An Afghan National Army soldier learns to fill out
An Afghan National Army soldier learns to fill out a five line unexploded ordinance report at Camp Maiwand on Forward Operating Base Shank Sept. 10, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The ANA were enrolled i... More
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Lynwood Rabon instructs the
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Lynwood Rabon instructs the competitors of the competition at a U.S. Army versus Czech army stress fire range on Forward Operating Base Shank, Jan. 5, 2013, Logar province, Afghanistan. Ra... More
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 1st
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team awards soldiers at an End of Tour Awards ceremony in Forward Operating Base Shank on Feb. ... More
Airman 1st Class Brandon Devine, 577th Expeditionary
Airman 1st Class Brandon Devine, 577th Expeditionary Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force Squadron, assists filling up a Tool Cat with water as part of the runway rubber removal process at Forward Operating Base... More
U.S. Army Soldiers, listen to Lt. Col. William Cost,
U.S. Army Soldiers, listen to Lt. Col. William Cost, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, discuss upcoming development projects across Afghanistan, at a joint civilian and military conference held at Forward Ope... More
U.S. soldiers serving with the 173rd Brigade Support
U.S. soldiers serving with the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion attach a generator to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter on Forward Operating Base Shank Sept. 10, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The generators wer... More
U.S. Army Maj. Donald Lincoln receives a kiss from
U.S. Army Maj. Donald Lincoln receives a kiss from his wife, Capt. Lori Lincoln, as he is promoted to major at his promotion ceremony in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 20, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanist... More
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the Brigade
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the Brigade Support Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, awards soldiers at an end of tour awards ceremony in Forward Operating Base Shank on Feb. 11, 2013,... More
A Baraki Barak district elder speaks to government
A Baraki Barak district elder speaks to government officials about security in his district during a validation shura at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, Oct. 4. The validation shura i... More
Afghan Local Police and Afghan Uniformed Police place
Afghan Local Police and Afghan Uniformed Police place their hands on the Quran to swear in at their inauguration in Forward Operating Base Shank, Nov. 28, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. After weeks of tr... More
U.S. Army soldiers attend a Christmas Cantata in Saint
U.S. Army soldiers attend a Christmas Cantata in Saint Michael's Chapel, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, Dec. 22, 2012. Soldiers prayed and sang Christmas hymns in celebration of the ... More
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 173rd
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, awards an officer with the Army Achievement Medal at an award ceremony on Forward Operating Base Shank, Jan. 1, 2013, Logar pr... More
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Jabar Steward congratulates
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Jabar Steward congratulates Sgt. Benjamin Strecker with re-enlisting for four more years in the military at Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 16, 2012, in Logar province, Afghan... More
U.S. soldiers with the 173rd Special Troops Battalion
U.S. soldiers with the 173rd Special Troops Battalion examine their firing skills at the firing range on Forward Operating Base Shank Sept. 10, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The 173rd STB were qualifyin... More
Gov. Lodin of Logar province speaks with a Voices of
Gov. Lodin of Logar province speaks with a Voices of Moderate Islam reunion attendee at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, Oct. 14. (Army photo/Pfc. Donald Watkins)
Local Afghans attend the Voices of Moderate Islam reunion
Local Afghans attend the Voices of Moderate Islam reunion at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, Oct. 14, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by: Pfc. Donald Watkins)
A local farmer tells other farmers how bee keeping
A local farmer tells other farmers how bee keeping is beneficial at a shura hosted by Nevada Agribusiness Development Team, 4th Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Pul-E Alam, Logar province, Afghanistan, Dec. 2. ... More
Justin Morgan from BRTRC Inc. informs U.S. Army soldiers
Justin Morgan from BRTRC Inc. informs U.S. Army soldiers about the XM-7 Spider in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 24, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The XM-7 Spider is a non-lethal claymore that could... More
Afghan National Army soldiers fire a D30 Howitzer during
Afghan National Army soldiers fire a D30 Howitzer during a night fire mission in Forward Operating Base Shank, Nov. 1, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. After months of intense training, these ANA soldiers ... More
U.S. Army Maj. Donald Lincoln receives a hug from his
U.S. Army Maj. Donald Lincoln receives a hug from his wife, Capt. Lori Lincoln, as he is promoted to major at his promotion ceremony in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 20, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanista... More
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the Brigade
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the Brigade Support Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team awards soldiers at an end of tour awards ceremony in Forward Operating Base Shank on Feb. 11, 2013, ... More
Task Force Bayonet Department of State Senior Civilian
Task Force Bayonet Department of State Senior Civilian Representative, John Lister, from Elizabeth, N.J., and U.S. Army, Col. James Johnson, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team Commander, shake hands after Liste... More
Afghan Unifomed Police (AUP) Commandant Bashir prepares
Afghan Unifomed Police (AUP) Commandant Bashir prepares to graduate new policemen at the Afghan National Police training facility in Forward Operating Base Shank, Nov. 28, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. ... More
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Victor Estello awards
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Victor Estello awards Sgt. Benjamin Strecker with a re-enlistment certificate for four more years in the military at Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 16, 2012, in Logar provinc... More
Justin Morgan from BRTRC Inc. instructs U.S. Army soldiers
Justin Morgan from BRTRC Inc. instructs U.S. Army soldiers about the aftermath of the XM-7 Spider discharge in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 24, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The XM-7 Spider is a n... More
U.S. soldiers, assigned to Security Force Platoon,
U.S. soldiers, assigned to Security Force Platoon, Georgia Agribusiness Development Team, provide security along side a road at Khoshi Valley, Logar province, Afghanistan, Nov. 17, 2011.
