Afghan policeman Sharief, assigned to 2nd Kandak, washes
Afghan policeman Sharief, assigned to 2nd Kandak, washes his assigned police truck on the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial compound, Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 15, 2013. Routine maintenance and... More
U.S. Army Spc. Mathew Nees of 1st Platoon, Bravo Battery,
U.S. Army Spc. Mathew Nees of 1st Platoon, Bravo Battery, 4th Battalion, 319th Field Artillery instructs Afghan National Army soldiers in medical training in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 5, 2012, in Wa... More
U.S. soldiers with 4th Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division,
U.S. soldiers with 4th Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, prepare to foot patrol out the back gate of Forward Operating Base Airborne, Sept. 15, 2013. The soldiers are headed to the Operational Coordination Center... More
U.S. Army Spc. Blake Boelens, left, with Personal Services
U.S. Army Spc. Blake Boelens, left, with Personal Services Detachment, 4th Battalion, 319th Field Artillery Regiment, provides security around the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial outside Forward Operat... More
Afghan National police public affairs photographer
Afghan National police public affairs photographer documents the operations meeting held at the 2nd Kandak compound in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 29, 2013. The meeting was hosted by Maj. Gen. Aman to ... More
A U.S. soldier and an Afghan National Army soldier
A U.S. soldier and an Afghan National Army soldier transports a vehicle engine at the motor pool on Forward Operating Base Airborne, Sept. 4, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The U.S. soldier is assigned ... More
Brig. Gen. Ah. Majid, 2nd Kandak Commander, Afghan
Brig. Gen. Ah. Majid, 2nd Kandak Commander, Afghan National Army, briefs his area of responsibility to Maj. Gen. Aman during the operations briefing on the 2nd Kandak compound in Wardak province, Afghanistan, S... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate of appreciation to Afghan National Army Cpt. Ghairad Mohammad Yousafzai during a scheduled visit at the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial compound ... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Kyle York, saw gunner and Pfc. Damien
U.S. Army Pfc. Kyle York, saw gunner and Pfc. Damien Patton, field medic, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry, conduct overwatch from the mountaintops of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, Sept. 1, ... More
Afghan National Police Col. Mohammad Anwar presents
Afghan National Police Col. Mohammad Anwar presents a certificate of appreciation to U.S. Army 1st. Lt. Jean-Claude Johnson for his exceptional service as an advisor over the last year to the Operation Coordina... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Dustin Ellis, left, and Staff Sgt. Jason
U.S. Army Sgt. Dustin Ellis, left, and Staff Sgt. Jason Cayman military policemen assigned to Headquarters, 4th Brigade, 3rd Support Battalion, pull security in front of their office after a vehicle borne impro... More
Representatives of the U.S. Agency for International
Representatives of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) inform members of the Department of Women's Affairs the proper way to grow corn at the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial outside F... More
U.S. soldiers with the Personal Services Detachment,
U.S. soldiers with the Personal Services Detachment, 4th Battalion, 319th Field Artillery Regiment, provide security around the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial outside Forward Operating Base Airborne, ... More
Maj. Gen. Afzul Aman (Aman), Aghan National Army Commander,
Maj. Gen. Afzul Aman (Aman), Aghan National Army Commander, looks at the sand table while the Afghan Military Police General talks about the checkpoints and patrols his military police conduct through Wardak pr... More
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct counter improvised
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct counter improvised explosive device training in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 5, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The ANA are instructed on how to identify si... More
Afghan National Army public affairs
Afghan National Army public affairs videographer/photographer documents the operations meeting held at the 2nd Kandak compound in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 29, 2013. The meeting was hosted by Maj. Gen... More
U.S. Army Spc. Koleby Schauland, radio transmission
U.S. Army Spc. Koleby Schauland, radio transmission officer, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry, reports sit-reps back to the Command from the mountain tops of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, Se... More
U. S. Army 1st. Lt. Jean-Claude Johnson provides security
