Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan children at Senjaray, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Kites are an important part of Afghan culture that had not been allowed when insurge... More
An Afghan man flies a kite that was distributed by
An Afghan man flies a kite that was distributed by Afghan police and soldiers in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. U.S. soldiers provided security during the distribution. Kites are an important part of Afg... More
An Afghan man and child, foreground, observe Afghan
An Afghan man and child, foreground, observe Afghan police and soldiers distributing kites to children, as U.S. soldiers provide security in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Kites are an important part of ... More
An Afghan child, middle ground, holds up his kite at
An Afghan child, middle ground, holds up his kite at a distribution site in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police distributed the kites to children as U.S. soldiers provided security.... More
A U.S. Soldier, middle ground left, speaks with an
A U.S. Soldier, middle ground left, speaks with an Afghan man at a kite distribution site in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police distributed the kites as U.S. soldiers provided secu... More
U.S. soldiers assigned to the 10th Mountain Division
U.S. soldiers assigned to the 10th Mountain Division raise their right hands while posing for a group photograph in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz)
An Afghan man flies a kite as children watch, in Senjaray,
An Afghan man flies a kite as children watch, in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police distributed the kites to children while U.S. soldiers provided security. Kites are an important ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Samantha Sexton, left, a chaplain's
U.S. Army Sgt. Samantha Sexton, left, a chaplain's assistant, and Capt. Alissa Morrison, both assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, package school supplies for Afghan children, at For... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Carabella, right, assigned to the
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Carabella, right, assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, looks on as soldiers set up equipment in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz)
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan children at Senjaray, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Kites are an important part of Afghan culture that had not been allowed when insurge... More
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, conducts
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, conducts a meeting with an Afghan army lieutenant colonel, Afghan police and elders in eastern Zharay district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army ... More
U.S. soldiers provide security at a kite distribution
U.S. soldiers provide security at a kite distribution site in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police distributed the kites to children. Kites are an important part of Afghan culture as... More
Afghan men speak in eastern Zharay district, Kandahar,
Afghan men speak in eastern Zharay district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz/Released)
An Afghan elder, foreground, speaks with Afghan police
An Afghan elder, foreground, speaks with Afghan police recruits in eastern Zharay district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz/Released)
Local Afghan children receive kites from the Afghan
Local Afghan children receive kites from the Afghan National Army at Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Kites are an important part of Afghan culture that has not been allowed since insurgents seized control... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Samantha Sexton, left, a chaplain's
U.S. Army Sgt. Samantha Sexton, left, a chaplain's assistant, and Capt. Alissa Morrison, both assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, package school supplies for Afghan children, at For... More
An Afghan child flies a kite after receiving classes
An Afghan child flies a kite after receiving classes during a children’s shura. Shura is the word for consultation or class. The children’s shuras are held once a week and are geared toward educating the childr... More
An Afghan child smiles while sitting on the shoulder
An Afghan child smiles while sitting on the shoulder of a U.S. soldiers at a kite distribution site in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police distributed the kites as U.S. soldiers pro... More
Afghan children fly kites that were distributed by
Afghan children fly kites that were distributed by Afghan police and soldiers in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. U.S. soldiers provided security during the distribution. Kites are an important part of Afg... More
U.S. Army Col. Patrick D. Frank, left, brigade commander
U.S. Army Col. Patrick D. Frank, left, brigade commander with 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, speaks with an Afghan elder in eastern Zharay district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S.... More
U.S. soldiers, Afghan soldiers and civilians gather
U.S. soldiers, Afghan soldiers and civilians gather in eastern Zharay district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. (U.S.... More
Local Afghan children receive kites from the Afghan
Local Afghan children receive kites from the Afghan National Army at Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Kites are an important part of Afghan culture that has not been allowed since insurgents seized control... More
An U.S. soldier, left, assigned to the 3rd Brigade
An U.S. soldier, left, assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, interacts with Afghan children in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz/Released)
A U.S. soldier, left, assigned to the 10th Mountain