Jordanian Task Force Nashmi Commander, Col. Araf, gives
Jordanian Task Force Nashmi Commander, Col. Araf, gives a speech at the Voices of Moderate Islam reunion at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, Oct. 14. (Army photo/Pfc. Donald Watkins)
Task Force Bayonet Department of State Senior Civilian
Task Force Bayonet Department of State Senior Civilian Representative, John Lister, from Elizabeth, N.J. speaks with a soldier about upcoming development projects across Afghanistan, at a joint military and civ... More
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 173rd
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, awards Spc. Nicholas Gardner with the Purple Heart Medal at an award ceremony on Forward Operating Base Shank, Jan. 01, 2013, ... More
U.S Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael Samosorn demonstrates
U.S Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael Samosorn demonstrates an insertion of a nasopharyngeal airway in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 15, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Samosorn is assigned to Headquarters... More
Justin Morgan from BRTRC Inc. informs U.S. Army soldiers
Justin Morgan from BRTRC Inc. informs U.S. Army soldiers about the XM-7 Spider in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 24, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The XM-7 Spider is a non-lethal claymore that could... More
U.S. Army soldiers speak with the Jordanian Engagement
U.S. Army soldiers speak with the Jordanian Engagement Team during a shura in the Puli Alam district center, Nov. 11, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The soldiers are assigned to 2nd Platoon, Anvil Troop,... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Gerald Walling speaks with Afghan
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Gerald Walling speaks with Afghan National Army soldiers at a meeting on Dec. 19, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Walling is assigned to Detachment 1220, 320th Psychological Operations C... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Delbert Hicks, commander of the
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Delbert Hicks, commander of the 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, awards soldiers with the order of the spurs on Forward Operating Base Shank, Feb. 19, ... More
U.S. soldiers of 1st Platoon, Bravo Battery, 4th Battalion,
U.S. soldiers of 1st Platoon, Bravo Battery, 4th Battalion, 319th Field Artillery instructs Afghan National Army soldiers in basic rifle marksmanship in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 4, 2012, in Wardak ... More
U.S. Army Spc. James Holmes a resident of St. Louis
U.S. Army Spc. James Holmes a resident of St. Louis with 4th Detachment, 307th company, 10th battalion, 7th Psychological Operations Group, speaks with a local Afghan man about quality of life in the District, ... More
Local Afghan construction workers dig a trench where
Local Afghan construction workers dig a trench where the first bricks will be laid for the construction of the Agriculture and Mechanical School funded by the Czech Provincial Reconstruction Team, Pul-E Alam, L... More
Retired Sgt. 1st Class Jose Mendez, Sgt. Brian Fleming,
Retired Sgt. 1st Class Jose Mendez, Sgt. Brian Fleming, and Capt. James Thach, wounded warriors participating in Operation Proper Exit, answers questions from soldiers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Tea... More
Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) Commandant Bashir prepares
Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) Commandant Bashir prepares to graduate new policemen during an Afghan Local Police (ALP) and AUP graduation at the Afghan National Police training facility in Forward Operating Bas... More
A local Afghan shopkeeper collects what is left of
A local Afghan shopkeeper collects what is left of his business after a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) destroyed the bazaar days earlier at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afgha... More
U.S. Army Capt. Shari Bowen speaks to her soldiers
U.S. Army Capt. Shari Bowen speaks to her soldiers for the last time during a Change of Command ceremony on Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 12, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Bowen was replaced as the... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. James Wright eats with local national
U.S. Army Lt. Col. James Wright eats with local national leaders after a shura in Forward Operating Base Shank, Nov. 14, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Coalition forces and local national meet regularly ... More
Afghan National Army soldiers fire a D30 Howitzer during
Afghan National Army soldiers fire a D30 Howitzer during a D30 live fire demonstration Dec. 4, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Afghan forces rigorously train in preparation for their increased security ro... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. David Thornton and Capt. Joshua
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. David Thornton and Capt. Joshua Morris pose for a photo at the firing range on Forward Operating Base Shank Sept. 10, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The 173rd Special Troops Battalion ... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. James Wright speaks during a change
