Coalition force member begins to assess a medical roleplayer
Coalition force member begins to assess a medical roleplayer during a medical first responder training exercise in Kabul province, April 22, 2013. The training is required to keep vital first responder skills c... More
Coalition forces share information during a leadership
Coalition forces share information during a leadership huddle during a field training exercise in Kabul province, April 28, 2013. The training is essential for troops to remain tactically proficient while deplo... More
A coalition soldier participates in advanced marksmanship
A coalition soldier participates in advanced marksmanship training at Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 15, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Travis S. Jones)
Coalition security forces provide security during an
Coalition security forces provide security during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Tsamkani district, Paktiya province, April 17, 2013. The Haqqani leader had operational control over improvised ex... More
Afghan soldiers discuss after action activities after
Afghan soldiers discuss after action activities after a night training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 19, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before ... More
A combat camera soldier documents coalition force members
A combat camera soldier documents coalition force members during a training exercise at Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 15, 2013. Combat camera deploys worldwide to capture, edit, and transmit high definit... More
A coalition security force member provides security
A coalition security force member provides security during an operation in Pul-e 'Alam district, Logar province, March 14, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Taliban leader that was heavily involved in ... More
An Afghan coalition security force member clears a
An Afghan coalition security force member clears a home during a mission in Zurmat dstrict, Paktiya province, Feb. 9, 2013. The mission resulted in the arrest of a Taliban leader that executed improvised explos... More
A coalition security force member holds an antenna
A coalition security force member holds an antenna to communicate during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Sherzad District, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, March 2, 2013. The leader was responsibl... More
Afghan soldiers conduct room-clearing during a react-to-fire
Afghan soldiers conduct room-clearing during a react-to-fire training exercise in Kabul province, March 25, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before ... More
Coalition forces provide security during a field training
Coalition forces provide security during a field training exercise in Kabul province, April 28, 2013. The training is essential for troops to remain tactically proficient while deployed in Afghanistan. (U.S Arm... More
A coalition security force member stays vigilant during
A coalition security force member stays vigilant during a mission in Zurmat dstrict, Paktiya province, Feb. 9, 2013. The mission resulted in the arrest of a Taliban leader that executed improvised explosive dev... More
An Afghan soldier provides security during a patrol
An Afghan soldier provides security during a patrol training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 20, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition ... More
Afghan soldiers in route to a compound during a training
Afghan soldiers in route to a compound during a training exercise in Kabul province, April 15, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before Coalition For... More
An Afghan coalition security force member searches
An Afghan coalition security force member searches through a home during an operation in Maiwand district, Kandahar province, Feb. 10, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of four insurgents while searching fo... More
A coalition security force member scans for enemy in
A coalition security force member scans for enemy in search of a Haqqani leader in Tsamkani district, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, April 17, 2013. The operation resulted in the detention of the Haqqani leader... More
An Afghan soldier organizes post-clearing procedures
An Afghan soldier organizes post-clearing procedures during a company-wide training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security ... More
A coalition security force member is silhouetted by
A coalition security force member is silhouetted by moon light during an operation in Pul-e 'Alam district, Logar province, March 14, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Taliban leader that was heavily i... More
Coalition soldier searches a home during an operation
Coalition soldier searches a home during an operation in Khash Rod district, Nimroz province, Feb. 8, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Taliban facilitator that ran the logistics involved in coordinati... More
A coalition soldier participates in advanced marksmanship
A coalition soldier participates in advanced marksmanship training at Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 15, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Travis S. Jones)
A coalition security force member uses a tree for cover
A coalition security force member uses a tree for cover during an operation in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, April 27, 2013. The security force arrested five extremists during the operation in search of a Ta... More
Afghan soldiers conduct room-clearing during a react-to-fire
Afghan soldiers conduct room-clearing during a react-to-fire training exercise in Kabul province, March 25, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before ... More
Members of an Afghan and coalition security force provide
Members of an Afghan and coalition security force provide security during an operation in Gardez district, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, March 30, 2013. The operation resulted in the arrest of a Taliban leader... More
A coalition force member provides security during a
A coalition force member provides security during a field training exercise in Kabul province, April 28, 2013. The training is essential for troops to remain tactically proficient while deployed in Afghanistan.... More
Coalition force members oversee Afghan soldiers during
Coalition force members oversee Afghan soldiers during a training exercise in Kabul province, April 14, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coal... More
