An Afghan boy gives thumbs up signs, as U.S. Army Special
An Afghan boy gives thumbs up signs, as U.S. Army Special Forces and Afghan National Police patrol the area to improve security and increase stability in the village of Rabat, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sep... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dan Godbee, assigned to Special
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dan Godbee, assigned to Special Operations Task Force - East, lists future ideas of Afghan locals as they discuss security and improvement in the village of Jan Qadam, Parwan province, Afghan... More
U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units
U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units and British paratroopers from the 4th Parachute Regiment commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Pegasus Bridge, France, June 1, 2012. Paratroo... More
Afghan Commandos, from 2nd Commando Kandak, assisted
Afghan Commandos, from 2nd Commando Kandak, assisted by U.S. Special Forces, from Special Operations Task Force-East, await an approaching CH-47 Chinook helicopter in the Dand Patan district during an operation... More
Members of the Female Treatment Team from Combined
Members of the Female Treatment Team from Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan, examine an 8-day-old Afghan baby girl at the Korean hospital located on Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afg... More
Afghan commandos, from 2nd Commando Kandak, await extraction
Afghan commandos, from 2nd Commando Kandak, await extraction on a helicopter landing zone outside the village of Shey Habad. The Afghan Commandos, assisted by U.S. Army Special Forces, from Special Operations T... More
A U.S. Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controller,
A U.S. Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controller, assigned to Special Operations Task Force East, references a control sheet while on patrol in the village of Barakat during a cordon and search operation in Gh... More
U.S Army Special Forces, from Special Operations Task
U.S Army Special Forces, from Special Operations Task Force - East, move into position to await a casualty evacuation helicopter while on patrol outside the village of Shey Habad during a cordon and search oper... More
Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, instructed
Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, instructed by U.S. Special Forces from Special Operations Task Force- East and Afghan teachers, learn to read and write Pashtu and Dari, Gardez district, Paktia provin... More
Afghan National Police Commander Azizullah uses the
Afghan National Police Commander Azizullah uses the scope on his rifle to scan the area for insurgent activity along the Afghan and Pakistan border, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 23, 2010. (U.S. Army ph... More
An Afghan boy observes U.S. Army Special Forces and
An Afghan boy observes U.S. Army Special Forces and Afghan National Police patrolling the area to improve security and increase stability in the village of Rabat, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 19. (U.S. ... More
Afghans farmers harvest grain from their fields outside
Afghans farmers harvest grain from their fields outside of the village of Talawka, Konduz province, Afghanistan, Oct. 5, 2010.
U.S. Army retired Col. Keith Nightingale discusses
U.S. Army retired Col. Keith Nightingale discusses events of the Utah beach landing as U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units, and British paratroopers from the 4th Para Regiment, commemorate the 68... More
Afghan children observe U.S. Army Special Forces and
Afghan children observe U.S. Army Special Forces and Afghan National Police as they patrol the area to improve security and increase stability in the village of Rabat, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 19, 2010.
Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, instructed
Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, instructed by U.S. Special Forces from Special Operations Task Force- East and Afghan teachers, learn to read and write English, Gardez district, Paktia province, Afgh... More
Afghan students of Jan Qadam Middle School watch as
Afghan students of Jan Qadam Middle School watch as U.S. Army soldiers, assigned to Special Operations Task Force - East, meet with village elders to discuss security and improvement in the village of Jan Qadam... More
A French sailor stands at attention during a ceremony
A French sailor stands at attention during a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, June 4, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy each... More
A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier fires a Carl Gustav
A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier fires a Carl Gustav recoilless rifle while training outside Firebase Salerno, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 12.
Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, mentored
Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, mentored by U.S. Special Forces from Special Operations Task Force- East, apply a chest seal to a simulated gunshot wound during medical training in preparation for fu... More
World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky"
World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky" Pinkston is asked for his autograph as he recalls the events of the parachute jump into Saint Mere-Eglise on the morning of June 6, 1944 with soldiers fro... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jennifer Arnold, assigned to Special
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jennifer Arnold, assigned to Special Operations Task Force - East, listens to Afghan locals discuss security and improvement in the village of Jan Qadam, Parwan province, Afghanistan, Oct. 31, 2010.
U.S. Army Special Forces and Afghan National Police
U.S. Army Special Forces and Afghan National Police patrol a valley for insurgent activity, Paktika province, Afghanistan. Two improvised explosive devices were found and disposed of before continuing the patro... More
An Afghan commando from 2nd Commando Kandak takes aim
An Afghan commando from 2nd Commando Kandak takes aim with his M4 Carbine on an enemy location during a battle in the Barg-e Matal District. The fighting took place while the 2nd Commando Kandak and U.S. Specia... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Phil Smith secures
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Phil Smith secures the break cord tie from a container delivery system on a C-130 Hercules at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Aug. 28.
Afghan National Police Commander Azizullah uses the
Afghan National Police Commander Azizullah uses the scope on his rifle to scan the area for insurgent activity along the Afghan and Pakistan border, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 23, 2010. (U.S. Army pho... More
An Afghan boy observes as Afghan National Security
An Afghan boy observes as Afghan National Security Forces, assisted by U.S. Army Special Forces, patrol the village of Talawka, Konduz province, Afghanistan, Oct. 25.
A member of the Afghan National Security Forces jumps
A member of the Afghan National Security Forces jumps over an irrigation canal during a patrol through the village of Talawka, Konduz province, Afghanistan, Oct. 5.
An Afghan commando from 2nd Commando Kandak, provides
An Afghan commando from 2nd Commando Kandak, provides security while on patrol in the village of Barakat during a cordon and search operation in Ghazni province, Nov. 6.
A U.S. Army paratrooper, United States Army Civil Affairs
A U.S. Army paratrooper, United States Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command, tours the inside of a former Nazi bunker, Pointe Du Hoc, France, June 1, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations,... More
U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus converses with
U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus converses with a World War II veteran at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Utah Beach, June 5, 2012. Distinguished guests from all over t... More
The U.S. Army Europe Band stands next to Dutch Paratroopers
The U.S. Army Europe Band stands next to Dutch Paratroopers to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy eac... More
Two U.S. Army soldiers in support of Special Operations
Two U.S. Army soldiers in support of Special Operations Task Force - East provide security from an overwatch position while conducting a clearing operation. The operation took place to disrupt insurgent network... More
A U.S. Special Forces soldier observes Afghan Commandos,
A U.S. Special Forces soldier observes Afghan Commandos, from 2nd Commando Kandak, and USSF, from Special Operations Task Force-East, patrol a village in Dand Patan district during an operation. The three-day o... More
U.S. Army veteran Sgt. Maj. Jack Port, speaks to U.S.
U.S. Army veteran Sgt. Maj. Jack Port, speaks to U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units, about his experiences during the D-Day invasion, Pointe Du Hoc, France, June 1, 2012. Paratroopers from the A... More
U.S. Army veteran Sgt. Maj. Jack Port, speaks to U.S.
U.S. Army veteran Sgt. Maj. Jack Port, speaks to U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units, about his experiences during the D-Day invasion, Pointe Du Hoc, France, June 1, 2012. Paratroopers from the A... More
Afghan commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, assisted
Afghan commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, assisted by U.S. Army Special Forces, from Special Operations Task Force - East, patrol the village of Barakat during a cordon and search operation in Ghazni province, Nov. 6.
WWII British Army veterans watch a ceremony held to
WWII British Army veterans watch a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Norman... More
U.S. Army Paratrooper Cpl. Kristin Tobey, United States
U.S. Army Paratrooper Cpl. Kristin Tobey, United States Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), stands at parade rest while attending a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of ... More
Afghan children watch Afghan commandos from 2nd Commando
Afghan children watch Afghan commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, assisted by U.S. Army Special Forces, from Special Operations Task Force - East, patrol the village of Barakat during a cordon and search operati... More
Afghan graduates of a First Responder course, facilitated
Afghan graduates of a First Responder course, facilitated by Special Operations Task Force - East, demonstrate their newly learned skills while assessing a mock victim in the village of Jan Qadam, Parwan provin... More
Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, assisted
Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, assisted by U.S. Army Special Forces, from Special Operations Task Force - East, patrol the village of Barakat during a cordon and search operation in Ghazni province,... More
Afghan women stop to watch Afghan National Security
Afghan women stop to watch Afghan National Security Forces, assisted by U.S. Army Special Forces, as they patrol the village of Talawka, Konduz Province, Afghanistan, Oct. 5, 2010.
Afghan locals listen to U.S. Army soldiers assigned
Afghan locals listen to U.S. Army soldiers assigned to Special Operations Task Force - East, during a meeting to discuss security and improvement in the village of Jan Qadam. One Afghan elder displays his prost... More
Afghan children gather around their doorway to watch
Afghan children gather around their doorway to watch Afghan National Security Forces, assisted by U.S. Army Special Forces, patrol the village of Talawka, Konduz province, Afghanistan, Oct. 5, 2010.
Afghan graduates of a First Responder course, facilitated
Afghan graduates of a First Responder course, facilitated by Special Operations Task Force - East, demonstrate their newly learned skills while assessing a mock victim in the village of Jan Qadam, Parwan provin... More
Afghan graduates of a First Responder course, facilitated
Afghan graduates of a First Responder course, facilitated by Special Operations Task Force - East, demonstrate their newly learned skills while assessing a mock victim in the village of Jan Qadam, Parwan provin... More
World War II re-enactors pose as paratroopers in front
World War II re-enactors pose as paratroopers in front of the Church of Sainte-Mère-Église while visiting to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, France, June 6, 2012. Re-enactors gather in N... More
U.S. Soldiers prepare to break ground while participating
U.S. Soldiers prepare to break ground while participating in Beyond the Horizon at Escobar, Panama, April 1, 2013. The Beyond the Horizon is a chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. Southern Comma... More
The president of France, Francois Hollande, approaches
The president of France, Francois Hollande, approaches attendees of a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Distinguished gues... More
U.S. Army Paratroopers from United States Army Civil
U.S. Army Paratroopers from United States Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Paratroopers from the Alli... More
The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with
The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with attendees of a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Distinguished gues... More
U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units
U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units ride bumper cars at a carnival during a commemoration of the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Saint Mère Èglise, France, June 2, 2012. Paratroopers and ... More
The U.S. Army Europe Band plays during a ceremony held
The U.S. Army Europe Band plays during a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 6, 2012. U.S. Army soldiers gather in Normandy each year as a r... More
Afghan graduates of a First Responder course, facilitated
Afghan graduates of a First Responder course, facilitated by Special Operations Task Force - East, demonstrate their newly learned skills while assessing a mock victim in the village of Jan Qadam, Parwan provin... More
The church of Sainte-Mère-Èglise is illuminated at
The church of Sainte-Mère-Èglise is illuminated at night during preparation for upcoming festivities for Operation Normandy 2012. This year, U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units commemorate the 68... More
A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier, from Special Operations
A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier, from Special Operations Task Force - East, uses an infrared chemical light to signal approaching rotary wing aircraft to the location of a landing zone in Ghazni province, Nov. 8.
U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units
U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units and British paratroopers from the 4th Parachute Regiment commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Merville Battery, France, June 1, 2012. Paratr... More
A World War II veteran converses with U.S. Secretary
A World War II veteran converses with U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Utah Beach, June 5, 2012. Veterans and distinguished guests ... More
A local Afghan man watches Afghan Commandos from 2nd
A local Afghan man watches Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, assisted by U.S. Army Special Forces, from Special Operations Task Force - East, patrol the village of Barakat during a cordon and search op... More
Service members of the Combined Joint Special Operations
Service members of the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force - Afghanistan Riggers Team load container delivery systems onto a C-130 Hercules for re-supply to special operations forces throughout the the... More
The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with
The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with attendees of a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Distinguished gues... More
U.S. Army Col. Bjorn Anderson, with the United States
U.S. Army Col. Bjorn Anderson, with the United States Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), from Fort Bragg, N.C., briefs soldiers on their duties and responsibilities while partici... More
U.S. Army soldiers from the United States Army Civil
U.S. Army soldiers from the United States Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command Airborne, from Fort Bragg, N.C., receives a brief on their duties and responsibilities while participating in eve... More
An Afghan boy displays henna artwork on his hand in
An Afghan boy displays henna artwork on his hand in the village of Rabat, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 19. Henna is popular in Afghan culture, and many Afghans use it to dye their skin or hair. (U.S. Ar... More
Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak patrol the
Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak patrol the village of Barakat during a cordon and search operation in Ghazni province, Nov. 6, 2010.
An Afghan boy observes U.S. Army Special Forces and
An Afghan boy observes U.S. Army Special Forces and Afghan National Police patrolling the area to improve security and increase stability in the village of Rabat, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 19. (U.S. ... More
Afghan children follow a patrol of Afghan National
Afghan children follow a patrol of Afghan National Security Forces, assisted by U.S. Army Special Forces, as they patrol the village of Talawka, Konduz province, Afghanistan, Oct. 5, 2010.
An Afghan Commando, from 2nd Commando Kandak, displays
An Afghan Commando, from 2nd Commando Kandak, displays his unit pride on his helmet, while on patrol outside the village of Shey Habad, during a cordon and search operation in Ghazni province Nov. 7.
Afghan children gather around their doorway to watch
Afghan children gather around their doorway to watch Afghan National Security Forces, assisted by U.S. Army Special Forces, patrol the village of Talawka, Konduz province, Afghanistan, Oct. 5.
U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units,
U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units, British paratroopers from the 4th Para Regiment, and WWII re-enactors pose for a photograph to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Pointe ... More
U.S. Army Special Forces from Special Operations Task
U.S. Army Special Forces from Special Operations Task Foce East and Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak break ground for a new observation post on a mountain top in Gardez, Paktia province, Nov. 21, 2010.
A madrasah, along the Afghan and Pakistan border flies
A madrasah, along the Afghan and Pakistan border flies Taliban flags which are seen from a check point on the border in Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 23, 2010.
Afghan National Police Commander Azizullah, discusses
Afghan National Police Commander Azizullah, discusses security with members of the Afghan Border Police along the Afghan and Pakistan border, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 23, 2010.
Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, assisted
Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, assisted by U.S. Army Special Forces, from Special Operations Task Force - East, patrol outside the village of Barakat, during a cordon and search operation in Ghazni ... More
Afghan Commandos, from 2nd Commando Kandak, assisted
Afghan Commandos, from 2nd Commando Kandak, assisted by U.S. Special Forces, from Special Operations Task Force-East, patrol a village in Dand Patan district during an operation. The three-day operation was con... More
Afghan children wave as U.S. Army Special Forces and
Afghan children wave as U.S. Army Special Forces and Afghan National Police patrol the area to improve security and increase stability in the village of Rabat, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 19, 2010.
An U.S. Army World War II veteran from the 101st Airborne
An U.S. Army World War II veteran from the 101st Airborne Division watches a ceremony that was held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, June 4, 2012. Paratroopers from t... More
An Afghan boy observes U.S. Army Special Forces and
An Afghan boy observes U.S. Army Special Forces and Afghan National Police as they patrol the area to improve security and increase stability in the village of Rabat, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 19, 2010.
A member of the Afghan National Security Forces patrols
A member of the Afghan National Security Forces patrols the village of Talawka, Konduz province, Afghanistan, Oct. 5, 2010.
A U.S. Army WWII veteran, from the 101st Airborne Division,
A U.S. Army WWII veteran, from the 101st Airborne Division, watches a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Veterans and Paratroopers from the Allie... More
U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units
U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Normandy American Cemetery, France, May 31, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Norman... More
A French Foreign Legion solider displays his medals
A French Foreign Legion solider displays his medals and awards on his uniform while attending a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 201... More
Afghan graduates of a First Responder course, facilitated
Afghan graduates of a First Responder course, facilitated by Special Operations Task Force - East, demonstrate their newly learned skills while assessing a mock victim in the village of Jan Qadam, Parwan provin... More
Afghan children observe U.S. Army Special Forces and
Afghan children observe U.S. Army Special Forces and Afghan National Police as they patrol the area to improve security and increase stability in the village of Rabat, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 19, 2010.
U.S. special operations forces, from Special Operations
U.S. special operations forces, from Special Operations Task Force - East, unload a resupply bundle to replenish Afghan Commandos, from 2nd Commmando Kandak, during a cordon and search operation in Ghazni provi... More
Afghan children observe U.S. Army Special Forces and
Afghan children observe U.S. Army Special Forces and Afghan National Police as they patrol the area to improve security and increase stability in the village of Rabat, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 19, 2010.
A local Afghan man watches Afghan commandos from 2nd
A local Afghan man watches Afghan commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, assisted by U.S. Army Special Forces, from Special Operations Task Force - East, patrol the village of Barakat during a cordon and search op... More
Afghan Commandos, from 2nd Commando Kandak, assisted
Afghan Commandos, from 2nd Commando Kandak, assisted by U.S. Special Forces, from Special Operations Task Force-East, patrol a village during an operation in Dand Patan district. The three-day operation was con... More
U.S. Army retired Col. Keith Nightingale discusses
U.S. Army retired Col. Keith Nightingale discusses events of the Utah beach landing as U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units, and British paratroopers from the 4th Para Regiment, commemorate the 68... More
The U.S. Army Europe Band plays during a ceremony to
The U.S. Army Europe Band plays during a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, June 4, 2012. U.S. Army soldiers gather in Normandy each year as a remembrance to t... More
Afghan Commandos, from 2nd Commando Kandak, assisted
Afghan Commandos, from 2nd Commando Kandak, assisted by U.S. Special Forces, from Special Operations Task Force-East, patrol a village in Dand Patan district during an operation. The three-day operation was con... More
An Afghan boy observes U.S. Army soldiers, assigned
An Afghan boy observes U.S. Army soldiers, assigned to Special Operations Task Force - East as they meet with Afghans to discuss security and improvement in the yard of Jan Qadam Middle School, Parwan province,... More
Afghan commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak await helicopter
Afghan commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak await helicopter transportation in order to conduct a clearing operation to rid insurgents and demonstrate the reach of the government of Afghanistan, Barg-e Matal Dist... More
Afghans listen as Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak,
Afghans listen as Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, assisted by U.S. Army Special Forces, from Special Operations Task Force - East, meet with locals in the village of Shey Habad, to discuss security and deve... More
Afghan Commandos, from 2nd Commando Kandak, assisted
Afghan Commandos, from 2nd Commando Kandak, assisted by U.S. Special Forces, from Special Operations Task Force-East, patrol a village during an operation in Dand Patan district. The three-day operation was con... More
The mayor speaks during a ceremony to commemorate the
The mayor speaks during a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 6, 2012. Distinguished guests from all over the world gather in Normandy each year ... More
Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, instructed
Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, instructed by U.S. Special Forces from Special Operations Task Force- East and Afghan teachers, learn to read and write Pashtu and Dari, Gardez district, Paktia provin... More
Afghan children observe U.S. Army Special Forces and
Afghan children observe U.S. Army Special Forces and Afghan National Police as they patrol the area to improve security and increase stability in the village of Rabat, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 19. (... More
French guests lay a wreath at the memorial dedicated
French guests lay a wreath at the memorial dedicated to the Battle of Carentan during a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, June 4, 2012. Guests from all over t... More
Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, instructed
Afghan Commandos from 2nd Commando Kandak, instructed by U.S. Special Forces from Special Operations Task Force- East and Afghan teachers, learn to read and write Pashtu and Dari, Gardez district, Paktia provin... More