An Afghan man holds up his Guardians of Peace safety
An Afghan man holds up his Guardians of Peace safety hotline card outside of the police headquarters in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Jan. 16, 2011.
Polish army Cpl. Koprianivyk pulls security at a vehicle
Polish army Cpl. Koprianivyk pulls security at a vehicle control point Jan. 10, Espandi, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
A Dismounted Polish Infantry platoon clears a large
A Dismounted Polish Infantry platoon clears a large area of insurgents and weapon caches in Espandi, Afghanistan, Dec. 31, 2010. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
An attack helicopter provides overwatch security for
An attack helicopter provides overwatch security for a Polish dismounted patrol near Zargar, Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
An Afghan Uniformed Policeman searches an Afghan man
An Afghan Uniformed Policeman searches an Afghan man at a Vehicle Control Point Jan. 10, Espandi, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
A Dismounted Polish Infantry platoon clears a large
A Dismounted Polish Infantry platoon clears a large area of insurgents and weapon caches in Espandi, Afghanistan, Dec. 31, 2010. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Polish army Cpl. Stocztek watches a suspicious vehicle
Polish army Cpl. Stocztek watches a suspicious vehicle from a distance. Jan. 10, Espandi, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Afghan National Army soldiers patrol in Ghazni, Afghanistan,
Afghan National Army soldiers patrol in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Jan. 22, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
U.S. Army soldier Nicole Heydari of Alexandria, Va.,
U.S. Army soldier Nicole Heydari of Alexandria, Va., Task Force White Eagle, Human Terrain Team, speaks with villagers in order to assess their needs in Zargar, Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
An Afghan Uniformed Policeman searches a storage hole
An Afghan Uniformed Policeman searches a storage hole found in a courtyard, Zezelah, Afghanistan, Jan. 3, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
U.S. Soldiers with Alpha Company, 4th Brigade Special
U.S. Soldiers with Alpha Company, 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, take a knee and pull security on a hilltop during a route clearance patrol in Khost prov... More
Afghan uniformed policemen await a briefing on the
Afghan uniformed policemen await a briefing on the Guardians of Peace program at the police headquarters in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Jan. 16, 2011.
Cpl. Adam McKinley, squad leader with 2nd platoon,
Cpl. Adam McKinley, squad leader with 2nd platoon, Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, instructs his squad members during a security patrol here recently. McKinley, a 24-year-old native of Sacr... More
A Polish soldier processes an Afghan man into the Handheld
A Polish soldier processes an Afghan man into the Handheld Interagency Identity Detection Equipment database used to store the identities of local nationals, making it harder for the Taliban to hide, Ghazni, Af... More
A Polish soldier displays a weapon found in the ceiling
A Polish soldier displays a weapon found in the ceiling of a building in Zezelah, Afghanistan, Jan. 3, 2011. The weapon was found by Afghan Uniformed Policemen who lead the cordon and search operations in Zezel... More
Polish Army Cpl. Ukash scouts ahead of the coalition
Polish Army Cpl. Ukash scouts ahead of the coalition convoy for Improvised Explosive Devices and other explosive materials while on patrol in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Howe)
Lt. Col. John Mckee of Brooklyn, N.Y., hands out candy
Lt. Col. John Mckee of Brooklyn, N.Y., hands out candy to local children during a patrol to Godele, Afghanistan Jan. 16, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Lance Cpl. Andrew J. Rodriguez, point man with Weapons
Lance Cpl. Andrew J. Rodriguez, point man with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, sweeps for improvised explosive devices and clears a route during a foot patrol, Feb. 6. Rodriguez, a 19-year-... More
Polish soldiers dismount their Rosameck vehicles during
Polish soldiers dismount their Rosameck vehicles during a patrol in Ghazni Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Howe)
An Afghan man reads a poster given to him outside of
An Afghan man reads a poster given to him outside of the police headquarters in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Jan. 16, 2011. The poster is in support of The Guardians of Peace program.
Two Polish soldiers pull security from the back of
Two Polish soldiers pull security from the back of a Polish Rosomak vehicle during a patrol in Espandi, Afghanistan, Dec. 31, 2010. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Afghan National Army soldiers on mounted patrol, Espandi,
Afghan National Army soldiers on mounted patrol, Espandi, Afghanistan, Jan. 24.
