U.S. Army Sgt. Jessica Keown, a native of Palmer, Alaska,
U.S. Army Sgt. Jessica Keown, a native of Palmer, Alaska, instructs students during a class she holds weekly to help the community of Pul-e-Alam with health issues and first responder techniques. (Photo by Spc.... More
Teachers of Pul-e-Alam go over the techniques taught
Teachers of Pul-e-Alam go over the techniques taught by U.S. Army Sgt. Jessica Keown, a native of Palmer, Alaska, during a first responder course given Jan. 18. (Photo by Spc. Kathryn Carlisle)
After a completed class, soldiers of Task Force Bulldog
After a completed class, soldiers of Task Force Bulldog march back to Combat Outpost Pul-e-alam Jan. 18. Combat outposts are used to keep terrorist groups away from areas of interest like schools, hospitals and... More
A Jordanian soldier converses with an Afghan child
A Jordanian soldier converses with an Afghan child while classes are held for the teachers of Pul-e-alam Jan. 18. Even in the "summer break" for schools, students still come to the school for classes.
A sign hangs outside of the schoolhouse where Task
A sign hangs outside of the schoolhouse where Task Force Bulldog soldiers teach the women of Pul-e-alam district about health care and injury prevention.