U.S. Army Lt. Col. James Wright speaks during a change of command ceremony in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 12, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Wright is the commander of 1st Battalion, 91st Cavalry,... More
A team of coalition force doctors fight to save the
A team of coalition force doctors fight to save the life of Altos, an explosives protection dog, at Forward Operating Base Shank Sept. 30, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Altos was injured during combat o... More
Afghan National Army soldiers assigned to Communications
Afghan National Army soldiers assigned to Communications Company, 5th Kandak, 4th Brigade, 203rd Corps, train on equipment maintenance inspection worksheets during a radio maintenance course on Forward Operatin... More
Afghan National Army soldiers attend a graduation at
Afghan National Army soldiers attend a graduation at Camp Maiwand in Forward Operating Base Shank, Nov. 13, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The ANA soldiers graduated from the Afghanistan Technical Mainte... More
U.S. Army Capt. Emille Prosko, and Staff Sgt. Joy Hougnon
U.S. Army Capt. Emille Prosko, and Staff Sgt. Joy Hougnon sing a Christmas hymn at the Christmas Cantata in Saint Michael's Chapel, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, Dec. 22, 2012. Pros... More
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Vincent Brooks, the deputy commanding
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Vincent Brooks, the deputy commanding general of support awards a soldier of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team Protective Services Detachment a coin in Forward Operating Base (FOB) Shank... More
Senior Airman Jessie Rivera, 577th Expeditionary Prime
Senior Airman Jessie Rivera, 577th Expeditionary Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force Squadron, hails from Denver and is forward deployed to Forward Operating Base Shank, Afghanistan, as part of a runway mainten... More
A local Afghan shopkeeper affected by a vehicle-borne
A local Afghan shopkeeper affected by a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device that occurred earlier that week attends a meeting on Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 15, 2012. T... More
Justin Morgan from BRTRC Inc. informs U.S. Army soldiers
Justin Morgan from BRTRC Inc. informs U.S. Army soldiers about the XM-7 Spider in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 24, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The XM-7 Spider is a non-lethal claymore that could... More
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 173rd
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, awards Pfc. Jordan Wyatt with the Purple Heart Medal at an award ceremony on Forward Operating Base Shank, Jan. 1, 2013, Logar... More
U.S. soldiers salute to the American flag in Forward
U.S. soldiers salute to the American flag in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 20, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The soldiers were attending the change of command ceremony of C Company, Special Troops ... More
Afghan Local Police Commandant Bashir coordinates a
Afghan Local Police Commandant Bashir coordinates a dinner with U.S. Army soldiers in Forward Operating Base Shank, Nov. 14, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The ALP and U.S. Army soldiers meet regularly i... More
Coalition forces speak with local national leaders
Coalition forces speak with local national leaders during a shura in Forward Operating Base Shank, Nov. 14, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Coalition forces and local national meet regularly to maintain a... More
Afghan National Army soldiers gather their scores after
Afghan National Army soldiers gather their scores after conducting basic rifle marksmanship in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 4, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The ANA are participating in a five... More
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Abdul Raziq Safi speak
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Abdul Raziq Safi speak with local national leaders during a shura in Forward Operating Base Shank, Nov. 14, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Coalition forces and local natio... More
Afghan National Army soldiers pose for a photo at a
Afghan National Army soldiers pose for a photo at a graduation at Camp Maiwand in Forward Operating Base Shank, Nov. 13, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The ANA soldiers graduated from the Afghanistan Tec... More
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 1st
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team awards soldiers at an End of Tour Awards ceremony in Forward Operating Base Shank on Feb. ... More
An Afghan National Army soldier attends the "Blow In
An Afghan National Army soldier attends the "Blow In Place/Sweep Training" course at Camp Maiwand on Forward Operating Base Shank Sept. 10, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The course covered topics such a... More
U.S. Spc. Alicia Grezlik with the 115th Mobile Public
U.S. Spc. Alicia Grezlik with the 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, interviews Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers inside Camp Maiwand at Forward Operating Base Shank Sept. 29, 2012, in Logar province, A... More
Afghan National Army soldier fire a D30 Howitzer during