A U.S. soldier, left, assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, interacts with an Afghan man and child in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz)
A U.S. soldier, assigned to the 10th Mountain Division,
A U.S. soldier, assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, shows Afghan children pictures inside her camera at a kite distribution site in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police distribut... More
Afghan police and civilians eat together inside a small
Afghan police and civilians eat together inside a small building in eastern Zharay district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz/Released)
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan children at Senjaray, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Kites are an important part of Afghan culture that had not been allowed when insurge... More
An Afghan soldier, middle ground right, sets up a kite
An Afghan soldier, middle ground right, sets up a kite at a distribution site in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police distributed the kites to children while U.S. soldiers provided s... More
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, conducts
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, conducts a meeting with an Afghan army lieutenant colonel, Afghan police and elders in eastern Zharay district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army ... More
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan children at Senjaray, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Kites are an important part of Afghan culture that had not been allowed when insurge... More
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan children at Senjaray, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Kites are an important part of Afghan culture that had not been allowed when insurge... More
Afghan children fly kites that were distributed by
Afghan children fly kites that were distributed by Afghan police and soldiers in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. U.S. soldiers provided security during the distribution. Kites are an important part of Afg... More
Afghan children fly kites that were distributed by
Afghan children fly kites that were distributed by Afghan police and soldiers in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. U.S. soldiers provided security during the distribution. Kites are an important part of Afg... More
U.S. soldiers assigned to the 10th Mountain Division
U.S. soldiers assigned to the 10th Mountain Division hold M112 block demolition charges while posing for a group photograph in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz)
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan children at Senjaray, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Kites are an important part of Afghan culture that had not been allowed when insurge... More
An Afghan man flies a kite in Senjaray, Afghanistan,
An Afghan man flies a kite in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police distributed the kites to children while U.S. soldiers provided security. Kites are an important part of Afghan cult... More
An Afghan soldier, middle ground right, sets up a kite
An Afghan soldier, middle ground right, sets up a kite at a distribution site in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police distributed the kites to children as U.S. soldiers provided secu... More
U.S. Army Col. Patrick D. Frank, 11th from right, brigade
U.S. Army Col. Patrick D. Frank, 11th from right, brigade commander, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, conducts a meeting with an Afghan army lieutenant colonel, ninth from right, Afghan police a... More
Afghan civilians fly kites that were distributed by
Afghan civilians fly kites that were distributed by Afghan police and soldiers in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. U.S. soldiers provided security during the distribution. Kites are an important part of Af... More
A U.S. soldier, left, assigned to the 10th Mountain
A U.S. soldier, left, assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, interacts with an Afghan man and child in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz)
An Afghan elder, middle ground, speaks with Afghan
An Afghan elder, middle ground, speaks with Afghan police recruits in eastern Zharay district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz/Released)
Afghan police and civilians eat together inside a small
Afghan police and civilians eat together inside a small building in eastern Zharay district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz/Released)
Afghan children play with a kite at a distribution
Afghan children play with a kite at a distribution site in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police distributed the kites to children as U.S. soldiers provided security. Kites are an imp... More
U.S. soldiers, left, speak with Afghan civilians in
U.S. soldiers, left, speak with Afghan civilians in eastern Zharay district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. The soldiers are assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. (U.S. Army ph... More
Afghan soldiers pose for a group photograph with civilians
Afghan soldiers pose for a group photograph with civilians at a kite distribution site in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police distributed the kites as U.S. soldiers provided securit... More
U.S. soldiers assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team,
U.S. soldiers assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division package school supplies for Afghan children, at Forward Operating Base Pasab, Afghanistan, Jan. 26, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. S... More
An Afghan soldier poses for a photograph at a kite
An Afghan soldier poses for a photograph at a kite distribution site in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police distributed the kites as U.S. soldiers provided security. Kites are an im... More
