An Afghan National Army soldier learns to fill out
An Afghan National Army soldier learns to fill out a five line unexploded ordinance report at Camp Maiwand on Forward Operating Base Shank Sept. 10, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The ANA were enrolled i... More
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Lynwood Rabon instructs the
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Lynwood Rabon instructs the competitors of the competition at a U.S. Army versus Czech army stress fire range on Forward Operating Base Shank, Jan. 5, 2013, Logar province, Afghanistan. Ra... More
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 1st
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team awards soldiers at an End of Tour Awards ceremony in Forward Operating Base Shank on Feb. ... More
U.S. Army soldiers, assigned to Troop C, 6th Squadron,
U.S. Army soldiers, assigned to Troop C, 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, cross a river while on an Afghan-led foot patrol near Combat Outpost Baraki-Barak May 13, 2013 in... More
U.S. Army Pvt. Adrian Thomas, assigned to 3rd Platoon,
U.S. Army Pvt. Adrian Thomas, assigned to 3rd Platoon, 59th Mobility Augmentation Company, 20th Engineer Battalion, 8th Engineer Brigade, provides security during a route clearance operation near Forward Operat... More
U.S. soldiers serving with the 173rd Brigade Support
U.S. soldiers serving with the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion attach a generator to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter on Forward Operating Base Shank Sept. 10, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The generators wer... More
U.S. Army Maj. Donald Lincoln receives a kiss from
U.S. Army Maj. Donald Lincoln receives a kiss from his wife, Capt. Lori Lincoln, as he is promoted to major at his promotion ceremony in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 20, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanist... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Donald Cully, assigned to the United
U.S. Army Sgt. Donald Cully, assigned to the United States Corps of Engineers, participates in an Army knowledge exam during the Military District of Washington (MDW) Best Warrior Competition in Fort A.P. Hill,... More
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 173rd
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, awards an officer with the Army Achievement Medal at an award ceremony on Forward Operating Base Shank, Jan. 1, 2013, Logar pr... More
An Afghan shopkeeper looks through the debris of what
An Afghan shopkeeper looks through the debris of what is left of his business after a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device damaged the bazaar days earlier near Forward Operating Base Shank in Logar provinc... More
U.S. soldiers with the 173rd Special Troops Battalion
U.S. soldiers with the 173rd Special Troops Battalion examine their firing skills at the firing range on Forward Operating Base Shank Sept. 10, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The 173rd STB were qualifyin... More
A UH-60L Black Hawk flies over an Afghan Village Nov.
A UH-60L Black Hawk flies over an Afghan Village Nov. 23, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Alexandra Campo/Released)
U.S. Army soldiers patrol to an Afghan Local Police
U.S. Army soldiers patrol to an Afghan Local Police center near Forward Operating Base Airborne, Wardak province, Afghanistan, Jan. 14, 2013. The soldiers are assigned to 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantr... More
A U.S Navy seaman eats dinner during the Hispanic Heritage
A U.S Navy seaman eats dinner during the Hispanic Heritage Dinner on Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 15, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. During the month of October, the U.S. military celebrates the ac... More
U.S. soldiers stand in formation at a change of command
U.S. soldiers stand in formation at a change of command ceremony in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 20, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The soldiers are assigned to C Company, Special Troops Battalion,... More
Afghan National Army soldiers lay out D30 Howitzer
Afghan National Army soldiers lay out D30 Howitzer rounds during a D30 live fire demonstration Dec. 4, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Afghan forces rigorously train in preparation for their increased sec... More
U.S. Army Spc. Thomas Boyd, assigned to U.S. Army Pacific
U.S. Army Spc. Thomas Boyd, assigned to U.S. Army Pacific Command, arrives to participate in the Best Warrior Competition, Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 5, 2014. The Soldiers and noncommissioned officers use their physic... More
U.S. Army soldiers attend a Change of Command ceremony
U.S. Army soldiers attend a Change of Command ceremony on Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 12, 2012, Logar province, Afghanistan. The soldiers are attached to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Support Battalion Head... More
U.S. Army soldiers bow their heads in prayer at a Change
U.S. Army soldiers bow their heads in prayer at a Change of Command ceremony in Forward Operating Base Shank on Nov. 30, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The soldiers are assigned to Dog Company, 1st Batta... More
U.S. Army Spc. Mathew Nees of 1st Platoon, Bravo Battery,
U.S. Army Spc. Mathew Nees of 1st Platoon, Bravo Battery, 4th Battalion, 319th Field Artillery instructs Afghan National Army soldiers in medical training in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 5, 2012, in Wa... More
U.S. Army chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss coordinates
U.S. Army chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss coordinates a religious breakfast at the dining facility in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 19, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Weiss conducts his last Jewish se... More
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct counter improvised
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct counter improvised explosive device training in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 5, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The ANA are instructed on how to identify s... More
U.S. soldiers serving with the 173rd Brigade Support
U.S. soldiers serving with the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion undergo downtime between sling loads on Forward Operating Base Shank Sept. 10, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The generators were being tran... More
U.S. Army outgoing commander Capt. Benjamin Post, far
U.S. Army outgoing commander Capt. Benjamin Post, far left, Lt. Col. James Wright, and incoming commander Capt. Curtis McDonald attend a change of command ceremony in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 12, 2012... More
Afghan National Army Maj. Abdurrauf speaks with U.S.
