Romanian Army soldiers stand at attention during a
Romanian Army soldiers stand at attention during a Romanian Armed Forces Day and transfer of authority ceremony for the country’s National Support Element at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2012. Roma... More
Brig. Gen. John C. Thomson, deputy commanding general
Brig. Gen. John C. Thomson, deputy commanding general of support, Regional Command-South, presents Romanian army Maj. Fabian Mandru, RC-S stability division, the Army Commendation Medal for his accomplishments ... More
German army soldiers react to enemy mortar fire during
German army soldiers react to enemy mortar fire during a military advisory team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 20, 2012. This exercise is designed to ... More
Romanian army soldiers replicating Afghan National
Romanian army soldiers replicating Afghan National Army listen to a briefing during a military advisory team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 20, 2012. ... More
Romanian army soldiers, Red Scorpions, of the 26th
Romanian army soldiers, Red Scorpions, of the 26th Battalion clear culverts and crop fields while conducting route clearance procedures on Highway 1, Zabul province, Moghulzi, Afghanistan, June 15, 2011.
Romanian army soldiers replicating Afghan National
Romanian army soldiers replicating Afghan National Army talk to a German army soldier during a military advisory team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 2... More
Romanian Army color guard soldiers stand at attention
Romanian Army color guard soldiers stand at attention during a Romanian Armed Forces Day and transfer of authority ceremony for the country’s National Support Element at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 25,... More
Brig. Gen. John C. Thomson, deputy commanding general
Brig. Gen. John C. Thomson, deputy commanding general of support, Regional Command- South, Combined Joint Task Force 4 speaks about Gary Soiseth, RC-S stability division’s accomplishments during his tour of dut... More
Romanian Army Sgt. 1st Class Stefah Ignat, a coalition
Romanian Army Sgt. 1st Class Stefah Ignat, a coalition Afghan National Police mentor, watches an ANP graduation ceremony at Forward Operating Base Scorpion, in Kandahar province, Sept. 27, 2012. The Romanian ar... More
Romanian President Traian Basescu rides in a helicopter
Romanian President Traian Basescu rides in a helicopter from Forward Operating Base Apache near Qalat in the Zabul province to Kandahar Air Field to meet with more than 150 Romanian soldiers. The visit allowed ... More
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011,
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011, shows the city lights of local businesses, the Afghan citizens homes, and the countries' potential to flourish with growth.
Lt. Col. Dorin T. T Toma, 495th Romanian Infantry Battalion
Lt. Col. Dorin T. T Toma, 495th Romanian Infantry Battalion commander, and Lt. Col. Corneliu Visan, the 26th Romanian Infantry Battalion commander, exchange salutes during a transfer of authority ceremony at Fo... More
From left, Albanian Lt. Col. Ekland Dauti, Australian
From left, Albanian Lt. Col. Ekland Dauti, Australian army Brig Gen. Mark Brewer, U.S Army Col. Michael Getchell and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Thomas Feltey, listen to a speaker during a celebration in recognition of ... More
Romanian army Lt. Ara Taru of the Romanian 191st Infantry
Romanian army Lt. Ara Taru of the Romanian 191st Infantry Battalion gives a safety brief to his soldiers before entering a training lane during Operational Mentor and Liaison Team rotation 12-03B at the Joint M... More
Romanian Capt. Popa Mircea gives a camera to Capt.
Romanian Capt. Popa Mircea gives a camera to Capt. Minoiu Ionut while conducting route clearance procedures on Highway 1, Zabul province, Moghulzi, Afghanistan, June 15, 2011.
