Afghan policeman Sharief, assigned to 2nd Kandak, washes
Afghan policeman Sharief, assigned to 2nd Kandak, washes his assigned police truck on the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial compound, Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 15, 2013. Routine maintenance and... More
Maj. Gen. Afzul Aman (Aman), Aghan National Army Commander,
Maj. Gen. Afzul Aman (Aman), Aghan National Army Commander, looks at the sand table while the Afghan Military Police General talks about the checkpoints and patrols his military police conduct through Wardak pr... More
U.S. soldiers with 4th Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division,
U.S. soldiers with 4th Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, prepare to foot patrol out the back gate of Forward Operating Base Airborne, Sept. 15, 2013. The soldiers are headed to the Operational Coordination Center... More
Afghan National police public affairs photographer
Afghan National police public affairs photographer documents the operations meeting held at the 2nd Kandak compound in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 29, 2013. The meeting was hosted by Maj. Gen. Aman to ... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate of appreciation to Afghan National Army Cpt. Ghairad Mohammad Yousafzai during a scheduled visit at the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial compound ... More
U.S. Security Force Advisory Team members from 10th
U.S. Security Force Advisory Team members from 10th Mountain and 4th Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, pose for a group photo with Afghan National Army soldiers assigned to the Operation Coordination Center-Provi... More
U.S. Army Sgt. James Carlberg, with Staff Sgt. Abbey,
U.S. Army Sgt. James Carlberg, with Staff Sgt. Abbey, his assigned military dog, and Spc. LoriAnn Watson assigned to 3rd Infantry Division 4th Brigade, 4/3 Brigade Special Troops Battalion, military police offi... More
Afghan Military Police assigned to 2nd Kandak, pull
Afghan Military Police assigned to 2nd Kandak, pull security at the entrance to the ANCOP compound in Maidan Shar village, Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 8, 2013. The compound is on high alert after a veh... More
Afghan vehicles drive down Highway One unimpeded through
Afghan vehicles drive down Highway One unimpeded through Maiden Shar village, Sept. 1, 2013. As the U.S. forces transition into an advise and assist role, Afghan forces are manning the traffic control points a... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Kyle York, saw gunner and Pfc. Damien
U.S. Army Pfc. Kyle York, saw gunner and Pfc. Damien Patton, field medic, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry, conduct overwatch from the mountaintops of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, Sept. 1, ... More
Afghan National Police Col. Mohammad Anwar presents
Afghan National Police Col. Mohammad Anwar presents a certificate of appreciation to U.S. Army 1st. Lt. Jean-Claude Johnson for his exceptional service as an advisor over the last year to the Operation Coordina... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Dustin Ellis, left, and Staff Sgt. Jason
U.S. Army Sgt. Dustin Ellis, left, and Staff Sgt. Jason Cayman military policemen assigned to Headquarters, 4th Brigade, 3rd Support Battalion, pull security in front of their office after a vehicle borne impro... More
Afghan National Army public affairs
Afghan National Army public affairs videographer/photographer documents the operations meeting held at the 2nd Kandak compound in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 29, 2013. The meeting was hosted by Maj. Gen... More
U.S. Army Spc. Koleby Schauland, radio transmission
U.S. Army Spc. Koleby Schauland, radio transmission officer, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry, reports sit-reps back to the Command from the mountain tops of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, Se... More
U. S. Army 1st. Lt. Jean-Claude Johnson provides security
U. S. Army 1st. Lt. Jean-Claude Johnson provides security for the first element while making movement from the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial to Forward Operating Base Airborne, Afghanistan, Sept. 8, ... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone, left, presents a
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone, left, presents a certificate of achievement to Afghan National Police Col. Mohammad Anwar during a scheduled visit at the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial (OCC-P) comp... More
U.S. Army Capt. Christopher Mitrevski, Security Forces
U.S. Army Capt. Christopher Mitrevski, Security Forces Advisory Team member assigned to 10th Mountain Division, poses with Afghan National Army Col. Mohammad Nazeer while conducting a weekly meeting at the Oper... More
U. S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone, left, and Cpt. Eoghan
U. S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone, left, and Cpt. Eoghan Cullen, middle, present a framed plaque to Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah, Col. Mohammad Nabeer and Col. Mohammad Anwar, not shown, to honor their exceptional... More
Afghan Military Police general greets Brig. Gen. Ah.
