An Afghan local national assists in the construction
An Afghan local national assists in the construction of a dam near Combat Operating Post Mizan in Zabul, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011. The dam is being built to control the flow of water to various irrigation syst... More
A U.S. Marine combat engineer with Marine Wing Support
A U.S. Marine combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), drives a tractor, rubber-tired, articulated steering, multi-purpose ... More
Afghan soldiers maneuver through buildings during a
Afghan soldiers maneuver through buildings during a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before co... More
Afghan soldiers search a building while conducting
Afghan soldiers search a building while conducting a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 6, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before co... More
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Trevor King, builder,
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Trevor King, builder, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11, bumps fists with a local child in the Khanishin District bazaar, July 19, 2012. King, a Navy Seabee, was part of a civi... More
U.S. Soldiers with the 149th Vertical Construction
U.S. Soldiers with the 149th Vertical Construction Company, Kentucky Army National Guard, move trusses into place during the construction of a building that will be used as living quarters for Soldiers at Forwa... More
U.S. Soldiers with the 149th Vertical Construction
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A U.S. Marine combat engineer with Marine Wing Support
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Local workers fill Hesco's to aid in the construction
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Afghan soldiers provide security while conducting a
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An Afghan soldier discusses mission operations in
An Afghan soldier discusses mission operations in preparation for an upcoming training mission in Kabul province Feb. 11, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security... More
Afghan soldiers plan a company movement as part of
Afghan soldiers plan a company movement as part of a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 12, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before c... More
Afghan soldiers are briefed on mission operations in
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Afghan soldiers stand in formation at a basic training
Afghan soldiers stand in formation at a basic training graduation ceremony in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The graduation is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coal... More
Senior Airman Mark Schelkoph, 455th Expeditionary
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Afghan soldiers discuss mission operations in preparation
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An Afghan Local Police commander oversees in the
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A U.S. Air Force Airman coats the top of an FZU-55A
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An engineer with Puerto Rico's 475th Engineer Company,
An engineer with Puerto Rico's 475th Engineer Company, 368th Engineer Battalion, Naval Construction Regiment, drives a loaded D7 bulldozer Oct. 19 at Combat Outpost Lion. The dirt will be used to fill Hesco bar... More
U.S. Army Spc. Stephen Burris, an engineer with the
U.S. Army Spc. Stephen Burris, an engineer with the 149th Vertical Construction Company, Kentucky Army National Guard, hammers a truss into place while constructing a building that will be used as living quarte... More
An Afghan soldier provides security during a tactical
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Members of the Royal Thai Army, Singapore armed forces,
Members of the Royal Thai Army, Singapore armed forces, Malaysian armed forces, and U.S. Army and Air Force stand in formation during a dedication ceremony Feb. 19 at Ban Sa la Kai Fub School as part of Exercis... More
An Afghan Local Police member aids in the construction
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U.S. Ssoldiers with the 149th Vertical Construction
U.S. Ssoldiers with the 149th Vertical Construction Company, Kentucky Army National Guard, position a truss into place during the construction of a building that will be used as living quarters for Soldiers at ... More
A spray painted sign hangs on some of the gym equipment
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Afghan Local Police aid in constructing a checkpoint
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Garrett (left) and
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Garrett (left) and Staff Sgt. Terrin Love guide GBU-38s as they are hoisted during a bomb build here Aug. 14, 2014. Both are Air National Guardsmen from the 187 Fighter Wing an... More
An Afghan soldier checks communications during a tactical
An Afghan soldier checks communications during a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 11, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coali... More
An Afghan soldier provides security while conducting
An Afghan soldier provides security while conducting a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 3, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before ... More
Afghan soldiers prepare for a tactical training exercise
Afghan soldiers prepare for a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 6, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces depart i... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Garrett (left) and
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Garrett (left) and Staff Sgt. Terrin Love guide GBU-38s as they are hoisted during a bomb build here Aug. 14, 2014. Both are Air National Guardsmen from the 187 Fighter Wing an... More
Afghan soldiers plan a company movement as part of
Afghan soldiers plan a company movement as part of a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 12, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before c... More
Afghan soldiers discuss an upcoming tactical training
Afghan soldiers discuss an upcoming tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 11, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces d... More
Afghan soldiers stand in formation at a basic training
Afghan soldiers stand in formation at a basic training graduation ceremony in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The graduation is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coal... More
An Afghan soldier maneuvers through a building during
An Afghan soldier maneuvers through a building during a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force befor... More
Afghan soldiers discuss mission operations in preparation
Afghan soldiers discuss mission operations in preparation for an upcoming mission in Kabul province Feb. 5, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before ... More
Afghan soldiers provide security as part of a tactical
Afghan soldiers provide security as part of a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalitio... More
Dirt spills into the top of a Hesco barrier Oct. 19.
