U.S. Army Pfc. Steven Devito, 23, enlisted in the Army
U.S. Army Pfc. Steven Devito, 23, enlisted in the Army in 2011 as a Unmanned Aircraft Systems Maintainer and is serving with B Company, 173rd Special Troops Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team in east... More
U.S. Army Pvt. Christopher Adams, a 22-year-old infantryman
U.S. Army Pvt. Christopher Adams, a 22-year-old infantryman and native of West Palm Beach, Fla., provides security for 1st Platoon, D Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne B... More
An U.S. Army soldier with B Troop, 1st Squadron, 91st
An U.S. Army soldier with B Troop, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, provides security during a patrol in Logar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 9, 2012, in support... More
U.S. Army Pvt. Christopher Adams, a 22-year-old infantryman
U.S. Army Pvt. Christopher Adams, a 22-year-old infantryman and native of West Palm Beach, Fla., with 1st Platoon, D Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Tea... More
As U.S. Army soldiers from B Battery, 4th Battalion,
As U.S. Army soldiers from B Battery, 4th Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, descend from an observation point, Afghan soldiers from 4th Toli, 2nd... More
U.S. Army Pvt. Christopher Adams, an infantryman and
U.S. Army Pvt. Christopher Adams, an infantryman and native of West Palm Beach, Fla., provides security for 1st Platoon, D Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Comb... More
U.S. Army soldiers from D Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd
U.S. Army soldiers from D Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, watch a neighboring village after taking small-arms fire at Combat Outpost Kherwar, Aug. 5, 2012.
Afghan soldiers from the Afghan National Army’s 7th
Afghan soldiers from the Afghan National Army’s 7th Kandak and an Afghan Uniformed Policeman, set up a traffic control point to check local nationals moving through the area during Operation Thunder, an operati... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Jordan Cascio is a 26-year-old native
U.S. Army Sgt. Jordan Cascio is a 26-year-old native of Hickory, N.C., who is serving in eastern Afghanistan with 2nd Platoon, Battle Company. 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Comb... More
U.S. Army Spc. Edward Young of Chosen Company, 1st
U.S. Army Spc. Edward Young of Chosen Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team speaks at a memorial ceremony for U.S. Army Spc. James Justice, also of Chosen Co., at C... More
Solders pay their final respects to U.S. Army Spc.
Solders pay their final respects to U.S. Army Spc. James Justice of Chosen Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, during a memorial ceremony at Combat Outpost Sulta... More
Two soldiers from 2nd Platoon, Battle Company, 2nd
Two soldiers from 2nd Platoon, Battle Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, pull security while the soldiers of Weapons Company, 3rd Kandak, 201st Corps... More
U.S. Army soldiers from A Battery, 4th Battalion, 319th
U.S. Army soldiers from A Battery, 4th Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, fire an illumination round from a M119A cannon at Combat Outpost Kherwar... More
U.S. Army soldiers with Legion Company, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Army soldiers with Legion Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, during a patrol in Afghanistan's Logar province, Aug. 17. Brig. Gen. Raziq, command... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel Coston, command sergeant major
Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel Coston, command sergeant major of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team stands behind the color guard after uncasing the brigade's colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at For... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Chris Snyder, a native of Harrisburg,
U.S. Army Pfc. Chris Snyder, a native of Harrisburg, Pa., and Pfc. Derek Kilbourne of Spokane, Wash., both mortarmen with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Forc... More
An U.S. Army soldier with B Troop, 1st Squadron, 91st
An U.S. Army soldier with B Troop, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, provides security during a patrol in Logar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 9, 2012, in support... More
Afghan soldiers from 7th Kandak, 4th Brigade, 203rd
Afghan soldiers from 7th Kandak, 4th Brigade, 203rd Corps, prepare to leave the village of Lash Karkhel after a patrol as part of Operation Thunder in Logar province, Afghanistan Sept. 9, 2012. They were accomp... More
Lt. Col. Luis A. Velez, commander of the 173rd Brigade
Lt. Col. Luis A. Velez, commander of the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion and Command Sgt. Maj. David Franco present the Army Safety Excellence Streamer to Alpha Company during an awards ceremony at FOB Shank, A... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Zachari Rushing watches on
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Zachari Rushing watches on as soldiers of 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team recite the Ranger Creed before a graduation ceremony from 1st Battal... More
U.S. Army Josh Strey, a mortarman with Headquarters
U.S. Army Josh Strey, a mortarman with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, and a native of Apple Valley, Calif., pulls s... More
