National Policeman prepares for the arrival
An Afghan National Policeman prepares for the arrival of distinguished guests at the security transition ceremony in Panjshir July 24. This marks the last of six transition areas throughout the country since Ju... More
New Zealand army Capt. Dave Foote, a nurse with Task
New Zealand army Capt. Dave Foote, a nurse with Task Unit Crib, weighs and measures some boys from the Samar Orphanage in Bamyan, June 22, 2012. Soldiers from the New Zealand contingent in Bamyan have been visi... More
Afghan National Army officers have a discussion before
Afghan National Army officers have a discussion before a live-fire clearing demonstration by members of the Afghan National Security Forces in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan, March 11, 2013. The demonstration wa... More
Bamyan Governor Dr. Habiba Sarabi speaks at a meeting
Bamyan Governor Dr. Habiba Sarabi speaks at a meeting of the Bamyan Cultural Hertitage Center, June 18, 2012. Sarabi is the only female Afghan provincial governor in history.
Afghan Air Force and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan
Afghan Air Force and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan troops deliver over 3,600 pounds of supplies as part of a humanitarian assistance mission in Bamiyan province.
Lt. Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, commander of ISAF Joint
Lt. Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, commander of ISAF Joint Command and Fort Lewis, Wash.-based I Corps, walks with Dr. Ashraf Ghani, the head of Afghanistan's Transition Commission at the end of Security Transiti... More
Lt. Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, commander of ISAF Joint
Lt. Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, commander of ISAF Joint Command and Fort Lewis, Wash.-based I Corps, walks with Dr. Ashraf Ghani, the head of Afghanistan's Transition Commission at the end of Security Transitio... More
Bamyan governor, Dr. Habiba Sarabi, stands on a patio
Bamyan governor, Dr. Habiba Sarabi, stands on a patio overlooking the Bamyan river valley where the ancient standing Buddhas of Bamiyan statues used to reside in the giant insets, one of which can be seen here,... More
New Zealand Capt. James Molony, the Padre for the Bamyan
New Zealand Capt. James Molony, the Padre for the Bamyan Provincial Reconstruction Team, Task Unit Crib, wrestles with four boys who live at the Samar Orphanage in Bamyan, June 22, 2012. Soldiers from the New Z... More
Children sing the Afghanistan national anthem in a
Children sing the Afghanistan national anthem in a class at the Arzu Studio Hope compound in the Dragon Valley, west of the town of Bamyan June 20, 2012. Women enrolled in the program receive higher-than-averag... More
The cavity where the largest of the Buddha's of Bamiyan
The cavity where the largest of the Buddha's of Bamiyan statues, known as the "Father Buddha," used to stand, as seen from above, June 14, 2012. The monumental statues were built in A.D. 507 and 554 and were th... More
The cavity where the smaller of the Buddha's of Bamiyan
The cavity where the smaller of the Buddha's of Bamiyan statues, known to locals as the "Mother Buddha," used to stand, as seen from above, June 14, 2012. The monumental statues were built in A.D. 507 and 554 a... More
New Zealand soldiers drive their light armored vehicle
New Zealand soldiers drive their light armored vehicle to a fighting position during a stand-to drill on Forward Operating Base Bamyan, June 19, 2012. Soldiers from New Zealand have been stationed at FOB Bamyan... More
Saywed Khadin, a potato farmer, has a laugh with members
Saywed Khadin, a potato farmer, has a laugh with members of the Bamyan Provinical Reconstruction Team in one of his potato fields, June 16, 2012. Potatoes have become the main cash crop for farmers in Bamyan pr... More
Two boys ride their bicycles up a dirt road in the
Two boys ride their bicycles up a dirt road in the Bamyan valley with the huge cavity where one of the ancient Buddhas of Bamiyan used to stand visible in the distance, June 17, 2012. The monumental statues wer... More
A young man travels in style near Forward Operating
A young man travels in style near Forward Operating Base Bamyan, June 24, 2012. The collection of ancient fortifications on the hill behind them is known as Shahr-e Gholghola, or the "City of Screams." In the 1... More
An Afghan National Police officer provides security
An Afghan National Police officer provides security on top of a hill in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan, March 11, 2013. Members of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) were providing security for local gov... More
A group of local boys watch as soldiers from the Bamyan
A group of local boys watch as soldiers from the Bamyan Malaysian Contingent, which is part of the Bamyan Provinicial Reconstruction Team, install a solar panel on a free clinic near the town of Bamyan June 18,... More
A school girl giggles as she answers a question in
A school girl giggles as she answers a question in front of an English literacy class while New Zealand Capt. James Molony, the Padre for the Bamyan Provincial Reconstruction Team, Task Unit Crib, looks on, Jun... More
Local boys display the bicycle tires they race with
Local boys display the bicycle tires they race with on a street near Forward Operating Base Bamyan, June 24, 2012.
