Coalition security force members prepare for an operation
Coalition security force members prepare for an operation in Andar district, Ghazni province, Feb. 23, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Taliban leader that was responsible for procuring and distributi... More
An Afghan soldier advances to his objective during
An Afghan soldier advances to his objective during react-to-fire training on an exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 19, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Forc... More
Afghan soldiers conduct react-to-fire techniques during
Afghan soldiers conduct react-to-fire techniques during a training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 24, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coal... More
An Afghan and coalition security force member moves
An Afghan and coalition security force member moves through a field during an operation in Kandahar City, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 26, 2013. The operation led to the detainment of a Taliban facilitat... More
Afghan soldiers plan a company movement as part of
Afghan soldiers plan a company movement as part of a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 12, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before c... 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
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
An Afghan coalition force member provides security
An Afghan coalition force member provides security during a night operation that led to the arrest of a senior Taliban leader and three other insurgents in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Feb. 24, 2013... More
Body armor, Coalition force members coordinate movements during
Coalition force members coordinate movements during a night operation that led to the arrest of a senior Taliban leader and three other insurgents in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Feb. 24, 2013. The Ta... More
Afghan Security Force members conduct live fire drills
Afghan Security Force members conduct live fire drills during pre-deployment training in Kabul province, Dec. 22, 2012. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force. ... More
A member of a Joint Task Force climbs Ghar Mountain
A member of a Joint Task Force climbs Ghar Mountain in Kabul province, Afghanistan, Jan. 25, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Matthew Freire)
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
Afghan soldiers provide security while conducting a
Afghan soldiers provide security while conducting a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 5, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coa... 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
An Afghan soldier discusses mission operations in
An Afghan soldier discusses mission operations in preparation for an upcoming training mission in Kabul province Feb. 11, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security... 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
Afghan soldiers plan a company movement as part of
Afghan soldiers plan a company movement as part of a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 12, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before c... More
Afghan soldiers are briefed on mission operations in
Afghan soldiers are briefed on mission operations in preparation for an upcoming mission in Kabul province Feb. 5, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force ... More
Afghan soldiers stand in formation at a basic training
Afghan soldiers stand in formation at a basic training graduation ceremony in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The graduation is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coal... More
Afghan soldiers discuss mission operations in preparation
Afghan soldiers discuss mission operations in preparation for an upcoming training mission in Kabul province Feb. 4, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Forc... 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 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 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
Afghan and coalition security force members provide
Afghan and coalition security force members provide security during an operation in Kandahar City, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 26, 2013. The operation led to the detainment of a Taliban facilitator that... More
Afghan Security Force members conduct live fire drills
Afghan Security Force members conduct live fire drills during pre-deployment training in Kabul province, Dec. 22, 2012. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force. ... More
Afghan soldiers maneuver through buildings during a
Afghan soldiers maneuver through buildings during a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before co... 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
Afghan and coalition force members are silhouetted
Afghan and coalition force members are silhouetted by moon light during an operation in Andar district, Ghazni province, Feb. 23, 2013. The operation resulted in the arrest of an insurgent and a Taliban leader ... More
Afghan soldiers search a building while conducting
Afghan soldiers search a building while conducting a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 6, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before co... More
An Afghan coalition force member passes in front of
An Afghan coalition force member passes in front of the moon during a night operation that led to the arrest of a senior Taliban leader and three other insurgents in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Feb. ... More
Body armor, Coalition force members coordinate movements during
Coalition force members coordinate movements during a night operation that led to the arrest of a senior Taliban leader and three other insurgents in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Feb. 24, 2013. The Ta... More
Coalition force members provide security during a
Coalition force members provide security during a night operation that led to the arrest of a senior Taliban leader and three other insurgents in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Feb. 24, 2013. The Talib... 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
Here is a scenic image from Ghar Mountain, Kabul province,
Here is a scenic image from Ghar Mountain, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Jan. 25, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Matthew Freire)
An Afghan soldier checks communications during a tactical
An Afghan soldier checks communications during a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 11, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coali... More
Coalition security force member provides security during
Coalition security force member provides security during an operation in Baraki Barak district, Logar province, March 3, 2013. The operation resulted in the arrest of two insurgents and a Taliban facilitator th... More