An Afghan man flies a kite that was distributed by
An Afghan man flies a kite that was distributed by Afghan police and soldiers in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. U.S. soldiers provided security during the distribution. Kites are an important part of Afg... More
Afghan police recruits man AK-47 assault rifles while
Afghan police recruits man AK-47 assault rifles while providing security in eastern Zharay district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz)
Afghan police recruits man AK-47 assault rifles while
Afghan police recruits man AK-47 assault rifles while providing security in eastern Zharay district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz)
U.S. Army Col. Patrick D. Frank, third from left, brigade
U.S. Army Col. Patrick D. Frank, third from left, brigade commander, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, conducts a meeting with an Afghan army lieutenant colonel, fifth from left, Afghan police an... More
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan children at Senjaray, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Kites are an important part of Afghan culture that had not been allowed when insurge... More
Afghan men speak as an Afghan police officer, middle
Afghan men speak as an Afghan police officer, middle ground, observes, in eastern Zharay district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz/Released)
An Afghan soldier, at podium, speaks to civilians and
An Afghan soldier, at podium, speaks to civilians and U.S. soldiers at a kite distribution site in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police distributed the kites as U.S. soldiers provide... More
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan children at Senjaray, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Kites are an important part of Afghan culture that had not been allowed when insurge... More
Afghan children gather as Afghan soldiers distribute
Afghan children gather as Afghan soldiers distribute kites in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. U.S. soldiers provided security during the distribution. Kites are an important part of Afghan culture as they... More
Afghan children pose for a photograph at a kite distribution
Afghan children pose for a photograph at a kite distribution site in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. U.S. soldiers provided security as Afghan police and soldiers distributed the kites. Kites are an impor... More
LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan - An Afghan youth shows
LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan - An Afghan youth shows ingenuity by flying his homemade kite made from sticks and a trash bag during a Train Advise Assist Command-East and 201st Afghan National Army Corps partne... More
Afghan police recruits man AK-47 assault rifles while
Afghan police recruits man AK-47 assault rifles while providing security in eastern Zharay district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz)
U.S. Army Col. Patrick D. Frank, fifth from right,
U.S. Army Col. Patrick D. Frank, fifth from right, brigade commander, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, conducts a meeting with an Afghan army lieutenant colonel, second from right, Afghan police... More
U.S. Army Col. Patrick D. Frank, left, brigade commander
U.S. Army Col. Patrick D. Frank, left, brigade commander with 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, eats lunch with soldiers in eastern Zharay district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Ar... More
Local Afghan children receive kites from the Afghan
Local Afghan children receive kites from the Afghan National Army at Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Kites are an important part of Afghan culture that has not been allowed since insurgents seized contro... More
An U.S. soldier, right, assigned to the 3rd Brigade
An U.S. soldier, right, assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, interacts with an Afghan child in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz/Released)
An Afghan man and child, foreground, observe Afghan
An Afghan man and child, foreground, observe Afghan police and soldiers distributing kites to children, as U.S. soldiers provide security in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Kites are an important part of ... More
An Afghan man and child, foreground, observe Afghan
An Afghan man and child, foreground, observe Afghan police and soldiers distributing kites to children, as U.S. soldiers provide security in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Kites are an important part of ... More
A U.S. soldier, assigned to the 10th Mountain Division,
A U.S. soldier, assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, interacts with Afghan children while providing security at a kite distribution site in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police di... More
An Afghan man fixes a kite in Senjaray, Afghanistan,
An Afghan man fixes a kite in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police distributed the kites to children while U.S. soldiers provided security. Kites are an important part of Afghan cult... More
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan children at Senjaray, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Kites are an important part of Afghan culture that had not been allowed when insurge... More
Afghan police and civilians eat together inside a small
Afghan police and civilians eat together inside a small building in eastern Zharay district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz/Released)
Afghan soldiers pose for a group photograph with civilians
Afghan soldiers pose for a group photograph with civilians at a kite distribution site in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police distributed the kites as U.S. soldiers provided securit... More