A Polish soldier scans his sector of fire while on
A Polish soldier scans his sector of fire while on patrol in Espandi, Afghanistan, Dec. 31, 2010. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
A Polish soldier waits to enter a building during cordon
A Polish soldier waits to enter a building during cordon and search operations in Zezelah, Afghanistan, Jan. 3, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
An Afghan Uniform Police officer practices using the
An Afghan Uniform Police officer practices using the metal detector under the supervision of Spc. Xavier Perez, a combat engineer with 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry... More
An Afghan uniformed policeman hands out posters in
An Afghan uniformed policeman hands out posters in support of the Guardians Of Peace program outside of the police headquarters in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Jan. 16, 2011.
Polish soldiers walk alongside the patrolling vehicles
Polish soldiers walk alongside the patrolling vehicles while pulling security in Espandi, Afghanistan, Dec. 31 2010. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Afghan Border Policemen take a break in the shade after
Afghan Border Policemen take a break in the shade after searching multiple areas of interest during Operation Southern Strike II in southern Afghanistan, June 6, 2012. The ABP-led operation focused on disruptin... More
Lt. Col. John McKee of Bronx, N.Y., gives an interview
Lt. Col. John McKee of Bronx, N.Y., gives an interview to the local television station "ToloTv" on the Guardians of Peace program at the police headquarters in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Jan. 16, 2011.
Polish Army Cpl. Ukash prepares his metal detector
Polish Army Cpl. Ukash prepares his metal detector for use while on patrol in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Howe)
An Afghan boy draws water from the village well in
An Afghan boy draws water from the village well in Qalati, Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
U.S. Army Sgt. Kenton D. Smith, a combat engineer with
U.S. Army Sgt. Kenton D. Smith, a combat engineer with Alpha Company, 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, uses a Goldie command wire detector during a route c... More
A Polish soldier rakes through a suspicious pile of
A Polish soldier rakes through a suspicious pile of dirt with a knife while on patrol in Espandi, Afghanistan, Dec. 31, 2010. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Three Polish soldiers scan their sectors of fire while
Three Polish soldiers scan their sectors of fire while on patrol in Espandi, Afghanistan, Dec. 31, 2010. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Polish army Cpl. Koprianivyk pulls security during
Polish army Cpl. Koprianivyk pulls security during the operation of an Afghan led Vehicle Control Point Jan. 10, Espandi, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Rigsby, of Coco Beach,
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Rigsby, of Coco Beach, Fla., Air Force Staff Sgt. Devlin Long, of Boulder, Colo., and Air Force Staff Sgt. Scott Underdoll, Denver, FOB Ghazni Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Kenton D. Smith, a combat engineer with
U.S. Army Sgt. Kenton D. Smith, a combat engineer with Alpha Company, 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, takes a knee and scans his surroundings during a rou... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kyle R. Petko, a combat engineer
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kyle R. Petko, a combat engineer with Alpha Company, 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, traverses a ridge line during a route clearance ... More
A Polish soldier scans a large wall for enemy insurgents
A Polish soldier scans a large wall for enemy insurgents during a patrol in Espandi, Afghanistan, Dec. 31, 2010. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
An Afghan elder listens as a soldier asks him questions
An Afghan elder listens as a soldier asks him questions during a patrol in Godele, Afghanistan Jan. 16, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe))
Polish Army Lt. Walkowiak explains the location of
Polish Army Lt. Walkowiak explains the location of the target house during cordon and search operations, Jan. 5, in Waghez, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Afghan Uniformed Police on patrol, Jan. 7, in Saighel,
Afghan Uniformed Police on patrol, Jan. 7, in Saighel, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
A Polish soldier scans his sector of fire while on
A Polish soldier scans his sector of fire while on patrol in Espandi, Afghanistan, Dec. 31, 2010. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
A Polish Army Cpl. talks with an Afghan man while on
A Polish Army Cpl. talks with an Afghan man while on patrol in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Howe)
Afghan National Army soldier preparing to begin a dismounted
Afghan National Army soldier preparing to begin a dismounted patrol, Espandi, Afghanistan, Jan. 24.
An Afghan National Army commander briefs his team about
An Afghan National Army commander briefs his team about the dismounted patrol, Espandi, Afghanistan, Jan. 24.
