The Citadel of Herat, known to locals as Qala Iktyaruddin,
The Citadel of Herat, known to locals as Qala Iktyaruddin, is centrally located not far from the ISAF-staffed (mostly Italian) Herat Provincial Reconstruction Team in Herat City, Herat province, Afghanistan. Th... More
Afghan National Army 2nd Special Operations Brigade's
Afghan National Army 2nd Special Operations Brigade's Public Affairs Officer Capt. Mumtaz Sheerzia shakes hands with Herat provincial police Chief Brig. Gen. Rahmatullah Safi (left) Nov. 16, 2013 in Shindand Ai... More
Major Gen. Mark A. Clark, commanding general, U.S.
Major Gen. Mark A. Clark, commanding general, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, speaks with Marine operators, Dec. 24, in Shindand district, Herat province. Clark visited Afghanistan in orde... More
Afghan Uniformed Policemen attend Basic Police Training
Afghan Uniformed Policemen attend Basic Police Training Graduation Ceremony Dec. 1 at Shouz Regional Training Center, in Western Afghanistan. After their graduation ceremony, Marines with Special Purpose Marine... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Mark Reynolds, ophthalmologist,
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Mark Reynolds, ophthalmologist, of the 91st Civil Affairs Battalion, teaches Afghan Local Nationals about causes and solutions to common eye problems in Murghab district, Badghis province, Af... More
A member with Special Operations Task Force West's
A member with Special Operations Task Force West's Military Information Support Operations detachment prepares to deploy leaflets over a rural area in Herat province, Afghanistan, April 10, 2013. Leaflets are u... More
Said Agha Saqib, provincial chief of police, Afghan
Said Agha Saqib, provincial chief of police, Afghan Local Police leaders and coalition special operations forces members take a tour of Sanawghan village, Herat province, Afghanistan, April 8. The purpose of th... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins, commander,
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins, commander, Special Operations Task Force - West, speaks to Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special Operations Kandak, and coalition forces during a ... More
The front of the U.S. Consulate a day after an attack
The front of the U.S. Consulate a day after an attack by enemies, in Heart Province, Afghanistan, Sept. 14, 2013. U.S. Soldiers with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, ... More
A commando with 2nd Company, 9th Special Operations
A commando with 2nd Company, 9th Special Operations Kandak, suppresses his target during a live fire exercise in Herat province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. The commandos conducted a live fire and maneuver ran... More
A convoy carrying U.S. soldiers with Delta Company,
A convoy carrying U.S. soldiers with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division drive through the construction zone outside the perimeter of the U.S. Consu... More
A commando with 2nd Company, 9th Special Operations
A commando with 2nd Company, 9th Special Operations Kandak, sweeps for notional improvised explosive devices as others provide security during a live fire exercise in Herat province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013... More
Spc. John S. Sked of Delta Company, 1st Battalion,
Spc. John S. Sked of Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment, Guam Army National Guard, uses a radio to call in traffic from an entry control point at Camp Stone, Herat Province, Afghanistan, whil... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joel Hernandez with Delta Company,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joel Hernandez with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, salutes the American flag during a reenlistment ceremony at the U.S. C... More
Afghan National Army 207th Corps Commander Maj. Gen.
Afghan National Army 207th Corps Commander Maj. Gen. Taj Mohammad Jahid (right) praises 2nd Afghan National Army Special Operations Brigade Commander Brig. Gen. Mohammad Farid Ahmadi during an award ceremony No... More
U.S. soldiers with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th
U.S. soldiers with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, prepare the American flag formerly flown over the U.S. Consulate Herat to be folded in Herat... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins (center),
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins (center), commander, Special Operations Task Force - West, takes part in a ribbon cutting ceremony for new facilities on Afghan National Army, 9th Commando's base in ... More
U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan James B. Cunningham,
U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan James B. Cunningham, left, alongside governor of Herat province Sayed Fazlullah Waheedi shake hands after releasing statements regarding the attacks at the U.S. Consulate Herat du... More
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, and 9th
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, and 9th Special Operations Kandak raise the Afghan National Flag after a ribbon cutting ceremony for new facilities on 9th Commando's base in Herat, Afghanistan, Oct... More
A view in front of the U.S. Consulate, occupied by
A view in front of the U.S. Consulate, occupied by U.S. Soldiers with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, in Herat Province, Afghanistan, Sept. 14... More
An Afghan National Army soldier waits at his target
An Afghan National Army soldier waits at his target for guidance during live fire training led by ANA Special Forces in Herat province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces have been takin... More
U.S. Army Reservists Spc. Taylor Saiz, middle, and
U.S. Army Reservists Spc. Taylor Saiz, middle, and Spc. Manuel Huizar with 704th Engineer Company, 489th Engineer Battalion unravel hooks from a crane staged outside the perimeter of the U.S. Consulate Herat, H... More
Afghan National Army special forces demonstrate compound
Afghan National Army special forces demonstrate compound clearing techniques to ANA soldiers during live fire training led by ANASF in Herat province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces ... More
Afghan commandos meet with members of the U.S. Army
Afghan commandos meet with members of the U.S. Army Special Forces June 14, 2011 at the 4th Commando Headquarters in Herat province, Afghanistan.