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Velez, Commander of the
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Velez, Commander of the 173d Brigade Support Battalion (Airborne) and Command Sergeant Major David Franco present the Army Safety Excellence Streamer to Charlie Company during an awar... More
Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team
Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team fire 60mm mortars as part of a registration mission at Combat Outpost Garda in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Oct. 2. Registration missions like this one ens... More
Afghan soldiers from 4th Toli, 2nd Kandak of the Afghan
Afghan soldiers from 4th Toli, 2nd Kandak of the Afghan National Army overwatch the Kona Kumar valley in Afghanistan's Wardak province, Oct. 4, 2012. The Afghan soldiers were providing security in assistance of... More
U.S. Army Spc. Amanda Wilson, 24, enlisted in the Army
U.S. Army Spc. Amanda Wilson, 24, enlisted in the Army in 2010 as a signal support specialist and is serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team in eastern Afghanistan... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Jordan Cascio pulls security during
U.S. Army Sgt. Jordan Cascio pulls security during a patrol near the village of Salar in Afghanistan’s Wardak province, July 24, 2012. Cascio is a 26-year-old native of Hickory, N.C., who is serving in eastern ... More
173rd Airborne, Afghanistan
U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Krapels, with Chosen Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, poses for a photo in Afghanistan on Jan. 7, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michae... More
Soldiers from B Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry
Soldiers from B Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team bow their heads during a memorial ceremony for U.S. Army Pfc. Andrew Keller of B. Company, at Comba... More
Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team
Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team salute while "Taps" is played during a memorial ceremony for six fallen soldiers from the 978th Military Police Company at Forward Operating Base Airborne in... More
U.S. Army mortarmen with Headquarters and headquarters
U.S. Army mortarmen with Headquarters and headquarters company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, fire a round from an M252 81 mm mortar system as part of a ... More
Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team
Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team fire 60mm mortars as part of a registration mission at Combat Outpost Garda in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Oct. 2. Registration missions like this one ens... More
(left) Col. Andrew Rohling, commander, and Command
(left) Col. Andrew Rohling, commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel Coston both of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, salute after uncasing the brigade's colors at a transfer of authority ceremony at Forwa... More
U.S. Army soldiers from Legion Company, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Army soldiers from Legion Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, watch a slideshow made in honor of U.S. Army Pfc. Shane Cantu, during a memorial ce... More
U.S. Army Spc. Ethan Wilson is a 19-year-old native
U.S. Army Spc. Ethan Wilson is a 19-year-old native of Maurertown, Va., who is serving in eastern Afghanistan with 3rd Platoon, B Company, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Jordan Cascio is a 26-year-old native
U.S. Army Sgt. Jordan Cascio is a 26-year-old native of Hickory, N.C., who is serving in eastern Afghanistan with 2nd Platoon, Battle Company. 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Comb... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Steven Devito, 23, refastens the braking
U.S. Army Pfc. Steven Devito, 23, refastens the braking cables after landing a RQ-7B Shadow at Forward Operating Base Shank, Dec. 1, 2012. Devito enlisted in the army in 2011 as a Unmanned Aircraft Systems Main... More
Col. Andrew M. Rohling, commander of the 173rd Airborne
Col. Andrew M. Rohling, commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team and Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel D. Coston present the Army Safety Excellence Streamer to the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion (Airborne) d... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jeremy Schroeder, commander of 1st
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jeremy Schroeder, commander of 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, speaks to the graduates of 1st Battalion’s two-week pre-Ranger course at Forward Ope... More
Afghan soldiers from the Afghan National Army’s 3rd
Afghan soldiers from the Afghan National Army’s 3rd Kandak, prepare to leave on patrol through the area outside the village of Yusof Khyel in Afghanistan’s Wardak Province, July 26, 2012. Across Logar and Warda... More
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Velez, Commander of the
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Velez, Commander of the 173d Brigade Support Battalion (Airborne) and Command Sergeant Major David Franco present the Army Safety Excellence Streamer to Bravo Company during an awards... More
(from right) Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel Coston, Col.
