An Afghan and coalition security force detained five
An Afghan and coalition security force detained five suspected Haqqani insurgents and seized several weapons during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan July 29, 2012. (Photo by U.S. Arm... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Eric J. Blaszkowski scans the
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Eric J. Blaszkowski scans the surrounding area, looking through his binoculars for potential enemy movement, during a mission in Saberi district, Khost province, Afghanistan, Aug. 20, 2013.... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Brennon Van Luven, an infantryman with
U.S. Army Pfc. Brennon Van Luven, an infantryman with 2nd Platoon, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), poses for a photo after a mi... More
An Afghan and coalition security force detained eight
An Afghan and coalition security force detained eight suspected insurgents during a search for a Haqqani leader in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan, Aug. 31, 2012. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Robles W... More
An Afghan security force member conducts a search during
An Afghan security force member conducts a search during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb. 6, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani facilitator that supplied insurgents with fun... More
Members of an Afghan and coalition security force search
Members of an Afghan and coalition security force search a compound for a Haqqani leader in the Sabari District. Khost province, Afghanistan, June 5. (Photo by: Spc. Emmanuel Vallejo)
Afghan coalition security force members search the
Afghan coalition security force members search the surroundings of a home during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb 8, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani leader that was respon... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Jesse L. Atkins, an infantryman with
U.S. Army Sgt. Jesse L. Atkins, an infantryman with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), crosses a wadi during a mission in the D... More
An Afghan and coalition security force await departure
An Afghan and coalition security force await departure for a mission in Zurmat dstrict, Paktiya province, Feb. 9, 2013. The mission resulted in the arrest of a Taliban leader that executed improvised explosive ... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Andrew J. Ramey uses a stone wall for
U.S. Army Pfc. Andrew J. Ramey uses a stone wall for concealment, while monitoring radio communications during a mission in Saberi district, Khost province, Afghanistan, Aug. 20, 2013. Ramey, an infantryman was... More
A member of an Afghan-led security force, supported
A member of an Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition troops, during an operation in which the force detained five suspected insurgents and seized multiple firearms in Sabari district, Khost province... More
An MH-64 Apache releases flares during an operation
An MH-64 Apache releases flares during an operation in Sabari District. During the operation the Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani Network leader and two of his associates. Khost province, ... More
An Afghan security force member conducts a search during
An Afghan security force member conducts a search during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb. 6, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani facilitator that supplied insurgents with fun... More
Zambar village elders met with Sabari District Gov.
Zambar village elders met with Sabari District Gov. Qayoumi during the first talks with locals in what had been a traditional insurgent controlled area, June 16. Khowst Provincial Reconstruction Team leadership... More
An Afghan coalition security force member searches
An Afghan coalition security force member searches a chest during a mission in Zurmat dstrict, Paktiya province, Feb. 9, 2013. The mission resulted in the arrest of a Taliban leader that executed improvised exp... More
An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition
An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition troops, detained six suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Haqqani leader in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan on Sept. 30, 2012... More
An Afghan coalition security force member clears a
An Afghan coalition security force member clears a home during a mission in Zurmat dstrict, Paktiya province, Feb. 9, 2013. The mission resulted in the arrest of a Taliban leader that executed improvised explos... More
U.S. Army Spc. Nicholas Lumenello, a combat medic from
U.S. Army Spc. Nicholas Lumenello, a combat medic from Ogunquit, Maine, attached to 3rd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Task Force Duke... More
A coalition security force member stays vigilant during
A coalition security force member stays vigilant during a mission in Zurmat dstrict, Paktiya province, Feb. 9, 2013. The mission resulted in the arrest of a Taliban leader that executed improvised explosive dev... More
Afghan and coalition security force members provide
Afghan and coalition security force members provide security during a mission in Zurmat dstrict, Paktiya province, Feb. 9, 2013. The mission resulted in the arrest of a Taliban leader that executed improvised e... More
An Afghan and coalition security force detained five
An Afghan and coalition security force detained five suspected Haqqani insurgents and seized several weapons during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan July 29, 2012. (Photo by U.S. Arm... More
An Afghan coalition security force member searches
An Afghan coalition security force member searches a home during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb 8, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani leader that was responsible for conduc... More
Afghan and coalition security force members stay vigilant
Afghan and coalition security force members stay vigilant during a mission in Zurmat dstrict, Paktiya province, Feb. 9, 2013. The mission resulted in the arrest of a Taliban leader that executed improvised expl... More
U.S. Army and Afghan National Army soldiers cross a
U.S. Army and Afghan National Army soldiers cross a field during a patrol through Majiles village in Sabari district Sept. 9. The partnered forces set up a patrol base on a nearby hill known as "Little G."