U. S. Army 1st. Lt. Jean-Claude Johnson provides security for the first element while making movement from the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial to Forward Operating Base Airborne, Afghanistan, Sept. 8, ... More
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct counter improvised
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct counter improvised explosive device training in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 5, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The ANA are instructed on how to identify si... More
Afghan Military Police assigned to 2nd Kandak, pull
Afghan Military Police assigned to 2nd Kandak, pull security at the entrance to the ANCOP compound in Maidan Shar village, Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 8, 2013. The compound is on high alert after a veh... More
Afghan vehicles drive down Highway One unimpeded through
Afghan vehicles drive down Highway One unimpeded through Maiden Shar village, Sept. 1, 2013. As the U.S. forces transition into an advise and assist role, Afghan forces are manning the traffic control points a... More
U.S. Army soldiers of 1st Platoon, Bravo Battery, 4th
U.S. Army soldiers of 1st Platoon, Bravo Battery, 4th Battalion, 319th Field Artillery instruct Afghan National Army soldiers in counter improvised explosive device training in Forward Operating Base Airborne, ... More
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct medical training
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct medical training in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 5, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The ANA are instructed on how to apply appropriate action and perform t... More
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct counter improvised
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct counter improvised explosive device training in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 5, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The ANA are instructed on how to identify si... More
U.S. Security Force Advisory Team members from 10th
U.S. Security Force Advisory Team members from 10th Mountain and 4th Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, pose for a group photo with Afghan National Army soldiers assigned to the Operation Coordination Center-Provi... More
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Greening supervises
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Greening supervises Pvt. Rodger Pendergrass to ensure occupational safety at the motor pool on Forward Operating Base Airborne, Sept. 4, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan.... More
U.S. Army Sgt. James Carlberg, with Staff Sgt. Abbey,
U.S. Army Sgt. James Carlberg, with Staff Sgt. Abbey, his assigned military dog, and Spc. LoriAnn Watson assigned to 3rd Infantry Division 4th Brigade, 4/3 Brigade Special Troops Battalion, military police offi... More
U.S. Army Spc. Mathew Nees of 1st Platoon, Bravo Battery,
U.S. Army Spc. Mathew Nees of 1st Platoon, Bravo Battery, 4th Battalion, 319th Field Artillery instructs Afghan National Army soldiers in medical training in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 5, 2012, in Wa... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone, left, presents a
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone, left, presents a certificate of achievement to Afghan National Police Col. Mohammad Anwar during a scheduled visit at the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial (OCC-P) comp... More
U.S. Army Capt. Christopher Mitrevski, Security Forces
U.S. Army Capt. Christopher Mitrevski, Security Forces Advisory Team member assigned to 10th Mountain Division, poses with Afghan National Army Col. Mohammad Nazeer while conducting a weekly meeting at the Oper... More
U. S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone, left, and Cpt. Eoghan
U. S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone, left, and Cpt. Eoghan Cullen, middle, present a framed plaque to Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah, Col. Mohammad Nabeer and Col. Mohammad Anwar, not shown, to honor their exceptional... More
Director of Women's Affairs Wahida Khkowlay sits besides
Director of Women's Affairs Wahida Khkowlay sits besides her interpreter during a meeting at the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial outside Forward Operating Base Airborne, Sept. 4, 2012, in Wardak provin... More
U.S. Army Spc. Mathew Nees of 1st Platoon, Bravo Battery,
U.S. Army Spc. Mathew Nees of 1st Platoon, Bravo Battery, 4th Battalion, 319th Field Artillery instructs Afghan National Army soldiers in medical training in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 5, 2012, in Wa... More
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct a vehicle maintenance
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct a vehicle maintenance class in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 5, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The ANA are instructed on preventive maintenance checks and s... More
Afghan Military Police general greets Brig. Gen. Ah.