Romanian President Traian Basescu meets today with
Romanian President Traian Basescu meets today with Romanian soldiers at Forward Operating Base Apache near Qalat in the Zabul province as a visit to hear from his near 1,650 troops throughout Afghanistan. Roman... More
Romanian Capt. Popa Mircea speaks about route clearance
Romanian Capt. Popa Mircea speaks about route clearance procedures with U.S. Army Combat Camera soldier, 1st Lt. Natasha Schroedel. The Romanian Army soldiers conduct route clearance procedures on Highway 1, Za... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Thomas Feltey (starting 4th from
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Thomas Feltey (starting 4th from left), commander of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, Albanian Lt. Col. Ekland Dauti, commander of Contingent Eagle V of the Albanian Special Operations ... More
Romanian Army and coalition soldiers stand in line
Romanian Army and coalition soldiers stand in line for traditional Romanian food during a Romanian Armed Forces Day celebration at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2012. Romanians citizens remember fal... More
Brig. Gen. John C. Thomson, deputy commanding general
Brig. Gen. John C. Thomson, deputy commanding general of support, Regional Command-South, presents end-of-tour awards to Gary Soiseth and Romanian Army officers Col. Sorin Calin, Maj. Remus Bercea and Maj. Fabi... More
Capt. Minoiu Ionut stands guard over locals and pulls
Capt. Minoiu Ionut stands guard over locals and pulls security while he and his fellow soldiers conduct route clearance procedures on Highway 1, Zabul province, Moghulzi, Afghanistan, June 15, 2011.
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011,
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011, shows the city lights of local businesses, the Afghan citizens homes, and the countries' potential to flourish with growth.
Slovenian army soldiers and Romanian army soldiers,
Slovenian army soldiers and Romanian army soldiers, replicating Afghan National Army soldiers, discuss command observation post defense during a military advisory team training exercise at the Joint Multination... More
Albanian and Romanian service members dance together
Albanian and Romanian service members dance together during a celebration in recognition of Albania’s 100th year of independence at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, Afghanistan, Nov. 28, 2012.
Romanian army soldiers replicating Afghan National
Romanian army soldiers replicating Afghan National Army take cover during a military advisory team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 20, 2012. This exerc... More
A Romanian army soldier replicating Afghan National
A Romanian army soldier replicating Afghan National Army speaks with a German civilian role-playing as an Afghan National Police chief during a military advisory team training exercise at the Joint Multinationa... More
Romanian army soldiers, Red Scorpions, of the 26th
Romanian army soldiers, Red Scorpions, of the 26th Battalion conduct route clearance procedures on Highway 1, Zabul province, Moghulzi, Afghanistan, June 15, 2011.
Romanian President Traian Basescu meets today with
Romanian President Traian Basescu meets today with Romanian soldiers at Forward Operating Base Apache near Qalat in the Zabul province as a visit to hear from his near 1,650 troops throughout Afghanistan. Roman... More
Romanian President Traian Basescu meets today with
Romanian President Traian Basescu meets today with Romanian soldiers at Forward Operating Base Apache near Qalat in the Zabul province as a visit to hear from his near 1,650 troops throughout Afghanistan. Roman... More
Staff Sgt. Jeremy Jones, a member of the Mississippi
Staff Sgt. Jeremy Jones, a member of the Mississippi Army National Guard, serving with the Zabul Agribusiness Development Team, stands guard with a Romanian soldier from the 280th Mechanized Infantry Battalion ... More
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011,
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011, shows the city lights of local businesses, the Afghan citizens homes, and the countries' potential to flourish with growth.
Romanian Lt. Col. Florin-Corneliu Soltuz, commander
Romanian Lt. Col. Florin-Corneliu Soltuz, commander of Romanian Task Force 33 (Mountain), presents a Certificate of Appreciation to U.S. Army Maj. Stacy Johnson, right, executive officer of the Zabul Agribusine... More
Romanian soldiers meet with civilian role-players during
Romanian soldiers meet with civilian role-players during a military advisory team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Dec. 9, 2012. MATs and police advisory team... More
Romanian Capt. Popa Mircea gives guidance to his troops
Romanian Capt. Popa Mircea gives guidance to his troops while conducting route clearance procedures on Highway 1, Zabul province, Moghulzi, Afghanistan, June 15, 2011.
Romanian soldiers from the Romanian 191st Infantry
Romanian soldiers from the Romanian 191st Infantry Battalion provide security during an Operational Mentor and Liaison Team rotation 12-03B at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels, Germany, Jan. ... More
A Romanian army soldier replicating Afghan National
A Romanian army soldier replicating Afghan National Army readies his weapon during a military advisory team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 20, 2012. T... More
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011,
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011, shows the city lights of local businesses, the Afghan citizens homes, and the countries' potential to flourish with growth.
Romanian army Capt. Popa Mircea looks on as his soldiers
Romanian army Capt. Popa Mircea looks on as his soldiers clear culverts and crop fields while conducting route clearance procedures on Highway 1, Zabul province, Moghulzi, Afghanistan, June 15, 2011.