Afghan National Army soldier fire a D30 Howitzer during a night fire mission in Forward Operating Base Shank, Nov. 1, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. After months of intense training, these ANA soldiers s... More
U.S. Army soldiers light candles during a Christmas
U.S. Army soldiers light candles during a Christmas Cantata in Saint Michael's Chapel, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, Dec. 22, 2012. Soldiers prayed and sang Christmas hymns in celeb... More
Voices Of Moderate Islam reunion Attendees, head home
Voices Of Moderate Islam reunion Attendees, head home at the end of the reunion with gifts they received from U.S.and Jordanian Task Forces, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar Province, Afghanistan, Oct. 14. (... More
U.S. Army Spc. Justin Knight, from Cartersville, Ga.,
U.S. Army Spc. Justin Knight, from Cartersville, Ga., assigned to Security Force Platoon, Georgia Agribusiness Development Team, provides watch security at Khoshi Valley, Logar province, Afghanistan, Nov. 17, 2011.
Civil-Military Operations ceremony
U.S. Army, Col. James Johnson, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team Commander, presents Angela Oliver, United States Agency for International Development Field Program Officer, a certificate of achievement, for h... More
Justin Morgan from BRTRC Inc. informs U.S. Army soldiers
Justin Morgan from BRTRC Inc. informs U.S. Army soldiers about the XM-7 Spider in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 24, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The XM-7 Spider is a non-lethal claymore that could... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Gerald Walling speaks with Afghan
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Gerald Walling speaks with Afghan National Army soldiers at a meeting on Dec. 19, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Walling is assigned to Detachment 1220, 320th Psychological Operations C... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Norman Mayers discusses matters
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Norman Mayers discusses matters to those affected by a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device that occurred earlier that week at a meeting on Forward Operating Base Shank, Aug. 15, ... More
A local Afghan, arrives at Forward Operating Base Shank,
A local Afghan, arrives at Forward Operating Base Shank, for the Voices of Moderate Islam reunion, Logar province, Afghanistan, Oct. 14, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by: Pfc. Donald Watkins)
A clerk records the information of an Afghan shopkeeper
A clerk records the information of an Afghan shopkeeper to update their visitor badges at a meeting on Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 15, 2012. The visitor badges are mandatory ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Ivan Carabello instructs Afghan National
U.S. Army Sgt. Ivan Carabello instructs Afghan National Army soldiers in basic rifle marksmanship in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 4, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The ANA are participating in ... More
U.S. Army soldiers speaks with Afghan National Army
U.S. Army soldiers speaks with Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers at a meeting on Dec. 19, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The purpose of the meeting was to instruct ANA soldiers on Information Operation... More
A local national man attends a shurra in the Puli Alam
A local national man attends a shurra in the Puli Alam district center, Nov. 11, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The shura covered topics such as the Afghan National Army's plan on strengthening relation... More
U.S. Army chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss receives a
U.S. Army chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss receives a coin from chaplain (Maj.) Eddie Cook at a religious breakfast at the dining facility in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 19, 2012, in Logar province, Afghani... More
Afghan Uniformed Police take part in an inauguration
Afghan Uniformed Police take part in an inauguration in Forward Operating Base Shank, Nov. 28, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. After weeks of training, the AUP are officially sworn into the police force ... More
U.S. Army Maj. Eddie Cook, a chaplain, lights a candle
U.S. Army Maj. Eddie Cook, a chaplain, lights a candle during a Christmas Cantata in Saint Michael's Chapel, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, Dec. 22, 2012. Soldiers prayed and sang Ch... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Tyler Siegrest serving with the 173rd
U.S. Army Pfc. Tyler Siegrest serving with the 173rd Special Troops Battalion qualifies with the M4 carbine at the firing range on Forward Operating Base Shank Sept. 10, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Si... More
Local farmers attend a shura, hosted by Nevada Agribusiness
Local farmers attend a shura, hosted by Nevada Agribusiness Development Team, 4th Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, which informs the farmers on how bee keeping can help them yield better crops, Pul-E Alam, Loga... More
A new Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) officer proudly
A new Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) officer proudly displays his diploma during an Afghan Local Police (ALP) and AUP graduation at the Afghan National Police training facility in Forward Operating Base Shank, N... More