An Afghan and coalition security force detained three
An Afghan and coalition security force detained three suspected insurgents during an operation to arrest a Haqqani leader in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan July 29, 2012. The Haqqani leader coord... More
An Afghan security force member conducts a search during
An Afghan security force member conducts a search during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb. 6, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani facilitator that supplied insurgents with fun... More
Soldiers with Easy Company, 2nd Battlion, 506th Infantry
Soldiers with Easy Company, 2nd Battlion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), talk with a member of the Afghan National Army during a mission in the District... More
While lying in the prone, Sgt. Jesse L. Atkins, an
While lying in the prone, Sgt. Jesse L. Atkins, an infantryman with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), scans for potential thre... More
An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition
An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition troops, detained five suspected insurgents and seized multiple firearms during an operation to arrest a Haqqani weapons supplier in Sabari district, Khost pr... More
Afghan coalition security force members search a home
Afghan coalition security force members search a home during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb 8, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani leader that was responsible for conducting... More
Afghan coalition security force members search the
Afghan coalition security force members search the surroundings of a home during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb 8, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani leader that was respon... More
Soldiers from 2nd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion
Soldiers from 2nd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion 187th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, maneuver through Sabari District during patrols to disrupt insurgent activity in the area Dec. 30. (Photo by... More
An Afghan and coalition security force detained five
An Afghan and coalition security force detained five suspected Haqqani insurgents and seized several weapons during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan July 29, 2012. (Photo by U.S. Arm... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Brennon Van Luven, an infantryman with
U.S. Army Pfc. Brennon Van Luven, an infantryman with 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, poses for a photo after a mission in t... More
An Afghan coalition security force member searches
An Afghan coalition security force member searches a home during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb 8, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani leader that was responsible for conduc... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Jesse L. Atkins, an infantryman with
U.S. Army Sgt. Jesse L. Atkins, an infantryman with Easy Company, 2nd Battlion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), lies in the prone with his Mk-14 Enhanced... More
Afghan and coalition security force members search
Afghan and coalition security force members search a courtyard during a mission in Zurmat dstrict, Paktiya province, Feb. 9, 2013. The mission resulted in the arrest of a Taliban leader that executed improvised... More
An Afghan and coalition security force detained three
An Afghan and coalition security force detained three suspected insurgents during an operation to arrest a Haqqani leader in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan July 29, 2012. The Haqqani leader coord... More
An Afghan and coalition security force detained five
An Afghan and coalition security force detained five suspected Haqqani insurgents and seized several weapons during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan July 29, 2012. (Photo by U.S. Arm... More
Afghan and coalition security force members provide
Afghan and coalition security force members provide security during a mission in Zurmat dstrict, Paktiya province, Feb. 9, 2013. The mission resulted in the arrest of a Taliban leader that executed improvised e... More
Afghan coalition security force members search the
Afghan coalition security force members search the surroundings of a home during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb 8, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani leader that was respon... More
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani facilitator in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb. 6, 2013. The detained Haqqani facilitator supplied Haqqani insurgents with funds, weapons and equip... More
Afghan and coalition security force members provide
Afghan and coalition security force members provide security during a mission in Zurmat dstrict, Paktiya province, Feb. 9, 2013. The mission resulted in the arrest of a Taliban leader that executed improvised e... More
An Afghan and coalition security force detained five
An Afghan and coalition security force detained five suspected Haqqani insurgents and seized several weapons during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan July 29, 2012. (Photo by U.S. Arm... More
An Afghan and coalition security force detained eight
An Afghan and coalition security force detained eight suspected insurgents during a search for a Haqqani leader in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan, Aug. 31, 2012. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Robles Wi... More
A Zambar village elder speaks with his tribesmen and
A Zambar village elder speaks with his tribesmen and District Gov. Qayoumi at a shura in Sabari District, June 16. The shura was the first time in years that Zambar citizens met with Afghan government members. ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael D. Vu, an infantryman
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael D. Vu, an infantryman with Easy Company, 2nd Battlion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), checks the concertina wire that is be... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Andrew B. Pilling, platoon leader
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Andrew B. Pilling, platoon leader with Easy Company, 2nd Battlion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), checks his radio as two of his Soldi... More
An Afghan coalition security force member searches
An Afghan coalition security force member searches a home during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb 8, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani leader that was responsible for conduc... More
An Afghan security force member conducts a search during
