U.S. Army Capt. Derek Knapp, center, with the Texas
U.S. Army Capt. Derek Knapp, center, with the Texas National Guard's Security Force Assistance Team 10, and his Afghan Border Police counterpart, discuss security during a meeting with local elders conducted as... More
Afghan National Security Forces and their International
Afghan National Security Forces and their International Security Assistance Force counterparts meet to discuss the day's events during Operation Southern Fist III in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar provinc... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Chase Burnett, right, a platoon leader
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Chase Burnett, right, a platoon leader with the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, speaks with children while providing security during a consultation with local elders as part of Operatio... More
From left, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Claudia Caberoherbas
From left, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Claudia Caberoherbas and 2nd Lt. Lindsay Whitney engage local children in conversation while on patrol in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March 4, 2013. Both are assigned to the ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Claudia Caberoherbas, center,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Claudia Caberoherbas, center, with Female Engagement Team 6, speaks to children while Afghan soldiers clear brush from an insurgent infiltration route during Operation Southern Fist III in ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Andrew J. Callens, with the 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Army Spc. Andrew J. Callens, with the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, scans a ridgeline using his weapon's optics while providing security for key leaders during Operation Southern Fist III, in Spin... More
Afghan villagers gather for a shura to speak with Afghan
Afghan villagers gather for a shura to speak with Afghan National Security Force and International Security Assistance Force leaders during Operation Southern Fist III in the district of Spin Boldak at Kandahar... More
From right, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kristopher Buchanan with
From right, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kristopher Buchanan with Security Force Assistance Team (SFAT) 10 and 1st Lt. David Elizondio with SFAT 4A share a light moment with a young boy while on patrol during Operation So... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Darrin Bliler, left, and Staff Sgt.
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Darrin Bliler, left, and Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Gransback, both with the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, oversee Soldiers providing security during Operation Southern Fist III in the Spin B... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Justin Pereira, kneeling, with the 2nd
U.S. Army Sgt. Justin Pereira, kneeling, with the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, and his military working dog, Laika five, provide security at a meeting with local elders during Operation Southern Fist ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Christopher T. Lord, with the 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Army Spc. Christopher T. Lord, with the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, provides security at a shura during Operation Southern Fist III, in the district of Spin Boldak at Kandahar province, Afghanis... More
Gen. Grass: At historic peak, National Guard faces challenges, should ...
U.S. Army Capt. Derek C. Knapp, from Austin, Texas, with Security Force Assistance Team 10, Texas Army National Guard, and his Afghan Border Police counterpart discuss security during a shura near the area know... More
Soldiers of Combined Task Force (CTF) 4-2, enjoy the
Soldiers of Combined Task Force (CTF) 4-2, enjoy the view with the locals from a local shrine, March 3, in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Jennifer Frazer, 102nd Mobile Public Affair... More
U.S. Soldiers with the 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team,
U.S. Soldiers with the 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division provide security during a mission in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March 3, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Jennifer Frazer/Released)
U.S. Army Capt. Barry Ammons, center, briefs Soldiers
U.S. Army Capt. Barry Ammons, center, briefs Soldiers before a mission in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March 3, 2013. Ammons is with the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team... More
U.S. Soldiers with 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd
U.S. Soldiers with 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment are seen on patrol during Operation Southern Fist III in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March 6,... More
Afghan soldiers stand in line for lunch while participating
Afghan soldiers stand in line for lunch while participating in Operation Southern Fist III in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March 5, 2013. The joint mission with U.S. and NATO forc... More
U.S. Soldiers prepare fighting positions in a Tactical
U.S. Soldiers prepare fighting positions in a Tactical Assembly Area to support coalition forces during Operation Southern Fist III, in the district of Spin Boldak at Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March 4, 20... More
Staff Sgt. Claudia Caberoherbas, Female Engagement
Staff Sgt. Claudia Caberoherbas, Female Engagement Team, Combined Task Force (CTF) 4-2, laughs as a local boy makes faces at the camera during Operation Southern Fist III, March 4, in Kandahar province, Afghani... More
U.S. Army Capt. Derek Knapp, left, and Lt. Col. Kenneth
U.S. Army Capt. Derek Knapp, left, and Lt. Col. Kenneth Sheidt, right, both with Security Force Assistance Team 10, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, wait on an Afghan counterpart while on... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kenneth Sheidt, 1st Lt. Kristopher
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kenneth Sheidt, 1st Lt. Kristopher Buchanan and Staff Sgt. George Tan, all with Security Force Assistance Team 10, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, observe operations w... More
Afghan soldiers share lunch while participating in
Afghan soldiers share lunch while participating in Operation Southern Fist III in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March 5, 2013. The joint mission with U.S. and NATO forces was inten... More
U.S. Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry
U.S. Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment provide security for Afghan National Army engineers during Operation Southern Fist III in the district of Spin Boldak at Kandahar province, Afghanist... More
U.S. Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry
U.S. Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment secure an intersection near a shura during Operation Southern Fist III in the district of Spin Boldak at Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March 4, 201... More
U.S. Army Spc. Justin W. Messer, a medic with Bravo
U.S. Army Spc. Justin W. Messer, a medic with Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, provides security for Afghan National Army engineers during Operation Southern Fist III, in the district of Sp... More
Lt. Gen. Ingram: Army National Guard accessible, capable, ready, great...
