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Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: ...

Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the star...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 20... More

A Kazakhstan soldier salutes during the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan,...

A Kazakhstan soldier salutes during the opening ceremonies of Central ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Kazakhstan soldier salutes during the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, K... More

United States Army Captain Scott Green, 82nd Airborne Division Charlie Company Commander, meets with exercise planner Major William Hill, USA, during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include ...

United States Army Captain Scott Green, 82nd Airborne Division Charlie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Captain Scott Green, 82nd Airborne Division Charlie Company Commander, meets with exercise planner Major Wil... More

Wearing traditional garments, young Kazakhstan performers dance as part of the gala concert during the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan. The Gala Concert was a show put on by Kazakhstan showing a variety of traditional dances and cultural events. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North ...

Wearing traditional garments, young Kazakhstan performers dance as par...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Wearing traditional garments, young Kazakhstan performers dance as part of the gala concert during the opening ceremonies of Ce... More

Members of the Azerbaijan Army pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, The ...

Members of the Azerbaijan Army pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Centr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Azerbaijan Army pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies ... More

A Member of the Kazakhstan Army trains a US Army soldier on firing procedures for Kazakh weapons during the range training portion of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000 exercise, Kazakhstan (KAZ), 14 September 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th ...

A Member of the Kazakhstan Army trains a US Army soldier on firing pro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Member of the Kazakhstan Army trains a US Army soldier on firing procedures for Kazakh weapons during the range training port... More

Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone, jumping from a MIL Mi-6 "Hook" helicopter, as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, from ...

Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone, jumping from a M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone, jumping from a MIL Mi-6 "Hook" helicopter, as part of an international ma... More

Members of the Kyrgystan Army pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, United ...

Members of the Kyrgystan Army pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Centra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kyrgystan Army pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies o... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense (seated foreground left) and Afghanistan Interim Authority Chairman Hamid Karzai (seated foreground right), speak to reporters during an interview held at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan. SECDEF Rumsfeld is in Afghanistan as part of a five-day trip to various nations of Central Asia. (DoD photo by Robert D. Ward) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense (seated fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: Robert D. Ward, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

Turkish paratroopers are welcomed into Kazakhstan after inserting into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 esercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US ...

Turkish paratroopers are welcomed into Kazakhstan after inserting into...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Turkish paratroopers are welcomed into Kazakhstan after inserting into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Par... More

United States Army Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina march for a "pass and review" during the opening ceremonies of exercise Central Asian Peacekeeping battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the 82nd ABN Div and 5th Special Forces ...

United States Army Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina march for a "pass and review" durin... More

Exercise participants from Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: ...

Exercise participants from Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan pass in review du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Exercise participants from Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 20... More

Kazakhstan interpreters explain the events during the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), 15 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan,...

Kazakhstan interpreters explain the events during the start of Central...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan interpreters explain the events during the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, ... More

Members of the Uzbekistan Army pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, ...

Members of the Uzbekistan Army pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Centr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Uzbekistan Army pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies ... More

US Army General Henry H. Shelton, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, tours the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000 training site in Kazakhstan (KAZ) on 14 September 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and ...

US Army General Henry H. Shelton, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, tou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Army General Henry H. Shelton, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, tours the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) ... More

Turkish paratroopers, with the Turkish National Flag, assemble after inserting into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT). The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 exersise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S...

Turkish paratroopers, with the Turkish National Flag, assemble after i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Turkish paratroopers, with the Turkish National Flag, assemble after inserting into the drop zone as part of an international m... More

Russian Commander Colonel General Anatoly Sergeev, watches the opening ceremonies of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Batalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan,...

Russian Commander Colonel General Anatoly Sergeev, watches the opening...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Russian Commander Colonel General Anatoly Sergeev, watches the opening ceremonies of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Batalion (C... More

Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRABAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on Sepember 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: ...

Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the star...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRABAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 200... More

Members of the Russian Military pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, ...

Members of the Russian Military pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Cent...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Russian Military pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies... More

The Kazakhstan Republican Guard performs during the opening ceremonies of exercise Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and ...

The Kazakhstan Republican Guard performs during the opening ceremonies...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The Kazakhstan Republican Guard performs during the opening ceremonies of exercise Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRA... More

Soldiers of the Uzbekistan Army march for a "pass and review" during the opening ceremonies of exercise Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft...