Afghan Military Police general greets Brig. Gen. Ah. Majid, 2nd Kandak Afghan National Army commander and Brig. Gen. Ah. Selaim Bakhshi upon arriving at the 2nd Kandak compound in Wardak province, Afghanistan, ... More
U.S. soldiers with the Personal Services Detachment,
U.S. soldiers with the Personal Services Detachment, 4th Battalion, 319th Field Artillery Regiment provide security for representatives of the U.S. Agency for International Development outside Forward Operating... More
U.S. Army Spc. Mathew Nees of 1st Platoon, Bravo Battery,
U.S. Army Spc. Mathew Nees of 1st Platoon, Bravo Battery, 4th Battalion, 319th Field Artillery instructs Afghan National Army soldiers in medical training in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 5, 2012, in Wa... More
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct counter improvised
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct counter improvised explosive device training in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 5, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The ANA are instructed on how to identify s... More
U.S. Army Pvt. Rodger Pendergrass, and Afghan National
U.S. Army Pvt. Rodger Pendergrass, and Afghan National Army soldiers place an engine in a vehicle on Forward Operating Base Airborne, Sept. 4, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. Pendergrass is a mechanic as... More
Afghan National Police Col. Mohammad Anwar speaks in
Afghan National Police Col. Mohammad Anwar speaks in English to congratulate U. S. Army Cpt. Samuel Walenz for his exceptional service as an advisor over the last year to Operation Coordination Center-Provincia... More
An Afghan National Army soldier steps out of his guard
An Afghan National Army soldier steps out of his guard tower and watches the U.S. forces enter the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial compound in Maiden Shar village, Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 8... More
A U.S. Agency for International Development representative
A U.S. Agency for International Development representative chats with a local Afghan man at the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial outside Forward Operating Base Airborne, Sept. 4, 2012, in Wardak provinc... More
A local farmer in Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, uses a
A local farmer in Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, uses a nearby stream to wash his hands after working in his field, Sept. 1, 2013. With 80 percent of Afghanistan's revenue coming from agriculture, many of the locals... More
U.S. Army Pvt. Rodger Pendergrass and Afghan National
U.S. Army Pvt. Rodger Pendergrass and Afghan National Army soldiers lift an engine from a crane in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Sept. 4, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. Pendergrass is a mechanic assi... More
Afghan National Army Maj. Jan Gull, an operations officer
Afghan National Army Maj. Jan Gull, an operations officer assigned to the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial in Wardak province, leads the operations meeting held in the conference room, Sept. 15, 2013. T... More
Afghan Local Police listen carefully during the Master
Afghan Local Police listen carefully during the Master Training Course on Forward Operating Base Airborne Sept. 1, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. After the course, the officers will leave with enough in... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Tyler Hagenbuch, assigned to 1st Platoon,
U.S. Army Pfc. Tyler Hagenbuch, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry, carries a radio pack and traverses the mountaintops of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, Sept. 1, 2013 during operation Apache S... More
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct a vehicle maintenance
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct a vehicle maintenance class in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 5, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The ANA are instructed on preventive maintenance checks and ... More
Workers with Ayoub Sarwary Construction are building
Workers with Ayoub Sarwary Construction are building the perimeter wall and guard tower around the Afghan National Army compound in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 15, 2013. Once the compound is completed, ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Lamar Jackson, a mechanic, carefully
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Lamar Jackson, a mechanic, carefully lifts an engine from a crane at the motor pool on Forward Operating Base Airborne, Sept. 4, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. Jackson is assigned t... More
U.S. soldiers and Afghan National Army soldiers lift
U.S. soldiers and Afghan National Army soldiers lift an engine with a crane at the motor pool on Forward Operating Base Airborne, Sept. 4, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The U.S. soldiers are assigned t... More
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct a vehicle maintenance
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct a vehicle maintenance class in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 5, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The ANA are instructed on preventive maintenance checks and s... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate of appreciation to Col. Sayed Naser during a scheduled visit at the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial (OCC-P) compound in Wardak province, Afghani... More
Second Kandak, Afghan National Army soldiers prepare
Second Kandak, Afghan National Army soldiers prepare to conduct a security patrol along Highway One after shots were fired in the area of Maiden Shar village, Wardak province, Sept. 29, 2013. The Afghan soldie... More
Following U.S. Army Spc. Elijah Tanksley's promotion
Following U.S. Army Spc. Elijah Tanksley's promotion ceremony, he follows U.S. Army 1st. Lt. Jean-Claude Johnson to the dining facility to enjoy some cake on the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial compoun... More
Maj. Gen. Afzul Aman (Aman) and his Commanding Generals
Maj. Gen. Afzul Aman (Aman) and his Commanding Generals review a map of Wardak province at the end of the operations meeting to ensure each Commander understands his new area of responsibility, during an operat... More
Maj. Gen. Afzul Aman (Aman) greets his subordinate