Dirt spills into the top of a Hesco barrier Oct. 19. The 368th Engineer Battalion, Naval Construction Regiment, spent the day filling the protection barriers in and around Combat Outpost Lion. The engineers are... More
Afghan soldiers discuss an upcoming tactical training
Afghan soldiers discuss an upcoming tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 11, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces d... More
An Afghan soldier provides security while conducting
An Afghan soldier provides security while conducting a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 4, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before ... More
Constructing a southwest Asian Hut
Capt. John DeBerard, commanding officer of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 18, and Chief Equipment Operator Joseph Zaleski confer about safety as Seabees assigned to NMCB-18 construct a southwest Asian Hut.... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Thomas Perkins with 149th Vertical
U.S. Army Pfc. Thomas Perkins with 149th Vertical Construction Company (VCC) nails pieces of wood together to build a frame for a wall in the new Tactical Operation Center at Forward Operating Base Lightning, P... More
Afghan soldiers stand in formation at a basic training
Afghan soldiers stand in formation at a basic training graduation ceremony in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The graduation is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coal... More
Afghan soldiers plan a company movement as part of
Afghan soldiers plan a company movement as part of a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before c... More
A U.S. Marine combat engineer with Marine Wing Support
A U.S. Marine combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), drives a tractor, rubber-tired, articulated steering, multi-purpose... More
An Afghan soldier uses a wall for cover during a tactical
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U.S. Army Col. Mark Lumpkin, assigned to the Arkansas
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Tech. Sgt. Steven Weisbrod, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance
Tech. Sgt. Steven Weisbrod, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron munitions crew chief loads A-10C flares into a container on Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, July 11. After it's loaded, line delivery picks up... More
An Afghan soldier provides security during a tactical
An Afghan soldier provides security during a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 5, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition ... More
Afghan soldiers are briefed on mission operations in
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U.S. Soldiers with the 149th Vertical Construction
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Reed (left)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Reed (left) and Airman 1st Class Mark Mayeaux, munitions systems Airmen with the 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, install the power cable that connects the init... More
An Afghan soldier is briefed on mission operations
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An Afghan soldier searches a building while conducting
An Afghan soldier searches a building while conducting a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 6, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force befor... More
An Afghan soldier searches a building while conducting
An Afghan soldier searches a building while conducting a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 7, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force befor... More
Dignitaries from various nations U.S. Army Maj. Gen.
Dignitaries from various nations U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Roger F. Mathews, left, deputy commander of U.S. Army Pacific,press a button to reveal the dedication plaque during a dedication ceremony Feb. 19 at Ban Sa l... More
An Afghan soldier searches a building while conducting
An Afghan soldier searches a building while conducting a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 7, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force befor... More
Children walk near Route Agha in Do'ab village, Oct.