Afghan Military Police general greets Brig. Gen. Ah. Majid, 2nd Kandak Afghan National Army commander and Brig. Gen. Ah. Selaim Bakhshi upon arriving at the 2nd Kandak compound in Wardak province, Afghanistan, ... More
Afghan National Police Col. Mohammad Anwar speaks in
Afghan National Police Col. Mohammad Anwar speaks in English to congratulate U. S. Army Cpt. Samuel Walenz for his exceptional service as an advisor over the last year to Operation Coordination Center-Provincia... More
An Afghan National Army soldier steps out of his guard
An Afghan National Army soldier steps out of his guard tower and watches the U.S. forces enter the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial compound in Maiden Shar village, Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 8... More
A local farmer in Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, uses a
A local farmer in Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, uses a nearby stream to wash his hands after working in his field, Sept. 1, 2013. With 80 percent of Afghanistan's revenue coming from agriculture, many of the locals... More
Afghan National Army Maj. Jan Gull, an operations officer
Afghan National Army Maj. Jan Gull, an operations officer assigned to the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial in Wardak province, leads the operations meeting held in the conference room, Sept. 15, 2013. T... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Tyler Hagenbuch, assigned to 1st Platoon,
U.S. Army Pfc. Tyler Hagenbuch, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry, carries a radio pack and traverses the mountaintops of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, Sept. 1, 2013 during operation Apache S... More
Afghan National police public affairs videographer
Afghan National police public affairs videographer documents the operations meeting held at the 2nd Kandak compound in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 29, 2013. The meeting was hosted by Maj. Gen. Aman to ... More
3rd Kandak, Afghan National Army soldiers, convoy down
3rd Kandak, Afghan National Army soldiers, convoy down Highway Two and past the Afghan Military Police observation control point in Maiden Shar, Sept. 1, 2013. As the U.S. forces transition into an advise and ... More
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah, 3rd
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah, 3rd Kandak Commander, applauds while ANA Col. Mohammad Anwah shakes hands with U.S. Army Spc. Elijah Tanksley during his promotion ceremony on Operation Coordinat... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Tyler Hagenbuch, assigned to 1st Platoon,
U.S. Army Pfc. Tyler Hagenbuch, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry, programs his radio frequency while on the mountain tops of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, Sept. 1, 2013 during operation Apac... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Pabey, assigned to 1st Platoon,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Pabey, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry, fires a flare to provide lamination on the mountain tops of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, while conducting over-watch, Sept... More
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. William Clapp, 1st Platoon, Apache
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. William Clapp, 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry, platoon leader talks to the 3rd Kandak, Afghan Military Police on duty at the observation control point near Highway Two in Maiden ... More
Workers with Ayoub Sarwary Construction are building
Workers with Ayoub Sarwary Construction are building the perimeter wall and guard tower around the Afghan National Army compound in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 15, 2013. Once the compound is completed, ... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate of appreciation to Col. Sayed Naser during a scheduled visit at the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial (OCC-P) compound in Wardak province, Afghani... More
Second Kandak, Afghan National Army soldiers prepare
Second Kandak, Afghan National Army soldiers prepare to conduct a security patrol along Highway One after shots were fired in the area of Maiden Shar village, Wardak province, Sept. 29, 2013. The Afghan soldie... More
Following U.S. Army Spc. Elijah Tanksley's promotion
Following U.S. Army Spc. Elijah Tanksley's promotion ceremony, he follows U.S. Army 1st. Lt. Jean-Claude Johnson to the dining facility to enjoy some cake on the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial compoun... More
Maj. Gen. Afzul Aman (Aman) and his Commanding Generals
Maj. Gen. Afzul Aman (Aman) and his Commanding Generals review a map of Wardak province at the end of the operations meeting to ensure each Commander understands his new area of responsibility, during an operat... More
Maj. Gen. Afzul Aman (Aman) greets his subordinate
Maj. Gen. Afzul Aman (Aman) greets his subordinate commanders upon his arrival to the 2nd Kandak compound in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 29, 2013. Maj. Gen. Aman is there to host the operations meeting ... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone, left, gives Afghan
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone, left, gives Afghan National Police Col. Mohammed Anwar a unit coin during his visit to the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 8, 2... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate of appreciation to Afghan National Army Col. Abdul Satar Azizi during a scheduled visit at the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial (OCC-P) compound i... More
Brig. Gen. Ah. Majid, 2nd Kandak Commander, Afghan
Brig. Gen. Ah. Majid, 2nd Kandak Commander, Afghan National Army, briefs his area of responsibility to Maj. Gen. Aman during the operations briefing on the 2nd Kandak compound in Wardak province, Afghanistan, S... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Michael Padilla assigned to 1st Platoon,