Maj. Gen. Afzul Aman (Aman) greets his subordinate commanders upon his arrival to the 2nd Kandak compound in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 29, 2013. Maj. Gen. Aman is there to host the operations meeting ... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone, left, gives Afghan
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone, left, gives Afghan National Police Col. Mohammed Anwar a unit coin during his visit to the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 8, 2... More
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct a vehicle maintenance
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct a vehicle maintenance class in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 5, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The ANA are instructed on preventive maintenance checks and ... More
Afghan Local Police pose for a photo at Forward Operating
Afghan Local Police pose for a photo at Forward Operating Base Airborne Sept. 1, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The officers were personally selected to participate in the Master Training Course, which ... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate of appreciation to Afghan National Army Col. Abdul Satar Azizi during a scheduled visit at the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial (OCC-P) compound i... More
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct a vehicle maintenance
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct a vehicle maintenance class in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 5, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The ANA are instructed on preventive maintenance checks and s... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Michael Padilla assigned to 1st Platoon,
U.S. Army Pfc. Michael Padilla assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry, provides overwatch from the mountaintops of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, Sept. 1, 2013 during operation Apache Shield. The ... More
U.S. soldiers and Afghan National Army soldiers replace
U.S. soldiers and Afghan National Army soldiers replace an engine using a crane on Forward Operating Base Airborne, Sept. 4, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to 4th Battalio... More
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct counter improvised
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct counter improvised explosive device training in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 5, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The ANA are instructed on how to identify s... More
U.S. Army Spc. Tristan Smith and Spc. Blake Boelens
U.S. Army Spc. Tristan Smith and Spc. Blake Boelens with Personal Services Detachment, 4th Battalion, 319th Field Artillery Regiment provides security around the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial outside... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kento Gottshall, truck commander
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kento Gottshall, truck commander with 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry, launches a smoke grenade into the tree line of a field in Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, to deter the enemies ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. David Martinez of 1st Platoon,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. David Martinez of 1st Platoon, Bravo Battery, 4th Battalion, 319th Field Artillery instructs Afghan National Army soldiers in counter improvised explosive device training in Forward Operati... More
Afghan Military Police with 2nd Kandak, are providing
Afghan Military Police with 2nd Kandak, are providing overwatch to the local village from the hill tops of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, Sept. 1, 2013. As part of operation Apache Shield, U.S soldiers assist the A... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate of appreciation to Afghan National Army Sgt. Mohammad Naem during a scheduled visit at the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial (OCC-P) compound in Wa... More
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah, right,
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah, right, presents a certificate of appreciation to U.S. Army Cpt. Christopher Mitrevski for his exceptional service as an advisor over the last year to the Operati... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Pabey, assigned to 1st Platoon,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Pabey, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry Brigade, uses a building as cover on the mountaintops of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, to conduct over-watch, Sept. 1, 2013 ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Corey Ogle, truck commander, assigned
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Corey Ogle, truck commander, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry Brigade, conducts overwatch on the mountaintop of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, Sept. 1, 2013, during opera... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Damien Patton, field medic and Kyle
U.S. Army Pfc. Damien Patton, field medic and Kyle York, saw gunner, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry Brigade, traverse down the mountaintop of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan after conducting ... More
U.S. Army Pvt. Rodger Pendergrass and Afghan National
U.S. Army Pvt. Rodger Pendergrass and Afghan National Army soldiers repair an engine at the motor pool in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Sept. 4, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. Pendergrass is assigned... More
Afghan Local Police participate in the Master Training
Afghan Local Police participate in the Master Training Course on Forward Operating Base Airborne, Sept. 1, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. After the course, the officers will leave with enough informatio... More
Afghan National police public affairs videographer
Afghan National police public affairs videographer documents the operations meeting held at the 2nd Kandak compound in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 29, 2013. The meeting was hosted by Maj. Gen. Aman to ... More
3rd Kandak, Afghan National Army soldiers, convoy down
3rd Kandak, Afghan National Army soldiers, convoy down Highway Two and past the Afghan Military Police observation control point in Maiden Shar, Sept. 1, 2013. As the U.S. forces transition into an advise and ... More
John Gass, right, instructs Afghan Local Police officers
