A Marine with Task Force Southwest refers an M64A1
A Marine with Task Force Southwest refers an M64A1 sight and realigns aiming posts in preparation for a 120mm mortar registration mission at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, June 23, 2017. Several Marines with the Tas... More
Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer speaks with
Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer speaks with Marines and Sailors assigned to Task Force Southwest at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2017. Spencer, Commandant of the Marine Corps Robert B. Neller and... More
Brig. Gen. Abdul Raziq Hotak, commanding general of
Brig. Gen. Abdul Raziq Hotak, commanding general of 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, has a conversation with a U.S. Marine Corps advisor with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) during Operation Mai... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provides
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provides security for a key-leader engagement with the 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, at Camp Regi-Tapa, Afghanistan, Feb. 22, 2018. Marines ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW) (middle), arrives for a command visit to see the Marines advising 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th... More
A soldier with the 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army
A soldier with the 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, listens to a Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) give advice for an upcoming operation during a key-leader engagement at Camp ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps advisor with Task Force Southwest
A U.S. Marine Corps advisor with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) oversees combat operational planning for Operation Maiwand 12 with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps during an advising mission at ... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) - Afghan
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) - Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldier provides suppressive fire during a live-fire range at Camp Shorabak. This is the first time ANA soldiers fired live... More
A soldier with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA)
A soldier with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps oversees other Afghan soldiers plan with U.S. Marine advisors with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) during an advising mission to assist the ANA whi... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 28, 2018) - A U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 28, 2018) - A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest carries a simulated patient on a stretcher during a Combat Lifesaver (CLS) Course at Camp Shorab. The CLS course is a two-... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) arrive
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) arrive at 3rd Brigade, Afghan National Army 215th Corps’ base to participate in a key leader engagement with the Afghan National Defense and Security Force (ANDSF) ... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 28, 2018) - U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 28, 2018) - U.S. Navy Corpsmen induce stress on U.S. Marines during a Combat Lifesaver (CLS) Course at Camp Shorab. The CLS course is a two-week long evaluation that teaches ... More
A soldier with Afghan National (ANA) Army 215th Corps
A soldier with Afghan National (ANA) Army 215th Corps photographs U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), and Maj. Gen. Wali Mohammed Ahmadzai, comman... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 15, 2018) – A soldier
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 15, 2018) – A soldier with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps provides security during a military operations on urban terrain (MOUT) exercise at ... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) – Soldiers
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) – Soldiers with the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps and policemen with the 505th Zone Afghan National Police stand at attention during 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigad... More
Mr. Hayatullah Hayat, governor of Helmand province,
Mr. Hayatullah Hayat, governor of Helmand province, shares a meal with key leaders from Task Force Southwest (TFSW), the Afghan National Defense and Security Force (ANDSF), and village elders from the Nahr-e- S... More
Afghan soldier Command Sgt. Maj. Waheddin Wafa, command
Afghan soldier Command Sgt. Maj. Waheddin Wafa, command sergeant major of the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps (left), and Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Jones, sergeant major of Task Force Southwest (right), address... More
Afghan soldiers with the 1st Brigade, Afghan National
Afghan soldiers with the 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps plot friendly locations during Operation Maiwand 12 at Camp Shorserack, Afghanistan, March 10, 2018. Operation Maiwand 12 is an Afgha... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, commanding
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT), speaks to Marines during a town hall meeting while visiting Marines and Sailors of Task Force Southw... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provide
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provide security for a key-leader engagement between TFSW and 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, at Camp Regi-Tapa, Afghanistan, Feb. 22, 2018. ... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 28, 2018) - U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 28, 2018) - U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest carry a simulated patient during a during a Combat Lifesaver (CLS) Course at Camp Shorab. The CLS course is a two-week long... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) prepare
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) prepare to load equipment onto a helicopter departing to Shorserack at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, March 6, 2018. Marines with TFSW form expeditionary advising packag... More
British Gen. John McColl, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander
British Gen. John McColl, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, talks with U.S. Marine Col. Jeffrey Endicott, 215th Corps Partner Team Officer in Charge, about the changes on Camp Shorab, Helmand, Afghanistan... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provides
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provides security during a key-leadership engagement at Camp Nolay, Afghanistan, April 7, 2018. TFSW advises at the brigade level to enable the Afghan National Def... More
Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, commanding general of
Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT), talks to Marines and Sailors of Task Force Southwest (TFSW) during a town hall on Camp Shorab, Afghanistan,... More
NIMROZ PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 8, 2018) - U.S.