U.S. Army Spc. Shane T. Coates, a combat engineer with
U.S. Army Spc. Shane T. Coates, a combat engineer with Alpha Company, 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, operates a M240b machine gun during a route clearanc... More
A U.S. Soldier with Alpha Company, 4th Brigade Special
A U.S. Soldier with Alpha Company, 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, prepares a Mk 19 grenade launcher for operation, prior to conducting a route clearance ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Justin A. Clymer, a combat engineer
U.S. Army Sgt. Justin A. Clymer, a combat engineer with Alpha Company , 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, uses his Advanced Combat Optical gun sight to scan... More
A Polish Rosomak Vehicle gets into position at a traffic
A Polish Rosomak Vehicle gets into position at a traffic control point Jan. 10, Espandi, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
A Polish soldier places an Afghan man into a database
A Polish soldier places an Afghan man into a database system designed to maintain the identities of Afghan nationals Jan. 10, Espandi, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Polish soldiers clear the road ahead of their convoy
Polish soldiers clear the road ahead of their convoy while on patrol in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Howe)
Polish Army Cpl. Maritik and Polish Army Lt. Beratisczky
Polish Army Cpl. Maritik and Polish Army Lt. Beratisczky prepare to secure two suspected Taliban insurgents, Jan. 7, in Ghazni, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Lt. Col. John McKee of Bronx, N.Y., briefs Afghan uniformed
Lt. Col. John McKee of Bronx, N.Y., briefs Afghan uniformed policemen on the Guardians Of Peace program at the police headquarters in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Jan. 16, 2011.
Three Afghan Uniformed Police stand ready to operate
Three Afghan Uniformed Police stand ready to operate a vehicle control point Jan. 10, Espandi, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Polish Army Cpl. Ukash uses his metal detector to
Polish Army Cpl. Ukash uses his metal detector to investigate an area in the road while on patrol in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Howe)
An Afghan National Army soldier fires a rocket propelled
An Afghan National Army soldier fires a rocket propelled grenade at an enemy position in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Jan. 22, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Polish Army Cpl. Sebastian Munztbauer scans his sector
Polish Army Cpl. Sebastian Munztbauer scans his sector of fire while sitting in the turret of a Polish Rosomak vehicle during a patrol, Ghazni, Afghanistan, Jan. 22, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
U.S. Soldiers with Alpha Company, 4th Brigade Special
U.S. Soldiers with Alpha Company, 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, inspect the serviceability of their equipment prior to conducting a route clearance patr... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Justin A. Clymer, left, and Sgt. Kenton
U.S. Army Sgt. Justin A. Clymer, left, and Sgt. Kenton D. Smith, both combat engineers with Alpha Company, 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, take a knee and... More
Polish soldiers take off for a dismounted patrol near
Polish soldiers take off for a dismounted patrol near Zargar, Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
An Afghan security force member peaks over a wall while
An Afghan security force member peaks over a wall while on patrol during a reconnaissance operation in Kurlowlagh Kariz, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, May 5. Afghan and Coalition forces are operating in the ar... More
A Polish infantry soldier enters a hidden room during
A Polish infantry soldier enters a hidden room during a cordon and search operation, Jan. 5, in Waghez, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Polish Army Capt. Stryczk places a suspected Taliban
Polish Army Capt. Stryczk places a suspected Taliban in a database of suspected personnel, Jan. 7, in Ghazni, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Polish army soldiers enter an Afghan local man into
Polish army soldiers enter an Afghan local man into an identification database during a vehicle control point Jan. 10, Espandi, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kyle R. Petko, a combat engineer
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kyle R. Petko, a combat engineer with Alpha Company, 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, uses a VMC-1 Gizmo metal detector to scan for im... More
U.S. Army Special Forces and Afghan National Army soldiers
U.S. Army Special Forces and Afghan National Army soldiers survey the scene after an improvised explosive device detonated and destroyed a police vehicle near the village of Kalach, Uruzgan province of Afghanis... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Kenton D. Smith, left, a combat engineer
U.S. Army Sgt. Kenton D. Smith, left, a combat engineer with Alpha Company, 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, engages in conversation with Afghan children d... More
U.S. Soldiers with Alpha Company, 4th Brigade Special
U.S. Soldiers with Alpha Company, 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, cross a river while searching for improvised explosive devices during a route clearance ... More
Polish infantry soldiers prepare to dismount to begin
Polish infantry soldiers prepare to dismount to begin Cordon and Search operations, Jan. 5, in Waghez, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Staff Sgt. Mario Vanhaastert, a squad leader with Company
Staff Sgt. Mario Vanhaastert, a squad leader with Company A, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, gives a class on how to operate a hand-held metal detector to A... More
Polish soldiers move through a courtyard during cordon
Polish soldiers move through a courtyard during cordon and search operations in Zezelah, Afghanistan, Jan. 3, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
A Polish soldier pulls security during a security halt
A Polish soldier pulls security during a security halt while on patrol in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Howe)
Two Afghan Border Police members assemble a hand held
Two Afghan Border Police members assemble a hand held metal detector before embarking on a familiarization scenario at the Kabul Military Training Centre during the road clearance course. (Photo by Canadian arm... More
An Afghan National Army soldier stands ready to begin
An Afghan National Army soldier stands ready to begin a dismounted patrol, Espnadi, Afghanistan, Jan. 24.
