A recently released detainee poses proudly with his
A recently released detainee poses proudly with his son after he has been returned to his family in the village of Tamine, Iraq, Dec. 12.
The audience listens to speeches from various speakers
The audience listens to speeches from various speakers at a detainee release ceremony in Tamine, Iraq, Dec. 12. The ceremony released two men who were detained and later found to be innocent.
Haji Abdul Haq, a member of the Sangin District Community
Haji Abdul Haq, a member of the Sangin District Community Council, writes a statement pertaining to a detainee being held by 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 on Forward Operating Bas... More
Former detainees raise their right hands during a reading
Former detainees raise their right hands during a reading of the detainee release oath by a coalition forces' interpreter, during a detainee release ceremony held at the Zharay District Center, Aug. 28.
Family members sit with two men who were released from
Family members sit with two men who were released from captivity at a detainee release ceremony in Tamine, Iraq, Dec. 12.
Niaz Sarhadi, the Zharay District governor, signs the
Niaz Sarhadi, the Zharay District governor, signs the oath of release for a former 13-year-old detainee who was released by coalition forces during a release ceremony at the Zharay District Center, Aug. 22.
A coalition forces' interpreter reads the oath of release
A coalition forces' interpreter reads the oath of release to a 13-year-old former detainee who was returned to his community following a detainee release ceremony at the Zharay District Center, Aug. 22.
Two Iraqi national police officers of 3rd Brigade,
Two Iraqi national police officers of 3rd Brigade, 1st Iraqi national police division look over a bulletin before the start of a detainee release ceremony in Tamine, Iraq, Dec. 12. Two detainees were released ... More
During a ceremony at the Nangarhar governor’s palace,
During a ceremony at the Nangarhar governor’s palace, Oct. 19, Afghan Maj. Gen. Marjan Shuja, Afghan commander of the Combined Joint Interagency Task Force 435, speaks to friends and families of Ahmad Gul and N... More
The mayor of the Adhamiyah District of Baghdad, Iraq,
The mayor of the Adhamiyah District of Baghdad, Iraq, congratulates recently released Iraqi detainees as he hands them a release package and Quran during a repatriation ceremony held at Combat Outpost Apache Ma... More
An Iraqi national policeman of 3rd Brigade, 1st Iraqi
An Iraqi national policeman of 3rd Brigade, 1st Iraqi National Police Division videotapes a ceremony in which two Iraqi civilian detainees are released after they were found innocent. The ceremony took place in... More
The group of former detainees is fitted for their new
The group of former detainees is fitted for their new Civil Service Department vests following a release ceremony, in which they pledged their commitment to staying away from insurgent operations. The CSD is a ... More
A local Iraqi girl sits with her father, a recently
A local Iraqi girl sits with her father, a recently released Iraqi detainee during a repatriation ceremony held at Combat Outpost Apache March 21, 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)
An Iraqi national policeman of 3rd Brigade, 1st Iraqi
An Iraqi national policeman of 3rd Brigade, 1st Iraqi National Police Division observes a moment of silence during a detainee release ceremony in which two detainees where released in the village of Tamine, Ira... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Rich Morales of El Paso, Texas,
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Rich Morales of El Paso, Texas, commander of 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, delivers a speech for a detainee release ceremony in Tamine, ... More
An Iraqi national policeman of 3rd Brigade, 1st Iraqi
An Iraqi national policeman of 3rd Brigade, 1st Iraqi national police division delivers a speech at a ceremony in which two Iraqi civilian detainees are released after being found innocent, Dec. 12. The ceremon... More
A recently released Iraqi detainee signs release documents
A recently released Iraqi detainee signs release documents stating he will be loyal to the government of Iraq in front of a witness during a repatriation ceremony held at Combat Outpost Apache March 21, 2008. (... More
U.S. Army Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers
U.S. Army Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers and Iraqi army soldiers salute during the playing of the Iraqi national anthem during a repatriation ceremony at Combat Outpost Apache for recently released ... More
A former detainee who just recited the oath of release,
A former detainee who just recited the oath of release, shakes the hand of Zharay District Governor, Niaz Sarhadi, during a release ceremony at the Task Force Spartan Reintegration Shura at FOB Pasab, Sept. 19.