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mangnan Tan, left, a medic with the Texas National Guard's Security Force Assistance Team 10, treats a child who approached his unit during Operation Southern Fist III in the Spin Boldak di... More
Afghan National Security Forces and International Security
Afghan National Security Forces and International Security Assistance Force leaders meet with villagers during Operation Southern Fist III in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March 4,... More
U.S. Soldiers with 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd
U.S. Soldiers with 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment are seen on patrol during Operation Southern Fist III in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March 6,... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. George Tan dismounts from a
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. George Tan dismounts from a mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle while on patrol in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March 4, 2013. Tan is a medic with Security Force Assistance Team 10,... More
U.S. Army Cpl. Alben Lamach prepares for a mission
U.S. Army Cpl. Alben Lamach prepares for a mission in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March 3, 2013. Lamach is assigned to Security Force Assistance Team 10, Combined Task Force 4-2 (4th Stryker Brigade Combat ... More
Staff Sgt. Claudia Caberoherbas and 2nd Lt. Lindsay
Staff Sgt. Claudia Caberoherbas and 2nd Lt. Lindsay Whitney, Female Engagement Team, Combined Task Force (CTF) 4-2, engage the local children in conversation during Operation Southern Fist III, March 4, in Kand... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeremy Archuleta, a joint
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeremy Archuleta, a joint terminal attack controller from Cassville, Mo., attached to Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, checks his communications gear during Ope... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Justin Pereira, kneeling, with the 2nd
U.S. Army Sgt. Justin Pereira, kneeling, with the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, and his military working dog, Laika five, provide security at a meeting with Afghan elders during Operation Southern Fist... More
U.S. Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry
U.S. Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment prepare fighting positions in a Tactical Assembly Area to support coalition forces during Operation Southern Fist III in the district of Spin Boldak ... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kenneth Sheidt waits for an Afghan
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kenneth Sheidt waits for an Afghan counterpart while on patrol in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March 3, 2013. Sheidt is with Security Force Assistance Team 10, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat T... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mangnan Tan, left, a medic with
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mangnan Tan, left, a medic with the Texas Army National Guard's Security Force Assistance Team 10, treats a child who approached his unit during Operation Southern Fist III in the Spin Bold... More
U.S. Army Sgt. David Reilly with the 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Army Sgt. David Reilly with the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment provides security for Afghan counterparts during Operation Southern Fist III in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, Afghanis... More
A U.S. Soldier with the Texas National Guard plays
A U.S. Soldier with the Texas National Guard plays catch with children while taking a break from patrols during Operation Southern Fist III in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March 5... More
Afghan soldiers clear an area being used as an insurgent
Afghan soldiers clear an area being used as an insurgent infiltration route during Operation Southern Fist III in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March 4, 2013. The joint mission wit... More
U.S. Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry
U.S. Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment guard the entrance to a tactical assembly area established during Operation Southern Fist III in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, Afgha... More
An Afghan soldier, center, provides security for
An Afghan soldier, center, provides security for counterparts working to clear an area used as an infiltration route by insurgents during Operation Southern Fist III in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar prov... More
Villagers watch while Afghan soldiers clear brush from
Villagers watch while Afghan soldiers clear brush from an area used by insurgents as an infiltration route during Operation Southern Fist III in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March... More
Staff Sgt. Claudia Caberoherbas and 2nd Lt. Lindsay
Staff Sgt. Claudia Caberoherbas and 2nd Lt. Lindsay Whitney, Female Engagement Team, Combined Task Force (CTF) 4-2, engage the locals in conversation during Operation Southern Fist III, March 4, in Kandahar pro... More
Staff Sgt. Claudia Caberoherbas, Female Engagement
Staff Sgt. Claudia Caberoherbas, Female Engagement Team, Combined Task Force (CTF) 4-2, prints out a photo to give to the children during Operation Southern Fist III, March 4, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.... More
Drivers of vehicles assigned to the Texas Army National
Drivers of vehicles assigned to the Texas Army National Guard and the Albanian Special Operations Forces, leave the Afghan National Army equipment staging area during Operation Southern Fist III in the district... More
From front, U.S. Army Spc. Austin Weyermann and Soldiers
From front, U.S. Army Spc. Austin Weyermann and Soldiers assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment provide security outside a village with a suspected weapons cache during a joint mission... More
From left, U.S. Army Spc. Daniel Kennedy, Sgt. David
From left, U.S. Army Spc. Daniel Kennedy, Sgt. David Reilly, Australian Army Cpl. Andrew Guyer and an Afghan counterpart provide security during Operation Southern Fist III in the Spin Boldak district of Kandah... More
U.S. Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry
U.S. Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment provide security as an OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter flies over an area used as an infiltration route during Operation Southern Fist III in the Spi... More
Staff Sgt. Claudia Caberoherbas, Female Engagement
Staff Sgt. Claudia Caberoherbas, Female Engagement Team, Combined Task Force (CTF) 4-2, prints out a photo to give to the children during Operation Southern Fist III, March 4, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.... More
Mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles assigned
Mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles assigned to the U.S. Army and Albanian special operations forces travel through a village during Operation Southern Fist III in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar pro... More
Australian Army Cpl. Andrew Guyer, left, with the 7th
Australian Army Cpl. Andrew Guyer, left, with the 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, and an Afghan National Army counterpart provide security during Operation Southern Fist III in the Spin Boldak distric... More
An Afghan Border Police officer, left, searches an
An Afghan Border Police officer, left, searches an Afghan citizen entering a shura, as a U.S. Soldier with the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment provides security during Operation Southern Fist III, in the ... More