A chain of more than 500 paper hearts with messages
A chain of more than 500 paper hearts with messages to troops serving in Afghanistan are unrolled at Camp Arena, Herat province, on March 23, 2011. The hearts were sent by students and teachers from Anthony Bur... More
Afghan National Army Commandos set security around
Afghan National Army Commandos set security around an Afghan National Air Force MI-17 helicopter at a landing zone near a coalition special operations forces camp, Oct. 29. The ANA worked with the ANAF to cond... More
Afghan National Army doctors study an ultrasound during
Afghan National Army doctors study an ultrasound during instruction with U.S. special operations medical officers at Zafar ANA Hospital, June 4.
Afghan National Training Center commander Afghan National
Afghan National Training Center commander Afghan National Army Col. Fazi Ahmad Khalili raises the Afghan flag to symbolize the transition of the base to Afghan control at a ceremony held at the facility Sept. 2... More
A Marine from Special Operations Task Force West, speaks
A Marine from Special Operations Task Force West, speaks with another member of the patrol providing security for key leader engagements in Zanghlav and Rabat-I-Sapcha villages, Guzarah district, Herat province... More
An Afghan citizen walks through the village to take
An Afghan citizen walks through the village to take part in a shura during a humanitarian aid supply operation conducted by the 9th Commando Kandak and coalition special operation forces in Nizam-e Shahid distr... More
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special Operations Kandak, and coalition forces attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for new facilities on 9th Commando's base in Herat, Afghanistan, Oct. 11, 2012. ... More
An Afghan National Army special forces soldier conducts
An Afghan National Army special forces soldier conducts a brief for a unilateral mission in Herat province, Afghanistan, Feb. 8, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the lead in security opera... More
A student receives a backpack during a humanitarian
A student receives a backpack during a humanitarian aid supply mission conducted by the 9th Commando Kandak and coalition special operations forces in Dash Kana village, Herat district, Herat province, Afghanis... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Mark Huhtanen with 1st Battalion,
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Mark Huhtanen with 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, center, thanks U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan James B. Cunningham, right, for his visit ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Elias Torres with Delta Company, 1st
U.S. Army Spc. Elias Torres with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, tucks the final folds in the American flag formerly flown over the U.S. Consul... More
From left to right, the Governor of Herat province
From left to right, the Governor of Herat province Sayed Fazlullah Waheedi, along with Maj. Gen.Taj Mohammad Jahed, commander of the 207th Corps of the Afghan National Army, and provincial police commander Hera... More
Capt. Rob Jones, Special Operations Task Force- East
Capt. Rob Jones, Special Operations Task Force- East medical officer, gives instruction to Afghan National Army doctors about different ultrasound techniques at the Zafar ANA Hospital, June 4.
