Soldiers from the 1039th Engineer Route Clearance Patrol
Soldiers from the 1039th Engineer Route Clearance Patrol out of Arkansas enjoy their Christmas meal at Camp Holland Dining Facility on Multi National Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2012. (U.S. Army photo... More
Czech Republic army Sgt. 1st Class Miroslav Sehnalek,
Czech Republic army Sgt. 1st Class Miroslav Sehnalek, Afghan National Army replicator, presents an operational order during an Operational Mentor Liaison Team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readin... More
Slovakian soldiers and a U.S. Army Soldier, Military
Slovakian soldiers and a U.S. Army Soldier, Military Advisor Team 14, carry a litter to the medical evacuation helicopter during an Operational Mentor Liaison Team training exercise at the Joint Multinational R... More
This waterwheel, connected to a small generator, uses
This waterwheel, connected to a small generator, uses the energy of flowing water to provide electricity to 25 families and has been for over seven years, Dec. 6, 2012, at Kawri, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo b... More
Col. Simon Stuart, CTU commander; Adrian Lochrin, PRT
Col. Simon Stuart, CTU commander; Adrian Lochrin, PRT director; Cmdr. Geoffrey C. James, outgoing PRT Uruzgan commander; and Cmdr. Ron J. Piret, incoming PRT Uruzgan commander gathered for a group photo after t... More
First Lt. John Traver, 2-3 Brigade Special Troops Battalion,
First Lt. John Traver, 2-3 Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, is surprised with a Christmas gift from his commander, Jeffery Kennedy, who was dressed as Sa... More
Slovakian soldiers lower their flag to signify the
Slovakian soldiers lower their flag to signify the end of the Slovakian Army's mission in Uruzgan province at Multinational Base - Tarin Kot. Slovakian troops deployed to Uruzgan province in 2008 and have contr... More
A Slovakian army soldier replicating Afghan National
A Slovakian army soldier replicating Afghan National Army pulls security during a military advisory team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 21, 2012. This... More
U.S. Army Capt. Eric Stangle, Alder observer controller
U.S. Army Capt. Eric Stangle, Alder observer controller team, Joint Multinational Readiness Center, and a Czech Republic army soldier discuss an operational order during an Operational Mentor Liaison Team train... More
Slovak soldiers enjoy their Christmas meal at Camp
Slovak soldiers enjoy their Christmas meal at Camp Holland Dining Facility on Multi National Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st. Class Theresa Gualdarama)
U.S. Army Capt. Robert Dougherty of a military adviser
U.S. Army Capt. Robert Dougherty of a military adviser team listens to an operational order with a Slovakian army soldier during an Operational Mentor Liaison Team training exercise at the Joint Multinational R... More
A Slovakian army soldier replicating Afghan National
A Slovakian army soldier replicating Afghan National Army aims his AK47 assault rifle during a military advisory team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 2... More
Australian troops from Combined Team Uruzgan enjoy
Australian troops from Combined Team Uruzgan enjoy Christmas meal at Camp Holland Dining Facility on Multi National Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st. Class Theresa Gualdarama)
At the transfer of authority ceremony for the Provincial
At the transfer of authority ceremony for the Provincial Reconstruction Team Uruzgan, Cmdr. Ron J. Piret, incoming commander of PRT Uruzgan, accepts responsibility and is ready to lead his team to assume duties... More
Members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Uruzgan,
Members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Uruzgan, stand at attention at the transfer of authority ceremony marking the completion of deployment duties Nov. 01, 2012 at Multinational Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan... More
This generator, connected to a water wheel, uses the
This generator, connected to a water wheel, uses the energy of flowing water to provide electricity to 25 families and has been for over seven years, Dec. 6, 2012, at Kawri, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt... More
Slovakian soldiers fold the Slovakian flag after lowering
Slovakian soldiers fold the Slovakian flag after lowering it for the final time to signify the end of the Slovakian Army's mission in Uruzgan province at Multinational Base - Tarin Kot. Slovakian troops deploye... More
Chief Master Sgt. Beau Markin, 451st Expeditionary
Chief Master Sgt. Beau Markin, 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Group chief enlisted manager, recites the Air Force non-commissioned officer charge to the five Air Force inductees during the joint non-commission... More
Cmdr. Geoffrey C. James, outgoing commander of Provincial
Cmdr. Geoffrey C. James, outgoing commander of Provincial Reconstruction Team Uruzgan, says a few words at the transfer of authority ceremony marking the completion of deployment duties Nov. 01, 2012 at Multina... More
