The Jordanian Engagement Team talks to the Afghan National
The Jordanian Engagement Team talks to the Afghan National Army at Combat Outpost Sabari, Afghanistan, April 15, 2013. The Jordanian Engagement Team came to COP Sabari to offer words of encouragement and conduc... More
U.S. Army Spc. Jordon Purgat, assigned to 1st Battalion,
U.S. Army Spc. Jordon Purgat, assigned to 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, uses a device to conduct retina eye identification on a local Afghan villager in Khoti Kheyl, Zormat district, Afghanistan, May ... More
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Endesha Johnson, the incoming
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Endesha Johnson, the incoming first sergeant of the 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera), preps Soldiers for the cool down formation after completing the Company run at Fort George G. Meade... More
Soldiers from the 37 Combat Engineer Regiment, 37 Canadian
Soldiers from the 37 Combat Engineer Regiment, 37 Canadian Brigade Group receive a safety brief before a demolition class at Fort Pickett, Va., as part of Exercise Southern Raider 13, March 3, 2013. Exercise So... More
U.S. Army Capt. Scott Krueger with Charlie Company,
U.S. Army Capt. Scott Krueger with Charlie Company, 210th Brigade Support Battalion, assesses a casualty on Khair Kot Garrison, Paktika province, Afghanistan, June 5. Capt. Krueger explains how to perform a rap... More
Stephanie Carter, wife of Deputy Secretary of Defense
Stephanie Carter, wife of Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, speaks to soldiers on Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan, Nov. 28, 2013. Carter spoke to soldiers during a battlefield circula... More
U.S. soldiers play basketball at Forward Operating
U.S. soldiers play basketball at Forward Operating Base Lightning, Paktia province, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2013. Soldiers participated in the FOB Lightning memorial sports activities to pay respects to those wh... More
Afghan National Army Col. Mohammed Asif, Training Director
Afghan National Army Col. Mohammed Asif, Training Director with 203rd Corps, cuts the ribbon at the Freedom of Maneuver Training Area opening ceremony at Forward Operating Base Thunder, Aug. 21, 2013. ANA numbe... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jeffrey A. Grahn with B Troop,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jeffrey A. Grahn with B Troop, 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, operates a forklift to pick up a pallet of 16 mm mortars on Khair Kot Garrison, Paktika province, Afghanistan, May 27, 20... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Thomas Perkins with the 149th Vertical
U.S. Army Pfc. Thomas Perkins with the 149th Vertical Construction Company marks measurements on a piece of wood at Forward Operating Base Lightning, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Aug. 19, 2013. U.S. Soldiers ... More
U.S. soldiers and U.S. airmen play volleyball at Forward
U.S. soldiers and U.S. airmen play volleyball at Forward Operating Base Lightning, Paktia province, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2013. Soldiers participated in the FOB Lightning memorial sports activities to pay resp... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Anastasia Halbert with Charlie
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Anastasia Halbert with Charlie Company, 210th Brigade Support Battalion, conducts a tourniquet utilization class for Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers on Khair Kot Garrison, Paktika provi... More
U.S. soldiers play basketball at Forward Operating
U.S. soldiers play basketball at Forward Operating Base Lightning, Paktia province, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2013. Soldiers participated in the FOB Lightning memorial sports activities to pay respects to those wh... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter presents
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter presents coins to soldiers on Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan, Nov. 28, 2013. The coin ceremony acknowledged the hard work and dedication of U.S. troo... More
U.S. service members watch the United Service Organization
U.S. service members watch the United Service Organization (USO) Holiday Troop Visit stars at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Dec. 9, 2013. The 2013 USO Chairman's Holiday Tour is a seven-stop, four-countr... More
U.S. Army Col. John Balser stops his watch after crossing