U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan James B. Cunningham,
U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan James B. Cunningham, center, greets first responders of the attack at the U.S. Consulate Herat, Herat province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18, 2013. Ambassador Cunningham conducted an ass... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Dervin Checorodriguez with Delta Company,
U.S. Army Pfc. Dervin Checorodriguez with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division gives the arm signal "halt" to a driver of a mine resistant ambush-pro... More
Coalition forces stationed at Camp Arena, Herat province,
Coalition forces stationed at Camp Arena, Herat province, hold up a chain of more than 500 paper hearts with messages to troops serving in Afghanistan at Camp Arena, Herat province, on March 23, 2011. The heart... More
A school teacher organizes her students in order to
A school teacher organizes her students in order to receive backpacks, notebooks and other school supplies during a humanitarian aid supply mission conducted by the 9th Commando Kandak and coalition special ope... More
U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan James B. Cunningham
U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan James B. Cunningham looks outside a window at the damages caused by enemies of Afghanistan at the U.S. Consulate Herat, Herat province, Sept. 18, 2013. Ambassador Cunningham condu... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Huhtanen, with Delta Company, 1st
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Huhtanen, with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, briefs arriving Soldiers at the U.S. Consulate in Herat province, Afghanistan... More
Afghan army Brig. Gen. Farid Ahmadi, 2nd Special Operations
Afghan army Brig. Gen. Farid Ahmadi, 2nd Special Operations brigade commander, speaks to his commandos during a ceremony honoring his recent promotion, Sept. 30, 2013, on Shindand Air Base in Herat province, Af... More
Commandos with 2nd Company, 9th Special Operations
Commandos with 2nd Company, 9th Special Operations Kandak, provide covering fire as the assault team begins to move in on their targets, during a live fire exercise in Herat province, Afghanistan, March 19, 201... More
U.S. Army Pfc. David Esparza, left, and Sgt. Rubin
U.S. Army Pfc. David Esparza, left, and Sgt. Rubin Bustamante with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, hold the American flag formerly flown over t... More
A village elder waits in line for his family to receive
A village elder waits in line for his family to receive school supplies during a humanitarian aid supply operation conducted by the 9th Commando Kandak and coalition special operation forces in Nizam-e Shahid d... More
U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan James B. Cunningham,
U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan James B. Cunningham, left, embraces the governor of Herat province Sayed Fazlullah Waheedi before a senior leader engagement at the U.S. Consulate Herat, Herat province, Afghanist... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Sean Allison with Delta Company,
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Sean Allison with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, raises a new American flag at the U.S. Consulate Herat as other soldiers r... More
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special Operations Kandak, and coalition forces celebrate after a ribbon cutting ceremony for new facilities on 9th Commando's base in Herat, Afghanistan, Oct. 1... More
A commando with 2nd Company, 9th Special Operations
A commando with 2nd Company, 9th Special Operations Kandak, probes for a notional improvised explosive device during a live fire exercise in Herat province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. The commandos conducted ... More
U.S. Army and Navy personnel begin construction for
U.S. Army and Navy personnel begin construction for new barracks on the 9th Commando Kandak base, Camp Lawton, Herat province, Aug. 27.
U.S. Army Spc. Timothy Pinelli, a CH-47 Chinook helicopter
U.S. Army Spc. Timothy Pinelli, a CH-47 Chinook helicopter repairer with Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment watches for threats while flying in Herat province, Afghanistan Sept. 1, 2013. (U.S... More
An Afghan worker empties dirt and rocks from a collapsed
An Afghan worker empties dirt and rocks from a collapsed karez on Shindand Air Base in Herat province that provides water to a thousand families in a nearby village on March 7, 2010. Coalition forces hired work... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins (left),
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins (left), and Sgt. Maj. Tracy Linch (right) wait for Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special Operations Kandak, and coalition forces to begin a ribbon ... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Sean Allison of Delta Company, 1st
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Sean Allison of Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, greets Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Schroeder at the U.S. Consulate Herat, Herat ... More
A little girl watches as a coalition force member gives
A little girl watches as a coalition force member gives her sister cough suppressant in Herat province, Afghanistan, Feb. 14, 2013. Coalition forces have been holding bi-weekly women's clinic for the villages s... More
An Afghan National Army soldier maintains his part
An Afghan National Army soldier maintains his part of a security perimeter during a combined Afghan army and air force combat training exercise in Herat Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 2. Joint coalition mentors of... More
Coalition force members participate in the U.S. Marine
Coalition force members participate in the U.S. Marine Forces, Special Operations Command commanding general's crossfit challenge, Dec. 25, in Herat province. Major Gen. Mark A. Clark, commanding general, MARSO... More
An Afghan Uniformed Policeman salutes Col. Duffy W.