An Afghan coalition security force member searches
An Afghan coalition security force member searches a home in Khost district, Khost province, Feb 15, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a high-profile attack facilitator that was associated with both Tali... More
Afghan soldiers give a hand to a fellow soldier after
Afghan soldiers give a hand to a fellow soldier after a training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 23, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalit... More
Afghan soldiers practice room-clearing techniques during
Afghan soldiers practice room-clearing techniques during a first-responder training exercise in Kabul province, March 2, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security ... More
Coalition security force members provide security during
Coalition security force members provide security during an operation in the Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, May 2, 2013. The security force was searching for a Taliban facilitator in Khugya... More
During an operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar
During an operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, March 29, 2013, Afghan and coalition security force members provide security on a mountain ridge line. The operation led to the arrest of a Tali... More
Members of an Afghan and coalition security force signal
Members of an Afghan and coalition security force signal their teammates during an operation in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, March 30, 2013. The security force detained a Taliban leader w... More
A coalition force member provides security during a
A coalition force member provides security during a mission that led to the arrest of a Taliban senior leader in Logar province, Jan. 19, 2013. The detained Taliban senior leader was a cross-provincial facilita... More
Coalition force member provides security during a training
Coalition force member provides security during a training exercise in Kabul province, April 14, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition f... More
A coalition security force member stands watch with
A coalition security force member stands watch with his loyal partner during a mission that arrested a Haqqani facilitator in Pul-e 'Alam district, Logar province, Jan. 28, 2013. The detained Haqqani facilitato... More
A coalition force member provides security during a
A coalition force member provides security during a mission that arrested a Haqqani leader in Pul-e 'Alam district, Logar province, Jan. 20, 2013. The detained Haqqani leader was responsible for coordinating at... More
Coalition security force members communicate during
Coalition security force members communicate during an operation in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, May 2, 2013. The security force was searching for a Taliban facilitator in Khugyani who pr... More
Coalition force member practices room clearing techniques
Coalition force member practices room clearing techniques during a medical first responder training exercise in Kabul province, April 22, 2013. The training is required to keep vital first responder skills curr... More
Afghan and coalition force members provide security
Afghan and coalition force members provide security during a mission that arrested a Haqqani facilitator in Pul-e 'Alam district, Logar province, Jan. 21, 2013. The detained Haqqani facilitator was responsible ... More
A coalition security force member waits to depart after
A coalition security force member waits to depart after an operation in search of a Taliban senior leader in Maiwand district, Kandahar province, Feb. 10, 2013. The Taliban senior leader coordinates complex att... More
An Afghan soldier provides security during a training
An Afghan soldier provides security during a training exercise in Kabul province, April 15, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces... More
A coalition force member provides security during a
A coalition force member provides security during a mission that arrested a Haqqani facilitator in Pul-e 'Alam district, Logar province, Jan. 21, 2013. The detained Haqqani facilitator was responsible for the a... More
Afghan and coalition security force members provide
Afghan and coalition security force members provide security during a mission in Zurmat dstrict, Paktiya province, Feb. 9, 2013. The mission resulted in the arrest of a Taliban leader that executed improvised e... More
Coalition forces practice first responder techniques
Coalition forces practice first responder techniques during a field training exercise in Kabul province, April 28, 2013. The training is essential for troops to remain tactically proficient while deployed in Af... More
A coalition force member provides security during a
A coalition force member provides security during a field training exercise in Kabul province, April 28, 2013. The training is essential for troops to remain tactically proficient while deployed in Afghanistan.... More
Afghan soldiers get briefed on advance training during
Afghan soldiers get briefed on advance training during an exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 20, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition for... More
Afghan soldiers advance to their objective during a
Afghan soldiers advance to their objective during a react-to-fire training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 23, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force bef... More
Coalition security force members provide security during
Coalition security force members provide security during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Sherzad District, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, March 2, 2013. The leader was responsible for directing ... More
Afghan and coalition security force members navigate
Afghan and coalition security force members navigate thru Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province during an operation, March 29, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Taliban leader that is believed to b... More
A coalition force member provides security during a
A coalition force member provides security during a mission that arrested a Haqqani facilitator in Pul-e 'Alam district, Logar province, Jan. 21, 2013. The detained Haqqani facilitator was responsible for the a... More
An Afghan soldier poses with his paper-target during
An Afghan soldier poses with his paper-target during a weapons qualification in Kabul province, March 11, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before co... More
