Challenge coins were handed out by key members of the
Challenge coins were handed out by key members of the Marine Special Operations Team at a Forward Operating Base in the village of Darrah-I-Bum, Badghis province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5. International Security Ass... More
Afghan National Policemen and U.S. Special Forces keep
Afghan National Policemen and U.S. Special Forces keep a close eye on insurgents on the far side of a canal while pulling security near the village of Hyderabad, Gereshk District, Helmand province, Dec. 3. A co... More
Soldiers with 2nd Platoon, 814th Engineers, Multi-Role
Soldiers with 2nd Platoon, 814th Engineers, Multi-Role Bridge Company, extend launching beams over a canal during a Dry Support Bridge emplacement near the village of Hyderabad, Gereshk District, Helmand provin... More
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter,
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, second from right, tours a Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation facility that produces the main cabin assemblies for the S-92 helicopter in Hyderabad, India, July 24,... More
Members of the Afghan National Police stand outside
Members of the Afghan National Police stand outside the Blue shura room during a shura in Gereshk, Nahr-e Saraj District, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 31. The policemen were in place to provide security ... More
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter,
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, front left, tours a Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation facility that produces the main cabin assemblies for the S-92 helicopter in Hyderabad, India, July 24, 2012. ... More
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter,
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, front left, tours a Lockheed Martin plant that manufactures parts for the C-130 Hercules aircraft with David W. Tucker, the chief operating officer of Tata Loc... More
An explosion is detonated in an attempt to discharge
An explosion is detonated in an attempt to discharge any improvised explosive devices that might be placed on the far side of a canal near the village of Hyderabad, Gereshk District, Helmand province, Dec. 3. A... More
International Security Assistance Force Command Sgt.
International Security Assistance Force Command Sgt. Maj. Marvin L. Hill stands on machine gun casings and links at a coalition base in the village of Darrah-I-Bum, Badghis province, Afghanistan, Jan. 4. The co... More
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter,
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, left, exchanges greetings with Mohan Reddy, the chairman and managing director of Infotech Enterprises, in Hyderabad, India, July 24, 2012. Carter was on a 10-... More
A soldier exits a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in the
A soldier exits a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in the village of Darrah-I-Bum, Badghis province, Afghanistan Jan. 4. The soldier was part of a cadre of personnel accompanying the International Security Assistanc... More
Soldiers and Marines walk through rotor wash from a
Soldiers and Marines walk through rotor wash from a UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter as they move toward a Coalition Base in the village of Darrah-I-Bum, Badghis province, Afghanistan Jan. 4. The cadre of personnel a... More
International Security Assistance Force Command Sergeant
International Security Assistance Force Command Sergeant Major Marvin L. Hill, listens to a Special Operations Forces Marine during a brief at a coalition base in the village of Darrah-I-Bum, Badghis province, ... More
A sailor cleans his glasses during a tactical ground
A sailor cleans his glasses during a tactical ground movement to emplace a Dry Support Bridge over one of the canals near the village of Hyderabad, Gereshk District, Helmand province, Dec. 3. A force of more th... More
A Marine oversees the construction of buildings on
A Marine oversees the construction of buildings on Camp Lawton, Afghanistan, Jan 4. The Marine had just crossed over a gravel pile to get a better view of the workers progress.
A soldier with 2nd Platoon, 814th Engineers, Multi-Role
A soldier with 2nd Platoon, 814th Engineers, Multi-Role Bridge Company, awaits the all clear on the far side of the canal before retracting the launch beams during a Dry Support Bridge emplacement near the vill... More
A Commando from the 9th Commando Kandak, salutes Gen.
A Commando from the 9th Commando Kandak, salutes Gen. James F. Amos, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, at the commando camp near Herat, Herat district, Herat province Dec. 26. The Commandant presented the Kan... More
International Security Assistance Force Command Sgt.