Afghan National Army Maj. Abdurrauf speaks with U.S. Army soldier of Bravo Troop, 1st Battalion, 91st Cavalry, 173rd Airborne Combat Team during a meal at Combat Outpost Sanchez, Oct. 28, 2012, in Logar provinc... More
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct basic rifle
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct basic rifle marksmanship in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 4, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The ANA are participating in a five-day exercise ranging from me... More
U.S. Army Pvt. Rodger Pendergrass, and Afghan National
U.S. Army Pvt. Rodger Pendergrass, and Afghan National Army soldiers place an engine in a vehicle on Forward Operating Base Airborne, Sept. 4, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. Pendergrass is a mechanic as... More
U.S. Army Capt. Benjamin Post, outgoing commander listens
U.S. Army Capt. Benjamin Post, outgoing commander listens to a speech from incoming commander Capt. Curtis McDonald during a change of command ceremony in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 12, 2012, in Logar p... More
U.S. Army Spc. Blake Boelens with a personal security
U.S. Army Spc. Blake Boelens with a personal security detachment, 4th Battalion, 319th Field Artillery Regiment, provides security around the Operations Coordination Center-Provincial outside Forward Operating ... More
Representatives of the U.S. Agency for International
Representatives of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) inform members of the Department of Women's Affairs the proper way to grow corn at the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial outside F... More
U.S. soldiers with the Personal Services Detachment,
U.S. soldiers with the Personal Services Detachment, 4th Battalion, 319th Field Artillery Regiment, provide security around the Operation Coordination Center-Provincial outside Forward Operating Base Airborne, ... More
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 1st
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team awards soldiers at an End of Tour Awards ceremony in Forward Operating Base Shank on Feb. ... More
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Ross Leigh of Bravo Troop, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Ross Leigh of Bravo Troop, 1st Battalion, 91st Cavalry, 173rd Airborne Combat Team speak with Afghan National Army soldiers during a meal at Combat Outpost Sanchez, Oct. 28, 2012, in Logar pro... More
An Afghan National Army soldier attends the "Blow In
An Afghan National Army soldier attends the "Blow In Place/Sweep Training" course at Camp Maiwand on Forward Operating Base Shank Sept. 10, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The course covered topics such a... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ivan Parson, assigned to Bravo
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ivan Parson, assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation, Nevada National Guard mans a M240 machine gun on a CH-47 Chinook at Forward Operating Base Jaghato, Oct. 26, 2012, in ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Erick Gavelan, participant of
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Erick Gavelan, participant of the 2012 Soldier/Non-commissioned Officer of the Year competition, listens to a safety brief prior to zeroing his rifle at the weapon range on Fort Huahchuca, ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Thomas Rodgers, assigned to Bravo
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Thomas Rodgers, assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation, Nevada National Guard performs sling load operations on a CH-47 Chinook at Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 26, 2... More
Afghan Local Police (ALP) officers wait outside while
Afghan Local Police (ALP) officers wait outside while U.S. soldiers with the 978th Military Police Company perform pay day activities at the ALP facility near Forward Operating Base Airborne, Sept. 25, 2012, in... More
Afghan National Army Soldiers prepare to engage insurgents
Afghan National Army Soldiers prepare to engage insurgents at Combat Outpost Kharwar Oct. 2, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Afghan forces are crucial to the safeguarding of the Afghan people and to neutr... More
Afghan National Army soldier fire a D30 Howitzer during
Afghan National Army soldier fire a D30 Howitzer during a night fire mission in Forward Operating Base Shank, Nov. 1, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. After months of intense training, these ANA soldiers s... More
U.S. Army soldiers light candles during a Christmas
U.S. Army soldiers light candles during a Christmas Cantata in Saint Michael's Chapel, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, Dec. 22, 2012. Soldiers prayed and sang Christmas hymns in celeb... More
Afghan National Army soldiers assigned to Communications
Afghan National Army soldiers assigned to Communications Company, 5th Kandak, 4th Brigade, 203rd Corps, train on equipment maintenance inspection worksheets during a radio maintenance course on Forward Operatin... More
U.S. Army soldiers, assigned to 3rd Platoon, 59th Mobility
U.S. Army soldiers, assigned to 3rd Platoon, 59th Mobility Augmentation Company, 20th Engineer Battalion, 8th Engineer Brigade, search for improvised explosive devices during a route clearance operation near Fo... More
Afghan National Army soldiers attend a graduation at
