Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus (center) talks to Maj.
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus (center) talks to Maj. Andrew V. Martinez (left), Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest director, about Afghan security forces training at the academy during a visit to Camp Leathe... More
Gunnery Sgt. Jaren R. Wright, Land Acquisitions Chief
Gunnery Sgt. Jaren R. Wright, Land Acquisitions Chief for Regional Command Southwest, and Capt. Charles M. Olmsted, Staff Judge Advocate of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, participate in a shura with local ... More
Marines and sailors from Border Advisory Team 2, patrol
Marines and sailors from Border Advisory Team 2, patrol with Afghan Border police during operation Eagle Hunt, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 9. Eagle Hunt included patrolling more than 30 kilometers durin... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Kossi Noameshie gives first
Petty Officer 3rd Class Kossi Noameshie gives first aide to an Afghan boy at the Afghan National Civil Order Police compound, Lashkar Gah, June 17. The boy, a local villager who works at the compound, suffered ... More
Col. Ali Jan, commander of the Afghan Border Police’s
Col. Ali Jan, commander of the Afghan Border Police’s 2nd Kandak talks to 1st Lt. Scott W. Cook, operations officer, Border Advisory Team 2 about the local farmers and plans on how to prevent future growth of p... More
Afghan National Army soldiers practice their rifle
Afghan National Army soldiers practice their rifle skills and sight alignment with the Ruchnoy Pulemyot Kalashnikova, or hand-held machine gun of Kalashnikov, aboard Camp Leatherneck, May 18. The soldiers must ... More
Staff Sgt. Asad Ullah, an Afghan National Army soldier,
Staff Sgt. Asad Ullah, an Afghan National Army soldier, watches down range as his fellow soldiers qualify with the M16 rifle aboard Camp Leatherneck, May 16. ANA soldiers must learn to operate many weapon syste... More
Leaders from 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison
Leaders from 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and 1st Brigade, 1st ANGLICO gather around maps of the area of operations aboard Mobile Operating Base Price to discuss how 5th ANGLICO will take ... More
An Afghan National Army soldier qualifies with the
An Afghan National Army soldier qualifies with the M16 rifle as part of the Joint Security Academy Southwest Small Arms Weapons Instructors Course aboard Camp Leatherneck, May 16. The course is very similar to ... More
Royal Air Force Sgt. Karen Swallow, an operator with
Royal Air Force Sgt. Karen Swallow, an operator with Military Stabilization Support Team Gibraltar, arranges to pay a local Afghan for the use of his property by Royal Marines with J Company, 42 Commando, in a ... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody T. West, a hospital corpsman,
Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody T. West, a hospital corpsman, Embedded Training Team 2, Border Advisory Team 2, provides security while Afghan Border Police talk to local Afghans during operation Eagle Hunt, an Af... More
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Cody West with Embedded
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Cody West with Embedded Training Team 2, Border Advisory Team 2 watches Afghan Border Police cross a canal on their vehicles, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 8. During operation ... More
Marines, soldiers, sailors and airmen work on a new
Marines, soldiers, sailors and airmen work on a new concrete walkway for the wounded warrior barracks aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Aug. 20. The concrete was poured and the walkway completely finis... More
The Explosive Hazard Reduction course 11-4 graduates
The Explosive Hazard Reduction course 11-4 graduates pose for a class photo shortly after their graduation at Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, June 9. Several of th... More
Afghan Border Police patrol with Marines and sailors
Afghan Border Police patrol with Marines and sailors of Border Advisory Team 2 during Operation Eagle Hunt, west of Tahgaz, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 9. Operation Eagle Hunt was an Afghan Border Polic... More
The newly graduated Afghan Uniformed Police classes,
The newly graduated Afghan Uniformed Police classes, AUP 11-6 and AUP 11-7, assemble for a group photo after their graduation ceremony at Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest aboard Camp Leatherneck, May 21. The... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody T. West, a hospital corpsman,
Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody T. West, a hospital corpsman, Embedded Training Team 2, Border Advisory Team 2, gives a local Afghan medical care during operation Eagle Hunt, an Afghan lead operation that began on... More
Afghan Border Police detain two men suspected of being
Afghan Border Police detain two men suspected of being members of the Taliban during operation Eagle Hunt west of Tahgaz in the Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 9. Eagle Hunt included patrolling more than 30... More
Marines and sailors of the Border Advisory Team 2 prepare
Marines and sailors of the Border Advisory Team 2 prepare for Operation Eagle Hunt, an Afghan Border Police led mission to introduce and enforce Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan law, by setting... More
Cpl. Samuel Stark, radio operator, 1st Brigade, 5th
Cpl. Samuel Stark, radio operator, 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (left), and Cpl. Hunter A. St Cyr, forward observer, 1st Brigade, 5th ANGLICO (right), unload their deployment bags aboard P... More
Royal Air Force Sgt. Karen Swallow, an operator with
Royal Air Force Sgt. Karen Swallow, an operator with Military Stabilization Support Team Gibraltar, arranges to pay a local Afghan for the use of his property by Royal Marines with J Company, 42 Commando, in a ... More
Afghan National Army soldiers and Afghan Uniformed
Afghan National Army soldiers and Afghan Uniformed Police gather at the Afghan National Police Station in Rahim Kalay, Helmand province, for the area’s first-ever graduation of Afghan Local Police, July 27. The... More
An Afghan national army soldier marches and salutes
An Afghan national army soldier marches and salutes prior to receiving his graduation certificate from the official party of Explosive Hazard Reduction course 11-4 aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Jun... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody T. West, a hospital corpsman,
Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody T. West, a hospital corpsman, Embedded Training Team 2, Border Advisory Team 2, crosses a canal during operation Eagle Hunt, an Afghan lead operation that began on Dec. 17, 2011 Hel... More
Sgt. Harold Dean Price Jr. (front), a weapons instructor
Sgt. Harold Dean Price Jr. (front), a weapons instructor at Joint Security Academy Southwest, quizzes an Afghan National Army soldier on his knowledge of the AK-47 assault rifle aboard Camp Leatherneck, May 18.... More
An Afghan Border Policeman stands watch during operation
An Afghan Border Policeman stands watch during operation Eagle Hunt west of Tahgaz in the Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 9. Eagle Hunt included patrolling more than 30 kilometers during a three-day period... More
Marines and Afghan National Army soldiers attend a
Marines and Afghan National Army soldiers attend a dinner ceremony following the graduation of Squad Leader Course aboard Forward Operating Base Marjah, May 25. The new graduates are scheduled to go back to the... More
Leaders from 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison
Leaders from 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and 1st Brigade, 1st ANGLICO gather in Patrol Base Hazrat to discuss how 5th ANGLICO will take the reigns from 1st ANGLICO Nov. 28. The Marines co... More
Royal Air Force Sgt. Karen Swallow, an operator with
Royal Air Force Sgt. Karen Swallow, an operator with Military Stabilization Support Team Gibraltar, patrols with Royal Marines with J Company, 42 Commando, in a route clearing operation between Loy Mandeh Kalay... More
Safiullah the district chief of police (second to left),
Safiullah the district chief of police (second to left), Col. Farouq the Helmand province ALP commander (second to right), Lt. Abdul Awal ANA commander of Rahim Kalay (far right) spoke to Afghan and British tro... More
Marines with 1st Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
Marines with 1st Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and U.K. soldiers with A Squadron, Royal 9th/12th Lancers, and Afghan National Army soldiers patrol in Nahr-e Saraj District, Helmand province, Aug. 9. After c... More
After maneuvering out of insurgent fire, Capt. Sean
After maneuvering out of insurgent fire, Capt. Sean P. Cunningham (center), a fire control team leader with 1st Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, maintains contact with helicopters via radio while Lance Cpl. A... More
Afghan Uniformed Policemen listen to speeches from
Afghan Uniformed Policemen listen to speeches from Marines and Ministry of Interior instructors during the Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest graduation ceremony for AUP 11-6 and AUP 11-7 aboard Camp Leatherne... More
