Soldiers with the 50th Main Support Battalion, New
Soldiers with the 50th Main Support Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard, provide additional security at the George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee, N.J., April 14, 2003. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech... More
A farm is dwarfed by red cliff walls similar to those
A farm is dwarfed by red cliff walls similar to those seen in Arizona or Utah, near the Band-e-Amir National Park west of the town of Bamyan, June 27, 2012. Band-e-Amir is one of only two national parks in Afghanistan.
An Afghan D-30 Howitzer crew assigned to 4th Battalion,
An Afghan D-30 Howitzer crew assigned to 4th Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 203rd Corps, emplace their howitzer in support of Operation Nijat at Kushamond District in Paktika province, Afghanistan, June 13, 2013. (U.... More
Afghan National Army soldiers with the reconnaissance
Afghan National Army soldiers with the reconnaissance tolei from 4th Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 203rd Corps climb a mountain in Paktika province, Afghanistan, June 28, to search for weapon and contraband caches in ca... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. James Gaffney (Left) and Capt. Maxwell
U.S. Army 1st Lt. James Gaffney (Left) and Capt. Maxwell Pappas, both assigned to Troop C, 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Security Forces Assistance Brigade, 10th Mountain Division use their weapons s... More
U.S. Army Spc. Kevin McGovern, from Bridgewater, N.J.,
U.S. Army Spc. Kevin McGovern, from Bridgewater, N.J., assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhawk, prepares the gunner's nest of his mine resistant ambush pro... More
U.S. airmen with the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing,
U.S. airmen with the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Task Force Reaper, descend a hillside past an old rammed earth building near Bagram Air Field, June 6, 2012. The unit's mission is to ensure all areas around B... More
The sun eclipses the moon over Disney Drive at Bagram
The sun eclipses the moon over Disney Drive at Bagram Air Field Dec. 10.
A little girl listens to the lessons during a class
A little girl listens to the lessons during a class at the Arzu Studio Hope compound in the Dragon Valley, west of the town of Bamyan. Women enrolled in the program are paid higher than average wages for their ... More
Najibullah, 10, waves goodbye as he is escorted away
Najibullah, 10, waves goodbye as he is escorted away from the Craig Joint-Theater Hospital, Jan. 9. He was severely injured in the stomach July 20, in Ghazni province and had been under the hospital’s care ever since.
An American civilian carpenter known as "Cowboy", plays
An American civilian carpenter known as "Cowboy", plays with three boys who live at the Samar Orphanage in Bamyan, June 22, 2012. Soldiers from the Bamyan Provincial Reconstruction Team, led by the New Zealand ... More
2BCT soldiers train critical skills - Public domain map
Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, plot points on a map during Company Intelligence Support Teams training, Aug 27-30, held at the Brigade head... More
U.S. Army Soldiers salute and civilians stand for the
U.S. Army Soldiers salute and civilians stand for the playing of the National Anthem during the 376th Personnel Company’s farewell ceremony held at the March Air Force Reserve Center in Riverside, Calif., July ... More
Festival attendees celebrate a successful pass on the
Festival attendees celebrate a successful pass on the Neza Bazi track during a Nawroz festival held in the city of Sharan in Paktika province, Afghanistan, March 21, 2013. Neza Bazi or tent-pegging is a traditi... More
Soldiers and emergency services personnel stand at
Soldiers and emergency services personnel stand at attention for a moment of silence during the wreath laying ceremony marking the anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11.