An Afghan soldier provides security while conducting
An Afghan soldier provides security while conducting a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 3, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before ... 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
Afghan soldiers prepare for a tactical training exercise
Afghan soldiers prepare for a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 6, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces depart i... More
A coalition force member provides security during a
A coalition force member provides security during a night operation that led to the arrest of a senior Taliban leader and three other insurgents in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Feb. 24, 2013. The Tali... More
Afghan and coalition force members are silhouetted
Afghan and coalition force members are silhouetted by moon light during an operation in Andar district, Ghazni province, Feb. 23, 2013. The operation resulted in the arrest of an insurgent and a Taliban leader ... More
Afghan and coalition force members provide security
Afghan and coalition force members provide security during an operation in Andar district, Ghazni province, Feb. 23, 2013. The operation resulted in the arrest of an insurgent and a Taliban leader that was resp... More
A coalition force member provides security during a
A coalition force member provides security during a night operation that led to the arrest of a senior Taliban leader and three other insurgents in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Feb. 24, 2013. The Tali... More
A coalition force member provides security during a
A coalition force member provides security during a night operation that led to the arrest of a senior Taliban leader and three other insurgents in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Feb. 24, 2013. The Tali... 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
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 security force members provide
Afghan and coalition security force members provide security during an operation in Kandahar City, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 26, 2013. The operation led to the detainment of a Taliban facilitator that... More
Afghan soldiers listen to instructions during a training
Afghan soldiers listen to instructions during a 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 forc... More
An Afghan soldier provides security during a tactical
An Afghan soldier provides security during a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 6, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition ... More
Afghan Security Force members conduct live fire drills
Afghan Security Force members conduct live fire drills during pre-deployment training in Kabul province, Dec. 22, 2012. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force. ... More
A member of a Joint Task Force climbs Ghar Mountain
A member of a Joint Task Force climbs Ghar Mountain in Kabul province, Afghanistan, Jan. 25, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Matthew Freire)
An Afghan soldier advances to his objective during
An Afghan soldier advances to his objective during react-to-fire training on an exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 19, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Forc... More
A coalition security force member scans his sector
A coalition security force member scans his sector during an operation in Waghaz district, Ghazni province, Mar. 1, 2013. The operation was focused on insurgents who conduct IED and complex attacks against Coa... More
Coalition security force member provides security during
Coalition security force member provides security during an operation in Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Mar. 3, 2013. The operation resulted in the arrest of two insurgents and a Taliban facilitator tha... More
A coalition security force member scans for potential
A coalition security force member scans for potential enemy during an operation in Pul-e 'Alam district, Logar province, March 30, 2013. The operation resulted in the detainment of a senior Taliban leader and s... More
Afghan soldiers load ammunition to prepare for another
Afghan soldiers load ammunition to prepare for another iteration of react-to-fire training in Kabul province, Feb. 25, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Fo... More
Afghan soldiers provide security during a tactical
Afghan soldiers provide security during a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 6, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition for... 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 hill ridge-line. The operation led to the arrest of a Taliban ... More
Afghan and coalition force members provide security
Afghan and coalition force members provide security during an operation in Andar district, Ghazni province, Feb. 23, 2013. The operation resulted in the arrest of an insurgent and a Taliban leader that was resp... More
Body armor, Tanai district operation
An Afghan and coalition force member provides security during an operation in Tanai district, Khost province, March 12, 2013. The operation resulted in the arrest of a Haqqani facilitator that was responsible f... More
A coalition force member provides security during a
A coalition force member provides security during a night operation that led to the arrest of a senior Taliban leader and three other insurgents in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Feb. 24, 2013. The Tali... 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
A coalition force member stays vigilant during a night
A coalition force member stays vigilant during a night operation that led to the arrest of a senior Taliban leader and three other insurgents in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Feb. 24, 2013. The Taliban... More
A coalition force member provides security during a
A coalition force member provides security during a night operation that led to the arrest of a senior Taliban leader and three other insurgents in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Feb. 24, 2013. The Tali... More
A coalition force member signals for his squad to move
A coalition force member signals for his squad to move forward during a night operation that led to the arrest of a senior Taliban leader and three other insurgents in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Feb... 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
Afghan soldiers discuss mission operations in preparation
Afghan soldiers discuss mission operations in preparation for an upcoming mission in Kabul province Feb. 5, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before ... More
Afghan soldiers provide security as part of a tactical
Afghan soldiers provide security as part of a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalitio... More