NIMROZ PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 8, 2018) - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, the Task Force Southwest commander, attends a security shura with district governors during an expeditionary adviso... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest fires the M-240B
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest fires the M-240B as part of the Combat Marksmanship Program at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Jan. 26, 2018. Several Marines with the unit’s security force executed the trai... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 23, 2018) – U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 23, 2018) – U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jon Connolly, the Task Force Southwest (TFSW) training team leader speaks with Col. Shah Wali, the commanding officer of Regional Milita... More
Basic trainees in the Afghan National Army place their
Basic trainees in the Afghan National Army place their right hand on the Quran and swear oath to the ANA during a ceremony, May 5. About 840 ANA recruits took the oath at the Regional Military Training Center-S... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest prepare to fire
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest prepare to fire a 120mm mortar in support of Operation Maiwand 11 at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, Jan. 27, 2018. The Marines fired multiple illumination rounds in order to li... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 24, 2018) – Brig.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 24, 2018) – Brig. Gen. Abdul Hadi, the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps deputy commander, speaks with soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, ANA 215th Corps about prepar... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 24, 2018) – Brig.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 24, 2018) – Brig. Gen. Abdul Hadi, the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps deputy commander, speaks with soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, ANA 215th Corps about prepar... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest conduct a range
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest conduct a range reconnaissance in a MRZR-4 an ultra-terrain vehicle while at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2018. The Task Force Southwest security force observe and... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) and soldiers
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) and soldiers from 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, share a meal after a key-leader engagement at Camp Regi-Tapa, Afghanistan, Feb. 22, 2018. Mar... More
Approximately 840 Afghan National Army basic trainees
Approximately 840 Afghan National Army basic trainees took the oath at the Regional Military Training Center Southwest, May 5. The recruits take the oath midway through their two-month basic training course.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Aug 8, 2018) - U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Aug 8, 2018) - U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TF-SW) stand post during an expeditionary advisory package at Camp Nolay in Sangin district. Advisors with Task Force Southw... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (August 29, 2018) - U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (August 29, 2018) - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force-Southwest, and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Christopher J. Douglas, senior advisor t... More
Ambassador Hugo Llorens, center, the Special Chargé
Ambassador Hugo Llorens, center, the Special Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, and U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Southwest pose for a photo at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, Oct. 12, 2017. D... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 16, 2018) - Italian
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 16, 2018) - Italian Army Brig. Gen. Francesco Bruno, Train, Advise and Assist Command-West commander, shakes hands with Afghan National Army Col. Shah Wali, commander of the ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps sniper with Task Force Southwest
A U.S. Marine Corps sniper with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) presents a Texas flag that he keeps in his plate carrier in honor of his state and father. He has taken the flag everywhere with him for approximately... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest greets retired
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest greets retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hubert Gonzalez after landing at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, April 5, 2018. Gonzales was a part of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 15, 2018) - An
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 15, 2018) - An Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps artilleryman loads a 122mm round into a 2A18 Howitzer (D-30) during a live-fire range at Camp Shorabak. ANA artillerymen... More
A Marine with Task Force Southwest inserts a round
A Marine with Task Force Southwest inserts a round into a 120mm mortar while conducting a registration mission at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, June 23, 2017. Several Marines with the unit’s security force executed... More
CAMP SHORABAK, Afghanistan (May 17, 2018) – U.S. Marine
CAMP SHORABAK, Afghanistan (May 17, 2018) – U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, Task Force Southwest commander, shakes hands with U.S. Army Gen. John W. Nicholson, the NATO-led Resolute Support com... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (August 29, 2018) - U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (August 29, 2018) - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, Task Force Southwest commanding general, listens to Brig. Gen. Muhammad Yaquvi, Helmand Provincial Chief of Pol... More
A soldier with the Afghan National Army, 4th Brigade,
A soldier with the Afghan National Army, 4th Brigade, 215th Corps salutes leaders from Task Force Southwest (TFSW) and the Afghan National Defense and Security Force (ANDSF) at Camp Delaram, Afghanistan Feb. 5,... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, commanding
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT), speaks to Marines during a town hall meeting while visiting Marines and Sailors of Task Force Southw... More