Afghan National Army soldiers attend a graduation at Camp Maiwand in Forward Operating Base Shank, Nov. 13, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The ANA soldiers graduated from the Afghanistan Technical Mainte... More
U.S. Army soldiers of a female engagement team speak
U.S. Army soldiers of a female engagement team speak with female Afghan Police near Forward Operating Base Airborne, Wardak province, Afghanistan, Jan. 14, 2013. The soldiers are assigned to the 173rd Airborne ... More
Justin Morgan from BRTRC Inc. informs U.S. Army soldiers
Justin Morgan from BRTRC Inc. informs U.S. Army soldiers about the XM-7 Spider in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 24, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The XM-7 Spider is a non-lethal claymore that could... More
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 173rd
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, awards Pfc. Jordan Wyatt with the Purple Heart Medal at an award ceremony on Forward Operating Base Shank, Jan. 1, 2013, Logar... More
U.S. soldiers salute to the American flag in Forward
U.S. soldiers salute to the American flag in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 20, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The soldiers were attending the change of command ceremony of C Company, Special Troops ... More
Afghan National Army soldiers gather their scores after
Afghan National Army soldiers gather their scores after conducting basic rifle marksmanship in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 4, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The ANA are participating in a five... More
Afghan National Army soldiers pose for a photo at a
Afghan National Army soldiers pose for a photo at a graduation at Camp Maiwand in Forward Operating Base Shank, Nov. 13, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The ANA soldiers graduated from the Afghanistan Tec... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Norman Mayers, left, discusses
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Norman Mayers, left, discusses financial matters during a meeting at Forward Operating Base Shank in Logar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 14, 2012, with an Afghan man whose business was af... More
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier prepares to fire
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier prepares to fire a D30 Howitzer during a night fire mission in Forward Operating Base Shank, Nov. 1, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. After months of intense training,... More
Retired Sgt. 1st Class Jose Mendez, a wounded warrior
Retired Sgt. 1st Class Jose Mendez, a wounded warrior visiting Afghanistan as a part of Operation Proper Exit, is greeted by an airborne school classmate serving with the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, on ... More
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct counter improvised
Afghan National Army soldiers conduct counter improvised explosive device training in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 5, 2012, in Wardak province, Afghanistan. The ANA are instructed on how to identify si... More
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Ross Leigh of Bravo Troop, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Ross Leigh of Bravo Troop, 1st Battalion, 91st Cavalry, 173rd Airborne Combat Team speak with Afghan National Army soldiers during a meal at Combat Outpost Sanchez, Oct. 28, 2012, in Logar pro... More
U.S. Capt. Calvin Taeztch conducts a battlefield circulation
U.S. Capt. Calvin Taeztch conducts a battlefield circulation at Combat Outpost (COP) Kharwar Oct. 2, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Taeztch visited the COP to evaluate the ANA's capability of sustaining ... More
Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) Commandant Bashir prepares
Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) Commandant Bashir prepares to graduate new policemen at the Afghan National Police training facility in Forward Operating Base Shank, Nov. 28, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan.... More
U.S. Army soldiers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat
U.S. Army soldiers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team Headquarters and Headquarters Company qualify at the firing range in Forward Operating Base Shank on Feb. 14, 2013 in Logar province, Afghanistan. Th... More
Afghan National Army Sgt. 1st Class Mohammad Nazif
Afghan National Army Sgt. 1st Class Mohammad Nazif supervises an ANA soldier during a controlled detonation for the explosive ordnance disposal section of training inside Camp Maiwand at Forward Operating Base ... More
U.S. Army Maj. Donald Lincoln receives praises from
U.S. Army Maj. Donald Lincoln receives praises from his peers as he is promoted to major at his promotion ceremony in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 20, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The officers ar... More
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 173rd
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, awards an officer with the Army Achievement Medal at an award ceremony on Forward Operating Base Shank, Jan. 1, 2013, Logar pr... More
U.S. soldiers check their targets after firing their
U.S. soldiers check their targets after firing their rifles at a weapons range during the Network Enterprise Technology Command's Best Warrior Competition on Fort Huahchuca, Ariz., June 11, 2012. The soldiers w... More
Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) attend an AUP graduation
Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) attend an AUP graduation at the Afghan National Police training facility in Forward Operating Base Shank, Nov. 28, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. After weeks of training, th... More
Afghan National Army soldiers stand outside a house
Afghan National Army soldiers stand outside a house near Combat Outpost Charkh, Logar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 23, 2012. The house was being searched for weapons caches. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alexandra Ca... More
A U.S. soldier with the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion
A U.S. soldier with the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion undergoes downtime between sling loads of generators in Forward Operating Base Shank Sept. 10, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The generators were b... More
Afghan Local Police place their hands on the Quran
Afghan Local Police place their hands on the Quran to swear in at their inauguration in Forward Operating Base Shank, Nov. 28, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. After weeks of training, the AUP After weeks ... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers learn to tie demolition
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers learn to tie demolition knots at Camp Maiwand on Forward Operating Base Shank Sept. 10, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The ANA soldiers were enrolled in the "Blow In P... More
An Afghan National Army soldier participates in a medical
An Afghan National Army soldier participates in a medical training course on Dec. 19, 2012, Logar province, Afghanistan. U.S. soldiers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team instructed ANA soldiers ... More
Afghan National Army soldiers participate in a medical
Afghan National Army soldiers participate in a medical training course on Dec. 19, 2012, Logar province, Afghanistan. U.S soldiers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team instructed ANA soldiers how ... More
U.S. Army soldiers of Bravo Troop, 1st Battalion, 91st
U.S. Army soldiers of Bravo Troop, 1st Battalion, 91st Cavalry, 173rd Airborne Combat Team speak with Afghan National Army soldiers before a meal at Combat Outpost Sanchez, Oct. 28, 2012, in Logar province, Afg... More
U.S. Army Pvt. Adrian Thomas, assigned to 3rd Platoon,
U.S. Army Pvt. Adrian Thomas, assigned to 3rd Platoon, 59th Mobility Augmentation Company, 20th Engineer Battalion, 8th Engineer Brigade, searches for improvised explosive devices during a route clearance opera... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Norman Mayers discusses matters
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Norman Mayers discusses matters to those affected by a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device that occurred earlier that week on Forward Operating Base Shank, Aug. 15, 2012, in Loga... More
U.S. soldiers with the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion
U.S. soldiers with the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion attach a generator to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Forward Operating Base Shank in Logar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 10, 2012. Generators were transporte... More
U.S. Army Capt. Shari Bowen, left, and Capt. Jose Vega
U.S. Army Capt. Shari Bowen, left, and Capt. Jose Vega salute the American flag during a Change of Command ceremony on Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 12, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. The soldiers a... More
Afghan Security Guards (ASG) conduct a weapons training
Afghan Security Guards (ASG) conduct a weapons training exercise on Combat Out Post Baraki-Barak, Jan. 5, 2013, Logar province, Afghanistan. The ASG practice disassembling and reassembling their weapons while ... More
Soldiers, seaman, and Czech Army soldiers celebrate
Soldiers, seaman, and Czech Army soldiers celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a dinner on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Shank, Oct. 15, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. During the month of October, the U... More
An Afghan shopkeeper poses for a photo during a meeting
An Afghan shopkeeper poses for a photo during a meeting at Forward Operating Base Shank in Logar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 14, 2012. The meeting was assembled to discuss the workers affected by a vehicle-born... More
U.S. Army Cpl. Jason Schad looks through binoculars
U.S. Army Cpl. Jason Schad looks through binoculars while Afghan National Army soldiers fire a D-30 howitzer near Forward Operating Base Shank Oct. 1, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. ANA conducted a D-30 ... More
U.S. Army Capt. Yannick Williams, outgoing company
U.S. Army Capt. Yannick Williams, outgoing company commander, Lt. Col. Jeremy Schroeder, Battalion commander, and Capt. Earl Tsuneyoshi, incoming company commander sing the Army song at a Change of Command cere... More
U.S. Army soldiers compete at a U.S. Army versus Czech
U.S. Army soldiers compete at a U.S. Army versus Czech army stress fire range on Forward Operating Base Shank, Jan. 5, 2013, Logar province, Afghanistan. The soldiers are assigned to Headquarters and Headquarte... More
U.S. Army chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss conducts a
U.S. Army chaplain (Lt. Col.) Avi Weiss conducts a fellowship in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 19, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Weiss conducts his last Jewish service overseas before he retires fr... More