U.S. Army Pfc. Michael Padilla assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry, provides overwatch from the mountaintops of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, Sept. 1, 2013 during operation Apache Shield. The ... More
U.S. Army 1st. Lt Jean-Claude Johnson, assigned to
U.S. Army 1st. Lt Jean-Claude Johnson, assigned to the 10th Mountain Security Forces Advisory Team, Team Diesel, reports the locations of enemies of Afghanistan to his higher headquarters, Wardak province, Afgh... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Pabey, truck commander, Sgt.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Pabey, truck commander, Sgt. James Carlberg dog handler and his dog Staff Sgt. Abby, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry Brigade, provide overwatch from the mounta... More
U.S. Army soldiers from 10th Mountain Division Security
U.S. Army soldiers from 10th Mountain Division Security Forces Advisory Team and 4th Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division foot patrol back to Forward Operating Base Airborne, Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 15, 2... More
An illumination round is fired from Forward Operating
An illumination round is fired from Forward Operating Base Airborne to provide soldiers assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry Brigade enough light to see anything moving in the area below the... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone, right, gives Afghan
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone, right, gives Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammed Nawah a unit coin upon arriving at the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial compound in Wardak province, Afghanistan, ... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone, Team Diesel commander,
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone, Team Diesel commander, addresses the multinational formation held on the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial compound prior to conducting a promotion ceremony, Wardak prov... More
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah, right,
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah, right, presents a certificate of appreciation to U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone for his exceptional service as an advisor over the last year to the Operation Co... More
Sexond Kandak, Afghan National Army soldiers prepare
Sexond Kandak, Afghan National Army soldiers prepare to conduct a security patrol along Highway One after shots were fired in the area of Maiden Shar village, Wardak province, Sept. 29, 2013. The Afghan soldier... More
U.S. Security Force Advisory Team members from 10th
U.S. Security Force Advisory Team members from 10th mountain and 4th Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division pose for a group photo with Afghan National Army soldiers assigned to the Operation Coordination Center-Provin... More
Maj. Gen. Zmari Payimn, ANCOP commanding general talks
Maj. Gen. Zmari Payimn, ANCOP commanding general talks with Maj. Jan Gull and Brig. Gen. Mohammed Nawah after the operations meeting on the 2nd Kandak Compound, Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 29, 2013. The... More
Spc. Brent Caldwell, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache
Spc. Brent Caldwell, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry, uses the mountaintops of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, as cover while providing overwatch, Sept. 1, 2013 during operation Apache Shield... More
Second Kandak soldiers monitor traffic along Highway
Second Kandak soldiers monitor traffic along Highway One that comes through Maiden Shar village in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 1, 2013. As the U.S. forces transition into an advise and assist role, Afgh... More
Col. Mohammad Anwar, Afghan National Police commander
Col. Mohammad Anwar, Afghan National Police commander in Wardak province looks at a unit coin given to him by U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone, Afghanistan, Sept. 8, 2013. After working alongside each other fo... More
Afghan National Army Col. Mohammad Nazeer, U.S. Army
Afghan National Army Col. Mohammad Nazeer, U.S. Army Capt. Christopher Mitrevski, U.S. Army Capt. Aaron Mcintosh and U.S. Army Maj. Matthew Minnick attend the Afghan operations meeting at the Operation Coordina... More
Afghan National Army Sgt. J.Z. Abduilah, assigned to
Afghan National Army Sgt. J.Z. Abduilah, assigned to 3rd Kandak, and U.S. Army Spc. William Wittig, a military police officer with Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade, 3rd Support Battalion, pose for a picture in... More
Second Kandak, Afghan National Army soldiers prepare
Second Kandak, Afghan National Army soldiers prepare to conduct a security patrol along Highway One after shots were fired in the area of Maiden Shar village, Wardak province, Sept. 29, 2013. The Afghan soldie... More
U.S. Army Spc. Elijah Tanksley stands next to Afghan
U.S. Army Spc. Elijah Tanksley stands next to Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah, 3rd Kandak commander, while giving words of wisdom during his promotion ceremony speech on Operation Coordination Ce... More
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah presents
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah presents a certificate of appreciation to U.S. Army Maj. Thomas Pagel for his exceptional service as an advisor over the last year to the Operation Coordination Ce... More
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah presents
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah presents a certificate of appreciation to U. S, Army Cpt. James Cox for his exceptional service as an advisor over the last year to the Operation Coordination Cent... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kento Gottshall, truck commander