A recent Afghan Local Police graduate receives his
A recent Afghan Local Police graduate receives his course completing certificate during an ALP graduation ceremony held at the National Directorate of Security compound adjacent to Forward Operating Base Rushmo... More
U.S. Army Capt. Cindy Dean, a native of Fort Belvoir,
U.S. Army Capt. Cindy Dean, a native of Fort Belvoir, Va., the officer-in-charge of the mild traumatic brain injury recovery clinic at the Sharana medical treatment facility, dusts the gaming area of the new cl... More
U.S. Army Spc. Devon Boxa (standing) from San Angelo,
U.S. Army Spc. Devon Boxa (standing) from San Angelo, Texas, a member of Company B, 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, watches another CH-47D Chinook out the back door of her Chinook as the two choppers ta... More
U.S. Army Spc. Jamie Ramsdell, a native of Lewisburg,
U.S. Army Spc. Jamie Ramsdell, a native of Lewisburg, Tenn., listens to a speech by Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler at the clamshell on Bagram Air Field April 2. Chandler spoke for 20 minutes, then field... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Brian Schoonover, a native of Dayton,
U.S. Army Pfc. Brian Schoonover, a native of Dayton, Ohio, and Spc. Leonard Ridgely, from Falling Waters, W. Va., who are serving with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Corsair, assem... More
U.S. Army scouts from Headquarters and Headquarters
U.S. Army scouts from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan, pile into a small room to rest for a few hours after walking through the night, in minus ... More
Manum Ishmail, a member of the Afghan Uniformed Police
Manum Ishmail, a member of the Afghan Uniformed Police in the Yousef Kehl district, pulls security while his platoon conducts a traffic check point with U.S. Army soldiers from 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st Batta... More
A Salute the Soldiers event is held for the more than
A Salute the Soldiers event is held for the more than 2,100 Soldiers of the 42nd Infantry Division at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, N.J., Oct. 9, 2004. The ceremony, which honored the Operation Iraqi Fre... More
New Zealand soldiers, Malaysian soldiers, and civilian
New Zealand soldiers, Malaysian soldiers, and civilian contractors with Task Unit Crib play a game of dodge ball on Forward Operating Base Bamyan, June 19, 2012. Soldiers from New Zealand and Malaysia have been... More
U.S. Army Sergeant Terry McCullar (center), from Killen,
U.S. Army Sergeant Terry McCullar (center), from Killen, Ala., poses with Brig. Gen. Gary Volesky, Combined Joint Task Force-1 deputy commanding general, and Staff Sgt. Thomas Tank, who is from Cherokee, Ala., ... More
Two Afghan boys check out soldiers from the Scout Platoon,
Two Afghan boys check out soldiers from the Scout Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan, as they walk into the city of Gardez, Feb. 16. The s... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Michael L. Kleven, an artillerymen assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. Michael L. Kleven, an artillerymen assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force “Golden Dragons,” 2/10 Security Forces Assistance Brigade, Forward Operating Ba... More
U.S. Army Spc. Mark Sheffy, from Visalia, Calif., a
U.S. Army Spc. Mark Sheffy, from Visalia, Calif., a member of 2nd Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhawk, gets passed by a classic, old car during... More
Tracy Curran, who is with Operation Home Front, reads
Tracy Curran, who is with Operation Home Front, reads the children's book "Yummiest Love" to an enthralled group of military kids at the USO-sponsored story time event at the 1st Cavalry Division Soldier and Fa... More
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler addresses soldiers
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler addresses soldiers at the clamshell on Bagram Air Field, April 2. Chandler fielded questions for over an hour from soldiers dealing with a range of issues including the n... More
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. James Terry, left, the commander
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. James Terry, left, the commander of International Security Assistance Force Joint Command, returns a salute after presenting a challenge coin to Pfc. Lisbeth Melchor during an awards ceremony... More
U.S. Army Spcs. Bryan Lane, from Lake Charles, La.,
U.S. Army Spcs. Bryan Lane, from Lake Charles, La., and William Ortman, from Columbus, Ohio, perform routine 400-hour maintenance on an engine from a CH-47 Chinook on Forward Operating Base Shank, April 13. Bot... More