Romanian Army Capt. Adrian Dima and Lt. Col. Viorel
Romanian Army Capt. Adrian Dima and Lt. Col. Viorel Matei, coalition Afghan National Police mentors, listen during a meeting prior to a police graduation ceremony at Forward Operating Base Scorpion, in Kandahar... More
Albanian Maj. Ramadan Karakushi, executive officer
Albanian Maj. Ramadan Karakushi, executive officer of the Albanian Special Operations Force Contingent Eagle V, pins an Albanian flag on U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Edgardo Ortiz-Perez, a platoon sergeant with 3rd... More
Romanian army Maj. Bugeac of the Romanian 191st Infantry
Romanian army Maj. Bugeac of the Romanian 191st Infantry Battalion gives a brief to his convoy leaders before entering a training lane during Operational Mentor and Liaison Team rotation 12-03B at the Joint Mul... More
Romanian Army Capt. Adrian Dima and Lt. Col. Viorel
Romanian Army Capt. Adrian Dima and Lt. Col. Viorel Matei (far right), coalition Afghan National Police mentors, look on during a police graduation ceremony at Forward Operating Base Scorpion, in Kandahar provi... More
The incoming Romanian army command support military
The incoming Romanian army command support military advisory team stands at attention during a transfer of authority ceremony at Forward Operating Base Wolverine, Afghanistan, Oct. 20, 2012. The CS-MAT team ac... More
Incoming Romanian army command support military advisory
Incoming Romanian army command support military advisory team soldiers stand at attention during a transfer of authority ceremony at Forward Operating Base Wolverine, Afghanistan, Oct. 20, 2012. The CS-MAT team... More
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011,
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011, shows the city lights of local businesses, the Afghan citizens homes, and the countries' potential to flourish with growth.
Romanian army soldiers, Red Scorpions, of the 26th
Romanian army soldiers, Red Scorpions, of the 26th Battalion conduct route clearance procedures on Highway 1, Zabul province, Moghulzi, Afghanistan, June 15, 2011.
Sgt. 1st Class Nastasescu Dragos, training advisor,
Sgt. 1st Class Nastasescu Dragos, training advisor, NATO Training Mission – Afghanistan, Romanian Gendarmerie (army and police force), searches a new Afghan National Police recruit for contraband during the fir... More
Romanian President Traian Basescu departs a plane at
Romanian President Traian Basescu departs a plane at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, Nov. 30 to meet with more than 150 Romanian soldiers as part of a visit to hear from some of his near 1,650 troops throughou... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jared Heisler, of the Grizzly
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jared Heisler, of the Grizzly observer controller team, Joint Multinational Readiness Center, 7th Army, acts as a medical evacuation crew chief for an Operational Mentor Liaison Team du... More
An Albanian special operations force member translates
An Albanian special operations force member translates the speech of U.S. Army Lt. Col. Thomas Feltey, commander of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment’s, during a celebration in recognition of Albania’s 100t... More
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011,
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011, shows the city lights of local businesses, the Afghan citizens homes, and the countries' potential to flourish with growth.
Romanian President Traian Basescu is greeted by U.S.