An Afghan Uniformed Policeman salutes Col. Duffy W. White during the Basic Police Training Graduation Ceremony Dec. 1 at Shouz Regional Training Center, in Western Afghanistan. White is the Special Purpose Mari... More
Renato Maria Giuseppe Schifani, chief of the Italian
Renato Maria Giuseppe Schifani, chief of the Italian Senate, tours the flightline and greets soldiers at Camp Arena, Herat province, Afghanistan, Dec. 24, 2010. He delivered the message that Italy and the Itali... More
A coalition force member maintains security (right)
A coalition force member maintains security (right) while an Afghan National Army Special Forces soldier (left) returns from a satellite patrol conducted from a temporary patrol base in Herat province, Afghanis... More
A commando with 2nd Company, 9th Special Operations
A commando with 2nd Company, 9th Special Operations Kandak, suppresses his targets during a live fire exercise in Herat province, Afghanistan, March 19, 2013. The commandos conducted a live fire and maneuver ra... More
Local Afghans pose for a photo during a security and
Local Afghans pose for a photo during a security and humanitarian aid supply hand out patrol conducted by the 9th Commando Kandak and coalition special operations forces in Nayestan village, Herat district, Her... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Dervin Checorodriguez with Delta Company,
U.S. Army Pfc. Dervin Checorodriguez with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, pulls mounted security on a hilltop behind the U.S. Consulate Herat, ... More
U.S. soldiers with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th
U.S. soldiers with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, pose for a picture along with Brig. Gen. James Blackburn, the deputy commander of the U.S. A... More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. James Blackburn, the deputy commander
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. James Blackburn, the deputy commander of the U.S. Army 3rd Corps and International Security Assistance Force, center left, salutes the American flag along with U.S. soldiers with Delta Comp... More
A platoon commander with 2nd Company, 9th Special Operations
A platoon commander with 2nd Company, 9th Special Operations Kandak, speaks with a coalition force member after a live fire exercise in Herat province, Afghanistan, March 19, 2013. The commandos conducted a liv... More
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special Operations Kandak, and coalition forces celebrate after a ribbon cutting ceremony for new facilities on 9th Commando's base in Herat, Afghanistan, Oct. 1... More
An Afghan National Army Special Forces solider talks
An Afghan National Army Special Forces solider talks to ANA soldiers during weapons training in Herat province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the lead in security o... More
Afghan National Army Special Forces Soldiers look for
Afghan National Army Special Forces Soldiers look for points on a map during a map reading class in Herat province, Afghanistan, Feb. 13, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the lead in secur... More
Afghan National Army 207th Corps Commander Maj. Gen.
Afghan National Army 207th Corps Commander Maj. Gen. Taj Mohammad Jahid speaks to soldiers of the 2nd Afghan National Army Special Operations Brigade on Nov. 16, 2013 during an award ceremony in Shindand Air Ba... More
An Afghan grandmother holds her newborn grandchild
An Afghan grandmother holds her newborn grandchild as the child's mother, left, prepares to be transported by Afghan national army to the Gozara District in Herat province, Afghanistan, Jan. 10. ANA and coaliti... More
An Afghan Local Police recruit conducts training in
An Afghan Local Police recruit conducts training in the Sanowghan village, Shindand district, Herat province, Jan. 19. ISAF members flew in to the village to assess ALP growth and community development in the area.
Commandos with 2nd Company, 9th Special Operations
Commandos with 2nd Company, 9th Special Operations Kandak, run to their fighting positions during a live fire exercise in Herat province, Afghanistan, March 19, 2013. The commandos conducted a live fire and man... More
Afghan National Army soldiers with 1st Brigade, 207th
Afghan National Army soldiers with 1st Brigade, 207th Corps, pose for a picture while on break from construction at the site of an observation post behind the U.S. Consulate Herat, Herat province, Afghanistan, ... More
A corridor at the Citadel of Herat, known to locals
A corridor at the Citadel of Herat, known to locals as Qala Iktyaruddin, in Herat City, Herat province, Afghanistan. Herat City is home to an ISAF-staffed provincial reconstruction team, and is linked to Kandah... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Mitchel Stewart with Delta Company,
U.S. Army Pfc. Mitchel Stewart with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, pulls security during a battle dress rehearsal at the U.S. Consulate Herat,... More
Commandos with 2nd Company, 9th Special Operations
Commandos with 2nd Company, 9th Special Operations Kandak, provide covering fire as the assault team begins to move in on their targets during a live fire exercise in Herat province, Afghanistan, March 19, 2013... More
A member of the 3rd Company, 9th Commando Kandak, speaks