U.S. Army Col. John Balser stops his watch after crossing the finish line of the 2013 Army 10-Miler shadow run at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan, Sept. 22, 2013. More than 700 runners representi... More
U.S. Pfc. Michael Bayless walks towards the convoy
U.S. Pfc. Michael Bayless walks towards the convoy of staged armored vehicles along Route 1 after a successful route clearance mission in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Aug. 13, 2013. U.S. soldiers conducted a r... More
U.S. soldiers and Afghan nationals play volleyball
U.S. soldiers and Afghan nationals play volleyball at Forward Operating Base Lightning, Paktia province, Sept. 11, 2013. Soldiers participated in the FOB Lightning memorial sports activities to pay respects to ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Nikayla Shodeen, attempts to pass the
U.S. Army Sgt. Nikayla Shodeen, attempts to pass the half guard of Spc. Chenee' Brooks, both assigned to the 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera), during a Modern Army Combatives Course Level 2 at Fort George G.... More
Khowst Provincial Gov. Abdul Naeemi addresses
Khowst Provincial Gov. Abdul Naeemi addresses representatives from the Afghan National Security Forces during a security meeting held at Khowst province's operation coordination center, Khowst province, Afghani... More
U.S. Soldiers, assigned to the Alpha Company, 40th
U.S. Soldiers, assigned to the Alpha Company, 40th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, assemble a 80 meter alpha antenna during the Network Integration Evaluation (NIE) 16.2 at Ka... More
An Afghan National Army soldier with the 203rd Corps
An Afghan National Army soldier with the 203rd Corps Engineer Kandak, learns how to gut parts from a disabled mine roller and use it to fix another mine roller at Forward Operating Base Thunder, Aug. 21, 2013. ... More
A military working dog poses at the United Service
A military working dog poses at the United Service Organization (USO) Holiday Troop Visit at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Dec. 9, 2013. The 2013 USO Chairman's Holiday Tour is a seven-stop, four-country t... More
Bridget Kelly, singer and songwriter, preforms for
Bridget Kelly, singer and songwriter, preforms for U.S. troops during the United Service Organization (USO) Holiday Troop Visit at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Dec. 9, 2013. The 2013 USO Chairman's Holid... More
The 203rd Headquarters and Headquarters Company Commander,
The 203rd Headquarters and Headquarters Company Commander, 2nd Brigade, 203rd Corps, demonstrate how to move forward under the wire on their stomachs to the end go the wire obstacle on the Confidence Course, Af... More
Afghan National Army Col. Nabi with 1st ANA Special
Afghan National Army Col. Nabi with 1st ANA Special Operations Brigade greets Brig. Gen. Abdul Karim, commando commander, 1st ANA Special Operations Brigade, with a salute upon Karim's arrival for a ceremony ce... More
U.S. Army CH-47 lifts a container of 16mm mortars to
U.S. Army CH-47 lifts a container of 16mm mortars to be transported from Khair Kot Garrison, Paktika province, Afghanistan, May 27, 2013. The CH- 47 is a lift transport helicopter that transports ground supplie... More
U.S. Army Col. Donald Harris, deputy commanding chief,
U.S. Army Col. Donald Harris, deputy commanding chief, Tactical Advisory Center - 2, congratulates the Afghan National Army 203rd Corps engineer soldiers, for a job well done at the Freedom of Maneuver Training... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter presents
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter presents coins to soldiers on Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan, Nov. 28, 2013. The coin ceremony acknowledged the hard work and dedication of U.S. troo... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Bryon Sarchet and Capt. Donald Frier
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Bryon Sarchet and Capt. Donald Frier sprints to the finish line of the 2013 2013 Army 10-Miler shadow run at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan, Sept 22, 2013. More than 700 runne... More
Bridget Kelly, singer and songwriter, preforms for
Bridget Kelly, singer and songwriter, preforms for U.S. troops during the United Service Organization (USO) Holiday Troop Visit at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Dec. 9, 2013. The 2013 USO Chairman's Holida... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Casey Stovall, Headquarters