First Lt. Cari Butler, 117th MPAD Public Affairs Officer,
First Lt. Cari Butler, 117th MPAD Public Affairs Officer, interviews Shafiqullah about the hydroelectric power plant during an assessment visit Dec. 6, 2012, at Kawri, Afghanistan. Shafiqullah built the system ... More
U.S. Army Capt. Eric Stangle, Alder observer controller
U.S. Army Capt. Eric Stangle, Alder observer controller team, Joint Multinational Readiness Center, watches over an operational order presentation during an Operational Mentor Liaison Team training exercise at ... More
Australian and U.S. staff from Combined Team Uruzgan
Australian and U.S. staff from Combined Team Uruzgan unloads care packages for soldiers at Forward Operating Base Mirwais, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st. Class Theresa Gualdarama)
Lt. Gen. James Terry, commander of the International
Lt. Gen. James Terry, commander of the International Security Assistance Force Joint Command, visits with civilian personnel at Multi National Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt... More
Slovakian soldiers of Military Advisor Team 14 provide
Slovakian soldiers of Military Advisor Team 14 provide security for a supply truck during an Operational Mentor Liaison Team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, ... More
A U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Stanton, Delta Company,
A U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Stanton, Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 137th Aviation Regiment, Ohio National Guard, two Hungarian army soldiers and a Slovakian army soldier replicating Afghan National Army plan... More
Soldiers from Delta Company 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation
Soldiers from Delta Company 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, out of Fort Carson, Colo., pose for a holiday photo after enjoying Christmas dinner at Camp Cole Dining Facility, Multi National Base Tarin Kot,... More
At the transfer of authority ceremony for the Provincial
At the transfer of authority ceremony for the Provincial Reconstruction Team Uruzgan, Cmdr. Ron J. Piret, incoming commander, meets with Amir Mohammad Akhundzada, provincial governor of Uruzgan, Nov. 1, 2012 at... More
Australian Col. Simon Stuart, Combined Team Uruzgan
Australian Col. Simon Stuart, Combined Team Uruzgan commander, addresses Australian and American soldiers during his visit to Forward Operating Base Hadrian, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt.... More
Spc. Todd Martin, Charlie Company, 2-3 Brigade Special
Spc. Todd Martin, Charlie Company, 2-3 Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, receives a Christmas stocking from his commander, Capt. Jeffery Kennedy, who was ... More
Col. Miroslav Loring (left), Head of Training, Education
Col. Miroslav Loring (left), Head of Training, Education and Doctrines Division, Slovak Armed Forces, receives the Slovakian flag from Maj. Stefen Zewmonovic, commander Slovakian forces in Uruzgan, after loweri... More
Combined Team Uruzgan soldiers sing Christmas carols
Combined Team Uruzgan soldiers sing Christmas carols at the Gahn Chapel during the Christmas Eve candle light service held at Multi National Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2012. (U.S. Army courtesy photo)
From left, Army Sgt. Jasmin Powell, Air Force Staff
From left, Army Sgt. Jasmin Powell, Air Force Staff Sgt. Casaundra Soto and Slovakian Army Staff Sgt. Lubos Curma cut the cake during the joint non-commissioned officer induction ceremony at the MWR Fest Tent a... More
Col. Simon Stuart, commander Combined Team Uruzgan,
Col. Simon Stuart, commander Combined Team Uruzgan, speaks to soldiers from the Slovakian Army during their end of mission ceremony at Multinational Base - Tarin Kot. Slovakian troops deployed to Uruzgan provin... More
Santa, played by Capt. Jeffery Kennedy, 2-3 Brigade
Santa, played by Capt. Jeffery Kennedy, 2-3 Brigade Special Troops Battalion commander, 2ndArmored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, distributes holiday stockings to his soldiers at Forward Operating ... More
A Slovakian army soldier replicating Afghan National
A Slovakian army soldier replicating Afghan National Army pulls security from a defensive position during a military advisory team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Ger... More
Capt. Jude Mazzotta, Provincial Reconstruction Team
Capt. Jude Mazzotta, Provincial Reconstruction Team Civil Affairs Officer, discuss the hydroelectric power plant with Shafiqullah during an assessment visit Dec. 6, 2012, at Kawri, Afghanistan. Shafiqullah buil... More
Combined Team Uruzgan soldiers at Gahn Chapel hold
Combined Team Uruzgan soldiers at Gahn Chapel hold their candles during the Christmas Eve candle light service held at Multi National Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2012. (U.S. Army courtesy photo)
This waterwheel, connected to a small generator, uses