The official party of the Explosive Hazard Reduction
The official party of the Explosive Hazard Reduction course 11-4 renders a salute for Afghanistan’s national anthem during the course graduation ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, June 9. Membe... More
A newly graduated Afghan local policeman shows his
A newly graduated Afghan local policeman shows his graduation certificate to those in attendance at the first-ever ALP graduation in Rahim Kalay, Helmand province, July 27. The mission of the ALP in Rahim Kalay... More
Marines, soldiers, sailors and airmen begin work on
Marines, soldiers, sailors and airmen begin work on a new concrete walkway for the wounded warrior barracks aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Aug. 20. The concrete was poured and the walkway completely... More
An Afghan national army soldier presents his graduation
An Afghan national army soldier presents his graduation certificate in front of his fellow soldiers moments after receiving it from the official party at the Explosive Hazard Reduction course 11-4 graduation at... More
Gunnery Sgt. Jaren R. Wright, Land Acquisitions Chief
Gunnery Sgt. Jaren R. Wright, Land Acquisitions Chief for Regional Command Southwest, pays a land owner for the use of their land to build a Marine Corps patrol base, April 15, aboard Combat Outpost Rankel. As ... More
Marines and Ministry of Interior instructors salute
Marines and Ministry of Interior instructors salute for the playing of the Afghanistan national anthem, while Afghan Uniformed Policemen stand at attention, during the graduation ceremony for AUP 11-6 and AUP 1... More
Gunnery Sgt. Jaren R. Wright, Land Acquisitions Chief
Gunnery Sgt. Jaren R. Wright, Land Acquisitions Chief for Regional Command Southwest, shakes hands and welcomes a local land owner to a shura to discuss the lease contract set to pay for land used by the Marine... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody T. West, a hospital corpsman,
Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody T. West, a hospital corpsman, Embedded Training Team 2, Border Advisory Team 2, gives a local Afghan medical care during operation Eagle Hunt, an Afghan lead operation that began on... More
The Afghan National Army soldiers, who graduated from
The Afghan National Army soldiers, who graduated from Squad Leader Course aboard Forward Operating Base Marjah, May 25, were awarded squad leader patches and certificates of completion. The new graduates are sc... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus (center) talks to Maj.
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus (center) talks to Maj. Andrew V. Martinez (left), Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest director, about Afghan security forces training at the academy during a visit to Camp Leathe... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody T. West, a hospital corpsman,
Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody T. West, a hospital corpsman, Embedded Training Team 2, Border Advisory Team 2, prepares for operation Eagle Hunt, an Afghan lead operation that began on Dec. 17, 2011 Helmand provi... More
Col. Michael E. Cordero, comptroller for Regional Command
Col. Michael E. Cordero, comptroller for Regional Command Southwest, shakes the hand of a newly graduated Afghanistan Uniformed Policeman of Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest's AUP 11-6 class, and presents hi... More
Cpl. Samuel Stark, radio operator, 1st Brigade, 5th
Cpl. Samuel Stark, radio operator, 1st Brigade, 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (top), catches and loads bags for the outgoing 1st ANGLICO aboard Mobile Operating Base Price, Nov. 28. The 5th ANGLICO took... More
Afghan Border Police take the lead in a patrol with
Afghan Border Police take the lead in a patrol with Marines and sailors of Border Advisory Team 2, during operation Eagle Hunt, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 9. Eagle Hunt included patrolling more than 30... More
First Lt. Lee Tyler Robertson, officer in charge, Embedded
First Lt. Lee Tyler Robertson, officer in charge, Embedded Training Team 2, Border Advisory Team 2, stands watch outside an Afghan compound while Afghan Border Police search the compound and detain two men susp... More
The concrete walkway outside of the wounded warrior
The concrete walkway outside of the wounded warrior barracks, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, which was completed, Aug. 20. The walkway was a collaborative effort by different units and branches of s... More
Marines with 1st Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