(from right) Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel Coston, Col. Andrew Rohling, of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Mr. David Gallalee, the senior civilian representative for the 173rd, Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Cap... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Sean Rosenberg with B Company, 1st
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Sean Rosenberg with B Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team speaks at a memorial ceremony for U.S. Army Pfc. Andrew Keller of B. Compan... More
Solders stand during a memorial ceremony for U.S. Army
Solders stand during a memorial ceremony for U.S. Army Spc. James Justice of Chosen Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, at Combat Outpost Sultan Khyel, Aug. 24, ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Krapels, a 25-year-old team
U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Krapels, a 25-year-old team leader for Chosen Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, gets promoted to sergeant during a ceremony at Forward O... More
U.S. Army staff Sgt. Franklin Woods (left) of Oklahoma
U.S. Army staff Sgt. Franklin Woods (left) of Oklahoma City, and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Tyler Brownlee, a native of Tipp City, Ohio, provide security for a patrol outside Combat Outpost Kherwar in Afghanistan's L... More
Winners of the team and individual challenges of the
Winners of the team and individual challenges of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team's 6th annual "Running of the Herd," pose for a photo with the commander, Col. Andrew Rohling, at Forward Operating Base S... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Krapels, 25, of Chosen Company,
U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Krapels, 25, of Chosen Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, served with Chosen during the 173rd’s previous deployment to Afghanistan in sup... More
While U.S. Army soldiers with B Troop, 1st Squadron,
While U.S. Army soldiers with B Troop, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team provide security, an Afghan soldier with Route Clearance Package Company, 7th Kandak, 4t... More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel Coston, a native
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel Coston, a native of Teachey, N.C., is the 51-year-old senior enlisted advisor for the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, and serving with the 173rd’s Headquarters and Headqu... More
Soldiers from 4th Company, 3rd Kandak, 201st Corps,
Soldiers from 4th Company, 3rd Kandak, 201st Corps, Afghan National Army, move through the village of Haft Asiab in Afghanistan’s Wardak province, continuing to interact with villagers and search houses during ... More
U.S. Army Capt. Bobby Fix and U.S. Army Capt. Joey
U.S. Army Capt. Bobby Fix and U.S. Army Capt. Joey Fix (right) at Combat Outpost Sayed Abad in Afghanistan's Wardak province, Aug. 14. Joey, Fires Support Officer for 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173... More
Capt. Jessica Johnson, commander of the 978th Military
Capt. Jessica Johnson, commander of the 978th Military Police Company, speaks to the company during a memorial ceremony for six fallen 978th soldiers at Forward Operating Base Airborne in Afghanistan's Wardak p... More
U.S. Army Pfc. James Cole, a native of Jefferson, Texas,
U.S. Army Pfc. James Cole, a native of Jefferson, Texas, and a cannon crew member with A Battery, 4th Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, pulls a s... More
U.S. Army Capt. Joey Fix, Fires Support Officer for
U.S. Army Capt. Joey Fix, Fires Support Officer for 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, at Combat Outpost Sayed Abad in Afghanistan's Wardak province, Aug. 14. Fix, is de... More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel Coston, a native
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel Coston, a native of Teachey, N.C., is the 51-year-old senior enlisted advisor for the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, and serving with the 173rd’s Headquarters and Headqu... More
A soldier from 3rd Kandak, 201st Corps, Afghan National
A soldier from 3rd Kandak, 201st Corps, Afghan National Army, patrols outside the village of Yusof Khyel in Afghanistan’s Wardak Province, July 26, 2012. Across Logar and Wardak Provinces, the area of operation... More
Soldiers from B Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry
Soldiers from B Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team salute during a memorial ceremony for U.S. Army Pfc. Andrew Keller of B. Company, at Combat Outpost... More
An U.S. Army soldier with B Troop, 1st Squadron, 91st
An U.S. Army soldier with B Troop, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, provides security during a patrol in Logar Province, Afghanistan, Sept. 9, 2012, in support... More
Soldiers of the 978th Military Police Company, soldiers,
Soldiers of the 978th Military Police Company, soldiers, airmen, civilians and members of International Security Assistance Force nations salute as the American National Anthem is played at the beginning of a m... More