Afghan and coalition forces provide security during
Afghan and coalition forces provide security during an operation that resulted in the arrest of a Haqqani facilitator in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, April 1, 2013. The facilitator procured and transporte... More
An Afghan soldier practices react-to-fire techniques
An Afghan soldier practices react-to-fire techniques during a training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 25, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before ... More
Coalition force member advises and assists Afghan soldiers
Coalition force member advises and assists Afghan soldiers during a training exercise in Kabul province, April 14, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force ... More
A coalition soldier participates in advanced marksmanship
A coalition soldier participates in advanced marksmanship training at Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 15, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Travis S. Jones)
Afghan and coalition security force members provide
Afghan and coalition security force members provide security on a mission that arrested a Taliban senior leader in Logar province, Jan. 19, 2013. The detained Taliban senior leader was a cross-provincial facili... More
A coalition force member trains and assists Afghan
A coalition force member trains and assists Afghan soldiers in proper react-to-fire techniques during an exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 23, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afgh... More
A coalition security force member provides security
A coalition security force member provides security during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Sherzad District, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, March 2, 2013. The leader was responsible for directin... More
Afghan soldiers practice proper litter carry techniques
Afghan soldiers practice proper litter carry techniques during a patrolling training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 20, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security... More
Afghan and coalition forces provide security during
Afghan and coalition forces provide security during an operation that resulted in the arrest of a Haqqani facilitator in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, April 1, 2013. The facilitator procured and transporte... More
Afghan soldiers get ready to secure a compound during
Afghan soldiers get ready to secure a compound during a company-wide training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force ... More
Coalition forces train and assist Afghan soldiers in
Coalition forces train and assist Afghan soldiers in first-responder techniques during a training exercise in Kabul province, March 2, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan Nati... More
Afghan soldiers practice react-to-fire techniques during
Afghan soldiers practice react-to-fire techniques during a training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 23, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coa... More
Afghan soldiers load blank ammunition to practice
Afghan soldiers load blank ammunition to practice react-to-fire techniques during a training exercise in Kabul province, March 25, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National... More
Afghan soldiers prepare to deploy to various parts
Afghan soldiers prepare to deploy to various parts of Afghanistan on March 4, 2013. The deployment process is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces dep... More
An Afghan and coalition security force scans the night
An Afghan and coalition security force scans the night during an operation in Pul-e 'Alam district, Logar province, April 2, 2013. The operation resulted in the detainment of a Taliban leader and several other ... More
Afghan and coalition security force members navigate
Afghan and coalition security force members navigate through Pul-e 'Alam district, Logar province, during an operation on March 30, 2013. The operation resulted in the detainment of a senior Taliban leader and ... More
Coalition forces practice room clearing techniques
Coalition forces practice room clearing techniques during a medical first responder training exercise in Kabul province, April 22, 2013. The training is required to keep vital first responder skills current whi... More
Coalition soldiers check communications during an operation
Coalition soldiers check communications during an operation in Khash Rod district, Nimroz province, Feb. 8, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Taliban facilitator that ran the logistics involved in coor... More
Coalition force member supervises Afghan soldiers while
Coalition force member supervises Afghan soldiers while they perform first-responder techniques during a training exercise in Kabul province, March 2, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to... More
Afghan and coalition security force members stand outside
Afghan and coalition security force members stand outside the home of an arrested Taliban senior leader in Logar province, Jan. 19, 2013. The detained Taliban senior leader was a cross-provincial facilitator re... More
An Afghan soldier loads rounds during a weapons
An Afghan soldier loads rounds during a weapons qualification in Kabul province, March 11, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces ... More
During an operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar
During an operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, March 29, 2013, Afghan and coalition security force members provide security on a mountain ridge-line. The operation led to the arrest of a Tali... More
Coalition force members train and assist Afghan soldiers
Coalition force members train and assist Afghan soldiers in react-to-fire techniques during a training exercise in Kabul province, March 25, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afgha... More
A coalition force member provides security during a
A coalition force member provides security during a mission that arrested a Haqqani facilitator in Pul-e 'Alam district, Logar province, Jan. 21, 2013. The detained Haqqani facilitator was responsible for the a... More
A coalition soldier provides security during an operation
A coalition soldier provides security during an operation in Khash Rod district, Nimroz province, Feb. 8, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Taliban facilitator that ran the logistics involved in coordi... More
Coalition forces share information during a leadership