Afghan soldiers discuss an upcoming tactical training
Afghan soldiers discuss an upcoming tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 11, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces d... More
Body armor, Coalition security force member provides perimeter
Coalition security force member provides perimeter security during an operation in Andar district, Ghazni province, Feb. 23, 2013. The operation resulted in the arrest of a Taliban leader that was responsible f... More
An Afghan soldier provides security while conducting
An Afghan soldier provides security while conducting a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 4, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before ... More
A coalition force member navigates through Khugyani
A coalition force member navigates through Khugyani district during a night operation that led to the arrest of a senior Taliban leader and three other insurgents in Nangarhar province, Feb. 24, 2013. The Talib... More
Afghan soldiers discuss an upcoming tactical training
Afghan soldiers discuss an upcoming tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 11, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces d... More
Afghan soldiers stand in formation at a basic training
Afghan soldiers stand in formation at a basic training graduation ceremony in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The graduation is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coal... More
A member of a Joint Task Force climbs Ghar Mountain
A member of a Joint Task Force climbs Ghar Mountain in Kabul province, Afghanistan, Jan. 25, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Matthew Freire)
Coalition security force members prepare to depart
Coalition security force members prepare to depart to an operation in Andar district, Ghazni province, Feb. 23, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Taliban leader that was responsible for procuring and d... 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
Members of a Joint Task Force climb Ghar Mountain in
Members of a Joint Task Force climb Ghar Mountain in Kabul province, Afghanistan, Jan. 25, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Matthew Freire)
An Afghan soldier maneuvers through a building during
An Afghan soldier maneuvers through a building during a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force befor... More
Members of a Joint Task Force climb Ghar Mountain in
Members of a Joint Task Force climb Ghar Mountain in Kabul province, Afghanistan, Jan. 25, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Matthew Freire)
An Afghan security force member provides security during
An Afghan security force member provides security during an operation in Waghaz district, Ghazni province, March 1, 2013. The operation was focused on insurgents who conduct improvised explosive devise and comp... 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 improvise explosive devise and comp... More
Afghan and coalition security force members maneuver
Afghan and coalition security force members maneuver through Pul-e Alam district during an operation in Logar province, Feb. 27, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani high-profile attack facilitato... More
Afghan and coalition security force members navigate
Afghan and coalition security force members navigate thru Pul-e 'Alam district, Logar province in search of a Taliban facilitator on March 15, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a number of insurgents a... More
An Afghan and coalition security force member maneuvers
An Afghan and coalition security force member maneuvers through Pul-e Alam district during an operation in Logar province, Feb. 27, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani high-profile attack facilit... More
Afghan and coalition security force members provide
Afghan and coalition security force members provide security during an operation in Pul-e Alam district, Logar province, Feb. 27, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani high-profile attack facilitat... More
Afghan Security Force members conduct live fire drills
Afghan Security Force members conduct live fire drills during pre-deployment training in Kabul province, Dec. 22, 2012. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force. ... More
Afghan soldiers conduct react-to-fire techniques during
Afghan soldiers conduct 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 coal... More
Afghan and coalition security force members navigate
Afghan and coalition security force members navigate through mountainous terrain in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, during an operation March 29, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Taliban le... More
A coalition security force member stays vigilant during
A coalition security force member stays vigilant during an operation in Logar province, Feb. 27, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani high-profile attack facilitator and two other insurgents that ... More
Afghan soldiers move a wounded role-player during a
Afghan soldiers move a wounded role-player during a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before co... More
Afghan soldiers performs react-to-fire techniques during
Afghan soldiers performs react-to-fire techniques during a training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 19, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coa... More
An Afghan soldier stands watch during a tactical training
An Afghan soldier stands watch during a tactical training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 11, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forc... More
Members of a Joint Task Force climb Ghar Mountain in
Members of a Joint Task Force climb Ghar Mountain in Kabul province, Afghanistan, Jan. 25, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Matthew Freire)
Members of an Afghan and coalition security force stand
Members of an Afghan and coalition security force stand watch on a mission that arrested a Haqqani facilitator in Pul-e 'Alam district, Logar province, Jan. 28, 2013. The detained Haqqani facilitator was a fina... More
Coalition force members wait for departure after an
Coalition force members wait for departure after an operation in search of a Taliban senior leader in Maiwand district, Kandahar province, Feb. 10, 2013. The Taliban senior leader coordinates complex attacks an... More
Afghan soldiers search a building during a training
Afghan soldiers search a building during a training exercise in Kabul province Feb. 2, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces depa... More
Coalition security force member awaits to depart to
Coalition security force member awaits to depart to an operation in Andar district, Ghazni province, Feb. 23, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Taliban leader that was responsible for procuring and dis... More