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kento Gottshall, truck commander with 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry, launches a smoke grenade into the tree line of a field in Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, to deter the enemies ... More
Afghan Military Police with 2nd Kandak, are providing
Afghan Military Police with 2nd Kandak, are providing overwatch to the local village from the hill tops of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, Sept. 1, 2013. As part of operation Apache Shield, U.S soldiers assist the A... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate of appreciation to Afghan National Army Sgt. Mohammad Naem during a scheduled visit at the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial (OCC-P) compound in Wa... More
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah, right,
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah, right, presents a certificate of appreciation to U.S. Army Cpt. Christopher Mitrevski for his exceptional service as an advisor over the last year to the Operati... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Pabey, assigned to 1st Platoon,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Pabey, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry Brigade, uses a building as cover on the mountaintops of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, to conduct over-watch, Sept. 1, 2013 ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Corey Ogle, truck commander, assigned
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Corey Ogle, truck commander, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry Brigade, conducts overwatch on the mountaintop of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, Sept. 1, 2013, during opera... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Damien Patton, field medic and Kyle
U.S. Army Pfc. Damien Patton, field medic and Kyle York, saw gunner, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry Brigade, traverse down the mountaintop of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan after conducting ... More
The sun sets over the mountains which could be seen
The sun sets over the mountains which could be seen from Forward Operating Base Airborne, located in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 15, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel M. Copeland / Released)
U.S. Army Lt. Col Joseph Pavone presents a certificate
U.S. Army Lt. Col Joseph Pavone presents a certificate of appreciation to Col. Mohammad Nabeer during a scheduled visit at the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial (OCC-P) compound in Wardak province, Afgha... More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Clarence K. Chinn, deputy commander
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Clarence K. Chinn, deputy commander for RC-East and Afghan Commanding generals from Wardak province attend an operations briefing on the 2nd Kandak compound in Maiden Shar village, Afghanis... More
Second Kandak, Afghan National Army soldiers prepare
Second Kandak, Afghan National Army soldiers prepare to conduct a security patrol along Highway One after shots were fired in the area of Maiden Shar village, Wardak province, Sept. 29, 2013. The Afghan soldier... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kenton Gottshall, truck commander,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kenton Gottshall, truck commander, Pfc. Damien Patton, field medic, and 2nd Lt. William Clapp, platoon leader, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry, conduct overwatch in... More
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah, 3rd
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah, 3rd Kandak commander, promotes U.S. Army Spc. Elijah Tanksley on Operation Coordination Center-Provincial compound in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 15, 2013... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Pabey, assigned to 1st Platoon,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Pabey, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry Brigade, uses a building as cover on the mountain tops of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, to conduct overwatch, Sept. 1, 2013 ... More
Maj. Gen. Afzul Aman (Aman) greets his subordinate
Maj. Gen. Afzul Aman (Aman) greets his subordinate commanders upon his arrival to the 2nd Kandak compound in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 29, 2013. Maj. Gen. Aman is there to host the operations meeting ... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone, left, holds hands
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone, left, holds hands with Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah at the beginning of a meeting held at the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial compound in Wardak prov... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate of appreciation to Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah during a scheduled visit at the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial (OCC-P) compou... More
Afghan National Army Officers take notes during the
Afghan National Army Officers take notes during the operations meeting on the 2nd Kandak compound in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 29, 2013. The meeting was hosted by Maj. Gen. Aman to redefine the areas ... More
Afghan Military Police with 2nd Kandak, are providing
Afghan Military Police with 2nd Kandak, are providing overwatch to the local village from the hill tops of Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, Sept. 1, 2013. As part of operation Apache Shield, U.S soldiers assist the A... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate of appreciation to Afghan National Army Cpt. Azizi Rahiman during a scheduled visit at the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial (OCC-P) compound in Wa... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate of achievement to Afghan National Police Cpt. Mohammad Yahya during a scheduled visit at the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial (OCC-P) compound in ... More