Soldiers of the Uzbekistan Army march for a "pass and review" during t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Soldiers of the Uzbekistan Army march for a "pass and review" during the opening ceremonies of exercise Central Asian Peacekeep... More

Soldiers of the British Army (United Kingdom) march for a "pass and review" during the opening cermonies of exercise Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces ...

Soldiers of the British Army (United Kingdom) march for a "pass and re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Soldiers of the British Army (United Kingdom) march for a "pass and review" during the opening cermonies of exercise Central As... More

US Army General Tommy R. Franks (left), Commander in CHIEF, United States Central Command and an unidentified Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Major General make their way to the viewing platform for the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), 15 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North ...

US Army General Tommy R. Franks (left), Commander in CHIEF, United Sta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Army General Tommy R. Franks (left), Commander in Chief, United States Central Command and an unidentified Commonwealth of I... More

United States Army Colonel Roger F. Murtie, exercise Centrasbat 2000 Director, meets with his advance team deployed from United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort...

United States Army Colonel Roger F. Murtie, exercise Centrasbat 2000 D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Colonel Roger F. Murtie, exercise Centrasbat 2000 Director, meets with his advance team deployed from United... More

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss (Not shown), march into the parade grounds carrying 7.62mm M240 Machine Guns and prepare for the start of the CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on Sepember 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne ...

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss (No... More

Exercise participants from Azerbaijan pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan...

Exercise participants from Azerbaijan pass in review during CENTRASBAT...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Exercise participants from Azerbaijan pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening cere... More

A reinforced squad of soldiers armed with 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifles moves across open terrain during exercise Central Asian Peackeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ) Wednesday 15 September2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the 82nd ABN Div and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and approximately 300 ...

A reinforced squad of soldiers armed with 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifles...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A reinforced squad of soldiers armed with 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifles moves across open terrain during exercise Central Asian... More

Soldiers from the United States 3rd Army and representatives from the Uzbekistan Army share a laugh in front of 3rd Army headquarters at Fort McPherson, Georgia, during recent visit. Uzbekistan is a former Soviet Block Country in Central Asia

Soldiers from the United States 3rd Army and representatives from the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mcpherson State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Susan Norvick, USA CIV Release Status: Release... More

United States Air Force Technical Sergeant Scott Brogli deployment manager for Headquarters, United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) ensures the safe delivery of equipment into the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, for the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special ...

United States Air Force Technical Sergeant Scott Brogli deployment man...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Air Force Technical Sergeant Scott Brogli deployment manager for Headquarters, United States Central Command (U.S... More

United States Navy Seabee Britt deployed from Headquarters, United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM), ensures the safe delivery of equipment into the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, for the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, ...

United States Navy Seabee Britt deployed from Headquarters, United Sta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Navy Seabee Britt deployed from Headquarters, United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM), ensures the safe deli... More

Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone, jumping from a MIL Mi-6 "Hook" helicopter, as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, ...

Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone, jumping from a M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone, jumping from a MIL Mi-6 "Hook" helicopter, as part of an international ma... More

A C-130 Hercules aircraft flies in preparation for an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and approximately 300...

A C-130 Hercules aircraft flies in preparation for an international ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A C-130 Hercules aircraft flies in preparation for an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States ... More

Kazakhstan officials fly into the drop zone area, in a MIL Mi-8 "Hip C" helicoptrer, during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's ...

Kazakhstan officials fly into the drop zone area, in a MIL Mi-8 "Hip C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan officials fly into the drop zone area, in a MIL Mi-8 "Hip C" helicoptrer, during an international mass jump into Kaz... More

Exercise participants pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, United Kingdom...

Exercise participants pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Exercise participants pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on Septem... More

Kazakhstan Army soldiers take a break from exercise Cenrtral Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000 and go fishing. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan (KAZ) in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and approximately 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating ...

Kazakhstan Army soldiers take a break from exercise Cenrtral Asian Pea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan Army soldiers take a break from exercise Cenrtral Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000 and go fishing. The... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include...

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill rou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Batta... More

A Kazakh performer demonstrates the long equestrian heritage as part of the Gala concert by the Kazakh stars during the opening ceremonies of CENTRASBAT 2000 in Kazakhstan on Sept. 13, 2000. The Gala Concert was a show put on by Kazakhstan showing a variety of traditional dances and cultural events. CENTRASBAT is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, from Sept. 11-20. CENTRASBAT will test US and Central Asian units combat readiness and ability to conduct peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, as well as develop and build cooperative relationships...