An Afghan Uniformed Policeman searches an Afghan home
An Afghan Uniformed Policeman searches an Afghan home during cordon and search operations in Zezelah, Afghanistan, Jan. 3, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
U.S. Soldiers with Alpha Company, 4th Brigade Special
U.S. Soldiers with Alpha Company, 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, inspect the serviceability of their equipment prior to conducting a route clearance patr... More
Afghan National Army soldiers leave Foward Operating
Afghan National Army soldiers leave Foward Operating Base Vulcan and move to their objective where they will lead a dismounted patrol in Espandi, Afghanistan, Jan. 24.
U.S. Soldiers with Alpha Company, 4th Brigade Special
U.S. Soldiers with Alpha Company, 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, prepare to cross a river while searching for improvised explosive devices during a route... More
Polish soldiers get ready to move through open terrain
Polish soldiers get ready to move through open terrain near Zargar, Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Two Polish soldiers pull security while on patrol in
Two Polish soldiers pull security while on patrol in Espandi, Afghanistan, Dec. 31, 2010. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
An Afghan Uniformed Policeman searches the trunk of
An Afghan Uniformed Policeman searches the trunk of a vehicle during the operation of an Afghan led Vehicle Control Point Jan. 10, Espandi, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
A Polish soldier known as "Scotty" pulls security while
A Polish soldier known as "Scotty" pulls security while a dismounted patrol passes through, Zezelah, Afghanistan, Jan. 3, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Local nationals drill for water for their village,
Local nationals drill for water for their village, Espandi, Afghanistan, Jan. 24.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kyle R. Petko, a combat engineer
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kyle R. Petko, a combat engineer with Alpha Company, 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, uses his Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight to sca... More
An Afghan National Army soldier sits in the gunner
An Afghan National Army soldier sits in the gunner turret of his vehicle Jan. 10, Espandi, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
U.S. Army soldier Nicole Heydari of Alexandria, Va.,
U.S. Army soldier Nicole Heydari of Alexandria, Va., Task Force White Eagle, Human Terrain Team, speaks with villagers in order to assess their needs in Zargar, Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
A HIND Helicopter provides security from above during
A HIND Helicopter provides security from above during an Afghan led Vehicle Control Point Jan. 10, Espandi, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Polish Army Cpl. Maritik searches a suspected insurgent,
Polish Army Cpl. Maritik searches a suspected insurgent, while another Polish soldier pulls security, Jan. 7, in Ghazni, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
An Afghan Border Police member observes from the top
An Afghan Border Police member observes from the top of his vehicle for signs of an improvised explosive device before his convoy crosses a vulnerable point during road clearance course training at Kabul Milita... More
Lance Cpl. Jason M. McCormick with Headquarters Battery,
Lance Cpl. Jason M. McCormick with Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, clears routes for his fellow Marines to conduct security patrols in the battery’s area of operations. The Manassas, ... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Stoney Grimes, left, platoon leader,
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Stoney Grimes, left, platoon leader, and Pfc. Jonathan Willis, both with 2nd Platoon, Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, sweep the grounds with a specialized metal de... More
Afghan Uniformed Police question suspected Taliban,
Afghan Uniformed Police question suspected Taliban, Jan. 7, in Ghazni, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
An Afghan Uniformed policeman gives out candy and toys
An Afghan Uniformed policeman gives out candy and toys to local children in Godele, Afghanistan Jan. 16, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
A Polish soldier scans his sector of fire while on
A Polish soldier scans his sector of fire while on patrol in Espandi, Afghanistan, Dec. 31, 2010. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
A Polish soldier scans his sector of fire while on
A Polish soldier scans his sector of fire while on patrol in Espandi, Afghanistan, Dec. 31, 2010. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
U.S. Army Sgt. Kenton D. Smith, a combat engineer with
U.S. Army Sgt. Kenton D. Smith, a combat engineer with Alpha Company, 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, takes a knee and scans a mountain top during a route... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Justin A. Clymer, a combat engineer
U.S. Army Sgt. Justin A. Clymer, a combat engineer with Alpha Company, 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division scans his surroundings during a route clearance patr... More
Soldiers in a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle
Soldiers in a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle maneuver across rough terrain while on patrol in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Howe)
An Afghan National Army soldier patrols while dismounted
An Afghan National Army soldier patrols while dismounted in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Jan. 22, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)