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah, 3rd
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah, 3rd Kandak commander, conducts a multinational formation on the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial compound to promote a U.S. Army soldier, Wardak province,... More
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. William Clapp, platoon leader, assigned
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. William Clapp, platoon leader, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry Brigade, uses a red light to look over the map while conducting overwatch on the mountain tops of Maiden... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Pabey, truck commander, assigned
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Pabey, truck commander, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry, fires a flare round to provide enough light for his soldiers to see across the mountain tops of Maiden... More
Afghan National police public affairs videographer
Afghan National police public affairs videographer documents the operations meeting held at the 2nd Kandak compound in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 29, 2013. The meeting was hosted by Maj. Gen. Aman to ... More
Third Kandak, Afghan National Army soldiers, convoy
Third Kandak, Afghan National Army soldiers, convoy down Highway Two and past the Afghan Military Police observation control point in Maiden Shar, Sept. 1, 2013. As the U.S. forces transition into an advise an... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone presents a certificate of achievement to Afghan National Army Col. Bulbal Shah during a scheduled visit at the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial (OCC-P) compound in Warda... More
U.S. Army Spc. LoriAnn Watson, a military police officer,
U.S. Army Spc. LoriAnn Watson, a military police officer, assigned to 3rd Infantry Division 4th Brigade, 4/3 Brigade Special Troops Battalion, on mission with 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry Brigad... More
Second Kandak, Afghan National Army soldiers prepare
Second Kandak, Afghan National Army soldiers prepare to conduct a security patrol along Highway One after shots were fired in the area of Maiden Shar village, Wardak province, Sept. 29, 2013. The Afghan soldier... More
U.S. Army Spc. Elijah Tanksley sits between Afghan
U.S. Army Spc. Elijah Tanksley sits between Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah, 3rd Kandak commander, and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone, Team Diesel commander, following his promotion ceremony on... More
Col. Mohammad Nabeer, left, presents a certificate
Col. Mohammad Nabeer, left, presents a certificate of appreciation to U.S. Army 1st. Lt. Phillip Turner for his exceptional service as an advisor to over the last year to the Operation Coordination Center-Provi... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Pabey, truck commander, and
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Pabey, truck commander, and 2nd Lt. William Clapp, platoon leader, assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry Brigade, peek around a building while a illumination round p... More
Afghan Military Police with, 2nd Kandak, cordon off
Afghan Military Police with, 2nd Kandak, cordon off the traffic circle in Maidan Shar village after a vehicle borne improvised explosive device detonates near the Provincial Government building in Wardak provin... More
Afghan National Army soldiers from 3rd Kandak and Afghan
Afghan National Army soldiers from 3rd Kandak and Afghan Military Police from 2nd Kandak pull inner cordon security on Highway One after a vehicle borne improvised explosive device detonated near the Provincial... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kenton Gottshall, Spc. Brent Caldwell
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kenton Gottshall, Spc. Brent Caldwell and Pvt. Tyler Hagenbuch assigned to 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry, provide overwatch at an observation point in Maiden Shar, Afghanista... More
Brig. Gen. Ah. Selaim Bakshi, 2nd Kandak commander,
Brig. Gen. Ah. Selaim Bakshi, 2nd Kandak commander, greets Brig. Gen. Mohammad Nawah, 3rd Kandak commander upon arriving at the 2nd Kandak compound, in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Sept. 29, 2013. The Afghan ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Pabey, truck commander with
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Pabey, truck commander with 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry, launches a smoke grenade into the tree line of a field in Maiden Shar, Afghanistan, to deter the enemies of Af... More
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. William Clapp, 1st Platoon, Apache
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. William Clapp, 1st Platoon, Apache Company, 3-15th Infantry, platoon leader talks to a local farmer in Maiden Shar with the aid of an interpreter, Sept. 1, 2013. 1st platoon conducted operati... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone, Security Forces Advisory
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Pavone, Security Forces Advisory Team leader, with 10th Mountain, identifies the different buildings on the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial compound to Lt. Col. Curvy Scarboro... More
U.S. Army Capt. Christopher Mitrevski, assigned to
U.S. Army Capt. Christopher Mitrevski, assigned to Team Diesel a Security Forces Advisory Team from 10th Mountain Division, and Maj. Jan Gull, an operations officer, conduct an operations meeting held at the Op... More
Afghan commanding generals from Wardak province attend
Afghan commanding generals from Wardak province attend an operations briefing on the 2nd Kandak compound in Maiden Shar village, Afghanistan, Sept. 29, 2013. The meeting was hosted by Maj. Gen. Aman to redefin... More