(right) Col. Andrew Rohling, commander, and Command
(right) Col. Andrew Rohling, commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel Coston both of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, uncase the brigade's colors at a transfer of authority ceremony at Forward Operating B... More
A U.S. Army soldier from D Company, 1st Battalion,
A U.S. Army soldier from D Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, fires a Barrett .50-calibre rifle after taking small-arms fire at Combat Outpost Kherwa... More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel Coston, a native
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel Coston, a native of Teachey, N.C., pulls security during a patrol near Combat Outpost Charkh in Logar Province, Afghanistan, Aug. 17, 2012. Coston is the 51-year-old senior ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Amanda Wilson, 24, enlisted in the Army
U.S. Army Spc. Amanda Wilson, 24, enlisted in the Army in 2010 as a signal support specialist and is a native of Orchard Park, N.Y. A qualified paratrooper, Wilson volunteered to attend airborne school to set h... More
U.S. Army mortarmen with Headquarters and Headquarters
U.S. Army mortarmen with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, fire a round from an M252 81 mm mortar system as part of a ... More
Brig. Gen. Abdul Raziq (right), commander of 4th Brigade,
Brig. Gen. Abdul Raziq (right), commander of 4th Brigade, 203rd Corps, Afghan National Army, talks with some of his soldiers before leaving the local bazaar during a patrol in Afghanistan's Logar province, Aug.... More
U.S. Army soldiers from Legion Company, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Army soldiers from Legion Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, pay their final respects to U.S. Army Pfc. Shane Cantu, during a memorial ceremony ... More
A trophy stands ready to be handed to the team that
A trophy stands ready to be handed to the team that completes the most laps in the fastest time during the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team's 6th annual "Running of the Herd," at Forward Operating Base Shank,... More
U.S. Army Pvt. Christopher Adams, a 22-year-old infantryman
U.S. Army Pvt. Christopher Adams, a 22-year-old infantryman and native of West Palm Beach, Fla., with 1st Platoon, D Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Tea... More
Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team
Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team fire 60mm mortars as part of a registration mission at Combat Outpost Garda in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Oct. 2. Registration missions like this one ens... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Steven Devito, 23, enlisted in the Army
U.S. Army Pfc. Steven Devito, 23, enlisted in the Army in 2011 as a Unmanned Aircraft Systems Maintainer and is serving with B Company, 173rd Special Troops Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team in east... More
Soldiers from 1st Platoon, D Company, 1st Battalion,
Soldiers from 1st Platoon, D Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, return to Combat Outpost Kherwar in Afghanistan's Logar Province, after a patrol Aug.... More
A U.S. Air Force airman and U.S. Army soldiers from
A U.S. Air Force airman and U.S. Army soldiers from D Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, watch a neighboring village after taking small-arms fire at ... More
U.S. Army Capt. Bobby Fix, commander of Destined Company,
U.S. Army Capt. Bobby Fix, commander of Destined Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, at Combat Outpost Sayed Abad in Afghanistan's Wardak province, Aug. 14. Fix,... More
U.S. Army soldiers from Legion Company, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Army soldiers from Legion Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team salute during a memorial ceremony for U.S. Army Pfc. Shane Cantu at Combat Outpost C... More
U.S. Army Spc. Ethan Wilson is a 19-year-old native
U.S. Army Spc. Ethan Wilson is a 19-year-old native of Maurertown, Va., who is serving in eastern Afghanistan with 3rd Platoon, B Company, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Philip Price, of St. Paul, Minn., prepares
U.S. Army Pfc. Philip Price, of St. Paul, Minn., prepares to hand an 81mm mortar round to Pfc. Derek Kilbourne of Spokane, Wash., while Pfc. Chris Snyder, a native of Harrisburg, Pa., stands by to fire the M252... More
U.S. Army soldiers with Legion Company, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Army soldiers with Legion Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, during a patrol in Afghanistan's Logar province, Aug. 17. Brig. Gen. Raziq, command... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Justin Elliott, first sergeant for
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Justin Elliott, first sergeant for Legion Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, pays his final respects to U.S. Army Pfc. Shane Cantu... More
Two soldiers from 2nd Platoon, Battle Company, 2nd
Two soldiers from 2nd Platoon, Battle Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, pull security outside the village of Yusof Khyel, as part of Operation Assal... More
