Members of the U.N. Security Council depart Camp Arena,
Members of the U.N. Security Council depart Camp Arena, International Security Assistance Force Regional Command West Headquarters,after attending meetings on the progress in Afghanistan, Nov. 26.
The view of a western Afghanistan village from a Spanish
The view of a western Afghanistan village from a Spanish army CH-47 Chinook helicopter during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afghan government in exten... More
The view of a western Afghanistan village from a Spanish
The view of a western Afghanistan village from a Spanish army CH-47 Chinook helicopter during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afghan government in exten... More
Italian Army Master Sgt. Giuseppe Esposito, Chief of
Italian Army Master Sgt. Giuseppe Esposito, Chief of K-9 Platoon, performs training with his military working dog, Bordeaux. The team is currently deployed to Camp Arena in support of the International Security... More
Ambassador Guilio Terzi, Italian representative to
Ambassador Guilio Terzi, Italian representative to the U.N. Security Council, signs a welcome book at the passenger terminal at Camp Arena, International Security Assistance Force Regional Command West Headquar... More
Senior Aircraftman Matty Amin, a soldier from the 3rd
Senior Aircraftman Matty Amin, a soldier from the 3rd Squadron Royal Air Force Regiment A flight, sleeps soundly while his mates stand watch supporting the International Security Assistance Force. The RAF routi... More
A local village member receives a donation from the
A local village member receives a donation from the Afghan national army in cooperation with the International Security Assistance Force during a humanitarian mission near Forward Operating Base Bala Murghab, O... More
Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, NATO
Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, NATO - International Security Assistance Force, unpack gear in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan March 14. They have been preparing for full-spectrum operations sin... More
A local village girl poses for a photo during an
A local village girl poses for a photo during an International Security Assistance Force humanitarian mission near Forward Operating Base Bala Murghab, Oct. 3, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afghan government in e... More
A Spanish army soldier keeps watch as a CH-47 Chinook
A Spanish army soldier keeps watch as a CH-47 Chinook helicopter flies lands at Bala Murghab Forward Operating Base during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting t... More
U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant Susan Williams,
U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant Susan Williams, International Security Assistance Force videographer, photographs an Italian soldier during training at Camp Arena, ISAF Regional Command-West Headquarters, Sep... More
Spanish army paratroopers from the 3rd Bandera exit
Spanish army paratroopers from the 3rd Bandera exit a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Bala Murghab Forward Operating Base during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting... More
NATO - International Security Assistance Force
Italian army Chief Warrant Officer 3rd Class Alberto Poddi of Oristano, performs maintenance on a Mangusta Attack Helicopter at Camp Arena, Dec. 7. The Mangusta squadron is part of the International Security A... More
Canadian army Warrant Officer Merlin Longaphie of Prince
Canadian army Warrant Officer Merlin Longaphie of Prince Edward Island, inspects communication equipment while assigned to the International Security Assistance Force. Longaphi is a member of the Canadian Opera... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt.Shawn Allen, left, International
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt.Shawn Allen, left, International Security Assistance Force physician's assistant, provides medical care to a local villager at Forward Operating Base Bala Murghab, Oct. 4, 2008. ISAF is as... More
Pvt. Daniel Gibson, from 2nd Platoon, 3rd Battalion
Pvt. Daniel Gibson, from 2nd Platoon, 3rd Battalion (Para), the Royal Australian Regiment, stands over watch during a foot patrol of the town of Tarin Kowt while conducting an International Security Assistance ... More
The vendors displayed their items, many of which were
The vendors displayed their items, many of which were handmade scarves, jewelry and clothing, as part of an ongoing effort to develop business contacts and create opportunities for women to earn money to suppor... More
Marines refuel a CH-53D Super Stallion Helicopter of
Marines refuel a CH-53D Super Stallion Helicopter of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 (HMH-362), during a heliborne extraction flight operation, Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, March 4. HMH-362 conducts heliborne ... More
Germany’s Federal Minister of Defense Thomas de Maizière
Germany’s Federal Minister of Defense Thomas de Maizière talks with members of the press during a visit to Afghanistan, Dec. 21. Minister de Maizière met with troops deployed to northern Afghanistan in apprecia... More