A Kazakh performer demonstrates the long equestrian heritage as part o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Kazakh performer demonstrates the long equestrian heritage as part of the Gala concert by the Kazakh stars during the opening ... More

A British Army (United Kingdom) soldier takes his turn firing a 7.62 mm PKM machine gun during the range training portion of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ),14 September 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces ...

A British Army (United Kingdom) soldier takes his turn firing a 7.62 m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A British Army (United Kingdom) soldier takes his turn firing a 7.62 mm PKM machine gun during the range training portion of th... More

Two Kazakhstan Soldiers, one armed with a 5.56 mm AK-74 assault rifle, man an entry check point during the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), 15 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other ...

Two Kazakhstan Soldiers, one armed with a 5.56 mm AK-74 assault rifle,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two Kazakhstan Soldiers, one armed with a 5.56 mm AK-74 assault rifle, man an entry check point during the start of Central Asi... More

Kazakhstan Soldiers demonstrate check point operations during the start of CENTRASBAT 2000 in Kazakhstan, September 15, 2000. Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Centrasbat 2000 will test US and Central Asian units combat readiness and ability to conduct peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, as well as develop and build cooperative relationships between the respective states and assist in laying the foundation for future peacekeeping and humanitarian operations. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops ...

Kazakhstan Soldiers demonstrate check point operations during the star...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan Soldiers demonstrate check point operations during the start of CENTRASBAT 2000 in Kazakhstan, September 15, 2000. C... More

A Kazakhstan soldier, armed with 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifle, mans a check point during the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, The ...

A Kazakhstan soldier, armed with 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifle, mans a c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Kazakhstan soldier, armed with 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifle, mans a check point during the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping... More

Soldiers assigned to Task Force Patriot during exercise

Soldiers assigned to Task Force Patriot during exercise

Soldiers assigned to Task Force Patriot during exercise Regional Cooperation 2019 discuss scenario operations during a joint raining exercise among three other partnering nations at Dushanbe, Tajikistan, August... More

Mongolian Army Col. Enkhpaatar Dorggottov, Mongolian

Mongolian Army Col. Enkhpaatar Dorggottov, Mongolian

Mongolian Army Col. Enkhpaatar Dorggottov, Mongolian deputy commander for Exercise Regional Cooperation 2019 (RC 19), takes notes during a command brief for RC19 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, August 13, 2019. Exerci... More

A coalition force member disengages a High Mobility

A coalition force member disengages a High Mobility

A coalition force member disengages a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) pod after loading it onto his vehicle during precision fire support training drills at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afg... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (center right), Secretary of Defense, greets Tajikistan (TJK) officials upon his arrival in the capital of Dushanbe, on July 26, 2005.  Secretary Rumsfeld is touring parts of Central Asia to discuss bilateral military cooperation.  (DoD photo by TECH. SGT. Kevin J. Gruenwald) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (center right), Secretary of Defense,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dushanbe Country: Tajikistan (TJK) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

Kazakhstan officials fly into the drop zone area, in a MIL Mi-8 "Hip C" helicopter, during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from US CENTCOM...

Kazakhstan officials fly into the drop zone area, in a MIL Mi-8 "Hip C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan officials fly into the drop zone area, in a MIL Mi-8 "Hip C" helicopter, during an international mass jump into Kaza... More

Paratroopers of the US Army, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, pose for a group shot with Kazakhstan Army personnel at Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ). CENTRASBAT 2000 is a peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the 82nd ABN Div and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, The ...

Paratroopers of the US Army, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Paratroopers of the US Army, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, pose for a group shot with Kazakhstan Army per... More

U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Richard Jones, enjoys the CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, ...

U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Richard Jones, enjoys the CENTRASBAT (C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Richard Jones, enjoys the CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremon... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Army get ready to pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peackeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, ...

Members of the Kazakhstan Army get ready to pass in review during CENT...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Army get ready to pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peackeeping Battalion) 2000 opening... More

Exercise participants pass in review during the CENTRASBAT 2000 opening ceremonies on Sept. 13, 2000, in Kazakhstan. CENTRASBAT is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, from Sept. 11-20. CENTRASBAT will test US and Central Asian units combat readiness and ability to conduct peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, as well as develop and build cooperative relationships between the respective states and assist in laying the foundation for future peacekeeping and humanitarian operations

Exercise participants pass in review during the CENTRASBAT 2000 openin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CENTRASBAT 00 Base: Ili Base Camp, Almaty Country: Kazakhstan (KAZ) Scene Major Command Shown: US CENTCOM Scene Camera Opera... More

Members of the Turkish Army compete in a tug-of-war competition during a sporting event held at Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September 2000. The tug-of-war competition was one of many sports played between participating countries. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th ...

