A photo of U.S. Army Sgt. Brent M. Maher, along with
A photo of U.S. Army Sgt. Brent M. Maher, along with his boots, rifle and dog tags, is displayed at his memorial service on Combat Outpost Dand Patan April 18. Maher, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 168th In... More
Paratroopers of 3rd Platoon, “Hell Jumpers,” Able Nation,
Paratroopers of 3rd Platoon, “Hell Jumpers,” Able Nation, and Afghan Border Patrol secure a mountaintop in the Paktia province while surveying a site for an observation post near the Enzarkay Pass, March 2. Abl... More
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Ross Hines, a native of Newton, Texas,
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Ross Hines, a native of Newton, Texas, and 3rd Platoon leader of Able Nation, points an Afghan local in the right direction from a mountaintop in the Paktia province while surveying a site for... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Christopher Casey of Neola, Iowa,
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Christopher Casey of Neola, Iowa, the senior enlisted soldier of Company B, 1st Battalion, 168th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 34th Infantry Division, Task Force Lethal, renders a final sal... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Lothspeich, a native
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Lothspeich, a native of Bismarck, N.D., and the second platoon sergeant, monitors his platoon as they conduct security checks outside of Combat Outpost Dand Patan near the Pakist... More
Paratroopers from 2nd Platoon, Able Nation prepares
Paratroopers from 2nd Platoon, Able Nation prepares to conduct security checks near the Pakistan border at Combat Outpost Dand Patan, Feb. 29. Able Nation, or A Company, is part of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne),... More
U.S. Sgt. 1st Class Mark Oida, a security forces adviser
U.S. Sgt. 1st Class Mark Oida, a security forces adviser assigned to 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Gold Geronimo patrols a mountain in the Paktia province while surveying a site ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Omar Jackson, a squad leader assigned
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Omar Jackson, a squad leader assigned to 3rd Platoon, Able Nation, and a native of Newark, N.J., (left) U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Ross Hines, a native of Newton, Texas, and 3rd platoon leader greet... More
Paratroopers of 3rd Platoon, “Hell Jumpers," Able Nation,
Paratroopers of 3rd Platoon, “Hell Jumpers," Able Nation, descend a mountaintop in the Paktia province while surveying a site for an observation post near the Enzarkay Pass March 2. Able Nation, or A Company, i... More
A guard tower on Combat Outpost Dand Patan faces the
A guard tower on Combat Outpost Dand Patan faces the Pakistan border, ensuring security for residents of the COP, Feb. 29. COP Dand Patan is home to Able Nation, or A Company, and is part of the 3rd Battalion (... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Cristian Franco, a paratrooper assigned
U.S. Army Pfc. Cristian Franco, a paratrooper assigned to 3rd Platoon “Hell Jumpers," Able Nation, and a native of Bremerton, Wash., helps distribute incoming mail to other paratroopers stationed at Combat Outp... More
Members of the Afghan Border Patrol and 3rd Platoon
Members of the Afghan Border Patrol and 3rd Platoon “Hell Jumpers," Able Nation, conduct security checks in the Pesho Ghar Valley near the Enzarkay Pass, March 2. The purpose is to monitor traffic from Pakistan... More
Company B, 1st Battalion, 168th Infantry Regiment,
Company B, 1st Battalion, 168th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 34th Infantry Division, Task Force Lethal, holds a moment of silence during a memorial ceremony April 18 for U.S. Army Sgt. Brent M. Maher who die... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Michael Anderson of Orlando, Fla.,
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Michael Anderson of Orlando, Fla., pays his respects to U.S. Army Sgt. Brent M. Maher during a memorial ceremony at combat outpost Dand Patan April 18. Maher, a member of Anderson’s platoon in... More
U.S. Army Spc. Nickolas Boyce, a paratrooper from Cincinnati
U.S. Army Spc. Nickolas Boyce, a paratrooper from Cincinnati assigned to 3rd Platoon, Able Nation, secures his position on a mountaintop near the Enzarkay Pass, March 2. Able Nation, or A Company, is part of th... More
Members of the Afghan Border Patrol and 3rd Platoon,
Members of the Afghan Border Patrol and 3rd Platoon, Able Nation, meet with Afghan locals in the Pesho Ghar valley near the Enzarkay Pass, March 2. Able Nation, or A Company, is part of the 3rd Battalion (Airbo... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Cristian Franco, a paratrooper assigned
U.S. Army Pfc. Cristian Franco, a paratrooper assigned to 3rd Platoon “Hell Jumpers,” Able Nation, and a native of Bremerton, Wash., descends down a mountain path during a security patrol overlooking the Pesho ... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Cristian Franco, a paratrooper assigned
U.S. Army Pfc. Cristian Franco, a paratrooper assigned to 3rd Platoon “Hell Jumpers," Able Nation, and a native of Bremerton, Wash., overwatches during a security patrol overlooking the Pesho Ghar valley and th... More
The American flag and battalion and company colors
The American flag and battalion and company colors wave over the memorial stand for U.S. Army Sgt. Brent M. Maher, on Combat Outpost Dand Patan prior to a memorial service held there April 18. Maher, an infantr... More
U.S. Army 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry
U.S. Army 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment’s symbol “The G-Man,” as referred to by paratroopers, is painted on a rock near the tactical operations center at Combat Outpost Dand Patan, Feb. 29.