Canadian army Pvt.Chad Mazurek of Branford, Ontario
Canadian army Pvt.Chad Mazurek of Branford, Ontario performs a check of a 50 caliber machine gun during routine maintenance. Mazurek is a member of the International Security Assistance Force Canadian Operation... More
The gunner of a Spanish army CH-47 Chinook helicopter
The gunner of a Spanish army CH-47 Chinook helicopter keeps watch over the landscape of western Afghanistan during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afgha... More
Donkies graze outside the International Security Assistance
Donkies graze outside the International Security Assistance Force Provincial Reconstruction Team at Camp Whiskey, Sept. 29, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afghan government in extending and exercising its authorit... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Jennifer Proudfoot, a pilot with
U.S. Marine Capt. Jennifer Proudfoot, a pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, prepares to land a CH-53D Super Stallion helicopter during a heliborne extraction flight operation, at Camp Dwyer, Afghan... More
A Spanish air force superpuma helicopter assigned
A Spanish air force superpuma helicopter assigned to Camp Arena lands during International Security Assistance Force medical evacuation training mission, Sept. 23, 2008. The team is responsible for providing m... More
Soldiers from the 2nd Corps Afghan national army guard
Soldiers from the 2nd Corps Afghan national army guard an entrance to an International Security Assistance Force Forward Operating Bas, Bala Murghab, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afghan government in e... More
Local village children pose for a photograph during
Local village children pose for a photograph during an International Security Assistance Force Provincial Reconstruction Team Civilian Military Cooperation Team visit, Sept. 29, 2008. The CIMIC team delivered s... More
Soldiers from 2nd platoon, E-company, Battle Group
Soldiers from 2nd platoon, E-company, Battle Group 7, Task Force Uruzgan move toward Mirabad in an YPR765 armored infantry fighting vehicle. The platoon was on a 3-day International Security Assistance Force m... More
Afghan national security forces cross over the river
Afghan national security forces cross over the river Murghab on a new bridge built with assistance from the International Security Assistance Force in cooperation with the local community, Nov. 30.
U.N. Security Council members listen to a briefing
U.N. Security Council members listen to a briefing on operations in Afghanistan held at International Security Assistance Force Regional Command West Headquarters, Nov. 26.
U.S. Army General David McKeirnan, International Security
U.S. Army General David McKeirnan, International Security Assistance Force Commander (right) and Brigadier General Paolo Serra, ISAF Regional Command West Commander meet at Forward Operating Base Columbus for ... More
An Afghan local receives medical treatment at the
An Afghan local receives medical treatment at the International Security Assistance Force Role 2 Medical Center on Camp Arena, Sept. 23, 2008. The center provides medical treatment to military personnel assigne... More
Italian soldiers conduct a foot patrol during training
Italian soldiers conduct a foot patrol during training at Camp Arena, International Security Assistance Force Regional Command-West Headquarters, Sept. 24, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afghan government in exten... More
An Italian air force AB-212 helicopter flies over
An Italian air force AB-212 helicopter flies over Afghanistan's Ring Road in Farah province during an International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission, Oct. 6, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afghan governmen... More
The German Minister of Defense Thomas de Maiziere enjoys
The German Minister of Defense Thomas de Maiziere enjoys a sausage and conversation with German military members at the Christmas Market on Camp Marmal, Afghanistan. Maiziere paid a visit to the military member... More
Local village members load a donkey with bags of rice
Local village members load a donkey with bags of rice donated by the Afghan national army in cooperation with the International Security Assistance Force during a humanitarian mission near Forward Operating Bas... More
Elders of Bala Murghab conduct a shrua with International
Elders of Bala Murghab conduct a shrua with International Security Assistance Force and Afghan national security force leaders at Forward Operating Base Columbus prior to the inauguration of the new bridge ove... More
Spanish air force Capt. Isabelle Ortiz, medical treatment
Spanish air force Capt. Isabelle Ortiz, medical treatment team member, prepares for a International Security Assistance Force medical evacuation training mission on the flight line of Camp Arena, Sept. 23, 2008... More
Italian Army Military Working Dog, Bordeaux, performs
Italian Army Military Working Dog, Bordeaux, performs a search during training at Camp Arena, Sept. 25, 2008. Bordeaux and his handler, Master Sgt. Giuseppe Esposito, Chief of K-9 Platoon, are currently deploye... More
