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)
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 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)
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)
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.
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)
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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)
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)
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)
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.
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)
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)
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)
Afghan National Army soldiers patrol in Ghazni, Afghanistan,
Afghan National Army soldiers patrol in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Jan. 22, 2011.(Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Polish Army Cpl. Maritik searches a vehicle for weapons
Polish Army Cpl. Maritik searches a vehicle for weapons and intelligence, Jan. 7, in Ghazni, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Afghan residents serve tea to U.S. Army soldiers and
Afghan residents serve tea to U.S. Army soldiers and Afghan security forces during a reconnaissance patrol in Qal-Al-Surkh, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, May 6. Afghan and coalition forces are operating in the... More
A Polish soldier gives candy and toys to local afghan
A Polish soldier gives candy and toys to local afghan children in Godele, Afghanistan Jan. 16, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
An Afghan boy warms his hands from the cold in Zargar,
An Afghan boy warms his hands from the cold in Zargar, Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
An Afghan village elder explains agriculture to Afghan
An Afghan village elder explains agriculture to Afghan and coalition forces during a patrol in Qal-Al-Surkh, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, May 6. Afghan and coalition forces are operating in the area to provid... More
Soldiers in a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle
Soldiers in a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle drive down a road while on patrol in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Howe)
An Afghan Uniformed Policeman directs a vehicle during
An Afghan Uniformed Policeman directs a vehicle during an Afghan led Vehicle Control Point Jan. 10, Espandi, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
A Polish soldier pulls security out of the back of
A Polish soldier pulls security out of the back of a Rosomak vehicle during a patrol in Espandi, Afghanistan, Dec. 31, 2010. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Polish Army Lt. Walkowiak identifies the target building
Polish Army Lt. Walkowiak identifies the target building during cordon and search operations, Jan. 5, in Waghez, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Two Polish soldiers advance their position while a
Two Polish soldiers advance their position while a HIND helicopter provides security, Jan. 7, in Ghazni, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
A Polish soldier prepares to search a building during
A Polish soldier prepares to search a building during cordon and search operations, Jan. 5, in Waghez, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Afghan National Army soldiers on patrol in Ghazni,
Afghan National Army soldiers on patrol in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Jan. 22, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
A Polish soldier scans building rooftops during a security
A Polish soldier scans building rooftops during a security halt in Zargar, Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
A group of Afghan National Army soldiers advance the
A group of Afghan National Army soldiers advance the formation during a dismounted patrol, Espandi, Afghanistan, Jan. 24.
An Afghan National Army soldier moves forward during
An Afghan National Army soldier moves forward during a dismounted patrol, Espandi, Afghanistan, Jan. 24.
A Polish soldier pulls security in Zezelah, Afghanistan,
A Polish soldier pulls security in Zezelah, Afghanistan, Jan. 3, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
A Polish soldier scans his sector of fire during a
A Polish soldier scans his sector of fire during a brief security halt in Qalati, Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
A Polish soldier displays a hunting rifle found by
A Polish soldier displays a hunting rifle found by Afghan Uniformed Policemen during an Afghan lead cordon and search operation, Zezelah, Afghanistan, Jan. 3, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
An Afghan National Army soldier scans his sector of
An Afghan National Army soldier scans his sector of fire during a short security halt, Espandi, Afghanistan.
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
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 pulls overwatch security in Zezelah,
A Polish soldier pulls overwatch security in Zezelah, Afghanistan, Jan. 3, 2011. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Polish Army Cpl. Maritik searches a vehicle for weapons
Polish Army Cpl. Maritik searches a vehicle for weapons and intelligence, Jan. 7, in Ghazni, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
A Rosomak vehicle negotiates the rough terrain during
A Rosomak vehicle negotiates the rough terrain during a patrol in Espandi, Afghanistan, Dec. 31, 2010. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
U.S. Army Special Forces conduct a clearing operation
U.S. Army Special Forces conduct a clearing operation during a reconnaissance patrol in Kurlowlagh Kariz, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, May 5. Afghan and coalition forces are operating in the area to provide s... More
Polish army Staff Sgt. Buratynski pulls security while
Polish army Staff Sgt. Buratynski pulls security while assisting the Afghan Uniformed Police in the operation of a vehicle control point Jan. 10, Espandi, Afghanistan. (Photo by: Sgt. Justin Howe)
Soldiers in a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle
Soldiers in a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle drives down a road while on patrol in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Howe)