A soldier with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA)
A soldier with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps speaks to friendly forces during Operation Maiwand 12 at Camp Shorserack, Afghanistan, March 10, 2018. Operation Maiwand 12 is an Afghan-led, T... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) - Afghan
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) - Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldiers load rounds into magazines during a live-fire range at Camp Shorabak. This is the first time ANA soldiers fired li... More
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford is greeted by U.S. Marine Corps Col. Christopher J. Douglas, senior advisor for the 505th Zone National Police Force, Task Force Southwest (TFSW) (ri... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 23, 2018) – A U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 23, 2018) – A U.S. Marine Corps advisor with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) awards a Regional Military Training Center instructor a certificate after completing a tactics and lea... More
CAMP SHORABAK, Afghanistan (May 14, 2018) – An Afghan
CAMP SHORABAK, Afghanistan (May 14, 2018) – An Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldier loads a round into his weapon during a live-fire range at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, May 14, 2018. The application ... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest conduct a range
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest conduct a range reconnaissance in a MRZR-4 an ultra-terrain vehicle to at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2018. The Task Force Southwest security force observe and pr... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest fire a 120mm
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest fire a 120mm mortar in support of Operation Maiwand 11 at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, Jan. 28, 2018. The Marines fired multiple illumination rounds in order to light a nearb... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hubert Gonzales lands
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hubert Gonzales lands at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, April 5, 2018. Gonzales was a part of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment in 2011 when he was injured by an improvised explosiv... More
Afghan Brig. Gen. Ghulam Farooq, 215th Corps deputy
Afghan Brig. Gen. Ghulam Farooq, 215th Corps deputy commander, addresses British Gen. Sir John McColl, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, about some of the issues that the Afghan National Army has been fac... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – Col.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – Col. Shah Wali, commander of the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps Regional Military Training Center, briefs the 215th Corps brigade commanders on the import... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest assesses the
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest assesses the integrity of a weapons range while conducting a range reconnaissance at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2018. The Task Force Southwest security force ob... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), is greeted by Brig. Gen. Abdul Raziq Hotak, commanding general of 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215t... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) observe
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) observe their surroundings while at a security post for an advising mission with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps as they conduct Operation Maiwa... More
A U.S. Marine Corps sniper with Task Force Southwest
A U.S. Marine Corps sniper with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) sights in with a M107 .50-caliber Special Applications Scoped Rifle during a security post for an advising mission with 1st Brigade, Afghan National A... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) - U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 14, 2018) - U.S. Marine Corps advisors with Task Force Southwest attend a non-commissioned officer (NCO) leadership course opening ceremony at Camp Shorabak. The ANA NCOs wil... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 24, 2018) – Brig.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 24, 2018) – Brig. Gen. Abdul Hadi, the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps deputy commander, speaks to soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, ANA 215th Corps during an Oper... More
U.S. Marine Corps snipers with Task Force Southwest
U.S. Marine Corps snipers with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) scan to locate a forward observer after receiving indirect fire during an advising mission with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps to ... More
Local elders from Delaram listen during a security
Local elders from Delaram listen during a security shura with leaders from Task Force Southwest (TFSW) and the Afghan National Defense and Security Force (ANDSF) at Camp Delaram, Afghanistan Feb. 5, 2018. Key l... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), greets Marines during a command visit to see the Marines advising 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215t... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. William T. Thurber, sergeant
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. William T. Thurber, sergeant major of Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT), speaks to Marines during a town hall meeting while visiting Marines and Sailors of Task Force Southwest... More
NIMROZ PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 10, 2018) – A U.S.
NIMROZ PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 10, 2018) – A U.S. Marine Corps advisor with Task Force Southwest teaches a logistics class to soldiers with 4th Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps during an expe... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), awards a Marine a challenge coin for dedicated service while in support of 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (... More
A soldier with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA)
A soldier with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps plots friendly and enemy locations during Operation Maiwand 12 at Camp Shorserack, Afghanistan, March 12, 2018. Operation Maiwand 12 is an Afgh... More
NIMROZ PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 7, 2018) - U.S.