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 173rd
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, awards Capt. Colin Reutinger with the Bronze Star Medal at an award ceremony on Forward Operating Base Shank, Jan. 1, 2013, Lo... More
U.S. Army Spc. Michael Lemus, assigned to the Intelligence
U.S. Army Spc. Michael Lemus, assigned to the Intelligence Security Command perform a two-mile run during the Army Physical Fitness test portion of the Military District of Washington (MDW) Best Warrior Competi... More
Afghan National Army soldiers watch over a nearby village
Afghan National Army soldiers watch over a nearby village at Combat Outpost Kharwar Oct. 2, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Afghan forces are crucial to the safeguarding the Afghan people and to neutraliz... More
U.S. Army Capt. Calvin Taeztch conducts a battlefield
U.S. Army Capt. Calvin Taeztch conducts a battlefield circulation at Combat Outpost (COP) Kharwar Oct. 2, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Taeztch visited the COP to evaluate the Afghan National Army's sel... More
U.S. Army Capt. Yannick Williams, outgoing company
U.S. Army Capt. Yannick Williams, outgoing company commander, Lt. Col. Jeremy Schroeder, 1st Battalion commander, and Capt. Earl Tsuneyoshi, incoming company commander attend a Change of Command ceremony in For... More
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 173rd
U.S. Army Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, awards Spc. Nicholas Gardner with the Purple Heart Medal at an award ceremony on Forward Operating Base Shank, Jan. 1, 2013, L... More
Afghan National Army Sgt. 1st Class Mohammad Nazif,
Afghan National Army Sgt. 1st Class Mohammad Nazif, right, teaches ANA soldiers how to fill out a five-line unexploded ordnance report at Camp Maiwand at Forward Operating Base Shank in Logar province, Afghanis... More
A U.S. Army soldier provides security near Forward
A U.S. Army soldier provides security near Forward Operating Base Airborne, Wardak province, Afghanistan, Jan. 14, 2013. The soldier is assigned to 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airbo... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Delbert Hicks, commander of the
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Delbert Hicks, commander of the 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team award soldiers with the order of the spurs on Forward Operating Base Shank Feb. 19, 201... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Mark Townson of Bravo Troop, 1st
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Mark Townson of Bravo Troop, 1st Battalion, 91st Cavalry, 173rd Airborne Combat Team speak with Afghan National Army soldiers during a meal at Combat Outpost Sanchez, Oct. 28, 2012, in Logar p... More
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Vincent Brooks, the deputy commanding
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Vincent Brooks, the deputy commanding general of support, speaks to soldiers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team in Forward Operating Base Shank, Nov. 24, 2012, in Logar province, Afgha... More
Afghan National Army soldiers plot coordinates during
Afghan National Army soldiers plot coordinates during a D30 live fire demonstration Dec. 4, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Afghan forces rigorously train in preparation for their increased security role ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Mathew Nees of 1st Platoon, Bravo Battery,
U.S. Army Spc. Mathew Nees of 1st Platoon, Bravo Battery, 4th Battalion, 319th Field Artillery instructs Afghan National Army soldiers in medical training in Forward Operating Base Airborne, Nov. 5, 2012, in Wa... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) Sgt. 1st Class Mohammad
Afghan National Army (ANA) Sgt. 1st Class Mohammad Nazif teaches ANA soldiers the different components of an improvised explosive device at Camp Maiwand on Forward Operating Base Shank Sept. 10, 2012, in Logar ... More
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Abdul Raziq Safi awards
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Abdul Raziq Safi awards a soldier a patch after receiving honor grad at a graduation at Camp Maiwand in Forward Operating Base Shank, Nov. 13, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanista... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. James Wright walks with a local
U.S. Army Lt. Col. James Wright walks with a local national leaders after a shura in Forward Operating Base Shank, Nov. 14, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Coalition forces and local nationals meet regula... More
U.S. Army soldiers light candles during a Christmas
U.S. Army soldiers light candles during a Christmas Cantata in Saint Michael's Chapel, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, Dec. 22, 2012. Soldiers prayed and sang Christmas hymns in celeb... More
U.S. Army Capt. Benjamin Post accepts praises from
U.S. Army Capt. Benjamin Post accepts praises from his peers after a change of command ceremony in Forward Operating Base Shank, Oct. 12, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Post is now the former commander o... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Travis Cline provides security during
U.S. Army Sgt. Travis Cline provides security during a combat operation in Kotub Khel, near Combat Out Post McClain, Nov. 26, 2012, in Logar province, Afghanistan. Cline is assigned to Bulldog Troop, 1st Squadr... More