Brig. Gen. David E. Elwell, commanding general of the
Brig. Gen. David E. Elwell, commanding general of the 311th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, talks with the Soldiers of the 376th Personnel Company and their families during their farewell ceremony held at th... More
Spectators watch as competitors play Neza Bazi or
Spectators watch as competitors play Neza Bazi or tent-pegging, which is a traditional Afghan game where cavalrymen on horseback attempt to remove a small wooden tent-peg from the ground using a lance or sword ... More
Over the wire, Afghanistan, operation Enduring Freedom
Birds fly over a cement blast barrier into Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Dec. 27, 2011. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ken Scar)
U.S. Army Spc. Matthew Ruble, an Annapolis, Md., native,
U.S. Army Spc. Matthew Ruble, an Annapolis, Md., native, lines up his next shot while U.S. Army Spc. Jennifer Casillas looks on at Combat Outpost Narizah's pool hall and card room Dec. 1. The pool room also has... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Richard Davies, a medic for Company
U.S. Army Sgt. Richard Davies, a medic for Company C, 122nd Aviation Support Battalion, Task Force Blackhawk, and a native of Longview, Wash., sits on the bumper of one of the emergency vehicles used by the For... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Roddirick Noel, from Atlanta, who is
U.S. Army Pfc. Roddirick Noel, from Atlanta, who is with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Corsair, assembles a Grey Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle on Forward Operating Base Shank April 12.
The crystal blue waters of the one of the lakes, created
The crystal blue waters of the one of the lakes, created by the natural dam seen here, in Band-e-Amir National Park, stand in stark contrast to the red cliff walls and desert valley floor that it lies in, June ... More
A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter takes flight
A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter takes flight as the sun sets on Goode Airfield on Forward Operating Base Gardez, Feb. 15.
U.S. Army Spcs. Luke Perkinson, who is from College
U.S. Army Spcs. Luke Perkinson, who is from College Station, Texas, and Peter Meppen from Nassau, N.Y., both air traffic control specialists with 3rd Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Corsair,... More
Members of the Afghan Uniformed Police patrol the Bamyan
Members of the Afghan Uniformed Police patrol the Bamyan valley, past the cavity where an ancient statue, known as the "Father Buddha," used to stand, June 16, 2012. The monumental statues were built in A.D. 50... More
U.S. Army soldiers from 2nd Platoon, Company A, 1st
U.S. Army soldiers from 2nd Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, Task Force Blackhawk, maneuver their mine resistant ambush protected vehicles to set up a traffic checkpoint with Afghan Nat... More
Three local girls enjoy the Arzu Studio Hope garden
Three local girls enjoy the Arzu Studio Hope garden and playground in Dragon Valley, west of the town of Bamyan, June 20, 2012. Women enrolled in the program receive higher than average compensation for their w... More
A Soldier with the 3-112th Field Artillery, New Jersey
A Soldier with the 3-112th Field Artillery, New Jersey Army National Guard, gives directions to a driver at the George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee, N.J., Oct. 20, 2001. The NJARNG Soldiers were mobilized in sup... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Chance Brooks, from Norfolk, Neb.,
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Chance Brooks, from Norfolk, Neb., who is the operations sergeant major for 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan, wings a frosty ball of pain during an epic snowball fi... More
U.S. Army soldiers from 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st
U.S. Army soldiers from 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhawk, and members of the Afghan Local Police and Afghan Uniformed Police, stand watc... More
New Zealand navy Sub Lt. Nick Hobbs, and Army Capt.
New Zealand navy Sub Lt. Nick Hobbs, and Army Capt. Dave Foote, a nurse, both with Task Unit Crib, play soccer with boys from the Samar Orphanage in Bamyan, June 22, 2012. Soldiers from the New Zealand continge... More
Maksud, an Afghan National Army soldier, pulls guard
Maksud, an Afghan National Army soldier, pulls guard during a traffic checkpoint with U.S. soldiers from 3rd Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force Blackhaw... More
Members of Fort Drum's emergency services teams approach
Members of Fort Drum's emergency services teams approach the 9/11 memorial at Clark Hall.