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Casey Stovall, Headquarters Platoon Sgt., Delta Company, Task Force, 210 Brigade Support Battalion, ground guides a M1120 Loading Handling System to pick up a 20 feet container on Super... More
U.S. soldiers sign up for the 2013 Army 10-Miler shadow
U.S. soldiers sign up for the 2013 Army 10-Miler shadow run at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan, Sept. 22, 2013. More than 700 runners representing more than five nations and all four branches of ... More
Afghan National Army soldiers of the 6th Kandak, 2nd
Afghan National Army soldiers of the 6th Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 203rd Corps, stand in formation outside the helicopter landing zone on Forward Operating Base Rushmore, Paktika province, July 16, 2013. A national ... More
U.S. Ambassador Representative Dean Mattaline gives
U.S. Ambassador Representative Dean Mattaline gives a certificate of appreciation to Provincial Governor Moheebullah Samim at the Provincial Government Complex in Sharana, Paktika province, July 17, 2013. The P... More
U.S. Army Spc. Jordon Purgat, assigned to 1st Battalion,
U.S. Army Spc. Jordon Purgat, assigned to 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, fingerprints a local Afghan villager in Khoti Kheyl, Zormat district, Afghanistan May 7, 2013. The fingerprinting was able to el... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Philip Tom with Forward Support Company
U.S. Army Sgt. Philip Tom with Forward Support Company Delta, 210th Brigade Support Battalion, awaits instructions to use the 10K All Terrain Lifter Army System (ATLAS) forklift for download on Super Forward Op... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st. Class Alva Gwinn, middle, with
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st. Class Alva Gwinn, middle, with 3rd Platoon, 87th Sapper Company explains to 1st Lt. Tsai, left, Officer in Charge with the 982nd Combat Camera Detachment 76, on how to conduct a malfunctions... More
Afghan National Army firefighters with the Garrison
Afghan National Army firefighters with the Garrison Fire Department, 203rd Garrison Support Unit, use a fire hose to put out a fire during a fire drill at Forward Operating Base Thunder, Paktiya province, Sept.... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Evangela Grigiss, Combat
U.S. Army Sgt. Evangela Grigiss, Combat Documentation/Production Specialist assigned to the 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera), participate the rear lunge as part of the recover drills after completing the com... More
Afghan National Army Maj. Wasir, commander, 203rd Corps
Afghan National Army Maj. Wasir, commander, 203rd Corps Band, leads his soldiers in the playing of the Afghan national anthem before the opening ceremony of the 1st ANA Special Operations Brigade at Forward Ope... More
U.S. Army Spc. Anthony Fetteroff with Forward Support
U.S. Army Spc. Anthony Fetteroff with Forward Support Company Delta, 210th Brigade Support Battalion, connect chains to lift a container on Super Forward Operating Base, Paktika province, July 19, 2013. U.S. so... More
U.S. Army Spc. Dustin Goan with Delta Forward Support
U.S. Army Spc. Dustin Goan with Delta Forward Support Company, 210th Brigade Support Battalion, retrieves chains off a container on Super Forward Operating Base, Paktika province, July 19, 2013. U.S. soldiers w... More
Afghan National Army Staff Sgt. Shair Mohammed, public
Afghan National Army Staff Sgt. Shair Mohammed, public affairs non commissioned officer, 203rd Corps, video tapes the ribbon cutting of the Freedom of Maneuver Training Area opening ceremony at Forward Operatin... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Philip Tom with Forward Support Company
U.S. Army Sgt. Philip Tom with Forward Support Company Delta, 210th Brigade Support Battalion, loads a tricon container with a 10k All Terrain Lifter Army System (ATLAS) forklift on Super Forward Operating Base... More
U.S. service members pose with the United Service
U.S. service members pose with the United Service Organization (USO) Holiday Troop Visit stars at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Dec. 9, 2013. The 2013 USO Chairman's Holiday Tour is a seven-stop, four-co... More
French army Maj. Oliver Poillerat receives a plaque
French army Maj. Oliver Poillerat receives a plaque from Maj. Gen. James McConville, CTJF - 101 commanding general, for being the third male to cross the finish line for the 2013 Army 10-Miler shadow run at Bag... More
The Provincial Governor Moheebullah Samim and U.S.