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. William Sloan, Staff Judge
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. William Sloan, Staff Judge Advocate for 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, instructs a detainee where to place his thumbprint to sign for release on Forward ... More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Major Glen Dailey, senior enlisted
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Major Glen Dailey, senior enlisted of 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, takes time for a picture with Iraqi National Police officers of... More
During a ceremony at the Nangarhar governor’s palace,
During a ceremony at the Nangarhar governor’s palace, Oct. 19, Afghan Maj. Gen. Marjan Shuja, Afghan commander of the Combined Joint Interagency Task Force 435, speaks to friends and families of Ahmad Gul and N... More
The son of a recently released detainee shakes hands
The son of a recently released detainee shakes hands in the village of Tamine, Iraq, Dec. 12. Two men who were detained and later found innocent are released at a special ceremony.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Rich Morales, of El Paso, Texas,
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Rich Morales, of El Paso, Texas, commander of 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division talks to Iraqi National Police officers, from 3rd Brigade, 1s... More
The audience listens to speeches from various speakers
The audience listens to speeches from various speakers at a detainee release ceremony in Tamine, Iraq, Dec. 12. The ceremony released two men who were detained and later found to be innocent.
Haji Nanuk, left, a member of the Sangin District Community
Haji Nanuk, left, a member of the Sangin District Community Council, signs a written statement pertaining to a detainee being held by 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 on Forward Oper... More
District government officials from Zharay and Maiwand
District government officials from Zharay and Maiwand districts are joined by other key influential elders from the area, at the Combined Task Force Spartan Reintegration Shura at Forward Operating Base Pasab, ... More
The 13-year-old boy places a thumbprint on the oath
The 13-year-old boy places a thumbprint on the oath of release stating he will stay away from the insurgents in his area, during a ceremony at the Zharay District Center, Aug. 22.
Local Iraqi media interview U.S. Army Multi-National
Local Iraqi media interview U.S. Army Multi-National Division - Baghdad Col. John Hort Commander of the 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division at Combat Outpost Apache during a repatriation ceremony for recently re... More
After more than four years, Ahmad Gul and Noorpacha,
After more than four years, Ahmad Gul and Noorpacha, two newly freed men, reunite with their friends and families, Oct. 19, during a ceremony at the Nangarhar governor’s palace. The elders from their hometowns ... More
An Acridotheres Tristis, or Common Myna, puffs its
An Acridotheres Tristis, or Common Myna, puffs its feathers in song while sitting on a power line on Forward Operating Base Jackson, Helmand province, Afghanistan May 5, 2012. The Myna, which is an omnivorous o... More
A detainee stamps his thumb print as a form of signature
A detainee stamps his thumb print as a form of signature for his release on Forward Operating Base Jackson, Helmand province, Afghanistan May 5, 2012. Several detainees were identified by village elders and tri... More
Ghulam Hayder, center, a member of the Sangin District
Ghulam Hayder, center, a member of the Sangin District Community Council, signs the release forms for a detainee being held by 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 on Forward Operating B... More
A former detainee being released, inks his thumb on
A former detainee being released, inks his thumb on a copy of the release oath, an Afghan method of signing a document, during a release ceremony at the Zharay District Center, Aug. 28.
Col. Patrick Frank (center) commander of Combined Task
Col. Patrick Frank (center) commander of Combined Task Force Spartan, warned the former detainees that they were one day away from going to the detention facility in Bagram, and "could've been killed that night... More
Haji Abdul Wali (center), an influential Nalgham elder,
Haji Abdul Wali (center), an influential Nalgham elder, signed the guarantor's oath stating he was bound by honor to notify Afghan security forces if any of the detainees was ever participating in insurgent activity.
Ghulam Hayder, left, a member of the Sangin District
Ghulam Hayder, left, a member of the Sangin District Community Council, signs the release forms for a detainee being held by 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 on Forward Operating Bas... More
Haji Abdul Wali, an influential elder in the Nalgham
Haji Abdul Wali, an influential elder in the Nalgham area of Zharay District, signs the oath of release stating he will watch after a 13-year-old's return to his community following a detainee release ceremony ... More
A family member hugs Ahmad Gul, a newly freed man,
A family member hugs Ahmad Gul, a newly freed man, at the conclusion of a ceremony at the Nangarhar governor’s palace, Oct. 19. Gul, one of two men who reunited with friends and family, was released from the Pa... More
Mohammad Sherrif, center, Governor of the Sangin District,
Mohammad Sherrif, center, Governor of the Sangin District, speaks to local members of the District Community Council at the District Center on Forward Operating Base Jackson, Helmand province, Afghanistan May 5... More