U.S. Army soldiers from 2nd Platoon, Company A, 1st
U.S. Army soldiers from 2nd Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, Task Force Blackhawk, set up a traffic checkpoint with soldiers from the Afghan National Army near Combat Outpost Yosef Khel... More
Soldiers of the 376th Personnel Company salute for
Soldiers of the 376th Personnel Company salute for the National Anthem during their farewell ceremony held at the March Air Force Reserve Center in Riverside, Calif., July 17, 2017. The 376th Personnel Company ... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Eric Grzegorczyk, from Pittsburgh, Penn.,
U.S. Army Pfc. Eric Grzegorczyk, from Pittsburgh, Penn., a mechanic with the maintenance platoon of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan, supervises ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Cerrillo, from Covina,
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Cerrillo, from Covina, Cali., an advanced designated marksman for the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Task Force Reaper, and Senior Airman Sean Stacey, a gunner, climb a mountai... More
A local farmer works around an old Russian tank as
A local farmer works around an old Russian tank as he tends to his potato field June 17, 2012. Potato farming has become very important for the economy of Bamyan, as potatoes are the biggest cash crop for the l... More
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler addresses soldiers
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler addresses soldiers at the clamshell on Bagram Air Field April 2. Chandler fielded questions for over an hour from soldiers dealing with issues including the new physical f... More
During a weekly security shura Jahadullah, tactical
During a weekly security shura Jahadullah, tactical commander (left) of 8th Afghan Border Police and U.S. Army Capt. Robert Reidel, team leader of Green 2 Security Force Advisory Team, 2/10 Security Forces Assi... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Courtney Sanders, a native of Austin,
U.S. Army Sgt. Courtney Sanders, a native of Austin, Texas and now a medic with 3rd Platoon, Battery A, 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force Spartan, helps a member of the Afghan ... More
Army Spc. Joshua Barrios, from Long Beach, Calif.,
Army Spc. Joshua Barrios, from Long Beach, Calif., who serves with the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment,Task Force Spartan, loads a new computerized round into... More
A school girl giggles as she answers a question in
A school girl giggles as she answers a question in front of an English literacy class while New Zealand Capt. James Molony, the Padre for the Bamyan Provincial Reconstruction Team, Task Unit Crib, looks on, Jun... More
A Soldiers with the 50th Main Support Battalion, New
A Soldiers with the 50th Main Support Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard, answers a driver's questions near the George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee, N.J., Dec. 18, 2001. The Soldiers were mobilized in sup... More
A Soldier with the 3-112th Field Artillery, New Jersey
A Soldier with the 3-112th Field Artillery, New Jersey Army National Guard, performs a roving patrol at the George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee, N.J., Oct. 20, 2001. The NJARNG Soldiers were mobilized in support... More
Saywed Khadin (right), a potato farmer, poses with
Saywed Khadin (right), a potato farmer, poses with his team of oxen and one of his hired hands on his farm northwest of the town of Bamyan, June 16, 2012. The Bamyan Provincial Reconstruction Team has been labo... More
A U.S. Army soldier from 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st
A U.S. Army soldier from 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, Task Force Blackhawk, pulls security from the turret of a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle in the small village of Y... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Cerrillo, from Covina,
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Cerrillo, from Covina, Cali., an advanced designated marksman for the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Task Force Reaper, takes in the view of the Panjshir valley above an old Ru... More
U.S. Army Capt. Meghan Ederle reads the oath of enlistment
U.S. Army Capt. Meghan Ederle reads the oath of enlistment to U.S. Army Spc. Stevie Stephens from Cairo, Ga., assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, Task Force... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Muna Nur, a native of St. Paul,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Muna Nur, a native of St. Paul, Minn., a medic with the 10th Sustainment Brigade, Task Force Muleskinner, walks a line of vehicles belonging to the Louisiana National Guard's 1086th Transpo... More
French Lt. Col. Alain Cot, commander of the French
French Lt. Col. Alain Cot, commander of the French liaison officers in Bagram, stands at attention with a group of French soldiers as the U.S. national anthem plays during a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11.