The Provincial Governor Moheebullah Samim and U.S. Ambassador Representative Dean Mattaline speak to Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) at the Provincial Government Complex in Sharana, Paktika province, Jul... More
A U.S. Army chaplain prays for the soldiers and civilians
A U.S. Army chaplain prays for the soldiers and civilians participating in the 2013 Army 10-Miler shadow run at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan, Sept. 22, 2013. More than 700 runners representing... More
Stephanie Carter, wife of Deputy Secretary of Defense
Stephanie Carter, wife of Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, plays with a military working dog on Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan, Nov. 28, 2013. Carter spoke to soldiers during a batt... More
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant John Wilkins assigned to 717th
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant John Wilkins assigned to 717th EOD Company whips a block of C-4 with set cord to prep for detonation outside of FOB Salerno, Afghanistan, on April 30, 2013. 717th EOD Company conducts c... More
U.S. Army Spc. Anthony Fetteroff with Forward Support
U.S. Army Spc. Anthony Fetteroff with Forward Support Company Delta, 210th Brigade Support Battalion, attaches cables from a military recovery vehicle to lift a container on Super Forward Operating Base, Paktik... More
Afghan National Army soldiers assigned to Garrison
Afghan National Army soldiers assigned to Garrison Support Unit transport a casualty to the helicopter landing zone (HLZ) for training on Khair Kot Garrison, Paktika province, Afghanistan, June 5. Afghan Nation... More
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant John Wilkins assigned to 717th
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant John Wilkins assigned to 717th EOD Company whips a block of C-4 with set cord for preparation of demolition outside of FOB Salerno, Afghanistan, on April 30, 2013. 717th EOD Company con... More
U.S. Army Spc. Grainne Widenor with Charlie Company,
U.S. Army Spc. Grainne Widenor with Charlie Company, 210th Brigade Support Battalion, demonstrates how to cover a casualty's head with the heat-reflective shell to Afghan National Army soldiers on Khair Kot Gar... More
U.S. service members pose with the United Service
U.S. service members pose with the United Service Organization (USO) Holiday Troop Visit stars at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Dec. 9, 2013. The 2013 USO Chairman's Holiday Tour is a seven-stop, four-coun... More
U.S. Civilian Erin Valocsik receives a plaque from
U.S. Civilian Erin Valocsik receives a plaque from Maj. Gen. CTJF - 101 commanding general, for being the first female to cross the finish line for the 2013 Army 10-Miler shadow run at Bagram Air Field, Parwan ... More
U.S. Army Capt. Tammy Sloulin with 81st Civil Affairs
U.S. Army Capt. Tammy Sloulin with 81st Civil Affairs Battalion assists Afghan National Army Lt. Manir Ah Nirgar, assigned to 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 203rd Corps, with English vocabulary at Khair Kot Garrison,... More
U.S. Army Capt. Scott Krueger with Charlie Company,
U.S. Army Capt. Scott Krueger with Charlie Company, 210th Brigade Support Battalion, gives a class to Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers on Khair Kot Garrison, Paktika province, Afghanistan, June 5. Capt. Krue... More
U.S. Army Capt. Jeffrey Bernasconi, commander, B Troop,
U.S. Army Capt. Jeffrey Bernasconi, commander, B Troop, 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, calls his squadron to attention at Forward Operating Base Super FOB, Paktika province, Afghanistan, July 19, 2013. So... More
Afghan National Army Staff Sgt. Shir Mohammed, public
Afghan National Army Staff Sgt. Shir Mohammed, public affairs noncommissioned officer, 203rd Corps, video tapes the Freedom of Maneuver Training Area opening ceremony at Forward Operating Base Thunder, Aug. 21,... More
U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint
U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff speaks with U.S. troops during the United Service Organization (USO) Holiday Troop Visit at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Dec. 9, 2013... More
Matt Light, Former New England Patriots Offensive tackle
Matt Light, Former New England Patriots Offensive tackle and Adam LaRoche, Washington Nationals first baseman speaks with U.S. troops during the United Service Organization (USO) Holiday Troop Visit at Bagram A... More
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Endesha Johnson, the incoming
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Endesha Johnson, the incoming first sergeant of the 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera), speaks to Soldiers after completing the Company run at Fort George G. Meade, Md., June 12, 2015. Co... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Manolo Balcina with 210th Brigade Support
U.S. Army Sgt. Manolo Balcina with 210th Brigade Support Battalion conducts fuel operations on Super Forward Operating Base, Paktika province, July 19, 2013. U.S. soldiers with Delta Company, 210 Brigade have a... More