Romanian President Traian Basescu is greeted by U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jeffrey B. Kendall, Kandahar Air Field commander, before his visit of more than 150 Romanian soldiers at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan... More
Brig. Gen. John C. Thomson, deputy commanding general
Brig. Gen. John C. Thomson, deputy commanding general of support, Regional Command-South, presents end-of-tour awards to Gary Soiseth and Romanian army officers Col. Sorin Calin, Maj. Remus Bercea and Maj. Fabi... More
Soldiers from the 26th Romanian Infantry Battalion
Soldiers from the 26th Romanian Infantry Battalion pose for a group photo with soldiers from Combined Team Zabul after a transfer of authority ceremony at Forward Operating Base Apache, Aug. 8. The 26th was dep... More
Romanian Army Sgt. 1st Class Christian Abejenoaiei,
Romanian Army Sgt. 1st Class Christian Abejenoaiei, a coalition Afghan National Police mentor, hands certificates to new graduates who had just performed a skit during their an ANP graduation ceremony at Forwar... More
From left, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Thomas Feltey, commander
From left, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Thomas Feltey, commander of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, speaks with an Albanian special operations force member and Australian army Brig Gen. Mark Brewer, Regional Comma... More
German army Stabsgefreiter Phillip Luedtke calls out
German army Stabsgefreiter Phillip Luedtke calls out enemy positions to his sniper during a military advisory team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 20, ... More
Romanian Army soldiers stand at attention during a
Romanian Army soldiers stand at attention during a Romanian Armed Forces Day and transfer of authority ceremony for the country’s National Support Element at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2012. Roma... More
Romanian soldiers of the Romanian 191st Infantry Battalion
Romanian soldiers of the Romanian 191st Infantry Battalion carry a casualty on a litter to an evacuation point during Operational Mentor and Liaison Team rotation 12-03B at the Joint Multinational Readiness Cen... More
Members of the Regional Command-South’s stability division
Members of the Regional Command-South’s stability division cell receive congratulations, words of appreciation and goodbye comments from their fellow co-workers, Aug. 10, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Jenni... More
German army Staff Sgt. Falco Hauf watches over a convoy
German army Staff Sgt. Falco Hauf watches over a convoy during a military advisory team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 20, 2012. This exercise is desi... More
A Romanian army soldier replicating Afghan National
A Romanian army soldier replicating Afghan National Army draws a sector sketch during a military advisory team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 20, 2012... More
Lt. Col. Ekland Dauti, commander of the Albanian Special
Lt. Col. Ekland Dauti, commander of the Albanian Special Operations Force Contingent Eagle V, speaks with an Albanian news station receiving a live video feed of the Eagle V soldiers during a celebration in rec... More
A Romanian army soldier replicating Afghan National
A Romanian army soldier replicating Afghan National Army rests while waiting for medical evacuation during a military advisory team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Ge... More
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011,
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011, shows the city lights of local businesses, the Afghan citizens homes, and the countries' potential to flourish with growth.
A soldier from the 3rd Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment
A soldier from the 3rd Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment receives hands on training with the Romanian 5.45mm assault rifle prior to firing during a night range, Nov. 8, 2017. Five U.S. Army soldiers were selected t... More
The Romanian Army’s National Support Element authority
The Romanian Army’s National Support Element authority transitions to a new team of soldiers during a ceremony and Romanian Armed Forces Day celebration at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2012. Romani... More
Romanian President Traian Basescu meets today with
Romanian President Traian Basescu meets today with Romanian soldiers at Forward Operating Base Apache near Qalat in the Zabul province as a visit to hear from his near 1,650 troops throughout Afghanistan. Roman... More
From left, U.S. Army Col. Michael Getchell, U.S. Army
From left, U.S. Army Col. Michael Getchell, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Thomas Feltey, Albanian Lt. Col. Ekland Dauti, Australian army Brig Gen. Mark Brewer and U.S Army Lt. Col. Deborah Ellis pose for a photo during a ... More
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011,
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011, shows the city lights of local businesses, the Afghan citizens homes, and the countries' potential to flourish with growth.
Locals are farming in the distance, sometimes these
Locals are farming in the distance, sometimes these are not farmers but observers for the Taliban. Romanian army soldiers clear culverts and crop fields while conducting route clearance procedures on Highway 1,... More
Romanian Army Lt. Col. Cristian-Daniel Dan, the commanding
Romanian Army Lt. Col. Cristian-Daniel Dan, the commanding officer of Romanian Task Force 32, speaks during a shura at Camp Eagle concerning the transition to Afghan independence in Zabul province, Afghanistan,... More
Brig. Gen. John C. Thomson, deputy commanding general
Brig. Gen. John C. Thomson, deputy commanding general of support, Regional Command-South, presents Gary Soiseth, RC- S stability division, the Superior Civilian Service Award for his accomplishments during his ... More
Romanian President Traian Basescu meets with more than
Romanian President Traian Basescu meets with more than 150 Romanian soldiers at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, Nov. 30 as part of a visit to hear from his near 1,650 troops throughout Afghanistan. Basescu als... More
Afghan army leadership from the 4th Kandak, 2nd Brigade,
Afghan army leadership from the 4th Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 205th Corps look on during a transfer of authority ceremony at Forward Operating Base Wolverine, Afghanistan, Oct. 20, 2012. A new Romanian Army command... More
Romanian President Traian Basescu meets at Kandahar
Romanian President Traian Basescu meets at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, Nov. 30 with Maj. Gen. James L. Terry, Regional Command South commander, to discuss coalition operations in Afghanistan. The visit all... More
Romanian Capt. John Ahngel reports information using
Romanian Capt. John Ahngel reports information using a Single Channel Ground to Air Radio System during a counter improvised explosive device training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hoh... More
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011,
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011, shows the city lights of local businesses, the Afghan citizens homes, and the countries' potential to flourish with growth.