A member of the 3rd Company, 9th Commando Kandak, speaks with an Afghan boy during a humanitarian aid supply hand out mission conducted with coalition special operations forces in Nayestan village, Herat distri... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Timothy Hoover with Delta Company, 1st
U.S. Army Pfc. Timothy Hoover with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, watches through binoculars on the roof of the U.S. Consulate Herat, Herat pr... More
A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter lands on the lawn
A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter lands on the lawn at the U.S. Consulate in Herat Province, Afghanistan, Sept. 14, 2013. Soldiers with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat ... More
Coalition special operations forces, Afghan National
Coalition special operations forces, Afghan National Army soldiers and Afghan Local Police officials file onto an air field at Camp Lawton for a flight to Sanawghan village in Herat province, Afghanistan, April... More
Col. Duffy W. White observes the Basic Police Training
Col. Duffy W. White observes the Basic Police Training Graduation Ceramony Dec. 1 at Shouz Regional Training Center, in Western Afghanistan. White is the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Afghanistan... More
Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace (left) and Mass Communications
Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace (left) and Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class John Pearl prepare to document the Citadel of Herat, known to locals as Qala Iktyaruddin, in Herat City, Herat province, Afghanistan,... More
U.S. soldiers with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th
U.S. soldiers with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, immediately react to potential direct fire at the U.S. Consulate Herat, Herat province, Afgh... More
An Afghanistan National Police officer makes his way
An Afghanistan National Police officer makes his way back to his vehicle Aug. 22 in Zanghlav village, Herat province, Afghanistan. A team of ANP and Special Operation Task Force-West Marines conducted a combine... More
A formation of nearly 500 Afghan National Army soldiers
A formation of nearly 500 Afghan National Army soldiers with 2nd Kandak, 1st Brigade, 207th Corps, listens to Brig. Gen. Abdul Wasea speak, June 16, 2012. Gen. Wasea, commanding general, 2nd Brigade, 215th Corp... More
A member with Special Operations Task Force West's
A member with Special Operations Task Force West's Military Information Support Operations detachment deploys leaflets over a rural area in Herat province, Afghanistan, April 10, 2013. Leaflets are used as a me... More
Afghan National Army Lt. Col. Anat Kari with 1st Brigade,
Afghan National Army Lt. Col. Anat Kari with 1st Brigade, 207th Corps, discusses the progress made at the newly erected fortified observation post behind the U.S. Consulate Herat, Herat province, Afghanistan, S... More
A coalition special operations forces soldier provides
A coalition special operations forces soldier provides security in Sanawghan village, Herat province, Afghanistan, April 8. Afghan Local Police leaders and coalition SOF visited the village to conduct a shura w... More
A coalition force member adjusts a hairpin given to
A coalition force member adjusts a hairpin given to her by a young girl in Herat province, Afghanistan, Feb. 14, 2013. Coalition forces have been holding bi-weekly women's clinic for the villages surrounding th... More
U.S. soldiers with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th
U.S. soldiers with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, leave their posts after a battle dress rehearsal at the U.S. Consulate Herat, Herat province... More
An Afghan National Army special forces solider instructs
An Afghan National Army special forces solider instructs an ANA soldier on firing techniques during ANASF led training in Herat province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces have been tak... More
Afghan National Army soldiers maintains notional security
Afghan National Army soldiers maintains notional security during live fire training led by ANA special forces in Herat province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the l... More
Warhammer soldiers partner with ANA in southern Afghanistan
Sgt. Christopher Berentson, a combat engineer soldier from the 818th Engineer Company, Task Force Warhammer, provides hand-held mine detector training to Afghan National Army combat engineer soldiers from the 1... More
A Navy seabee saws wood to be used for new barracks
A Navy seabee saws wood to be used for new barracks on the 9th Commando Kandak base, Camp Lawton, Herat province, Aug. 27.
Coalition force members listen to a prayer given by
Coalition force members listen to a prayer given by the auxiliary bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of L'Aquila, Giovanni D'Ercole, during Christmas Mass, Dec. 25, 2012, in Herat province. The bishop tra... More
Major Gen. Mark A. Clark, commanding general, U.S.
Major Gen. Mark A. Clark, commanding general, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, and Sgt. Maj. Thomas F. Hall, sergeant major, MARSOC, look at a memorial in honor of Marine operators who have... More
U.S. soldiers with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th
U.S. soldiers with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Mortar Team participate in a battle dress rehearsal at the U.S. Consulate Herat, Herat provi... More