Italian Army Military Working Dog, Bordeaux, performs
Italian Army Military Working Dog, Bordeaux, performs a search during training at Camp Arena, Sept. 25, 2008. Bordeaux and his handler, Master Sergeant Giuseppe Esposito, Chief of K-9 Platoon, are currently dep... More
The view of a western Afghanistan village from a Spanish
The view of a western Afghanistan village from a Spanish army CH-47 Chinook helicopter during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afghan government in ext... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Troy Foster of Randolph, N.Y., performs
U.S. Army Sgt. Troy Foster of Randolph, N.Y., performs an operations check of a March 19 weapon just after completing a mission, Oct. 17, 2008. Foster is assigned to Kandahar Air Field where he serves as part o... More
Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, NATO
Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, NATO - International Security Assistance Force, unpack gear in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan March 14. They have been preparing for full-spectrum operations sin... More
Lithuanian army 1st Lt. Ruta Gaizetute, public affairs
Lithuanian army 1st Lt. Ruta Gaizetute, public affairs officer for International Security Assistance Force Provincial Reconstruction Team Camp Whiskey, meets with local villagers during a Civilian Military Coop... More
Attendees at the International Senior Enlisted Symposium
Attendees at the International Senior Enlisted Symposium await their next guest speaker at the George C. Marshal European Center for Security Studies, Garmisch, Germany, Sept. 6. NATO Supreme Headquarters Allie... More
A patrolman from the Afghan national police guards
A patrolman from the Afghan national police guards an entrance to an International Security Assistance Force Forward Operating Bas, Bala Murghab, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afghan government in exten... More
The remains of a Russian tower at an observation point
The remains of a Russian tower at an observation point above International Security Assistance Force Provincial Reconstruction Team, Camp Whiskey, Sept. 29, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afghan government in exte... More
Spanish army Staff Sgt. Ivan Calzado, CH-47 Chinook
Spanish army Staff Sgt. Ivan Calzado, CH-47 Chinook helicopter pilot, flies over western Afghanistan on an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afghan governmen... More
Spc. Richard Thompson, a technical engineer specialist
Spc. Richard Thompson, a technical engineer specialist with the Survey and Design section of 2D Engineer Brigade, Joint Task Force Trailblazer, conducting a site survey along the main road of Bagram Air Field, ... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Shawn Allen, International Security
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Shawn Allen, International Security Assistance Force physician's assistant, provides medical care to a local villager at Forward Operating Base Bala Murghab, Oct. 4, 2008. ISAF is assisti... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Troy Foster of Randolph, N.Y., performs
U.S. Army Sgt. Troy Foster of Randolph, N.Y., performs an operations check of a March 19 weapon just after completing a mission, Oct. 17, 2008. Foster is assigned to Kandahar Air Field where he serves as part o... More
Spanish army paratroopers from the 3rd Bandera exit
Spanish army paratroopers from the 3rd Bandera exit a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Bala Murghab Forward Operating Base during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting... More
Goat in Afghanistan, US Navy Photogrpah
Gen. David H. Petraeus, center, commander of the NATO International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces Afghanistan, watches as a staff member, right, removes a goat adorned with a Navy flag during his mo... More
Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, NATO
Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, NATO - International Security Assistance Force, unpack gear in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan March 14. They have been preparing for full-spectrum operations sin... More
A local village member carries home a donation from
A local village member carries home a donation from the Afghan national army in cooperation with the International Security Assistance Force during a humanitarian mission near Forward Operating Base Bala Murgha... More
Spanish and U.S. Army Soldiers prepare for a flight
Spanish and U.S. Army Soldiers prepare for a flight on a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter at Bala Murghab Forward Operating Base during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assist... More
A local village girl sits on a bag of rice during an
A local village girl sits on a bag of rice during an International Security Assistance Force humanitarian mission near Forward Operating Base Bala Murghab, Oct. 3, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afghan government ... More
An Italian army soldier performs security during the
An Italian army soldier performs security during the inauguration of the new bridge over the Murghab river, Nov. 30.
Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, NATO
Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, NATO - International Security Assistance Force, unpack gear in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan March 14. They have been preparing for full-spectrum operations sin... More
U.S. Army General David McKeirnan, International Security
U.S. Army General David McKeirnan, International Security Assistance Force Commander and Afghan national security force leaders meet with village elders at Forward Operating Base Columbus prior to the inaugura... More
The remains of a desert sunflower stand tall next to
The remains of a desert sunflower stand tall next to the ruins of a village, Sept. 24, 2008. The ruins are located on Camp Arena, the headquarters for the International Security Assistance Force, Regional Command-West.
Canadian army soldiers assigned to the 1st and 2nd
Canadian army soldiers assigned to the 1st and 2nd Royal Canadian Regiment with the International Security Assistance Force perform operational checks of their vehicles and equipment during routine maintenance,... More
Canadian army soldiers assigned to the 1st and 2nd
Canadian army soldiers assigned to the 1st and 2nd Royal Canadian Regiment from the International Security Assistance Force take a break from routine maintenance at Camp Tombstone, Oct. 17, 2008. The soldiers a... More
Spanish and U.S. Soldiers prepare for a flight in a
Spanish and U.S. Soldiers prepare for a flight in a Spanish CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Qual-eh-ye Now airport during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Af... More
Italian army Brig. Gen. Paulo Serra briefs members
Italian army Brig. Gen. Paulo Serra briefs members of the U.N. Security Council on operations in Afghanistan at International Security Assistance Force Regional Command West Headquarters, Nov. 26.
Spanish army Spc. Sgt. Catredra keeps watch as a CH-47
Spanish army Spc. Sgt. Catredra keeps watch as a CH-47 Chinook helicopter flies over a western Afghanistan village during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting th... More
Italian army Brig. Gen. Paulo Serra escorts Ambassador
Italian army Brig. Gen. Paulo Serra escorts Ambassador Guilio Terzi, Italian representative to the U.N. Security Council, to a briefing held at International Security Assistance Force Regional Command West Head... More
Spanish Army Paratrooper Diego Romero, International
Spanish Army Paratrooper Diego Romero, International Security Assistance Force inspects the Raven mini Unmanned Aerial Vehicle assigned to Forward Operating Base Bala Murghab, Oct. 4, 2008. ISAF is assisting th... More
Two members of a Spanish army CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Two members of a Spanish army CH-47 Chinook helicopter crew keep watch as the aircraft lands at Qual-eh-ye Now airport during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assistin... More
Members of the International Security Assistance Force
Members of the International Security Assistance Force exit an Italian CH-47 Chinook helicopter as it lands at Bala Murghab Forward Operating Base during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept... More
Spanish air force Master Sgt. Chavez (left) and soldier
Spanish air force Master Sgt. Chavez (left) and soldier Greviller prepare for a International Security Assistance Force medical evacuation training mission on the flight line of Camp Arena, Sept. 23, 2008. The ... More
A Spanish air force medical evacuation team assigned
A Spanish air force medical evacuation team assigned to Camp Arena performs an International Security Assistance Force training mission, Sept. 23, 2008. The team is responsible for providing medical evacuation ... More
Italian soldiers conduct a patrol during training at
Italian soldiers conduct a patrol during training at Camp Arena, International Security Assistance Force Regional Command - West Headquarters, Sept. 24, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afghan government in extendin... More