U.S. civilian Erin Valocsik poses with Maj. Gen. CTJF
U.S. civilian Erin Valocsik poses with Maj. Gen. CTJF - 101 commanding general, after receiving her plaque for being the first female to cross the finish line for the 2013 Army 10-Miler shadow run at Bagram Ai... More
U.S. service members pose with the United Service
U.S. service members pose with the United Service Organization (USO) Holiday Troop Visit stars at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Dec. 9, 2013. The 2013 USO Chairman's Holiday Tour is a seven-stop, four-co... More
Jep and Willie Robertson from the A&E hit show "Duck
Jep and Willie Robertson from the A&E hit show "Duck Dynasty," speak with U.S. troops during the United Service Organization (USO) Holiday Troop Visit at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Dec. 9, 2013. The 201... More
U.S. Army soldiers with C Troop, 1st Squadron, 89th
U.S. Army soldiers with C Troop, 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, attend a re-enlistment ceremony for Staff Sgt. Andrew Andreski and Spc. Jason Stalnker on Forward Operating Base Rushmore, Paktika province,... More
U.S. service members pose at the United Service Organization
U.S. service members pose at the United Service Organization Holiday Troop Visit at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Dec. 9, 2013. The 2013 USO Chairman's Holiday Tour is a seven-stop, four-country troop visi... More
U.S. Army Spc. Oscar Martinez with Charlie Company,
U.S. Army Spc. Oscar Martinez with Charlie Company, 210th Brigade Support Battalion and soldiers from Afghan National Army Garrison Support Unit, transport a casualty to a safe zone on Khair Kot Garrison, Pakti... More
A U.S. airman plays volleyball at Forward Operating
A U.S. airman plays volleyball at Forward Operating Base Lightning, Paktia province, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2013. Soldiers participates in FOB Lightning memorial sports activities to pay their respects for the ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Tyler Turner with 3rd Platoon, 87th
U.S. Army Spc. Tyler Turner with 3rd Platoon, 87th Sapper Company, prepares the Threat and Local Observation Notice robot system for mission readiness at Forward Operating Base Soltan Kheyl, Wardak province, A... More
U.S. service members pose with the United Service
U.S. service members pose with the United Service Organization (USO) Holiday Troop Visit stars at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Dec. 9, 2013. The 2013 USO Chairman's Holiday Tour is a seven-stop, four-co... More
U.S. service members pose with the United Service
U.S. service members pose with the United Service Organization (USO) Holiday Troop Visit stars at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Dec. 9, 2013. The 2013 USO Chairman's Holiday Tour is a seven-stop, four-coun... More
An Afghan national spikes a volleyball at Forward Operating
An Afghan national spikes a volleyball at Forward Operating Base Lightning, Paktia province, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2013. Soldiers participated in the FOB Lightning memorial sports activities to pay respects to... More
An Afghan Uniformed Police officer searches a man from
An Afghan Uniformed Police officer searches a man from the local village of Khoti Kheyl at a checkpoint in Zormat district, Afghanistan, May 7, 2013. The checkpoint was set up as part of Operation Shamshir VI c... More
Afghan National Army Lt. Manir Ah Nirgar with 2nd Kandak,
Afghan National Army Lt. Manir Ah Nirgar with 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 203rd Corps, practices writing new vocabulary words in English at Khair Kot Garrison, Paktika province, Afghanistan, May 28, 2013. When tim... More
U.S. Army soldiers with C troop, 1st Squadron, 89th
U.S. Army soldiers with C troop, 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, present arms for the folding of the American flag after a re-enlistment ceremony at Forward Operating Base Rushmore, Paktika province, Afgha... More
U.S. service members and DoD civilians pose at the
U.S. service members and DoD civilians pose at the United Service Organization Holiday Troop Visit at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Dec. 9, 2013. The 2013 USO Chairman's Holiday Tour is a seven-stop, four-... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Cameron Miller assigned to 717th
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Cameron Miller assigned to 717th EOD Company receives hand grenades to prep for disposal outside of FOB Salerno, Afghanistan, on April 30, 2013. 717th EOD Company conducts controlled detonatio... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Chad Hart with Green 0 Security
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Chad Hart with Green 0 Security Force Advisory Team, 10th Mountain Division, loads his M9 pistol on Khair Kot Garrison, Paktika province, Afghanistan, June 2, 2013. Staff Sgt. Hart prepares... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter presents