Members of the Turkish Army compete in a tug-of-war competition during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Turkish Army compete in a tug-of-war competition during a sporting event held at Central Asian Peacekeeping Batt... More

The Kazakhstan honor guard performs during the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT 2000), Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: ...

The Kazakhstan honor guard performs during the opening ceremonies of C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The Kazakhstan honor guard performs during the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT 2000), Al... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines, carrying Simonov 7.62mm Self-Loading Rifles with bayonets affixed, during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, ...

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill rou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines, carrying Simonov 7.62mm Self-Loading Rifles with b... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include...

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill rou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Batta... More

Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs for Asia/Pacific and the Middle East, US Air Force Major General Theodore W. Lay II (Left background) attends an International Conference on Stability and Security in the Central Asian Region in Kazakhstan on September 14th, 2000. The conference is running in concert with CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S...

Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs for Asia/Pacific and the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs for Asia/Pacific and the Middle East, US Air Force Major General Theodore W. Lay ... More

A small formation of Kazakhstan soldiers. Central Asian Peackeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT)2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), 15 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, The United Kingdom, ...

A small formation of Kazakhstan soldiers. Central Asian Peackeeping Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A small formation of Kazakhstan soldiers. Central Asian Peackeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT)2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), 15 Se... More

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Dimitri Henry, U.S. Central

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Dimitri Henry, U.S. Central

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Dimitri Henry, U.S. Central Command Director of Intelligence, addresses attendees at the 2020 Central and South Asia (CASA) Directors of Military Intelligence (DMI) conference, Feb.... More

An Afghan National Security Force (ANSF) member pulls

An Afghan National Security Force (ANSF) member pulls

An Afghan National Security Force (ANSF) member pulls security while conducting tactical mission training at Kandahar Air Field, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March 27, 2014. ANSF members were evaluated on sk... More

Tajikistan Army Col. Salizmoda Manucher Sherlai, left,

Tajikistan Army Col. Salizmoda Manucher Sherlai, left,

Tajikistan Army Col. Salizmoda Manucher Sherlai, left, brigade commander for Exercise Regional Cooperation 2019 (RC 19) and department chief of the general staff for the Armed Forces of the Republic of Tajikist... More

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (June 14, 2019) – Commander,

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (June 14, 2019) – Commander,

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (June 14, 2019) – Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. Phil Davidson participates in an honor ceremony with Major General A Ganbat, Chief of the General Staff of the Mongolian Armed F... More

Service members from Tajikistan and United States engage

Service members from Tajikistan and United States engage

Service members from Tajikistan and United States engage with role-players during a scenario in Exercise Regional Cooperation 2019 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, August 12, 2019. Exercise Regional Cooperation promote... More

A coalition force member operates a jib to load a High

A coalition force member operates a jib to load a High

A coalition force member operates a jib to load a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) pod onto his vehicle during precision fire support training drills at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanis... More

A coalition force member loads a High Mobility Artillery

A coalition force member loads a High Mobility Artillery

A coalition force member loads a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) pod onto his vehicle during precision fire support training drills at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan, March 13, 20... More

Coalition force members load a High Mobility Artillery

Coalition force members load a High Mobility Artillery

Coalition force members load a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) pod onto their vehicle during precision fire support training drills at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan, March 13, 20... More

A coalition force member watches as the Launch Module

A coalition force member watches as the Launch Module

A coalition force member watches as the Launch Module on the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) raises during precision fire support training drills at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan... More

An exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 sign located at the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and approximately 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, The United Kingdom, Turkey, Russia,...

An exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 sign located at the base camp and training...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 sign located at the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan. The Central Asian Peacekee... More

United States Army CHIEF Warrant Officer Michael Barnes, Food microbiologist and CHIEF of Veterinary Services, 46th Medical Detachment in Bahrain, visits the Green Market in Almaty, Kazakhstan, to inspect food sources prior to the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. Barnes and his staff are responsible for ensuring the safety and hygene of food and water sources for all CENTRASBAT 2000 participants. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including ...