Afghanistan's Minister of Defense, Abdul Rahim Wardak,
Afghanistan's Minister of Defense, Abdul Rahim Wardak, speaks to the crowd at the Security Transition Ceremony in Panjshir, July 24. This marks the last of six transition areas throughout the country since July... More
New Zealand soldiers drive their light armored vehicle
New Zealand soldiers drive their light armored vehicle to a fighting position during a stand-to drill on Forward Operating Base Bamyan, June 19, 2012. Soldiers from New Zealand have been stationed at FOB Bamyan... More
New Zealand soldiers with Task Unit Crib run up "PT
New Zealand soldiers with Task Unit Crib run up "PT Hill" for physical training behind Forward Operating Base Bamyan, June 19, 2012. Soldiers from New Zealand have been stationed at FOB Bamyan since 2003.
New Zealand Army Cpl. Craig Turnbull, a cook with Task
New Zealand Army Cpl. Craig Turnbull, a cook with Task Force Crib, rolls out some dough while preparing dinner on Forward Operating Base Bamyan, June 21, 2012. Soldiers from New Zealand have been stationed at F... More
An American civilian carpenter known as "Cowboy" plays
An American civilian carpenter known as "Cowboy" plays with three boys who live at the Samar Orphanage in Bamyan, June 22, 2012. Soldiers from the Bamyan Provincial Reconstruction Team, led by the New Zealand c... More
Dr. Ashraf Ghani, the head of the transition commission
Dr. Ashraf Ghani, the head of the transition commission for Afghanistan security, speaks to guests and media at the security transition ceremony in Panjshir July 24. This marks the last of six transition areas ... More
A local boy who was serving tea at a meeting of local
A local boy who was serving tea at a meeting of local farmers flashes a shy smile through the grass blades in an orchard near the town of Bamyan June 16, 2012.
Bamyan Governor Dr. Habiba Sarabi stands on a patio
Bamyan Governor Dr. Habiba Sarabi stands on a patio overlooking the Bamyan river valley where the ancient standing Buddha’s of Bamyan statues used to reside in giant insets, one of which can be seen here, June ... More
Razia Jan, the in-country director of Arzu Studio Hope,
Razia Jan, the in-country director of Arzu Studio Hope, walks the grounds of the community garden the organization built in the Dragon Valley, west of the town of Bamyan. Women and children enrolled in the prog... More
A school girl hands a pen to New Zealand Capt. James
A school girl hands a pen to New Zealand Capt. James Molony, the Padre for the Bamyan Provincial Reconstruction Team, Task Unit Crib, after writing a correct answer on the dry erase board during his English lit... More
Afghan National Police prepare for the arrival of several
Afghan National Police prepare for the arrival of several distinguished guests at the Security Transition Ceremony in Panjshir, July 24. This marks the last of six transition areas throughout the country since ... More
New Zealand Sgt. Maj. Paxworthy, a native of Palmerston
New Zealand Sgt. Maj. Paxworthy, a native of Palmerston North, pulls security under an airplane wing at the Forward Operating Base Bamyan Airfield, June 15, 2012. The smaller of the two famous Buddha's of Bamiy... More
A member of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF)
A member of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) reads off an announcement before a live-fire clearing demonstration by ANSF members in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan, March 11, 2013. The demonstration was... More
Two women sit and gaze at the cavity where the largest
Two women sit and gaze at the cavity where the largest of the Buddhas of Bamyan statues, known to locals as the "Father Buddha," used to stand, June 16, 2012. The monumental statues were built in A.D. 507 and 5... More
Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) members lead
Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) members lead a convoy of vehicles through the hilly terrain of Bamiyan province, Afghanistan, March 11, 2013. Members of the ANSF provided security for local government of... More
An Afghan National Policeman stands to attention for
An Afghan National Policeman stands to attention for the arrival of Afghanistan's Interior Minister and Defense Minister, Bismullah Khan Mohammadi and Abdul Rahim Wardak, to begin the security transition ceremo... More
An American civilian carpenter known as "Cowboy", plays
