The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group executes a column
The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group executes a column maneuver in preparation for an upcoming evolution. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group is en route to Pakistan to help provide relief to flood-stricken regions.
Two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters from the amphibious
Two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) prepare to land at Fort Pickett, Va., during an amphibious assault exercise as part of Bold Alligator 2012. Exercise B... More
A Baraki Barak district elder speaks to government
A Baraki Barak district elder speaks to government officials about security in his district during a validation shura at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, Oct. 4. The validation shura i... More
An MV-22 Osprey from the amphibious assault ship USS
An MV-22 Osprey from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) prepares to land at Fort Pickett, Va., during an amphibious assault exercise as part of Bold Alligator 2012. Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, t... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion takes off from Fort Pickett,
A CH-53E Super Stallion takes off from Fort Pickett, Va., to return to the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during an amphibious assault exercise as part of Bold Alligator 2012. Exercise Bold Allig... More
Deputy Minister for Security Gen. Abdul Rahman Rahman
Deputy Minister for Security Gen. Abdul Rahman Rahman speaks to citizens and local government members during a validation shura at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, Oct. 4. The validati... More
An Afghan Local Police graduate returns to formation
An Afghan Local Police graduate returns to formation with his diploma from the basic ALP training course during a graduation ceremony at the Kajran District Center, July 18. The ALP play a crucial role in the s... More
New members of the Afghan Local Police applaud as diplomas
New members of the Afghan Local Police applaud as diplomas are handed out during a basic ALP training course graduation ceremony at the Kajran District Center, July 18. The ALP play a crucial role in the securi... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion takes off from Fort Pickett,
A CH-53E Super Stallion takes off from Fort Pickett, Va., to return to the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during an amphibious assault exercise as part of Bold Alligator 2012. Exercise Bold Alliga... More
Aviation ordnancemen load a NATO Sea Sparrow missile
Aviation ordnancemen load a NATO Sea Sparrow missile case on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group is en route to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
An MV-22 Osprey prepares to land during an amphibious
An MV-22 Osprey prepares to land during an amphibious assault exercise as part of Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine C... More
Afghans listen to a speech during a transition ceremony
Afghans listen to a speech during a transition ceremony at the Kajran District Center, Kajran district, Aug. 12. The ceremony marked the transfer of security operations in the province from coalition forces to ... More
Deputy Minister for Security Gen. Abdul Rahman Rahman
Deputy Minister for Security Gen. Abdul Rahman Rahman speaks to citizens and local government members during a validation shura at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, Oct. 4. The validati... More
Tugboats position the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge
Tugboats position the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge to enter the BAE Systems ship yard for a four-month planned maintenance availability period. BAE will conduct overhauls of various engineering, commun... More
Deputy Minister for Security Gen. Abdul Rahman Rahman
Deputy Minister for Security Gen. Abdul Rahman Rahman speaks to citizens and local government members during a validation shura at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, Oct. 4. The validati... More
Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit depart
Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit depart an MV-22 Osprey at Fort Pickett, Va., during an amphibious assault exercise as part of Bold Alligator 2012. Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, the largest naval... More
Deputy Minister for Security Gen. Abdul Rahman Rahman
Deputy Minister for Security Gen. Abdul Rahman Rahman welcomes Dr. Abdul Wali, the Logar province district community council leader, during a validation shura at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Af... More
Local citizens, elders and government officials listen
Local citizens, elders and government officials listen to Gen. Alishah Paktiawal, Ministry of Interior local police director, discuss the benefits of Afghan Local Police during a validation shura at Forward Ope... More
Shawn Lewis, a Tactical Firearms Training Team instructor,
Shawn Lewis, a Tactical Firearms Training Team instructor, top, Canadian armed forces Master Cpl. Patrick Blanchard (center), and Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Lewis practice returning fire duri... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge moves into
The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge moves into position for a column maneuver exercise in preparation for an upcoming evolution. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group is en route to Pakistan to help provid... More
Gen. Alishah Paktiawal, Ministry of Interior local
Gen. Alishah Paktiawal, Ministry of Interior local police director, speaks to citizens and local government members during a validation shura at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, Oct. 4... More
Lt. Col. Mohammed Al-Shara, a member of the Jordanian
Lt. Col. Mohammed Al-Shara, a member of the Jordanian army, speaks to citizens and local government members during a validation shura at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, Oct. 4. The va... More
Qari Ali Khan, Kajran district sub governor, addresses
Qari Ali Khan, Kajran district sub governor, addresses hundreds of Afghans during a transition ceremony at the Kajran District Center, Kajran district, Aug. 12. The ceremony marked the transfer of security oper... More
Dr. Abdul Wali, Logar province district community council
Dr. Abdul Wali, Logar province district community council leader, speaks to citizens and local government members during a validation shura at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, Oct. 4. ... More
The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group executes a column
The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group executes a column maneuver in preparation for an upcoming evolution. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group is en route to Pakistan to help provide relief to flood-stricken regions.
A newly graduated Afghan Local Police member displays
A newly graduated Afghan Local Police member displays his diploma from the basic ALP training course to ALP members during a graduation ceremony at the Kajran District Center, July 18. The ALP play a crucial ro... More
Capt. Amal, an Afghan National Army special forces
Capt. Amal, an Afghan National Army special forces team leader, addresses hundreds of Afghans during a transition ceremony in Kajran district, Aug. 12. The ceremony marked the transfer of security operations in... More
USS Kearsarge action. Warship photograph collection
The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group executes a column maneuver while underway in the Atlantic Ocean. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group is en route to Pakistan to help provide relief to flood-stricken regions.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jovan Barber guides a NATO
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jovan Barber guides a NATO Sea Sparrow missile into the forward Sea Sparrow Launcher aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group is en route to... More
Afghans listen to a speech during transition ceremony
Afghans listen to a speech during transition ceremony at the Kajran District Center, Kajran district, Aug. 12. The ceremony marked the transfer of security operations in the province from coalition forces to Af... More
DAYKUNDI PROVINCE, Afghanistan--A new member of the
DAYKUNDI PROVINCE, Afghanistan--A new member of the Afghan Local Police shows fellow ALP members his diploma during a basic ALP training course graduation ceremony at the Kajran District Center, July 18. The AL... More
Capt. Amal, an Afghan National Army special forces
Capt. Amal, an Afghan National Army special forces team leader, addresses hundreds of Afghans during a transition ceremony in Kajran district, Aug. 12. The ceremony marked the transfer of security operations in... More
A citizen of Logar province speaks to government members
A citizen of Logar province speaks to government members about his willingness to support Afghan Local Police during a validation shura at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, Oct. 4. The ... More