United States Army CHIEF Warrant Officer Michael Barnes, Food microbio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Chief Warrant Officer Michael Barnes, Food microbiologist and Chief of Veterinary Services, 46th Medical Det... More

United States Army Major William Hill, exercise Centrasbat 2000 planner, watches for members of the 82nd Airborne Division (not shown), deployed from Fort Bragg North Carolina, during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, ...

United States Army Major William Hill, exercise Centrasbat 2000 planne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Major William Hill, exercise Centrasbat 2000 planner, watches for members of the 82nd Airborne Division (not... More

United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Mr. Richard Jones, meets with Kazakhstan Officials prior to an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces ...

United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Mr. Richard Jones, meets with ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Mr. Richard Jones, meets with Kazakhstan Officials prior to an international mass jump.... More

United States Army Captain Scott Green, 82nd Airborne Division Charlie Company Commander, makes his way off the drop zone during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including ...

United States Army Captain Scott Green, 82nd Airborne Division Charlie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Captain Scott Green, 82nd Airborne Division Charlie Company Commander, makes his way off the drop zone durin... More

Almaty, Kazakhstan, is home to Cental Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The Green Market in Almaty is a local food market where Food Microbiologist and CHIEF of Veterinary Services deployed from the 46th Medical Detachment, Bahrain, test for food and water quality for the training area prior to the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne ...

Almaty, Kazakhstan, is home to Cental Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Almaty, Kazakhstan, is home to Cental Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The Green Market in Almaty is a local foo... More

Almaty, Kazakhstan, is home to Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. A local meat vendor at the Green Market in Almaty waits for customers. The market is a local food market where Food Microbiologist and CHIEF of Veterinary Services deployed from the 46th Medical Detachment, Bahrain test for food and water quality for the training area prior to the start of the exercise. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including ...

Almaty, Kazakhstan, is home to Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Almaty, Kazakhstan, is home to Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. A local meat vendor at the Green Market ... More

Kazakhstan performers dance as part of the gala concert during the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan. The gala concert was a show put on by Kazakhstans showing a variety of traditional dances and cultural events. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, ...

Kazakhstan performers dance as part of the gala concert during the ope...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan performers dance as part of the gala concert during the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include...

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill rou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Batta... More

Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs for Asia/Pacific and and The Middle East, US Air Force Major General Theodore W. Lay II attends the International Conference on Stability and Security in the Central Asian Region in Kazakhstan on September 14th, 2000. The conference is running in concert with CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 a Multi-National Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Relief Exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd ...

Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs for Asia/Pacific and and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs for Asia/Pacific and and The Middle East, US Air Force Major General Theodore W. ... More

U.S. Army Gen Joseph L. Votel, commander, U.S. Central

U.S. Army Gen Joseph L. Votel, commander, U.S. Central

U.S. Army Gen Joseph L. Votel, commander, U.S. Central Command, meets with Gen-Col Saken Zhasuzakov, Kazakhstan Minister of Defense May 14, 2018. Votel was in Kazakhstan to meet with senior leaders to discuss t... More

TBILISI, Republic of Georgia (Oct. 17, 2018) – The

TBILISI, Republic of Georgia (Oct. 17, 2018) – The

TBILISI, Republic of Georgia (Oct. 17, 2018) – The George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies Program on Cyber Security led a cybersecurity workshop for Central Asian states, in partnership with th... More

Coalition force members position their High Mobility

Coalition force members position their High Mobility

Coalition force members position their High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) vehicles during precision fire support training drills at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan, March 13, 2014. Th... More

Guy Zero, deputy director of exercises and training,

Guy Zero, deputy director of exercises and training,

Guy Zero, deputy director of exercises and training, U.S. Central Command, speaks to coalition partners on the first day of Exercise Regional Cooperation 2019 at Dushanbe, Tajikistan, August 5, 2019. Exercise R... More

A coalition force member prepares the controls on his

A coalition force member prepares the controls on his

A coalition force member prepares the controls on his vehicle's jib in order to load a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) pod during precision fire support training drills at Bagram Air Field, Parwa... More

A team of soldiers from the Kazakhstan, the United

A team of soldiers from the Kazakhstan, the United

A team of soldiers from the Kazakhstan, the United Kingdom and the United States compete against another multinational team in a tug-of-war competition during Steppe Eagle 16. Steppe Eagle is a multinational e... More

A group of refugees clash with members of the Kazakhstan

A group of refugees clash with members of the Kazakhstan

A group of refugees clash with members of the Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Battalion during the Steppe Eagle 16, Apr. 20. Steppe Eagle is a multinational exercise with participation from Servicemembers from Kazakhs... More