An Afghan security force member conducts a search during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb. 6, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani facilitator that supplied insurgents with fun... More
An Afghan coalition security force member searches
An Afghan coalition security force member searches a home during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb 8, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani leader that was responsible for conduc... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Russell J. Robson, a medic with Easy
U.S. Army Pfc. Russell J. Robson, a medic with Easy Company, 2nd Battlion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), uses concertina wire to create a blocking poin... More
Members of an Afghan and coalition security force conduct
Members of an Afghan and coalition security force conduct security clearance after detaining an Haqqani leader in Sabari District, Khost province, Afghanistan, May 20. (Photo by: Spc. Emmanuel Vallejo)
An Afghan and coalition security force detained five
An Afghan and coalition security force detained five suspected Haqqani insurgents and seized several weapons during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan July 29, 2012. (Photo by U.S. Arm... More
Afghan coalition security force members search a chest
Afghan coalition security force members search a chest during a mission in Zurmat dstrict, Paktiya province, Feb. 9, 2013. The mission resulted in the arrest of a Taliban leader that executed improvised explosi... More
Afghan and coalition security force members search
Afghan and coalition security force members search a courtyard during a mission in Zurmat dstrict, Paktiya province, Feb. 9, 2013. The mission resulted in the arrest of a Taliban leader that executed improvised... More
While lying in the prone, Sgt. Jesse L. Atkins, an
While lying in the prone, Sgt. Jesse L. Atkins, an infantryman with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), scans for potential thre... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael D. Vu, an infantryman
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael D. Vu, an infantryman with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), talks with a member of the Afghan Na... More
With the assistance of an interpreter Soldiers with
With the assistance of an interpreter Soldiers with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), talk with a member of the Afghan Nationa... More
Sabari District Gov. Qayoumi promises Afghan government
Sabari District Gov. Qayoumi promises Afghan government support to Zadran tribal elders in a Zambar village shura, June 16. The district governor asked for elders to be truthful and supportive of their governme... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Brennon Van Luven, an infantryman with
U.S. Army Pfc. Brennon Van Luven, an infantryman with 2nd Platoon, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), interacts with Afghan childr... More
An Afghan and coalition security force detained five
An Afghan and coalition security force detained five suspected Haqqani insurgents and seized several weapons during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan July 29, 2012. (Photo by U.S. Ar... More
Members of an Afghan and coalition security force search
Members of an Afghan and coalition security force search a compound in Sabari District. During the search, the security force detained four individuals with suspected ties to the Haqqani Network. Khost province... More
An Afghan and coalition force provides security during
An Afghan and coalition force provides security during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan, Feb. 6, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani facilitator that supplied insurgen... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Eric J. Blaszkowski scans the
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Eric J. Blaszkowski scans the surrounding area, looking through his binoculars for potential enemy movement, during a mission in Saberi district, Khost province, Afghanistan, Aug. 20, 2013.... More
An Afghan and coalition security force detained five
An Afghan and coalition security force detained five suspected Haqqani insurgents and seized several weapons during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan July 29, 2012. (Photo by U.S. Arm... More
An Afghan security force member conducts a search during
An Afghan security force member conducts a search during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb. 6, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani facilitator that supplied insurgents with fun... More
An Afghan and coalition security force detained three
An Afghan and coalition security force detained three suspected insurgents during an operation to arrest a Haqqani leader in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan July 29, 2012. The Haqqani leader coord... More
An Afghan coalition security force member searches
An Afghan coalition security force member searches a home during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb 8, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani leader that was responsible for conduc... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael D. Vu shows 1st Lt. Andrew
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael D. Vu shows 1st Lt. Andrew B. Pilling, both with Easy Company, 2nd Battlion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), where he has So... More
An Afghan National Army soldier pauses during a security
An Afghan National Army soldier pauses during a security stop on a foot patrol in Majiles village Sept. 9. The patrol was intended to allow the ANA to make their presence known in the area and take the lead in ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael D. Vu (right) talks with
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael D. Vu (right) talks with 1st Lt. Andrew B. Pilling, both with Easy Company, 2nd Battlion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), du... More
An Afghan and coalition force provide security during
An Afghan and coalition force provide security during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb. 6, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani facilitator that supplied insurgents with funds,... More
An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition
An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition troops, detained six suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Haqqani leader in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan on Sept. 30, 2012... More
An Afghan coalition security force member searches
An Afghan coalition security force member searches a home during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb 8, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani leader that was responsible for conduc... More