George Piccardi, a civilian contractor from Diamond
George Piccardi, a civilian contractor from Diamond Bar, Calif., and head chef for the Camp Clark dining facility, sits in his DFAC, Feb. 6. He is known for going above and beyond for the soldiers of Camp Clark... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Dakota Oklesson, from Coon Rapids, Minn.,
U.S. Army Sgt. Dakota Oklesson, from Coon Rapids, Minn., who serves with Troop A, 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Division, "Tebows" with the Tim Tebow Denver Broncos jersey he won as a door prize at the Camp Clark ... More
U.S. Army National Guard Spcs. Brandon Modlin, from
U.S. Army National Guard Spcs. Brandon Modlin, from Grand Island, Neb., and Aaron Dickey, from York, Neb., spray down the aft rotary section of a CH-47 Chinook on Forward Operating Base Shank April 13. Both sol... More
Two girls play on a swing set at the Arzu Studio Hope
Two girls play on a swing set at the Arzu Studio Hope community garden and playground in Dragon Valley, west of the town of Bamyan, June 20, 2012. Women enrolled the Arzu program receive higher than average com... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Courtney Sanders, a native of Austin,
U.S. Army Sgt. Courtney Sanders, a native of Austin, Texas and now a medic with 3rd Platoon, Battery A, 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force Spartan, surveys a small village near ... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Neil Fulsang and Sgt. Timothy Worlds,
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Neil Fulsang and Sgt. Timothy Worlds, who are with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan, strategize during an epic snowball fight w... More
A member of the Afghan Uniformed Police rests on a
A member of the Afghan Uniformed Police rests on a roadside while his platoon conducts a traffic check point with U.S. Army soldiers from 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, Task Force... More
A woman does her laundry at the Arzu Studio Hope compound
A woman does her laundry at the Arzu Studio Hope compound in the Dragon Valley, west of the town of Bamyan, June 20, 2012. Women enrolled in the program receive higher than average compensation for their work a... More
Brig. Gen. David E. Elwell, commanding general of the
Brig. Gen. David E. Elwell, commanding general of the 311th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, speaks during 376th Personnel Company’s farewell ceremony held at the March Air Force Reserve Center in Riverside, ... More
1st Lt. Glayds Spaulding, center, with Soldiers assigned
1st Lt. Glayds Spaulding, center, with Soldiers assigned to the 50th Main Support Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard, guard strategic points at the George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee, N.J., Dec. 18, 2001... More
A Soldier with the 3-112th Field Artillery, New Jersey
A Soldier with the 3-112th Field Artillery, New Jersey Army National Guard, directs a truck driver at the George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee, N.J., Oct. 20, 2001. The NJARNG Soldiers were mobilized in support o... More
Two young women weave a large rug at the Arzu Studio
Two young women weave a large rug at the Arzu Studio Hope compound in the Dragon Valley west of the town of Bamyan. Women enrolled in the organization’s program receive higher-than average compensation for thei... More
Soheila Rezai (seated) and her daughter, Zahra Nazari,
Soheila Rezai (seated) and her daughter, Zahra Nazari, sit in the beauty salon they own and operate in a mall in the Bamyan bazaar, June 25, 2012.
Soldiers with the 50th Main Support Battalion, New
Soldiers with the 50th Main Support Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard, guard strategic points at the George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee, N.J., Dec. 18, 2001. The Soldiers were mobilized in support of Op... More
Students in the 2011 graduating class at the Korean
Students in the 2011 graduating class at the Korean Vocational Training Center wait in a hallway before the ceremony Dec. 5. The KVTC trains young Afghans in several different practical skill areas such as comp... More
A U.S. Army mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle
A U.S. Army mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle makes its way down Disney Drive, past the crosswalk to the Khole dining facility, during a snowstorm the night of Jan. 22.