International Security Assistance Force Command Sgt. Maj. Marvin L. Hill looks at an image on his camera during a flight from a coalition base in the village of Darrah-I-Bum, Badghis province, Afghanistan, Jan.... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Bryan Link, Special Operations Task
Command Sgt. Maj. Bryan Link, Special Operations Task Force-West Command sergeant major, stands on machine gun casings and links at a coalition base in the village of Darrah-I-Bum, Badghis province, Afghanistan... More
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos,
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, presents members of the 9th Commando Kandak with an award at the Commando camp near Herat, Herat district, Herat province Dec. 26. The Commandant presente... More
A Marine stands awaiting orders, as the sun sets, the
A Marine stands awaiting orders, as the sun sets, the evening before emplacing a Dry Support Bridge over one of the canals near the village of Hyderabad, Gereshk District, Helmand province, Dec. 2. The combined... More
The Nahr-e Saraj District Governor alongside members
The Nahr-e Saraj District Governor alongside members of the Afghan National Police welcome attendees to a shura outside the Blue shura room during a shura in Gereshk, Nahr-e Saraj District, Helmand province, Af... More
The view of Darrah-I-Bum from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter
The view of Darrah-I-Bum from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter as it flies away from a Forward Operating Base in the village of Darrah-I-Bum, Badghis province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5. A cadre of personnel accompanied... More
Members of the 9th Commando Kandak, stand in formation
Members of the 9th Commando Kandak, stand in formation ready for Gen. James F. Amos, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, to present their unit with an award at the Commando camp near Herat, Herat district, Hera... More
A soldier exits a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in the
A soldier exits a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in the village of Darrah-I-Bum, Badghis province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5. The soldier was part of a cadre of personnel accompanying the International Security Assistan... More
Afghan National Policemen and U.S. Special Forces engage
Afghan National Policemen and U.S. Special Forces engage insurgents on the far side of a canal while pulling security near the village of Hyderabad, Gereshk District, Helmand province Dec. 3. A combined force t... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter and Ashley
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter and Ashley J. Tellis, senior associate, Carnegie Endowment for the Arts answer audience member questions at the Asian Society in New York City, Aug. 1, 2012. Asia S... More
A Marine drives a Tractor Rubber tire Articulated steering
A Marine drives a Tractor Rubber tire Articulated steering Multi-purpose vehicle to move supplies from a trailer at a forward operating base near the village of Hyderabad, Gereshk District, Helmand province, Af... More
International Security Assistance Force command sergeant
International Security Assistance Force command sergeant major, Command Sgt. Maj. Marvin L. Hill, listens to a Special Operations Forces Marine during a brief at a Forward Operating Base in the village of Darra... More
International Security Assistance Force command sergeant
International Security Assistance Force command sergeant major, Command Sgt. Maj. Marvin L. Hill, stands on machine gun casings and links at a Forward Operating Base in the village of Darrah-I-Bum, Badghis prov... More
A Marine drives a Tractor Rubber tire Articulated steering
A Marine drives a Tractor Rubber tire Articulated steering Multi-purpose vehicle to move supplies from a trailer at a forward operating base near the village of Hyderabad, Gereshk District, Helmand province, Af... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter addresses
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter addresses audience members at the Asian Society in New York City, August 1, 2012. Asia Society is a not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to furthering t... More
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos,
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, presents members of the 9th Commando Kandak with an award at the Commando camp near Herat, Herat district, Herat province Dec. 26. The Commandant presente... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter addresses
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter addresses audience members at the Asian Society in New York City, Aug. 1, 2012. Asia Society is a not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to furthering the... More
Challenge coins were handed out by key members of the
Challenge coins were handed out by key members of the Marine Special Operations Team at a coalition base in the village of Darrah-I-Bum, Badghis province, Afghanistan Jan. 4. International Security Assistance F... More
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos,
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, presents members of the 9th Commando Kandak with an award at the Commando camp near Herat, Herat district, Herat province Dec. 26. The Commandant presente... More
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos,
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, presents members of the 9th Commando Kandak with an award at the Commando camp near Herat, Herat district, Herat province Dec. 26. The Commandant presente... More
A convoy of U.S. Special Forces and U.S. soldiers moves
A convoy of U.S. Special Forces and U.S. soldiers moves out to emplace a Dry Support Bridge over one of the canals near the village of Hyderabad, Gereshk District, Helmand province, Dec. 3. The combined force t... More
A Marine drives a Tractor Rubber tire Articulated steering
A Marine drives a Tractor Rubber tire Articulated steering Multi-purpose vehicle to move supplies from a trailer at a forward operating base near the village of Hyderabad, Gereshk District, Helmand province, De... More
An Afghan National Policemen pulls security during
An Afghan National Policemen pulls security during a mission to emplace a Dry Support Bridge over a canal near the village of Hyderabad, Gereshk District, Helmand province, Dec. 3. The combined force totaled mo... More
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos,
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, shakes hands with the commander of the 9th Commando Kandak after presenting the unit with an award at the Commando camp near Herat, Herat district, Herat ... More
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter,
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, fourth from left, tours a Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation facility that produces the main cabin assemblies for the S-92 helicopter in Hyderabad, India, July 24, ... More
A soldier with 2nd Platoon, 814th Engineers, Multi-Role
A soldier with 2nd Platoon, 814th Engineers, Multi-Role Bridge Company, supervises progress of a Dry Support Bridge emplacement over one of the canals near the village of Hyderabad, Gereshk District, Helmand pr... More
A Marine oversees the construction of buildings on
A Marine oversees the construction of buildings on Camp Lawton, Afghanistan, Jan. 4. The Marine had just crossed over a gravel pile to get a better view of the workers progress.