U.S. soldiers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade
U.S. soldiers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, conduct a medical training course for Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers on Dec. 19, 2012, Logar province, Afghanistan. The soldiers instructed... More
U.S. Army Capt. Shari Bowen accepts praises from her
U.S. Army Capt. Shari Bowen accepts praises from her peers during a Change of Command ceremony on Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 12, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Bowen was replaced as the commander... More
U.S. Army Capt. Lori Lincoln receives a bouquet at
U.S. Army Capt. Lori Lincoln receives a bouquet at her husband's change of command ceremony in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 20, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Lincoln is assigned to C Company, Spec... More
Local Afghan shopkeepers gather for a meeting on Forward
Local Afghan shopkeepers gather for a meeting on Forward Operating Base Shank, Aug. 15, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The meeting was assembled to discuss the matters of the workers affected by the vehi... More
Retired Sgt. 1st Class Jose Mendez, a wounded warrior
Retired Sgt. 1st Class Jose Mendez, a wounded warrior participating in Operation Proper Exit, is greeted by soldiers serving wiith the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team on Forward Operating Base Shank Feb. 27,... More
Airman 1st Class Christian Mejia, 376th Expeditionary
Airman 1st Class Christian Mejia, 376th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Fly Away Security Team member, Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, is responsible for guarding a disabled C-130 Hercules aircraft ... More
U.S. Army Col. James Johnson, 173rd Airborne Brigade
U.S. Army Col. James Johnson, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team Commander, speaks with Governor Fadai of Wardak province, as Governor Lodin of Logar province hugs a Voices of Moderate Islam attendee, at the ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Norman Mayers discusses matters
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Norman Mayers discusses matters to those affected by a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device that occurred earlier that week on Forward Operating Base Shank, Aug. 15, 2012, in Loga... More
U.S. Army Capt. Shari Bowen, left, and Capt. Jose Vega
U.S. Army Capt. Shari Bowen, left, and Capt. Jose Vega salute the American flag during a Change of Command ceremony on Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 12, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The soldiers a... More
Soldiers, seaman, and Czech Army soldiers celebrate
Soldiers, seaman, and Czech Army soldiers celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a dinner on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Shank, Oct. 15, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. During the month of October, the U... More
An Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) officer salutes the
An Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) officer salutes the Governor of Logar province during an AUP graduation at the Afghan National Police training facility in Forward Operating Base Shank, Nov. 28, 2012, in Logar ... More
U.S. Army Cpl. Jason Schad looks through binoculars
U.S. Army Cpl. Jason Schad looks through binoculars while Afghan National Army soldiers fire a D-30 howitzer near Forward Operating Base Shank Oct. 1, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. ANA conducted a D-30 ... More
U.S. Army Capt. Yannick Williams, outgoing company
U.S. Army Capt. Yannick Williams, outgoing company commander, Lt. Col. Jeremy Schroeder, Battalion commander, and Capt. Earl Tsuneyoshi, incoming company commander sing the Army song at a Change of Command cere... More
U.S. Army soldiers compete at a U.S. Army versus Czech
U.S. Army soldiers compete at a U.S. Army versus Czech army stress fire range on Forward Operating Base Shank, Jan. 5, 2013, Logar province, Afghanistan. The soldiers are assigned to Headquarters and Headquarte... More
U.S. Army chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss conducts a
U.S. Army chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss conducts a fellowship in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 19, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Weiss conducts his last Jewish service overseas before he retires fr... More
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 173rd
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, awards Capt. Colin Reutinger with the Bronze Star Medal at an award ceremony on Forward Operating Base Shank, Jan. 1, 2013, Lo... More
U.S. Army Capt. Donald Lincoln receives praises from
U.S. Army Capt. Donald Lincoln receives praises from his peers in the conclusion of a change of command ceremony in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 20, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Lincoln was forma... More
Local Afghans attend the Voices of Moderate Islam reunion
Local Afghans attend the Voices of Moderate Islam reunion at Forward Operating Base Shank for the Voices of Moderate Islam reunion, Logar province, Afghanistan, Oct. 14. (Army photo/Pfc. Donald Watkins)