Children walk near Route Agha in Do'ab village, Oct. 19. Route Agha, named after the district's governor Hajji Sayed Fazulldin Agha, was built by engineers with the 368th Engineer Battalion, Naval Construction ... More
An Afghan National Army soldier assists in the security
An Afghan National Army soldier assists in the security at the construction site of a dam near Combat Operating Post Mizan in Zabul, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011. The dam is being built to control the flow of wate... More
A U.S. Marine combat engineer with Marine Wing Support
A U.S. Marine combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), drives a tractor, rubber-tired, articulated steering, multi-purpose... More
An Afghan soldier discusses mission operations in
An Afghan soldier discusses mission operations in preparation for an upcoming training mission in Kabul province Feb. 2, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Graves, a munitions
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Graves, a munitions systems Airman with the 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, signals the hoist operator during a bomb build here Aug. 14. 2014. Graves, a reservist ... More
A U.S. Marine combat engineer with Marine Wing Support
A U.S. Marine combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), drives a tractor, rubber-tired, articulated steering, multi-purpose ... More
Afghan soldiers conduct a tactical training exercise
Afghan soldiers conduct a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 11, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces depart in 2... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Roger F. Mathews, deputy commander
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Roger F. Mathews, deputy commander of U.S. Army Pacific, poses with students of Ban Sa la Kai Fub School during a dedication ceremony Feb. 19 as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2014 in Sukhothai... More
Afghan soldiers advance to a compound during a tactical
Afghan soldiers advance to a compound during a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 6, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalitio... More
Royal Thai Army Lt. Gen. Preecha Jan o cha, center,
Royal Thai Army Lt. Gen. Preecha Jan o cha, center, the Royal Thai 3rd Army commander, enjoys a meal with U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Roger F. Mathews, right, deputy commander of U.S. Army Pacific, after a dedication c... More
U.S. Army soldiers with the 149th Vertical Construction
U.S. Army soldiers with the 149th Vertical Construction Company, Kentucky National Guard, lift a truss so they can move it in to place during the construction of a building that will be used as living quarters ... More
A local Afghan working with 3rd Squadron, 89th Cavalry
A local Afghan working with 3rd Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment’s Task Force Slugger soldiers fills barriers at a new Afghan National Police checkpoint in Nerkh District Jan. 5. (Photo by: U.S. Army Spc. Brian P. Glass)
A scrapper dumps dirt at Combat Outpost Lion Oct. 19.
A scrapper dumps dirt at Combat Outpost Lion Oct. 19. The dirt will be picked up later and used to fill Hesco barriers around COP Lion, the newest COP in the Panjwa'i district. The COP's location, in Do'ab vill... More
A Afghan Local Police member supervises the construction
A Afghan Local Police member supervises the construction of a checkpoint in Pul-i-Alam district, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 25, 2013. The checkpoint is created to monitor the surrounding area for enemy ... More
A set of dip bars built by Cpl. Frank McDermott sits
A set of dip bars built by Cpl. Frank McDermott sits just outside a tent filled with his homemade gym equipment, July 7, 2012. Mcdermott, of Deleran, N.J., used his hobby of building things to help his hobby of... More
Afghan soldiers bound to their objective during a tactical
Afghan soldiers bound to their objective during a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coal... More
An Afghan soldier uses a wall for cover during a tactical
An Afghan soldier uses a wall for cover during a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 5, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalit... More
Afghan Local Police wait in line to receive bonus payment
Afghan Local Police wait in line to receive bonus payment in Pul-i-Alam district, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 25, 2013. The ALP provide protection to locals and information to coalition forces about the ... More
Afghan soldiers discuss mission operations in preparation
Afghan soldiers discuss mission operations in preparation for an upcoming training mission in Kabul province Feb. 4, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Forc... More
An Afghan soldier maneuvers through a building during
An Afghan soldier maneuvers through a building during a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force befor... More
Afghan soldiers discuss mission operations in preparation
Afghan soldiers discuss mission operations in preparation for an upcoming training mission in Kabul province Feb. 4, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Forc... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tony Chatman and Tech.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tony Chatman and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Garrett, munitions systems technicians assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, install a strake on a GBU-38 during a bomb bu... More