An American civilian carpenter known as "Cowboy", plays with three boys who live at the Samar Orphanage in Bamyan, June 22, 2012. Soldiers from the Bamyan Provincial Reconstruction Team, led by the New Zealand ... More
Sgt. 1st Class John Quinn, medic, and Maj. Alan Migala,
Sgt. 1st Class John Quinn, medic, and Maj. Alan Migala, manager for the Commanders Emergency Response Program with the Provincial Development Support Team, 321st Civil Affairs Brigade, pose for a photo as they ... More
Afghan policemen prepare for the departure of senior
Afghan policemen prepare for the departure of senior Afghan ministers and distinguished guests at a compound in Panjshir where the final Security Transition Ceremony was held July 24. This marks the last of six... More
Old and new collide as an old Russian tank provides
Old and new collide as an old Russian tank provides the background for two local farmers as they tend to their potato field June 17, 2012. Potato farming has become very important for the economy of Bamyan, as ... More
Afghanistan's Interior Minister, Bismullah Khan Mohammadi
Afghanistan's Interior Minister, Bismullah Khan Mohammadi (left) and Afghan Minister of Defense, Abdul Rahim Wardak (2nd from left), walk past a formation of Afghan National Police at the end of the final Secur... More
A little boy listens to his teacher during a class
A little boy listens to his teacher during a class at the Arzu Studio Hope compound in the Dragon Valley west of the town of Bamyan. After his mother died giving birth to him, his father abandoned him, making h... More
Two students weave a large rug at the Arzu Studio Hope
Two students weave a large rug at the Arzu Studio Hope compound in the Dragon Valley, west of the town of Bamyan, June 20, 2012. Women enrolled in the program receive higher-than-average compensation for their ... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Nathan Blessett, the noncommissioned
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Nathan Blessett, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the Kentucky Agribusiness Development Team poses with faculty members at the Bamyan University. Blessett, from Elizabethtown, Ky., de... More
Afghan Air Force and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan
Afghan Air Force and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan troops deliver over 3,600 pounds of supplies as part of a humanitarian assistance mission in Bamiyan province.
Afghanistan military Mi-17 helicopters sit on a makeshift
Afghanistan military Mi-17 helicopters sit on a makeshift landing zone in a valley between the numerous mountaintops in Panjshir. There passengers were at the Security Transition Ceremony in Panjshir, July 24. ... More
New Zealand Sgt. Maj. Paxworthy, a native of Palmerston
New Zealand Sgt. Maj. Paxworthy, a native of Palmerston North, pulls security under an airplane wing at the Forward Operating Base Bamyan airfield, June 15, 2012. The smaller of the two famous “Buddha's of Bamy... More
Bamyan Governor Habiba Sarabi's security detail escorts
Bamyan Governor Habiba Sarabi's security detail escorts her as she leaves a meeting at the Bamyan Cultural Heritage Center June 18, 2012. Sarabi is the only female Governor of an Afghan province in history.
The flags of Afghanistan, New Zealand, Malaysia, the
The flags of Afghanistan, New Zealand, Malaysia, the United States, and the European Union Police fly over Forward Operating Base Bamyan, June 22, 2012. The structure on the hill in the in the background is the... More
A local farmer has a laugh on a roadside near the town
A local farmer has a laugh on a roadside near the town of Bamyan, June 16, 2012.
An Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) member salutes
An Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) member salutes for a picture after conducting a live-fire clearing demonstration in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan, March 11, 2013. The demonstration showcased the skill... More
New Zealand Army Sgt. Anthony Watson, the 2nd in Command
New Zealand Army Sgt. Anthony Watson, the 2nd in Command of 2nd Kiwi Patrol, Task Force Crib, mans his light armored vehicle at a fighting position during a stand-to drill on Forward Operating Base Bamyan, June... More
Razia Jan, the director of Arzu Studio Hope, walks
Razia Jan, the director of Arzu Studio Hope, walks the grounds of the community garden and playground the organization built in the Dragon Valley, west of the town of Bamyan. Women and children enrolled in the ... More