Marines with 1st Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and U.K. soldiers with A Squadron, Royal 9th/12th Lancers, patrol in Nahr-e Saraj District, Helmand province, Aug. 9. After coming within 300 yards of an insur... More
Staff Sgt. Tim Easterling, staff noncommissioned officer
Staff Sgt. Tim Easterling, staff noncommissioned officer in charge, Embedded Training Team 2, Border Advisory Team 2 stands watch outside an Afghan compound during operation Eagle Hunt, Helmand province, Afghan... More
Col. Ali Jan, commander, 2nd Kandak, Afghan Border
Col. Ali Jan, commander, 2nd Kandak, Afghan Border Police talks to a local about Afghan law and about not growing the poppy crop in Afghanistan during operation Eagle Hunt, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 1... More
Marines with 1st Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
Marines with 1st Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and U.K. soldiers with A Squadron, Royal 9th/12th Lancers, prepare for a patrol in Nahr-e Saraj District, Helmand province, Aug. 9. After coming within 300 yar... More
Gunnery Sgt. John S. Glaister, an instructor for the
Gunnery Sgt. John S. Glaister, an instructor for the administration course at Joint Security Academy Southwest, covers the basics of administration and management for Afghan National Security Forces participati... More
Gunnery Sgt. Drew Karpovich, the calibration quality
Gunnery Sgt. Drew Karpovich, the calibration quality chief with Maintenance Company, Medical Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), helps to lay a new concrete walkway for the wounded warrior ... More
A newly graduated Afghan local policeman accepts his
A newly graduated Afghan local policeman accepts his graduation certificate during the first-ever graduation of ALP officers in Rahim Kalay, Helmand province, July 27. The mission of the ALP in Rahim Kalay is t... More
An Afghan National Army soldier disassembles his AK-47
An Afghan National Army soldier disassembles his AK-47 assault rifle during a knowledge comprehension test at Joint Security Academy Southwest to prove he knows how the rifle works, and can teach his knowledge ... More
Marines and sailors of Border Advisory Team 2 patrol
Marines and sailors of Border Advisory Team 2 patrol alongside Afghan Border Police during Operation Eagle Hunt, west of Tahgaz, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 9. Operation Eagle Hunt was an Afghan Border ... More
Marines and sailors from Border Advisory Team 2, stand
Marines and sailors from Border Advisory Team 2, stand watch outside an Afghan compound while Afghan Border Police search the compound for poppy making machinery and members of the Taliban during operation Eagl... More
Gunnery Sgt. John S. Glaister, an instructor for the
Gunnery Sgt. John S. Glaister, an instructor for the administration course at Joint Security Academy Southwest, covers the basics of administration and management to Afghan National Security Forces participatin... More
Since October 2011, Marines and Sailors of Border Advisory
Since October 2011, Marines and Sailors of Border Advisory Team 2 have been mentoring 2nd Kandak Afghan Border Police to ensure that the transition from Marines to ANSF forces goes smoothly as coalition forces ... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody T. West, a hospital corpsman,
Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody T. West, a hospital corpsman, Embedded Training Team 2, Border Advisory Team 2, turns around during a patrol to maintain a secure perimeter during operation Eagle Hunt, an Afghan le... More
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Qordatullah Quam (left),
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Qordatullah Quam (left), the cultural and religious affairs officer with 215th Corps, speaks to graduates of Explosive Hazard Reduction course 11-4 at Joint Sustainment Academy S... More
An Afghan National Security Forces student pays attention
An Afghan National Security Forces student pays attention to the Administration Course at the Joint Security Academy Southwest here, April 10. Gunnery Sgt. John S. Glaister, an instructor for the administration... More
U.K. soldiers with A Squadron, Royal 9th/12th Lancers,
U.K. soldiers with A Squadron, Royal 9th/12th Lancers, utilize the FV-430 Bulldog during a patrol in Nahr-e Saraj District, Helmand province, Aug. 9. When the soldiers and Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Lia... More
Capt. Sean P. Cunningham (far right), a fire control
Capt. Sean P. Cunningham (far right), a fire control team leader with 1st Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, calls for air support while Lance Cpl. Aaron Figueroa, a fire support man with 1st ANGLICO, provides ... More