An Afghan soldier searches a building while conducting
An Afghan soldier searches a building while conducting a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 7, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force befor... More
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Trevor King, builder,
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Trevor King, builder, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11, talks with locals in the Khanishin district about a school being built, July 19, 2012. King, a Navy Seabee, was part of... More
U.S. Soldiers with the 149th Vertical Construction
U.S. Soldiers with the 149th Vertical Construction Company, Kentucky National Guard construct trusses for buildings that will be used as living quarters for Soldiers at Forward Operating Base Lightning, Paktya ... More
Sergeant Kairo Ortez, civil affairs noncommissioned
Sergeant Kairo Ortez, civil affairs noncommissioned officer, shakes hands with local children in the Khanishin district bazaar while talking with shop owners, July 19, 2012. Ortez, an infantry rifleman by trade... More
Afghan soldiers search a building during a training
Afghan soldiers search a building during a training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 2, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces depa... More
Lt. Gen Stephen Lanza, commanding general of I Corps
Lt. Gen Stephen Lanza, commanding general of I Corps and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, takes the question from Matt Cameron, a junior majoring in international studies who attends the University of Washington, duri... More
Afghan soldiers discuss an upcoming tactical training
Afghan soldiers discuss an upcoming tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 11, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces d... More
Afghan soldiers stand in formation at a basic training
Afghan soldiers stand in formation at a basic training graduation ceremony in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The graduation is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coal... More
Empty chaff and flare cartridges sit in a bin in the
Empty chaff and flare cartridges sit in a bin in the 455th Expeditionary Maintenance conventional maintenance shop on Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. Flares are aircraft defense mechanisms used to avoid attacks ... More
Afghan soldiers bound and take cover during a tactical
Afghan soldiers bound and take cover during a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalitio... More
Students of Ban Sa la Kai Fub School perform for guests
Students of Ban Sa la Kai Fub School perform for guests during a dedication ceremony Feb. 19 at the as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2014 in Sukhothai province, Kingdom of Thailand. The school hosted an engineeri... More
Afghan soldiers conduct a tactical training exercise
Afghan soldiers conduct a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 11, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces depart in 2... More
U.S. Army Spc. Stephen Burris, an engineer with the
U.S. Army Spc. Stephen Burris, an engineer with the 149th Vertical Construction Company, Kentucky Army National Guard, nails a truss into place while constructing a building that will be used as living quarters... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Roger F. Mathews, deputy commander
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Roger F. Mathews, deputy commander of U.S. Army Pacific, participates in a tree planting ritual during a dedication ceremony Feb. 19 at Ban Sa la Kai Fub School as part of Exercise Cobra Gol... More
U.S. Army Spc. Justin Calhoun, with the 149th Vertical
U.S. Army Spc. Justin Calhoun, with the 149th Vertical Construction Company, Kentucky National Guard works on the construction of a building that will be used as living quarters for Soldiers at Forward Operatin... More
Afghan soldiers provide aid to a wounded role-player
Afghan soldiers provide aid to a wounded role-player during a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force... More
Afghan soldiers plan a company movement as part of
Afghan soldiers plan a company movement as part of a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 12, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before c... More
U.S. Soldiers with the 149th Vertical Construction
U.S. Soldiers with the 149th Vertical Construction Company, Kentucky National Guard lift a truss during the construction of a building that will be used as living quarters for Soldiers at Forward Operating Base... More
Afghan soldiers are briefed on mission operations in
Afghan soldiers are briefed on mission operations in preparation for an upcoming mission in Kabul province Feb. 5, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force ... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 455th Expeditionary
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron paints a tail fin of a GBU-38 during a bomb build here Aug. 14, 2014. A team of 10 munitions systems airmen from three U.S. bases... More
Gunnery Sgt. Fermin Rodriguez, an assistant team leader
Gunnery Sgt. Fermin Rodriguez, an assistant team leader with 3rd Civil Affairs Group, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion takes photos of a school at Combat Outpost Castle, July 15. This school will be r... More