A U.S. soldier, left, flies a kite with Afghan children
A U.S. soldier, left, flies a kite with Afghan children in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police distributed the kites as U.S. soldiers provided security. Kites are an important part ... More
U.S. soldiers, assigned to the 10th Mountain Division,
U.S. soldiers, assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, pose for a photograph at a kite distribution site in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police distributed the kites to children as ... More
An Afghan child poses for a photograph at a kite
An Afghan child poses for a photograph at a kite distribution site in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police distributed the kites to children while U.S. soldiers provided security. Ki... More
An Afghan elder, in white, speaks with Afghan police
An Afghan elder, in white, speaks with Afghan police recruits in eastern Zharay district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz/Released)
An Afghan child prepares to fly a kite after receiving
An Afghan child prepares to fly a kite after receiving classes during a children’s shura. Shura is the word for consultation or class. The children’s shuras are held once a week and are geared toward educating ... More
Afghan police recruits man AK-47 assault rifles while
Afghan police recruits man AK-47 assault rifles while providing security in eastern Zharay district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz)
Afghan elders, right, speak with Afghan police recruits
Afghan elders, right, speak with Afghan police recruits in eastern Zharay district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz/Released)
Afghan soldiers pose for a group photograph with civilians
Afghan soldiers pose for a group photograph with civilians at a kite distribution site in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police distributed the kites as U.S. soldiers provided securit... More
An Afghan elder, foreground, speaks with Afghan police
An Afghan elder, foreground, speaks with Afghan police recruits in eastern Zharay district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz/Released)
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan children at Senjaray, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Kites are an important part of Afghan culture that had not been allowed when insurge... More
Afghan children fly kites that were distributed by
Afghan children fly kites that were distributed by Afghan police and soldiers in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. U.S. soldiers provided security during the distribution. Kites are an important part of Afg... More
U.S. soldiers, assigned to the 10th Mountain Division,
U.S. soldiers, assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, converse prior to posing for a photograph at a kite distribution site in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police distributed the k... More
Afghan police recruits man AK-47 assault rifles while
Afghan police recruits man AK-47 assault rifles while providing security in eastern Zharay district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz)
Afghan police recruits line up in formation in eastern
Afghan police recruits line up in formation in eastern Zharay district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz/Released)
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan children at Senjaray, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Kites are an important part of Afghan culture that had not been allowed when insurge... More
An Afghan soldier, middle ground right, sets up a kite
An Afghan soldier, middle ground right, sets up a kite at a distribution site in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police distributed the kites to children while U.S. soldiers provided s... More
A U.S. soldier provides security as Afghan civilians
A U.S. soldier provides security as Afghan civilians gather at a kite distribution site in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police distributed the kites as U.S. soldiers provided securi... More
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan children at Senjaray, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Kites are an important part of Afghan culture that had not been allowed when insurge... More
An Afghan child poses for a photograph at a kite
An Afghan child poses for a photograph at a kite distribution site in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. U.S. soldiers provided security as Afghan police and soldiers distributed the kites. Kites are an impo... More
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan
Afghan National Army soldiers give kites to local Afghan children at Senjaray, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Kites are an important part of Afghan culture that had not been allowed when insurge... More
An Afghan soldier, second from left, speaks with an
An Afghan soldier, second from left, speaks with an elderly man at a kite distribution site in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. Afghan soldiers and police distributed the kites as U.S. soldiers provided se... More
An Afghan man flies a kite that was distributed by
An Afghan man flies a kite that was distributed by Afghan police and soldiers in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. U.S. soldiers provided security during the distribution. Kites are an important part of Afg... More
U.S. soldiers assigned to the 10th Mountain Division
U.S. soldiers assigned to the 10th Mountain Division raise their right hands while posing for a group photograph in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz)
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Carabella, second from right, assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Carabella, second from right, assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, looks on as soldiers set up equipment in Senjaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz)