During a weekly security shura Jahadullah, tactical
During a weekly security shura Jahadullah, tactical commander (left) of 8th Afghan Border Police and U.S. Army Capt. Robert Reidel, team leader of Green 2 Security Force Advisory Team, 2/10 Security Forces Assi... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James C. McConville, commanding
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James C. McConville, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force - 101 and Regional Command East, presents Sgt. Zachary R. Berline, an infantryman with 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regimen... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Michael L. Kleven, an artillerymen assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. Michael L. Kleven, an artillerymen assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force “Golden Dragons,” 2/10 Security Forces Assistance Brigade, Forward Operating Ba... More
Memorial ceremony, Afghanistan
U.S. Army Spc. David A. Hersh, a trumpeter assigned to the 101st Airborne Division Band, prepares to play taps during a memorial ceremony at Forward Operating Base Sharana, Paktika province, Afghanistan, June 2... More
Lt. Col. Mark Ulrich, Seminar Chief assigned to the
Lt. Col. Mark Ulrich, Seminar Chief assigned to the Army Irregular Warfare Center, in Fort Leavenworth, Kan., speaks to key leaders of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, speaks to 2nd Brigade ... More
Festival attendees celebrate a successful pass on the
Festival attendees celebrate a successful pass on the Neza Bazi track during a Nawroz festival held in the city of Sharan in Paktika province, Afghanistan, March 21, 2013. Neza Bazi or tent-pegging is a traditi... More
Command Sgt. Maj. of the Army stands with senior leaders
Command Sgt. Maj. of the Army stands with senior leaders from the 10th Mountain Division and senior leaders from 2nd Brigade June 28 during an awards ceremony held on Division Hill. The awards ceremony was the ... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. James Gaffney (Left) and Capt. Maxwell
U.S. Army 1st Lt. James Gaffney (Left) and Capt. Maxwell Pappas, both assigned to Troop C, 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Security Forces Assistance Brigade, 10th Mountain Division use their weapons s... More
A view of the notional enemy village located on Fort
A view of the notional enemy village located on Fort Drum’s range 23. Just after sun rise soldiers assigned to C Company, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, and British Soldiers ass... More
Spectators watch as competitors play Neza Bazi or
Spectators watch as competitors play Neza Bazi or tent-pegging, which is a traditional Afghan game where cavalrymen on horseback attempt to remove a small wooden tent-peg from the ground using a lance or sword ... More
Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander, 10th Mountain
Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander, 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum, N.Y., passes the 2nd Brigade Combat Team’s colors to Col. David S. Doyle, commander, 2nd BCT, symbolizing Doyle’s assumption of c... More
Artillerymen from 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery,
Artillerymen from 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, hold a metal rod used to load 155 mm artillery rounds in the M777A2 howitzer during a live fire training e... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Ross Kryda, far left and Capt. Alexander
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Ross Kryda, far left and Capt. Alexander Schade, far right, both assigned to the Security Forces Advisory and Assistance Team, Green Two, attached to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Re... More
A soldier from the water polo team "Allons," 2nd Brigade
A soldier from the water polo team "Allons," 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, blocks a goal attempt during the Commando Olympics water polo match held, Nov. 13, on Fort Drum, N.Y. (Photo by U.S... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James C. McConville, commanding
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James C. McConville, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force - 101 and Regional Command East, presents Cpl. Jered R. Dominey, an intelligence collector with Headquarters and Headquarte... More
U.S. Army Spc. Courtney Stephenson, left, assigned
U.S. Army Spc. Courtney Stephenson, left, assigned to the 248th Medical Detachment, Veterinary Support Services, based at Fort Bragg, N.C., and U.S. Army Spc. Bum Kwak, assigned to Charlie Company, 210th Brig... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Russ Seamster assigned to 2/10 Security
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Russ Seamster assigned to 2/10 Security Forces Assistance Brigade, Forward Operating Base Sharana waits to enter the National Directorate of Security’s office near FOB Rushmore for an Iftar di... More
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery,
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, reload a M777A2 howitzer during a live fire training exercise held Aug. 4 on Fort Drum.
Soldiers learn basics of hand-to-hand combat
Staff Sgt. Catherine Duttine, right, instructs Staff Sgt. Joshua R. Silva, top left, and Sgt. Jonathan M. Standish, bottom left, both assigned to A Company, 2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Com... More
A soldier with 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment
A soldier with 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment sets up his mortar system with the new One Tactical Engagement Simulation System, Aug. 22, in the Fort Drum training area.
U.S. Soldiers with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th
U.S. Soldiers with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division stand in formation after receiving combat action badges during an awards ceremony at Forward Operating Base Sharana in Paktika province, Af... More
During a weekly security shura Jahadullah tactical
During a weekly security shura Jahadullah tactical commander (center) of 8th Afghan Border Police, speaks passionately about the Afghan National Security Forces roll in the Bermal district of Paktika province, ... More
Mortar men assigned to 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment
Mortar men assigned to 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment set up their mortar system with the new One Tactical Engagement Simulation System, Aug. 22, in the Fort Drum training area.
Soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 4th Battalion,
Soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, conduct weapons grouping and zeroing prior to executing live fire room clearance training Dec. 10 on Fort Drum's training areas. Groupi... More
Maj. Jeremy A. Crossley, MC, commander, C Company,
Maj. Jeremy A. Crossley, MC, commander, C Company, 1st Rifles, Chepstow, U.K., addresses the audience during the opening ceremony for Operation Commando Rattlesnake. "I would like to thank all members of the 10... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Jacob Fontes assigned to Task Force
U.S. Army Pfc. Jacob Fontes assigned to Task Force “Golden Dragons,” Company E, 210 Brigade Support Battalion, 2/10 Security Forces Assistance Brigade, Forward Operating Base Orgun-E, Afghanistan, searches for ... More
U.S. Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, left, the chairman of
U.S. Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, left, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, returns Spc. Anthony Lopez's salute after awarding him the Combat Action Badge during a ceremony at Forward Operating Base Sharana... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) 1st Lt. Ziaullha, platoon
Afghan National Army (ANA) 1st Lt. Ziaullha, platoon leader, and U.S. Army Capt. David Minghella, left, a communications officer assigned to Green 1 Security Force Advisory Team, 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regi... More
Artillerymen from 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery,
Artillerymen from 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, stand next to a M777 A2 (triple seven) awaiting a fire mission during a live fire training exercise held A... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Shaneika L. Jackson, a cook assigned
U.S. Army Pfc. Shaneika L. Jackson, a cook assigned to Company E, 210 Brigade Support Battalion, Task Force “Golden Dragons,” 2/10 Security Forces Assistance Brigade, Forward Operating Base Boris, cuts meatlo... More
The Disarming Illegal Armed Groups (DIAG) Department
The Disarming Illegal Armed Groups (DIAG) Department of the Afghan Uniformed Police in Paktika province held a weapons turn-in ceremony with provincial leaders, June 26, at the Provincial Government Complex in ... More
Prior to a weekly security shura (from right to left),
Prior to a weekly security shura (from right to left), U.S. Army Capt. Robert Reidel, team leader of Green 2 Security Force Advisory Team, 2/10 Security Force Advisory Team, Jahadullah tactical commander of 8th... More
Howitzers fired a 56 gun salute honoring the states
Howitzers fired a 56 gun salute honoring the states and territories of the U.S. at a Salute to the Nation ceremony held on Fort Drum's Division Hill June 28.
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Ashley Murray, (left) a volunteer
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Ashley Murray, (left) a volunteer instructor assigned to 210 Brigade Support Battalion, 2/10 Security Forces Assistance Brigade, Forward Operating Base Sharana, Afghanistan, explains an arithm... More
A soldier from the "Allons," water polo team, 2nd Brigade
A soldier from the "Allons," water polo team, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, prepares to pass the ball during the Commando Olympics water polo match held, Nov. 13 on Fort Drum, N.Y. (Photo by ... More
Col. David S. Doyle (right), commander, 2nd Brigade
Col. David S. Doyle (right), commander, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y. stands next to Mr. William Morrison, president of the Northern N.Y. Chapter of the 10th Mountain Associat... More
Afghan National Army soldiers assigned to 2nd Brigade,
Afghan National Army soldiers assigned to 2nd Brigade, 203rd Corps, alongside U.S. Army soldiers assigned to a Security Force Advisory Team, attached to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, Task Fo... More
Afghan Nation Army soldiers assigned to 1st Kandak,
Afghan Nation Army soldiers assigned to 1st Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 203rd Corps, stationed at Afghan National Army Base, Khair Kut Garrison, Paktika Province, Afghanistan, move expeditiously through the village of... More
Col. Dennis S. Sullivan (right), outgoing commander,
Col. Dennis S. Sullivan (right), outgoing commander, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y., passes the brigade’s colors to Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander, 10th Mountain Divi... More
U.S. Army Col. Dennis S. Sullivan (far left), commander,
U.S. Army Col. Dennis S. Sullivan (far left), commander, 2/10 Security Forces Assistance Brigade, Forward Operating Base Rushmore, Afghanistan, speaks with Sgt. Zachary R. Berline (center), an infantryman with ... More
Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Battery,
Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 10th Mountain Division color guard stand at attention during the re-dedication ceremony at Whiteface Mountain Jul... More
Col. Dennis Sullivan, commander of the 2nd Brigade
Col. Dennis Sullivan, commander of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, speaks to 2nd BCT key leaders during a Counter Insurgency seminar held Aug 20-24 at Fort Drum’s Missions Training Complex.
2BCT soldiers train critical skills - Public domain map
Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, plot points on a map during Company Intelligence Support Teams training, Aug 27-30, held at the Brigade head... More
The governor of Paktika province, Moheebullah Samim
The governor of Paktika province, Moheebullah Samim addresses a graduating class of approximately 70 Afghan Local Police prior to their graduation ceremony held at the National Directorate of Security compound ... More
A recent Afghan Local Police graduate receives his
A recent Afghan Local Police graduate receives his course completing certificate during an ALP graduation ceremony held at the National Directorate of Security compound adjacent to Forward Operating Base Rushmo... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Shaneika L. Jackson, a cook assigned
U.S. Army Pfc. Shaneika L. Jackson, a cook assigned to Company E, 210 Brigade Support Battalion, Task Force “Golden Dragons,” 2/10 Security Forces Assistance Brigade, Forward Operating Base Boris, cuts meatloa... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Jacob Fontes assigned to Task Force
U.S. Army Pfc. Jacob Fontes assigned to Task Force “Golden Dragons,” Company E, 210 Brigade Support Battalion, 2/10 Security Forces Assistance Brigade, Forward Operating Base Orgun-E, Afghanistan, inventories h... More
Soldiers assigned to the 10th Mountain Division color
Soldiers assigned to the 10th Mountain Division color guards salute during the re-dedication ceremony July 29 at Whiteface Mountain. Whiteface Mountain was initially dedicated in 1958 to the WWII veterans of th... More
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to 2/10 Security Forces
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to 2/10 Security Forces Assistance Brigade listen to the Afghan Chief of the National Directorate of Security for Paktika province, Brig. Gen. Mohammad Jasim explain the meaning of R... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Shaneika L. Jackson, a cook assigned
U.S. Army Pfc. Shaneika L. Jackson, a cook assigned to Company E, 210 Brigade Support Battalion, Task Force “Golden Dragons,” 2/10 Security Forces Assistance Brigade, Forward Operating Base Boris, carries a bo... More
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 14th
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2/10 Security Forces Assistance Brigade, Forward Operating Base Orgun-E, Afghanistan, pull security during a patrol April 27, 2013. The Sold... More
Col. David S. Doyle (left), incoming commander, Maj.
Col. David S. Doyle (left), incoming commander, Maj. Frank M. Buchheit (center), commander of troops, and Col. Dennis S. Sullivan (right), outgoing commander, all of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Divis... More
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to 4th Battalion, 31st
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, pull security during squad tactical training conducted as train-up to a cumulative Field Training Exercise during O... More
Afghan National Army soldiers and Afghan Uniformed
Afghan National Army soldiers and Afghan Uniformed police conduct route clearance operations on a narrow mountain pass in the Omna district during the final stages of operation Omna, Pakita province, Afghanista... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Shaneika L. Jackson, a cook assigned
U.S. Army Pfc. Shaneika L. Jackson, a cook assigned to Company E, 210 Brigade Support Battalion, Task Force “Golden Dragons,” 2/10 Security Forces Assistance Brigade, Forward Operating Base Boris, poses for th... More
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to 4th Battalion, 31st
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, deliver suppression fire, allowing their British counter parts to enter and clear homes in a notional enemy village... More
U.S. Army Col. Dennis Sullivan, right, the commander
U.S. Army Col. Dennis Sullivan, right, the commander of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, escorts Gen. Martin Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during his visit to Forward O... More
U.S. Army Capt. Daniel Maxfield the executive officer
U.S. Army Capt. Daniel Maxfield the executive officer assigned to Blue 0 Security Force Advisory Team and Afghan language interpreter both stationed at Forward Operation Base Rushmore, Paktika province discuss ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sadik Ibnmohammed sings the National
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sadik Ibnmohammed sings the National Anthem during the United Service Organizations closure ceremony held, Sept. 11, 2013, at Forward Operating Base Sharana. (U.S. Army photo Sgt. Mark Moor... More
Soldiers assigned to Company B, 4th Battalion, 31st
Soldiers assigned to Company B, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, practice room clearance operations, Dec. 10 on Fort Drum's training areas. Practicing different techniques to properly clear a room of enem... More
Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery
Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI), alongside battery commanders and guidons, salute during the playing of the national anthe... More
During a weekly security shura, Afghan Lt. Col. Gul
During a weekly security shura, Afghan Lt. Col. Gul Rahman Fazlie, (left) commander of 8th Afghan Border Police, listens as Capt. Raz Muhammed tolei commander of 5th ABP, speaks of his units' accomplishments an... More
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to 2/10 Security Forces
U.S. Army soldiers assigned to 2/10 Security Forces Assistance Brigade enjoy chi tea after an Iftar dinner held at the National Directorate of Security building near Forward Operating Base Rushmore Aug 2, 2013.... More
Members of 2nd Brigade Combat Team train with Syracuse Police Departme...
Members of the Security Forces Assistance Team, 2nd Security Forces Assistance Brigade, search for an active shooter threat at the Syracuse Police Department shoot house Nov 27. Searching for an active shooter... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Christopher Wendland, 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Christopher Wendland, 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, presents DJ Stanhope, Forward Operating Base Sharana’s United Services Organization center manager with the United States A... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Jacob Fontes is assigned to Task Force
U.S. Army Pfc. Jacob Fontes is assigned to Task Force “Golden Dragons,” Company E, 210 Brigade Support Battalion, 2/10 Security Forces Assistance Brigade, Forward Operating Base Orgun-E, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army... More
U.S. Army Col. Dennis S. Sullivan (left), commander,
U.S. Army Col. Dennis S. Sullivan (left), commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Hector J. Font (right), command sergeant major, 2/10 Security Force Assistance Brigade, pose for a photograph with DJ Stanhope, Forward... More
Afghan musicians play music while festival attendees
Afghan musicians play music while festival attendees perform the Attan, a traditional Afghan male ritual dance in Paktika province, Afghanistan, March 21, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Mark A Moore II/Released)
Afghan National Army soldiers Assigned to 2nd Kandak,
Afghan National Army soldiers Assigned to 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 203rd "Thunder" Corp’s, Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team, discuss their recent find of pressure plates during a patrol in the Bermal District ... More
British soldiers assigned to C Company, 1 Rifles, 160
British soldiers assigned to C Company, 1 Rifles, 160 (Wales) Brigade, Gloucestershire, U.K., stage to clear notional enemy homes during the final training exercise of Operation Commando Rattlesnake March 27.
A pair of Ministry of Defense helicopters responded
A pair of Ministry of Defense helicopters responded to a Border Police request for medical evacuation of a wounded police officer at the Walawas checkpoint in Giyan district of Paktika province, Afghanistan, Ju... More
A M777A2 howitzer fires a 155 mm high explosive round
A M777A2 howitzer fires a 155 mm high explosive round during a live fire training exercise held Aug. 4, on Fort Drum.
An oasis located in the center of the National Directorate
An oasis located in the center of the National Directorate of Security compound near Forward Operating Base Rushmore was a surprising view to many of the soldiers assigned to 2/10 Security Forces Assistance Bri... More
Black River Elementary Field Day
Spc. James M. Beals, a light wheeled vehicle mechanic assigned to Troop D, 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, helps guide a student through an obstacle course during Black River Eleme... More
U.S. Army artillerymen assigned to assigned to gun
U.S. Army artillerymen assigned to assigned to gun teams one and two, Company B, 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force “Golden Dragons,” 2/10 Security Forces Assistance Brigade, Forward Oper... More
(Foreground) Soldiers assigned to 4th Battalion, 31st
(Foreground) Soldiers assigned to 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y., salutes during the playing of "The Star Spangled Banner" as part of the... More
Spectators watch as competitors played Neza Bazi or
Spectators watch as competitors played Neza Bazi or tent-pegging, which is a traditional Afghan game where cavalrymen on horseback attempt to remove a small wooden tent-peg from the ground using a lance or swor... More