An Afghan National Policemen pulls security during
An Afghan National Policemen pulls security during a mission to emplace a Dry Support Bridge over a canal near the village of Hyderabad, Gereshk District, Helmand province, Dec. 3. The combined force totaled mo... More
Soldiers with 2nd Platoon, 814th Engineers, Multi-Role
Soldiers with 2nd Platoon, 814th Engineers, Multi-Role Bridge Company, position bridge decking so they may launch it over a canal during a Dry Support Bridge emplacement near the village of Hyderabad, Gereshk D... More
A soldier with 2nd Platoon, 814th Engineers, Multi-Role
A soldier with 2nd Platoon, 814th Engineers, Multi-Role Bridge Company, uses a remote to control the launching beams extension over a canal during a Dry Support Bridge emplacement near the village of Hyderabad,... More
U.S. Ambassador to India Nancy Powell and Deputy Secretary
U.S. Ambassador to India Nancy Powell and Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter are welcomed to Infotech Enterprises by Mohan Reddy, chairman and managing director, Infotech and U.S. Consul General Kathe... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter in tours
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter in tours a Lockheed Martin plant that manufactures parts for the C-130 Hercules with Mr. David W. Tucker, chief operating officer, Tata-Lockheed Martin Aerostructure... More
An RG-33 one of many members of a convoy heading to
An RG-33 one of many members of a convoy heading to emplace a Dry Support Bridge over one of the canals near the village of Hyderabad, Gereshk District, Helmand province, Dec. 3. The combined force totaled more... More
The sun sets on a long day of emplacing a Dry Support
The sun sets on a long day of emplacing a Dry Support Bridge over one of the canals near the village of Hyderabad, Gereshk District, Helmand province, Dec. 3. The combined force totaled more than 350 people and... More
Soldiers with 2nd Platoon, 814th Engineers, Multi-Role
Soldiers with 2nd Platoon, 814th Engineers, Multi-Role Bridge Company, position bridge decking so they may launch it over a canal during a Dry Support Bridge emplacement near the village of Hyderabad, Gereshk D... More
Soldiers with 2nd Platoon, 814th Engineers, Multi-Role
Soldiers with 2nd Platoon, 814th Engineers, Multi-Role Bridge Company, position bridge decking so they may launch it over a canal during a Dry Support Bridge emplacement near the village of Hyderabad, Gereshk D... More
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos,
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, presents members of the 9th Commando Kandak with an award at the Commando camp near Herat, Herat district, Herat province Dec. 26. The Commandant presente... More
The view of Darrah-I-Bum from a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter
The view of Darrah-I-Bum from a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter as it flies away from a coalition base in Badghis province, Afghanistan, Jan. 4. A cadre of personnel accompanied the International Security Assistance... More
An Afghan National Policemen pulls security during
An Afghan National Policemen pulls security during a mission to emplace a Dry Support Bridge over a canal near the village of Hyderabad, Gereshk District, Helmand province, Dec. 3. The mission combined a force ... More
A Marine stands awaiting orders, as the sun sets, the
A Marine stands awaiting orders, as the sun sets, the evening before emplacing a Dry Support Bridge over one of the canals near the village of Hyderabad, Gereshk District, Helmand province, Dec. 2. The combined... More
Soldiers with 2nd Platoon, 814th Engineers, Multi-Role
Soldiers with 2nd Platoon, 814th Engineers, Multi-Role Bridge Company, position bridge decking so they may launch it over a canal during a Dry Support Bridge emplacement near the village of Hyderabad, Gereshk D... More
A special operations airmen mans a turret enroute to
A special operations airmen mans a turret enroute to a Shura in Gereshk, Nahr-e Saraj District, Helmand province, Afghanistan Jan. 31. The airmen was part of a Special Forces team that provided security for a S... More
Soldiers and Marines walk through rotor wash from a
Soldiers and Marines walk through rotor wash from a UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter as they move toward a Forward Operating Base in the village of Darrah-I-Bum, Badghis province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5. The cadre of p... More
International Security Assistance Force command sergeant
International Security Assistance Force command sergeant major, Command Sgt. Maj. Marvin L. Hill, looks at an image on his camera during a flight from a forward operating base in the village of Darrah-I-Bum, Ba... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Bryan Link, Special Operations Task
Command Sgt. Maj. Bryan Link, Special Operations Task Force-West, and International Security Assistance Force Command Sgt. Maj. Marvin L. Hill, walk toward a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter at a coalition base in th... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Bryan Link, Special Operations Task
Command Sgt. Maj. Bryan Link, Special Operations Task Force-West command sergeant major and International Security Assistance Force Command Sergeant Major, Command Sgt. Maj. Marvin L. Hill, walk toward a UH-60 ... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Bryan Link, Special Operations Task
Command Sgt. Maj. Bryan Link, Special Operations Task force-West command sergeant major, stands on machine gun casings and links at a forward operating base in the village of Darrah-I-Bum, Badghis province, Afg... More
Soldiers with 2nd Platoon, 814th Engineers, Multi-Role
Soldiers with 2nd Platoon, 814th Engineers, Multi-Role Bridge Company, position bridge decking so they may launch it over a canal during a Dry Support Bridge emplacement near the village of Hyderabad, Gereshk D... More
A Marine serves himself dinner during a stop at a forward
A Marine serves himself dinner during a stop at a forward operating base near the village of Hyderabad, Gereshk District, Helmand province, Dec. 3. A force of more than 350 troops combined to emplace a Dry Supp... More
A soldier with 2nd Platoon, 814th Engineers, Multi-Role
A soldier with 2nd Platoon, 814th Engineers, Multi-Role Bridge Company, uses a remote to control to retract the launching beams over a canal during a Dry Support Bridge emplacement near the village of Hyderabad... More