John Gass, right, instructs Afghan Local Police officers on law enforcement in the Master Training Course on Forward Operating Base Airborne, Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 1, 2012. Gass is a Chicago Polic... More
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah, 3rd
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah, 3rd Kandak Commander, applauds while ANA Col. Mohammad Anwah shakes hands with U.S. Army Spc. Elijah Tanksley during his promotion ceremony on Operation Coordinat... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Tyler Hagenbuch, assigned to 1st Platoon,
U.S. Army Pfc. Tyler Hagenbuch, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry, programs his radio frequency while on the mountain tops of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, Sept. 1, 2013 during operation Apac... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Pabey, assigned to 1st Platoon,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Pabey, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry, fires a flare to provide lamination on the mountain tops of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, while conducting over-watch, Sept... More
The sun sets over the mountains which could be seen
The sun sets over the mountains which could be seen from Forward Operating Base Airborne, located in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 15, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel M. Copeland / Released)
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct a vehicle maintenance
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct a vehicle maintenance class in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 5, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The ANA are instructed on preventive maintenance checks and ... More
U.S. Army soldiers of 1st Platoon, Bravo Battery, 4th
U.S. Army soldiers of 1st Platoon, Bravo Battery, 4th Battalion, 319th Field Artillery instruct Afghan National Army soldiers in counter improvised explosive device training in Forward Operating Base Airborne, ... More
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct a vehicle maintenance
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct a vehicle maintenance class in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 5, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The ANA are instructed on preventive maintenance checks and ... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col Joseph Pavone presents a certificate
U.S. Army Lt. Col Joseph Pavone presents a certificate of appreciation to Col. Mohammad Nabeer during a scheduled visit at the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial (OCC-P) compound in Wardak province, Afgha... More
Afghan Local Police pose for a photo at Forward Operating
Afghan Local Police pose for a photo at Forward Operating Base Airborne Sept. 1, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The officers were personally selected to participate in the Master Training Course, which ... More
Afghan Local Police pose for a photo at Forward Operating
Afghan Local Police pose for a photo at Forward Operating Base Airborne Sept. 1, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The officers were personally selected to participate in the Master Training Course, which ... More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Clarence K. Chinn, deputy commander
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Clarence K. Chinn, deputy commander for RC-East and Afghan Commanding generals from Wardak province attend an operations briefing on the 2nd Kandak compound in Maiden Shar village, Afghanis... More
Second Kandak, Afghan National Army soldiers prepare
Second Kandak, Afghan National Army soldiers prepare to conduct a security patrol along Highway One after shots were fired in the area of Maiden Shar village, Wardak province, Sept. 29, 2013. The Afghan soldier... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kenton Gottshall, truck commander,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kenton Gottshall, truck commander, Pfc. Damien Patton, field medic, and 2nd Lt. William Clapp, platoon leader, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry, conduct overwatch in... More
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah, 3rd
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah, 3rd Kandak commander, promotes U.S. Army Spc. Elijah Tanksley on Operation Coordination Center-Provincial compound in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 15, 2013... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Pabey, assigned to 1st Platoon,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Pabey, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry Brigade, uses a building as cover on the mountain tops of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, to conduct overwatch, Sept. 1, 2013 ... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Danielle Kievit, left, and civilian
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Danielle Kievit, left, and civilian personnel meet with the director of Women's Affairs at the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial outside Forward Operating Base Airborne, Sept. 4, 2012, ... More
Col. Mohammad Anwar, Afghan National Police commander
Col. Mohammad Anwar, Afghan National Police commander in Wardak province looks at a unit coin given to him by U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone, Afghanistan, Sept. 8, 2013. After working alongside each other fo... More
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct a vehicle maintenance
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct a vehicle maintenance class in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 5, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The ANA are instructed on preventive maintenance checks and ... More
John Gass performs a roll call for Afghan Local Police
John Gass performs a roll call for Afghan Local Police officers attending a master training course at Forward Operating Base Airborne, Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 1, 2012. Gass is a Chicago Police offic... More
Afghan National Army Col. Mohammad Nazeer, U.S. Army
Afghan National Army Col. Mohammad Nazeer, U.S. Army Capt. Christopher Mitrevski, U.S. Army Capt. Aaron Mcintosh and U.S. Army Maj. Matthew Minnick attend the Afghan operations meeting at the Operation Coordina... More
An Afghan Local Police officer takes a lunch break
An Afghan Local Police officer takes a lunch break after a lesson in the Master Training Course on Forward Operating Base Airborne Sept. 1, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The course instructs police off... More