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter presents coins to soldiers on Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan, Nov. 28, 2013. The coin ceremony acknowledged the hard work and dedication of U.S. troo... More
U.S. Army Spc. Daniel Hanley with Troop Bravo, 1st
U.S. Army Spc. Daniel Hanley with Troop Bravo, 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, unload pallets of water on Super Forward Operating Base, Paktika province, July 19, 2013. U.S. soldiers with Delta Company, 21... More
U.S. Army soldiers with 3rd Platoon, 87th Sapper Company,
U.S. Army soldiers with 3rd Platoon, 87th Sapper Company, patrol along the perimeter of Route 1 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Aug. 13, 2013. U.S. soldiers conducted a routine route clearance mission on Route... More
A civilian contractor uses a rough terrain cargo handler
A civilian contractor uses a rough terrain cargo handler to move a container at Forward Operating Base Sharana, Paktika province, Afghanistan, June 4, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Chenee' Brooks/Released)
An Afghan National Army soldier with 203rd Corps, says
An Afghan National Army soldier with 203rd Corps, says a prayer at the Freedom of Maneuver Training Area opening ceremony at Forward Operating Base Thunder, Aug. 21, 2013. ANA numbers are growing and, more impo... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter speaks
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter speaks to soldiers on Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Afghanistan, Nov. 28, 2013. Carter spoke to soldiers during a battlefield circulation to support U.S. troops... More
A malfunctions check is conducted on the arm and claw
A malfunctions check is conducted on the arm and claw of a buffalo mine protected vehicle at Forward Operating Base Soltan Kheyl, Wardak province, Afghanistan, Aug. 12, 2013. U.S. soldiers conducted a routine r... More
U.S. service members pose at the United Service Organization
U.S. service members pose at the United Service Organization Holiday Troop Visit at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Dec. 9, 2013. The 2013 USO Chairman's Holiday Tour is a seven-stop, four-country troop vis... More
U.S. Staff Sgt. Chad Hart with Green 0 Security Force
U.S. Staff Sgt. Chad Hart with Green 0 Security Force Advisory Team, 10th Mountain Division, fires his M4 carbine down range on Khair Kot Garrison, Paktika province, Afghanistan, June 2, 2013. Staff Sgt. Hart a... More
Soldiers from the 37 Combat Engineer Regiment, 37 Canadian
Soldiers from the 37 Combat Engineer Regiment, 37 Canadian Brigade Group strap explosives to debris during a demolition training class at Fort Pickett, Va., March 3, 2013, as part of Exercise Southern Raider 13... More
Jep and Willie Robertson from the A&E hit show "Duck
Jep and Willie Robertson from the A&E hit show "Duck Dynasty", speaks with U.S. troops during the United Service Organization (USO) Holiday Troop Visit at Bagram Air Field, Parwan province, Dec. 9, 2013. The ... More
A U.S. Army soldier with 3rd Platoon, 87th Sapper Company
A U.S. Army soldier with 3rd Platoon, 87th Sapper Company takes a break during a route clearance mission off of Route 1 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Aug. 13, 2013. U.S. soldiers conducted a routine route cl... More
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier with the 203rd
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier with the 203rd Corps Engineer Kandak, uses signals to ground guide at Forward Operating Base Thunder, Aug. 21, 2013. As part of mine roller training, ANA soldiers must atta... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) medic assigned to 2nd Kandak,
Afghan National Army (ANA) medic assigned to 2nd Kandak, 203rd Corps, provide oxygen and IV medication to an injured ANA soldier at Combat Outpost (COP) Lilly, Paktika province, Afghanistan, on May 20, 2013. Wh... More
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier with the 203rd
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier with the 203rd Corps Engineer Kandak, uses signals to ground guide at Forward Operating Base Thunder, Aug. 21, 2013. As part of mine roller training, ANA soldiers must atta... More
Retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. Joseph Gamble, right,
Retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. Joseph Gamble, right, a contractor with the Fluor Corporation, signals a cargo truck during retrograde operations at Forward Operating Base Sharana, Paktika province, Afghanistan, ... More
Deputy Commander for Coordination Col. Abdul Rahman
Deputy Commander for Coordination Col. Abdul Rahman displays his certificate of appreciation, signed by U.S. Ambassador James Cunningham, at the Provincial Government Complex in Sharana, Paktika province, July ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Vang Seng Thao, assigned to the 55th
U.S. Army Spc. Vang Seng Thao, assigned to the 55th Signal Company, 114th Signal Battalion, 21st Signal Brigade, takes photos of Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter while he speaks to soldiers on Bagra... More