NIMROZ PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 7, 2018) - U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest return to base after filling sandbags during an expeditionary advisory package at forward operating base (FOB) Delaram. U.S. ... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest fires an M107
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest fires an M107 Special Application Scope Rifle to test its functionality and to sustain combat marksmanship at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Feb. 8, 2018. Marines with the u... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Aug 8, 2018) - A U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Aug 8, 2018) - A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TF-SW) provides security during an expeditionary advisory package at Camp Nolay in Sangin district. Advisors with Task Forc... More
U.S. Army soldiers with 2nd Forward Surgical Team,
U.S. Army soldiers with 2nd Forward Surgical Team, U.S. Forces-Afghanistan discuss various surgical procedures with Afghan National Army medical personnel assigned to 215th Corps at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, Au... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest walks to the
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest walks to the ammo supply point to gather 7.62mm rounds to feed into the M-240B for the Combat Marksmanship Program at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Jan. 26, 2018. Several M... More
180128-M-PL003-034 U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest
180128-M-PL003-034 U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest prepare to fire a 120mm mortar in support of Operation Maiwand 11 at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, Jan. 28, 2018. The Marines fired multiple illumination ro... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (August 29, 2018) - U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (August 29, 2018) - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, the commanding general of Task Force-Southwest, greets Afghan Maj. Gen. Taous, the Helmand National Directorate... More
Local elders from Delaram share a meal prepared by
Local elders from Delaram share a meal prepared by the Afghan National Defense and Security Force (ANDSF) with leaders from Task Force Southwest (TFSW) at Camp Delaram, Afghanistan Feb. 5, 2018. Key leaders fro... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – Maj.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – Maj. Gen. Wali Mohammed Ahmadzai, the commanding general of the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, and Col. Shah Wali, commander of the ANA 215th Corps Regio... More
The ANA 7th Special Operations Kandak at Camp Shorab
The ANA 7th Special Operations Kandak at Camp Shorab demonstrate readiness to support the ANA 215th Corps. Not 24 hours after this demonstration, the 7th SOK Commandos deployed to Now Zad in support of security... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hubert Gonzales and
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hubert Gonzales and a wounded warrior from the Afghan National Army show each other their prostatic legs at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, April 5, 2018. Gonzales was a part of 3rd B... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) - Afghan
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 20, 2018) - Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps instructors guide ANA soldiers during a live-fire range at Camp Shorabak. This is the first time ANA soldiers fired live r... More
U.S. Marines Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, commanding
U.S. Marines Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT) (left), walks with Col. John Armellino, Task Force Southwest (TFSW) deputy commander (middle), to a ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Jones, sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Jones, sergeant major of Task Force Southwest, hugs retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hubert Gonzalez after learning of his experiences in Sangin District at Camp Shorab, Afgha... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, commanding
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT), conducts a town hall meeting while visiting Marines and Sailors of Task Force Southwest (TFSW) at Ca... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) and
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) and a soldier with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps provide security to Marine advisors for an advising mission to support the ANA while they co... More
Service members with Afghanistan Air Force (AAF) and
Service members with Afghanistan Air Force (AAF) and the 738th Aviation Expeditionary Advisor Group watch a C208 pilot perform an air drop at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2018. The training enhances the ... More
CAMP SHORABAK, Afghanistan (May 14, 2018) – Afghan
CAMP SHORABAK, Afghanistan (May 14, 2018) – Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldiers sight in on their targets during a live-fire range at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, May 14, 2018. The application of lo... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – Afghan
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps soldiers and policemen from the 505th Zone Afghan National Police (ANP) stand at attention to receive certificates of compl... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 17, 2018) - Soldiers
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 17, 2018) - Soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, Afghan National Army 215th Corps take a defensive position in a trench during a MD 530 helicopter live-fire range at Camp S... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest prepares to
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest prepares to fire the M107 Special Application Scope Rifle to test its functionality and to sustain combat marksmanship at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Feb. 8, 2018. Marine... More
U.S. Marine Col. Christopher J. Douglas, senior advisor
U.S. Marine Col. Christopher J. Douglas, senior advisor for the 505th Zone National Police, Task Force Southwest (TFSW), arrive at 3rd Brigade, Afghan National Army 215th Corps’ base to participate in a key lea... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 23, 2018) -- A U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 23, 2018) -- A U.S. Marine Corps tactics advisor with the Task Force Southwest (TFSW) training team awards a Regional Military Training Center instructor a certificate after c... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 19, 2018) - U.S.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 19, 2018) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, the commanding general for Marine Corps Forces Central Command, praises the service members with Task Force Southwe... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 16, 2018) - Afghan
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 16, 2018) - Afghan National Army Col. Shah Wali, commander of the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps’ Regional Military Training Center (RMTC), shows Italian Army Brig. G... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Aug. 14, 2018) - "I'm
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Aug. 14, 2018) - "I'm proud to be a part of the legacy and honored to hold the title 'Marine'," said 1st Lt. Katie Kochert, a Marine with Task Force Southwest. This week marked th... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 29, 2018) – Afghan
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 29, 2018) – Afghan National Army 215th Corps soldiers stand at attention during the Afghan National Anthem at an opening ceremony for a train-the-trainer course at Camp Shora... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest takes aim with
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest takes aim with the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System as part of the combat marksmanship program at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Feb. 19, 2018. Marines with the unit’s securit... More
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – Col.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 21, 2018) – Col. Shah Wali, commander of the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps Regional Military Training Center, motivates his soldiers during a leadership course gradu... More
Mr. Hayatullah Hayat, governor of Helmand province,
Mr. Hayatullah Hayat, governor of Helmand province, gives a speech to village elders from the Nahr-e- Saraj district during a shura to discuss bringing stability back into the region at Camp Jadeed, Afghanistan... More