Afghan and coalition security force members are in
Afghan and coalition security force members are in route to an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan, Feb. 6, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani facilitator that supplied ins... More
Afghan coalition security force members await departure
Afghan coalition security force members await departure for a mission in Zurmat dstrict, Paktiya province, Feb. 9, 2013. The mission resulted in the arrest of a Taliban leader that executed improvised explosive... More
An Afghan and coalition security force provide security
An Afghan and coalition security force provide security during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan, Feb. 6, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani facilitator that supplied ... More
An Afghan and coalition security force detained five
An Afghan and coalition security force detained five suspected Haqqani insurgents and seized several weapons during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan July 29, 2012. (Photo by U.S. Arm... More
An Afghan coalition security force member searches
An Afghan coalition security force member searches a home during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb. 8, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani leader that was responsible for condu... More
An Afghan and coalition force provides security during
An Afghan and coalition force provides security during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb. 6, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani facilitator that supplied insurgents with funds... More
Coalition security force members review manifest before
Coalition security force members review manifest before an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan, Feb. 6, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani facilitator that supplied insurge... More
U.S. Army Spc. Shane Harris from 1st Platoon, Company
U.S. Army Spc. Shane Harris from 1st Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion 187th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, and a Dublin, Ind., native, sets up a 60 mm mortar system upon occupying a vacant housing... More
Soldiers from Company B, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry
Soldiers from Company B, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, fill sand bags to better fortify their firing positions on the outpost they occupy in Sabari District Dec. 30. (Photo by... More
U.S. Army Spc. Jesse Bryant, an infantryman with 2nd
U.S. Army Spc. Jesse Bryant, an infantryman with 2nd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion 187th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, from Bumpass, Va., watches over a wadi system with his M14 rifle as 1st P... More
An Afghan and coalition security force provide security
An Afghan and coalition security force provide security during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan, Feb. 6, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani facilitator that supplied ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Jesse L. Atkins, an infantryman with
U.S. Army Sgt. Jesse L. Atkins, an infantryman with Easy Company, 2nd Battlion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), lies in the prone with his Mk-14 Enhanced... More
Soldiers of 3rd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion,
Soldiers of 3rd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Task Force Duke, march through a cornfield while returning to their patrol base after a... More
An Afghan coalition security force member examines
An Afghan coalition security force member examines items found in a home during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb 8, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani leader that was respons... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Johnathan Soto, Long Island, N.Y., native
U.S. Army Sgt. Johnathan Soto, Long Island, N.Y., native and the platoon sergeant for 3rd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Task Force Du... More
Coalition security force members review manifest before
Coalition security force members review manifest before an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan, Feb. 6, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani facilitator that supplied insurge... More
A coalition security force member awaits departure
A coalition security force member awaits departure for a mission in Zurmat dstrict, Paktiya province, Feb. 9, 2013. The mission resulted in the arrest of a Taliban leader that executed improvised explosive devi... More
An Afghan and coalition security force detained three
An Afghan and coalition security force detained three suspected insurgents during an operation to arrest a Haqqani leader in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan July 29, 2012. The Haqqani leader coordi... More
An Afghan and coalition security force detained eight
An Afghan and coalition security force detained eight suspected insurgents during a search for a Haqqani leader in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan, Aug. 31, 2012. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Robles Wi... More
An Afghan and coalition security force detained five
An Afghan and coalition security force detained five suspected Haqqani insurgents and seized several weapons during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Afghanistan July 29, 2012. (Photo by U.S. Arm... More
Afghan coalition security force members search a home
Afghan coalition security force members search a home during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb 8, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani leader that was responsible for conducting... More
Afghan coalition security force members wait to depart
Afghan coalition security force members wait to depart after an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb 8, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani leader that was responsible for conducting... More
Afghan and coalition security force members search
Afghan and coalition security force members search a courtyard during a mission in Zurmat dstrict, Paktiya province, Feb. 9, 2013. The mission resulted in the arrest of a Taliban leader that executed improvised... More
Afghan and coalition security force members await departure
Afghan and coalition security force members await departure after an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, Feb. 6, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Haqqani facilitator that supplied insurgents... More
Afghan and coalition security force members are in
Afghan and coalition security force members are in route to a mission in Zurmat dstrict, Paktiya province, Feb. 9, 2013. The mission resulted in the arrest of a Taliban leader that executed improvised explosive... More