German army soldiers watch for enemy movement during
German army soldiers watch for enemy movement during a military advisory team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 20, 2012. This exercise is designed to re... More
Albanian Lt. Col. Ekland Dauti (center), commander
Albanian Lt. Col. Ekland Dauti (center), commander of the Albanian Special Operations Force Contingent Eagle V, dances with Albanian soldiers and civilians during a celebration in recognition of Albania’s 100th... More
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011,
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011, shows the city lights of local businesses, the Afghan citizens homes, and the countries' potential to flourish with growth.
Romanian Capt. Popa Mircea exchanges information with
Romanian Capt. Popa Mircea exchanges information with FSC Stoleru Calancia while conducting route clearance procedures on Highway 1, Zabul province, Moghulzi, Afghanistan, June 15, 2011.
German army soldiers watch for enemy movement during
German army soldiers watch for enemy movement during a military advisory team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 20, 2012. This exercise is designed to re... More
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011,
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011, shows the city lights of local businesses, the Afghan citizens homes, and the countries' potential to flourish with growth.
Maj. Jonathon Pike, a member of the California Army
Maj. Jonathon Pike, a member of the California Army National Guard, serving with the Zabul Agribusiness Development Team, listens to the interpreter translate the concerns of a farmer during a village shura in ... More
A Romanian soldier pulls security during a military
A Romanian soldier pulls security during a military advisory team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Dec. 8, 2012. MATs and police advisory team rotations are d... More
Romanian President Traian Basescu meets today with
Romanian President Traian Basescu meets today with Romanian soldiers at Forward Operating Base Apache near Qalat in the Zabul province as a visit to hear from his near 1,650 troops throughout Afghanistan. Roman... More
A Romanian medic from the Romanian 191st Infantry Battalion
A Romanian medic from the Romanian 191st Infantry Battalion evaluates a casualty during Operational Mentor and Liaison Team rotation 12-03B at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels, Germany, Jan. ... More
Afghan army Maj. Mohammed Ashaq of the 4th Kandak,
Afghan army Maj. Mohammed Ashaq of the 4th Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 205th Hero Corps, chats with one of his Romanian army counterparts after a transfer of authority ceremony at Forward Operating Base Wolverine, Afg... More
Romanian army soldiers, Red Scorpions, of the 26th
Romanian army soldiers, Red Scorpions, of the 26th Battalion clear culverts and crop fields while conducting route clearance procedures on Highway 1, Zabul province, Moghulzi, Afghanistan, June 15, 2011.
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011,
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011, shows the city lights of local businesses, the Afghan citizens homes, and the countries' potential to flourish with growth.
Romanian Army color guard soldiers stand at attention
Romanian Army color guard soldiers stand at attention during a Romanian Armed Forces Day and transfer of authority ceremony for the country’s National Support Element at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 25,... More
Romanian army Lt. Col. Alexandru Puiu, commander of
Romanian army Lt. Col. Alexandru Puiu, commander of the incoming command support military advisory team, stands at attention during a transfer of authority ceremony at Forward Operating Base Wolverine, Afghanis... More
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011,
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011, shows the city lights of local businesses, the Afghan citizens homes, and the countries' potential to flourish with growth.
German army Stabsgefreiter Martin Wagner looks the
German army Stabsgefreiter Martin Wagner looks the scope of his G-22 sniper rifle during a military advisory team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 20, 2... More
Coalition service members and civilians applaud during
Coalition service members and civilians applaud during a celebration in recognition of Albania’s 100th year of independence at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, Afghanistan, Nov. 28, 2012.
Coalition force members representing Australia, America,
Coalition force members representing Australia, America, Albania and Romania gather for a photo during a celebration in recognition of Albania’s 100th year of independence at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak,... More
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011,
An aerial shot of Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 22, 2011, shows the city lights of local businesses, the Afghan citizens homes, and the countries' potential to flourish with growth.