Afghan National Army commandos practice entering and
Afghan National Army commandos practice entering and clearing a building at Camp McCloskey, Afghanistan, April 2. Commandos and coalition special operations forces practiced basic scenarios as part of leader-se... More
Narang district Sub-governor, Dr. Waliullah, meets
Narang district Sub-governor, Dr. Waliullah, meets an Afghan National Army commando company commander in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 27. Afghan National Police and district officials held a shura with vi... More
Afghan National Army commandos distribute food during
Afghan National Army commandos distribute food during a mid-mission resupply in Wardak province, Afghanistan, April 4. Meals-Ready-To-Eat, or MREs, and water dropped by helicopter, enable soldiers to conduct mu... More
Afghan National Army Commandos enter a house during
Afghan National Army Commandos enter a house during a mission in Kunar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 17. Coalition special operations forces advised the more than 100 Commandos as they searched an Afghani villag... More
An Afghan National Army company commander conducts
An Afghan National Army company commander conducts an operation order in Wardak province, Afghanistan, April 2. The commando company's leaders explained the upcoming mission to their platoon leaders using infor... More
An Afghan National Army Commando searches a room during
An Afghan National Army Commando searches a room during a mission in Kunar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 17. Coalition special operations forces advised the more than 100 Commandos as they searched an Afghani vi... More
Narang district Sub-governor, Dr. Waliullah, holds
Narang district Sub-governor, Dr. Waliullah, holds a shura in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 27. Afghan National Police and district officials held a shura with village elders to discuss the Afghan Nationa... More
A coalition special operations forces service member
A coalition special operations forces service member uses a 60mm mortar during a fire fight while on a patrol in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 27. The commandos and coalition special operations forces, the... More
Afghan National Army commandos react to contact from
Afghan National Army commandos react to contact from a far ridge line during a mission in a village in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 27. The commandos and coalition special operations forces, the first AN... More
Afghan National Army Commandos search a room during
Afghan National Army Commandos search a room during a mission in Kunar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 17. Coalition special operations forces advised the more than 100 Commandos as they searched an Afghani villag... More
Coalition special operations forces advise the movements
Coalition special operations forces advise the movements of Afghan National Army Coalition special operations forces advise the movements of Afghan National Army Commandos during a mission in Wardak province, A... More
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter carrying Afghan National
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter carrying Afghan National Army commandos and coalition special operations forces takes off from Jalalabad Air Field, Afghanistan, March 26. Commandos and coalition SOF used the helico... More
Afghan National Army commandos and coalition special
Afghan National Army commandos and coalition special operations forces board a CH-47 Chinook helicopter in Wardak province, Afghanistan, April 5. The commandos and coalition SOF used the helicopter mid-mission ... More
A Sensitive Site Exploitation team question villagers
A Sensitive Site Exploitation team question villagers during a mission in Wardak province, Afghanistan, April 4. Once entered into a database, bio-metrics help identify known insurgents and catalog new anti-Afg... More
Afghan National Army Commandos traverse a slope in
Afghan National Army Commandos traverse a slope in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Jan. 12. Coalition special operations forces assisted the more than 70 Commandos as they searched for weapons caches and known an... More
Narang district Chief of Police Major Walimuhamed meets
Narang district Chief of Police Major Walimuhamed meets a village elder in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 27. Afghan National Police and district officials held a shura with village elders to discuss the Af... More
Afghan National Army commandos join villagers in prayer
Afghan National Army commandos join villagers in prayer during a mission in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 27. The commandos and coalition special operations forces, the first ANA or SOF to influence that a... More
Afghan National Army commandos hike into a valley in
Afghan National Army commandos hike into a valley in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 27. The commandos and coalition special operations forces, the first ANA or SOF to influence that valley in more than two... More
An Afghan National Army commando discusses insurgent
An Afghan National Army commando discusses insurgent activity with a village elder during a mission in Wardak province, Afghanistan, April 4. Coalition special operations forces advised the commandos as they se... More
An Afghan National Army Commando inspects a cell phone
An Afghan National Army Commando inspects a cell phone during a mission in Kunar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 17. Coalition special operations forces advised the more than 100 Commandos as they searched an Afgha... More
Using plastic figures on a sand table model, Afghan
Using plastic figures on a sand table model, Afghan National Army Commando leaders explain an upcoming mission to their platoons during a pre-mission brief in Kabul province, Afghanistan, Jan. 11. The Commando-... More
Afghan National Army commandos enter a compound during
Afghan National Army commandos enter a compound during a mission in Wardak province, Afghanistan, April 4. Coalition special operations forces advised the commandos as they searched an Afghan village for weapon... More
Using plastic figures on a sand table model, Afghan
Using plastic figures on a sand table model, Afghan National Army Commando leaders explain an upcoming mission to their platoons during a pre-mission brief in Kabul province, Afghanistan, Jan. 11. The Commando-... More