This waterwheel, connected to a small generator, uses the energy of flowing water to provide electricity to 25 families and has been for over seven years, Dec. 6, 2012, at Kawri, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo b... More
Capt. Branislav Krajcik, Slovakian Civil Affairs, discuss
Capt. Branislav Krajcik, Slovakian Civil Affairs, discuss the hydroelectric power plant as a villager writes down the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan's contact information during an assessment... More
Australian "Diggers" from 7th Battalion, the Royal
Australian "Diggers" from 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment Task Group, receive Christmas presents from home at Forward Operating Base Hadrian, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1... More
American soldiers from Combined Team Uruzgan celebrate
American soldiers from Combined Team Uruzgan celebrate Christmas in style at Multi National Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2012. (Australian Army photo by Maj. Christopher Linden)
Slovak Republic Army soldiers stand at rest during
Slovak Republic Army soldiers stand at rest during their end of mission ceremony at Multinational Base Tarinkot, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, June 24, 2013. Slovakian troops deployed to Uruzgan province in 20... More
Slovakian soldiers and a U.S. Army soldier, Military
Slovakian soldiers and a U.S. Army soldier, Military Advisor Team 14, carry a litter to the medical evacuation helicopter during an Operational Mentor Liaison Team training exercise at the Joint Multinational R... More
Slovak Republic Army Maj. Stefen Zewmonovic, commander
Slovak Republic Army Maj. Stefen Zewmonovic, commander of Slovakian forces in Uruzgan, speaks to coalition forces during the Slovakian Army end of mission ceremony at Multinational Base Tarinkot, Uruzgan provin... More
Maj. Stefen Zewmonovic (right), commander Slovakian
Maj. Stefen Zewmonovic (right), commander Slovakian forces in Uruzgan, presents Col. Douglas Cardinale, commander 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, with a gift during the Slovakian Army en... More
First Lt. Cari Butler, 117th MPAD Public Affairs Officer,
First Lt. Cari Butler, 117th MPAD Public Affairs Officer, interviews Shafiqullah about the hydroelectric power plant during an assessment visit Dec. 6, 2012, at Kawri, Afghanistan. Shafiqullah built the system ... More
Czech Republic army Sgt. 1st Class Miroslav Sehnalek,
Czech Republic army Sgt. 1st Class Miroslav Sehnalek, Afghan National Army replicator, presents an operational order during an Operational Mentor Liaison Team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readin... More
This waterwheel, connected to a small generator, uses
This waterwheel, connected to a small generator, uses the energy of flowing water to provide electricity to 25 families and has been for over seven years, Dec. 6, 2012 at Kawri, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by... More
The five Air Force inductees wait to recite the Air
The five Air Force inductees wait to recite the Air Force non-commissioned officer charge during the joint non-commissioned officer induction ceremony at the MWR Fest Tent at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan... More
Maj. Stefen Zewmonovic (right), commander Slovakian
Maj. Stefen Zewmonovic (right), commander Slovakian forces in Uruzgan, presents Col. Simon Stuart, commander Combined Team Uruzgan, with a gift during the Slovakian Army end of mission ceremony at Multinational... More
Capt. Jude Mazzotta, Provincial Reconstruction Team
Capt. Jude Mazzotta, Provincial Reconstruction Team Civil Affairs Officer, discuss the hydroelectric power plant with Shafiqullah during an assessment visit Dec. 6, 2012, at Kawri, Afghanistan. Shafiqullah buil... More
A Slovakian army soldier replicating Afghan National
A Slovakian army soldier replicating Afghan National Army provides medical aid to a simulated casualty during a military advisory team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels,... More
Capt. Branislav Krajcik, Slovakian Civil Affairs, discuss
Capt. Branislav Krajcik, Slovakian Civil Affairs, discuss the hydroelectric power plant with a villager during an assessment visit Dec. 6, 2012, at Kawri, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa... More
Slovakian army Pvt. Stefen Selmas replicating an Afghan
Slovakian army Pvt. Stefen Selmas replicating an Afghan National Army soldier signals another soldier during a military advisory team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, ... More
Australian troops from Combined Team Uruzgan enjoy
Australian troops from Combined Team Uruzgan enjoy Christmas meal at Camp Holland Dining Facility on Multi National Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st. Class Theresa Gualdarama)
Singaporean, Australian and American soldiers from
Singaporean, Australian and American soldiers from Combined Team Uruzgan gather for a holiday picture at Multi National Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2012. (Australian Army photo by Maj. Christopher Linden)