U.S. Army Cpl. Vinny Cantu pulls security during a
U.S. Army Cpl. Vinny Cantu pulls security during a patrol near Combat Outpost Sultan Khyel in Wardak province, Afghanistan, July 24, 2012. Cantu is a 25-year-old native of Salem, Ore., who is serving in easter... More
U.S. Army Spc. Patrick Serna is a 23-year-old native
U.S. Army Spc. Patrick Serna is a 23-year-old native of Corcoran, Calif., who is serving in eastern Afghanistan with B Battery 4th Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne B... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Krapels, 25, of Chosen Company,
U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Krapels, 25, of Chosen Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, served with Chosen during the 173rd’s previous deployment to Afghanistan in sup... More
Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 173rd Airborne
Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, addresses the crowd gathered for the 173rd's transfer of authority ceremony at Forward Operating Base Shank, July 17. The Sky soldiers ... More
A soldier from 4th Company, 3rd Kandak, 201st Corps,
A soldier from 4th Company, 3rd Kandak, 201st Corps, Afghan National Army, stands in the village of Haft Asiab in Afghanistan’s Wardak province, securing an incoming path while the rest of his element searched ... More
The commander of 1st Toli, 7th Kandak, 4th Brigade,
The commander of 1st Toli, 7th Kandak, 4th Brigade, 203rd Corps, with the help of an interpreter, points out people watching from a nearby home while on patrol with U.S. Army soldiers with B Troop, 1st Squadron... More
Lt. Col. Luis A. Velez, commander of the 173rd Brigade
Lt. Col. Luis A. Velez, commander of the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion and Command Sgt. Maj. David Franco present the Army Safety Excellence Streamer to the battalion’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company d... More
U.S. Army Cpl. Vinny Cantu is a 25-year-old native
U.S. Army Cpl. Vinny Cantu is a 25-year-old native of Salem, Ore., who is serving in eastern Afghanistan with 2nd Platoon, Battle Company. 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat T... More
U.S. Army Spc. Ethan Wilson pulls security during a
U.S. Army Spc. Ethan Wilson pulls security during a patrol near Combat Outpost McClain in Logar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 9, 2012. Wilson is a 19-year-old native of Maurertown, Va., who is serving in eastern... More
U.S. Army Spc. Patrick Serna patrols near Combat Outpost
U.S. Army Spc. Patrick Serna patrols near Combat Outpost Garda in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Oct. 4, 2012. Serna is a 23-year-old native of Corcoran, Calif., who is serving in eastern Afghanistan with B Batt... More
U.S. Army Cpl. Vinny Cantu is a 25-year-old native
U.S. Army Cpl. Vinny Cantu is a 25-year-old native of Salem, Ore., who is serving in eastern Afghanistan with 2nd Platoon, Battle Company. 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat T... More
Afghan soldiers from 4th Toli, 2nd Kandak of the Afghan
Afghan soldiers from 4th Toli, 2nd Kandak of the Afghan National Army overwatch the Kona Kumar valley in Afghanistan's Wardak province, Oct. 4, 2012. The Afghan soldiers were providing security in assistance o... More
U.S. Army Spc. Patrick Serna is a 23-year-old native
U.S. Army Spc. Patrick Serna is a 23-year-old native of Corcoran, Calif., who is serving in eastern Afghanistan with B Battery 4th Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne B... More
U.S. Army Spc. Amanda Wilson, 24, seen here while on
U.S. Army Spc. Amanda Wilson, 24, seen here while on a patrol in Logar Province, Afghanistan, Oct. 31, 2012, is a native of Orchard Park, N.Y. While Wilson is a signal support specialist with Headquarters and H... More
As Staff Sgt. Travis Andersen, of Cottonwood, Calif.,(second
As Staff Sgt. Travis Andersen, of Cottonwood, Calif.,(second from left) checks the incoming round, Pfc. Jonathan Sterling, a native of Memphis, Tenn., tosses aside an empty shell after firing a round from a M11... More
Two soldiers of Weapons Company, 3rd Kandak, 201st
Two soldiers of Weapons Company, 3rd Kandak, 201st Corps, Afghan National Army, move through a field outside the village of Yusof Khyel in Afghanistan’s Wardak province, to pull security while the rest of their... More
Col. Andrew M. Rohling, commander of the 173rd Airborne
Col. Andrew M. Rohling, commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team and Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel D. Coston present the Army Safety Excellence Streamer to the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion during an aw... More
Afghan soldiers from 3rd Kandak, 201st Corps, Afghan
Afghan soldiers from 3rd Kandak, 201st Corps, Afghan National Army, talk to a villager outside his home outside the village of Yusof Khyel in Afghanistan’s Wardak Province, July 26, 2012. Across Logar and Warda... More
A U.S. Army soldier from D Company, 1st Battalion,
A U.S. Army soldier from D Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, takes aim with a Barrett .50-calibre rifle, after taking fire at Combat Outpost Kherwar... More