Coalition forces share information during a leadership huddle during a field training exercise in Kabul province, April 28, 2013. The training is essential for troops to remain tactically proficient while deplo... More
Afghan soldiers prepare to secure a compound during
Afghan soldiers prepare to secure a compound during a training exercise in Kabul province, April 15, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coaliti... More
A coalition security force member scans for enemies
A coalition security force member scans for enemies during an operation in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, April 27, 2013. The security force arrested five extremists during the operation in search of a Taliba... More
Afghan soldiers practice proper room clearing techniques
Afghan soldiers practice proper room clearing techniques during a first-responder training exercise in Kabul province, March 2, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Se... More
Coalition security force members provide security during
Coalition security force members provide security during an operation in Waghaz district, Ghazni province, March 1, 2013. The operation was focused on insurgents who conduct IED and complex attacks against Coa... More
An Afghan security force member conducts a search during
An Afghan security force member conducts a search during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb. 6, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani facilitator that supplied insurgents with fun... More
A coalition security soldier stays vigilant during
A coalition security soldier stays vigilant during an operation in Khash Rod district, Nimroz province, Feb. 8, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Taliban facilitator that ran the logistics involved in ... More
A member of an Afghan and coalition security force
A member of an Afghan and coalition security force provides security during an operation in Gardez district, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, March 30, 2013. The operation resulted in the arrest of a Taliban lead... More
Afghan soldiers conduct an after action review following
Afghan soldiers conduct an after action review following a training exercise in Kabul province, April 14, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before co... More
A coalition force member provides security during a
A coalition force member provides security during a field training exercise in Kabul province, April 28, 2013. The training is essential for troops to remain tactically proficient while deployed in Afghanistan.... More
A coalition force member shows Afghan soldiers how
A coalition force member shows Afghan soldiers how to load ammunition during a heavy weapons training exercise in Kabul province, March 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan... More
Members of an Afghan and coalition security force search
Members of an Afghan and coalition security force search for a senior Taliban leader during an operation in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, March 30, 2013. The leader had command and control... More
Afghan and coalition security force members provide
Afghan and coalition security force members provide security during an operation in Khost district, Khost province, Feb 15, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a high-profile attack facilitator that was as... More
A coalition force member feeds a link of ammunition
A coalition force member feeds a link of ammunition while an Afghan soldier trains with a heavy weapon, Kabul province, March 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National ... More
A coalition force member provides security during a
A coalition force member provides security during a mission that arrested a Haqqani leader in Pul-e 'Alam district, Logar province, Jan. 20, 2013. The detained Haqqani leader was responsible for coordinating at... More
An Afghan soldier provides security during a company-wide
An Afghan soldier provides security during a company-wide training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coal... More
Members of an Afghan and coalition security force use
Members of an Afghan and coalition security force use a wall for cover during an operation in Gardez district, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, March 30, 2013. The operation resulted in the arrest of a Taliban le... More
Afghan and coalition security force members stand outside
Afghan and coalition security force members stand outside the home of an arrested Taliban senior leader in Logar province, Jan. 19, 2013. The detained Taliban senior leader was a cross-provincial facilitator re... More
Coalition force members train and assist Afghan soldiers
Coalition force members train and assist Afghan soldiers in proper litter carrying techniques during a patrolling exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 20, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to... More
During an operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar
During an operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, March 29, 2013, a coalition security force member takes position on a hill ridge-line to scan for potential enemy. The operation led to the arre... More
Afghan coalition security force members search the
Afghan coalition security force members search the surroundings of a home during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb 8, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani leader that was respon... More
An Afghan soldier provides rear security during a training
An Afghan soldier provides rear security during a training exercise in Kabul province, April 14, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition f... More
Members of an Afghan and coalition security force provide
Members of an Afghan and coalition security force provide security after an operation in Gardez district, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, March 30, 2013. The operation resulted in the arrest of a Taliban leader ... More
An Afghan and coalition security force await departure
An Afghan and coalition security force await departure for a mission in Zurmat dstrict, Paktiya province, Feb. 9, 2013. The mission resulted in the arrest of a Taliban leader that executed improvised explosive ... More
Afghan and coalition security force members provide
Afghan and coalition security force members provide security during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Gardez district, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, May 2, 2013. The leader had command and control ... More