Afghan National Army Commandos breach a door during
Afghan National Army Commandos breach a door during a mission in Kunar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 17. Coalition special operations forces advised the more than 100 Commandos as they searched an Afghani villag... More
Afghan National Army commandos share their breakfast
Afghan National Army commandos share their breakfast with village children during a mission in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 27. The commandos and coalition special operations forces, the first ANA or SOF... More
Narang district Sub-governor, Dr. Waliullah, meets
Narang district Sub-governor, Dr. Waliullah, meets a village elder in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 27. Afghan National Police and district officials held a shura with village elders to discuss the Afghan ... More
An Afghan National Army commando breaches a locked
An Afghan National Army commando breaches a locked door after receiving no response during a mission in Wardak province, Afghanistan, April 4. Coalition special operations forces advised the commandos as they s... More
Afghan National Army commandos search a compound during
Afghan National Army commandos search a compound during a mission in Wardak province, Afghanistan, April 4. Coalition special operations forces advised the commandos as they searched an Afghan village for weapo... More
An Afghan National Army commando company commander
An Afghan National Army commando company commander speaks to village elders during a shura while on a commando-led mission in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 27. These missions enhance national security by... More
Afghan National Army commandos board an AC-130 Hercules
Afghan National Army commandos board an AC-130 Hercules transport at Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan, March 30. The commandos from 1st Commando Kandak and coalition special operations forces packed their gear a... More
An AC-130 Hercules air crewman communicates with his
An AC-130 Hercules air crewman communicates with his pilot, mid-flight over Afghanistan, March 30. The plane carried Afghan National Army commandos from the 1st Commando Kandak and coalition special operations ... More
An Afghan National Army commando and a village elder
An Afghan National Army commando and a village elder discuss insurgent activity during a mission in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 27. The commandos and coalition special operations forces, the first ANA o... More
An Afghan National Army commando platoon leader conducts
An Afghan National Army commando platoon leader conducts an operation order in Wardak province, Afghanistan, April 2. The commando company's leaders explained the upcoming mission to their platoons using inform... More
Coalition special operations forces apply a breaching
Coalition special operations forces apply a breaching charge to a door during a mission in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Jan. 12. Coalition special operations forces assisted the more than 70 Coalition special ... More
An Afghan National Army company commander conducts
An Afghan National Army company commander conducts an operation order in Wardak province, Afghanistan, April 2. The commando company's leaders explained the upcoming mission to their platoon leaders using infor... More
A breaching charge unlocks a door during a mission
A breaching charge unlocks a door during a mission in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Jan. 12. Coalition special operations forces assisted the more than 70 Commandos as they searched for weapons caches and known... More
A coalition special operations forces service member
A coalition special operations forces service member uses a 60mm mortar during a fire fight while on a patrol in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 27. The commandos and coalition special operations forces, the... More
Afghan National Army commandos and village children
Afghan National Army commandos and village children prepare a meal during a mission in Wardak province, Afghanistan, April 5. Coalition special operations forces advised the commandos as they searched an Afghan... More
A breaching charge unlocks a door during a mission
A breaching charge unlocks a door during a mission in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Jan. 12. Coalition special operations forces assisted the more than 70 Commandos as they searched for weapons caches and known... More
An Afghan National Army Commando searches a house during
An Afghan National Army Commando searches a house during a mission in Kunar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 17. Coalition special operations forces advised the more than 100 Commandos as they searched an Afghani v... More
Afghan National Army commandos search a compound during
Afghan National Army commandos search a compound during a mission in Wardak province, Afghanistan, April 4. Coalition special operations forces advised the commandos as they searched an Afghan village for weapo... More
An Afghan National Army commando inspects an underground
An Afghan National Army commando inspects an underground chamber during a mission in Wardak province, Afghanistan, April 4. Coalition special operations forces advised the commandos as they searched an Afghan v... More
Afghan National Army commandos join villagers in prayer
Afghan National Army commandos join villagers in prayer during a mission in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 27. The commandos and coalition special operations forces, the first ANA or SOF to influence that a... More
A Sensitive Site Exploitation team member fingerprints
A Sensitive Site Exploitation team member fingerprints a villager during a mission in Wardak province, Afghanistan, April 4. Once entered into a database, bio-metrics help identify known insurgents and catalog ... More
Afghan National Army Commandos enter a house during
Afghan National Army Commandos enter a house during a mission in Kunar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 17. Coalition special operations forces advised the more than 100 Commandos as they searched an Afghani villag... More
Afghan National Army commandos distribute food during
Afghan National Army commandos distribute food during a mid-mission resupply in Wardak province, Afghanistan, April 4. Meals-Ready-To-Eat, or MREs, and water dropped by helicopter, enable soldiers to conduct mu... More