Larry Dingle, a civilian logistics mentor with DynaCorp,
Larry Dingle, a civilian logistics mentor with DynaCorp, awards an Afghan National Army logistics officer with a certificate of achievement during a logistics and property book conference at Forward Operating B... More
U.S. Army Spc. Robin Morgan, of Pine Prairy, La., a
U.S. Army Spc. Robin Morgan, of Pine Prairy, La., a gunner with the 1086 Transportation Company, Louisiana Army National Guard, prepares the gunner's nest of her mine resistant ambush protected vehicle on Bagra... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Josh Steffen, a native of Alexandria,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Josh Steffen, a native of Alexandria, Minn., who is with Battery A, 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force Spartan, works on an Mine Resistant Ambush Protected ... More
A U.S. Army armored transport vehicle is lit by the
A U.S. Army armored transport vehicle is lit by the headlights of another vehicle while parked next to the the cement T-wall barriers that shield BAF from enemy attacks, during a snowstorm the night of Jan. 23.
Pcs. Jessica D. Gable, left, and Sabrina V. Mohamed,
Pcs. Jessica D. Gable, left, and Sabrina V. Mohamed, both with the 50th Main Support Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard, provide additional security at the George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee, N.J., April... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Teniea Thomas, who is from Lima,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Teniea Thomas, who is from Lima, Ohio, asks Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler a question during a Q-and-A session at the clamshell on Bagram Air Field April 2. Chandler spoke for twent... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Muna Nur, a native of St. Paul,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Muna Nur, a native of St. Paul, Minn., a medic with the 10th Sustainment Brigade, Task Force Muleskinner, laughs with some soldiers from the Louisiana National Guard's 1086th Transportation... More
U.S. Army Spc. Logan Mize, from Far West, Utah, who
U.S. Army Spc. Logan Mize, from Far West, Utah, who is with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Corsair, works at assembling a predator drone on Forward Operating Base Shank April 12. T... More
The crystal blue waters of the one of the lakes, created
The crystal blue waters of the one of the lakes, created by the natural dam seen here, in Band-e-Amir National Park, stand in stark contrast to the red cliff walls and desert valley floor that it lies in, June ... More
Najibullah, 10, laughs at one of his doctors at Craig
Najibullah, 10, laughs at one of his doctors at Craig Joint-Theater Hospital Jan. 1, his 164th day under the hospital's care. Najibullah was severely injured in the stomach July 20, in Ghazni province.
U.S. Army soldiers from 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st
U.S. Army soldiers from 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, Task Force Blackhawk, bow for a moment of silence to honor their fallen comrades before leaving on a mission from Combat Out... More
Two local girls enjoy the Arzu Studio Hope garden and
Two local girls enjoy the Arzu Studio Hope garden and playground in Dragon Valley, west of the town of Bamyan, June 20, 2012. Women enrolled the Arzu program receive higher-than average compensation for their w... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Clayton Smith, from Oxford, Maine,
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Clayton Smith, from Oxford, Maine, Scout Platoon Leader, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan, looks on as an Afghan Uniform Police... More
NTC rotation brings change to 2-14 IN
Members of Security Force Advise and Assist Team Gray 1 and their notional Afghan Border Patrol counterparts question a role player at an improvised traffic control point Oct. 6 during training at the National ... More
U.S. Army Capt. John Banaghan, a lawyer with 2-10 Security
U.S. Army Capt. John Banaghan, a lawyer with 2-10 Security Forces Assistance Brigades legal team, attempts to catch a poorly thrown water balloon during the water balloon toss event at Forward Operating Base Sh... More
U.S. Army Capt. Andrew Littel, Forward Operating Base
U.S. Army Capt. Andrew Littel, Forward Operating Base Super FOB commander, explains the paving process for one of the streets of Super FOB, March 16, which will be the largest training and operations base for t... More