Afghan and coalition forces search a room of a Taliban
Afghan and coalition forces search a room of a Taliban leader in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Jan. 13, 2013. During the operation, the security force seized improvised explosive device-marking materia... More
Coalition force member begins to assess a medical roleplayer
Coalition force member begins to assess a medical roleplayer during a medical first responder training exercise in Kabul province, April 22, 2013. The training is required to keep vital first responder skills c... More
Coalition forces share information during a leadership
Coalition forces share information during a leadership huddle during a field training exercise in Kabul province, April 28, 2013. The training is essential for troops to remain tactically proficient while deplo... More
Afghan soldiers discuss after action activities after
Afghan soldiers discuss after action activities after a night training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 19, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Dennes Zorrilla, center, assigned to
U.S. Army Sgt. Dennes Zorrilla, center, assigned to the 21st Signal Brigade, receives the Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) from U.S. Army NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Earl B. Allen, left, during the 21st ... More
Afghan soldiers conduct room-clearing during a react-to-fire
Afghan soldiers conduct room-clearing during a react-to-fire training exercise in Kabul province, March 25, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before ... More
Coalition forces provide security during a field training
Coalition forces provide security during a field training exercise in Kabul province, April 28, 2013. The training is essential for troops to remain tactically proficient while deployed in Afghanistan. (U.S Arm... More
An Afghan soldier provides security during a patrol
An Afghan soldier provides security during a patrol training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 20, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition ... More
Afghan soldiers in route to a compound during a training
Afghan soldiers in route to a compound during a training exercise in Kabul province, April 15, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before Coalition For... More
Afghan soldiers give a hand to a fellow soldier after
Afghan soldiers give a hand to a fellow soldier after a training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 23, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalit... More
Afghan soldiers practice room-clearing techniques during
Afghan soldiers practice room-clearing techniques during a first-responder training exercise in Kabul province, March 2, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security ... More
Coalition force member provides security during a training
Coalition force member provides security during a training exercise in Kabul province, April 14, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition f... More
Afghan soldiers get briefed on advance training during
Afghan soldiers get briefed on advance training during an exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 20, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition for... More
Afghan soldiers advance to their objective during a
Afghan soldiers advance to their objective during a react-to-fire training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 23, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force bef... More
An Afghan soldier poses with his paper-target during
An Afghan soldier poses with his paper-target during a weapons qualification in Kabul province, March 11, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before co... More
An Afghan soldier practices react-to-fire techniques
An Afghan soldier practices react-to-fire techniques during a training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 25, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before ... More
Coalition force member advises and assists Afghan soldiers
Coalition force member advises and assists Afghan soldiers during a training exercise in Kabul province, April 14, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Jacqueline T. Poinsette, center, assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. Jacqueline T. Poinsette, center, assigned to the 21st Signal Brigade, receives the Creed of the Charge of the newly-promoted noncommissioned officer (NCO) from U.S. Army NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. ... More
An Afghan soldier organizes post-clearing procedures
An Afghan soldier organizes post-clearing procedures during a company-wide training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Brian McCormick, center, assigned to
U.S. Army Sgt. Brian McCormick, center, assigned to the 21st Signal Brigade, receives the Creed of the Charge of the newly-promoted noncommissioned officer (NCO) from U.S. Army NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Earl B. ... More
Afghan soldiers conduct room-clearing during a react-to-fire
Afghan soldiers conduct room-clearing during a react-to-fire training exercise in Kabul province, March 25, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before ... More
A coalition force member provides security during a
A coalition force member provides security during a field training exercise in Kabul province, April 28, 2013. The training is essential for troops to remain tactically proficient while deployed in Afghanistan.... More
Coalition force members oversee Afghan soldiers during
Coalition force members oversee Afghan soldiers during a training exercise in Kabul province, April 14, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coal... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Jacqueline T. Poinsette, center, assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. Jacqueline T. Poinsette, center, assigned to the 21st Signal Brigade, receives the Creed of the Charge of the newly-promoted noncommissioned Officer (NCO) from U.S. Army NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. ... More
Coalition force member practices room clearing techniques
Coalition force member practices room clearing techniques during a medical first responder training exercise in Kabul province, April 22, 2013. The training is required to keep vital first responder skills curr... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Ernesto Gonzales, center, assigned to
U.S. Army Sgt. Ernesto Gonzales, center, assigned to the 21st Signal Brigade, receives the Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) from U.S. Army NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Earl B. Allen, left, during the 21st... More
An Afghan soldier provides security during a training
An Afghan soldier provides security during a training exercise in Kabul province, April 15, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces... More
U.S. soldiers assigned to the 21st Signal Brigade,
U.S. soldiers assigned to the 21st Signal Brigade, prepare for a Esprit De Corps run, Fort Detrick, Md., Jan. 15, 2014. The run brings soldiers from every unit in the brigade to raise morale and demonstrate phy... More
Coalition forces practice first responder techniques
Coalition forces practice first responder techniques during a field training exercise in Kabul province, April 28, 2013. The training is essential for troops to remain tactically proficient while deployed in Af... More
A coalition force member provides security during a
A coalition force member provides security during a field training exercise in Kabul province, April 28, 2013. The training is essential for troops to remain tactically proficient while deployed in Afghanistan.... More
A coalition force member shows Afghan soldiers how
A coalition force member shows Afghan soldiers how to load ammunition during a heavy weapons training exercise in Kabul province, March 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan... More
A coalition force member feeds a link of ammunition
A coalition force member feeds a link of ammunition while an Afghan soldier trains with a heavy weapon, Kabul province, March 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National ... More
An Afghan soldier provides security during a company-wide
An Afghan soldier provides security during a company-wide training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coal... More
Coalition force members train and assist Afghan soldiers
Coalition force members train and assist Afghan soldiers in proper litter carrying techniques during a patrolling exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 20, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to... More
An Afghan soldier provides rear security during a training
An Afghan soldier provides rear security during a training exercise in Kabul province, April 14, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition f... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Conway, center, assigned to the
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Conway, center, assigned to the 21st Signal Brigade, receives the Creed of the Charge of the newly-promoted Noncommissioned Officer from U.S. Army NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Earl B. Allen, lef... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Mervee J. Blackett, center, assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. Mervee J. Blackett, center, assigned to the 21st Signal Brigade, receives the Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer from U.S. Army NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Earl B. Allen, left, during the 21st Sig... More
An Afghan soldier provides security during a react-to-fire
An Afghan soldier provides security during a react-to-fire training exercise in Kabul province, March 25, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before co... More
An Afghan soldier advances to his objective during
An Afghan soldier advances to his objective during react-to-fire training on an exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 19, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Forc... More
Afghan soldiers load ammunition to prepare for another
Afghan soldiers load ammunition to prepare for another iteration of react-to-fire training in Kabul province, Feb. 25, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Fo... More
An Afghan soldier advances to his objective during
An Afghan soldier advances to his objective during react-to-fire training on an exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 19, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Forc... More
An Afghan soldier conducts react-to-fire techniques
An Afghan soldier conducts react-to-fire techniques during a training exercise in Kabul province, March 25, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before ... More
Afghan soldiers conduct react-to-fire techniques during
Afghan soldiers conduct react-to-fire techniques during a training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 24, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coal... More
Coalition forces provide security during a field training
Coalition forces provide security during a field training exercise in Kabul province, April 28, 2013. The training is essential for troops to remain tactically proficient while deployed in Afghanistan. (U.S Arm... More
Afghan soldiers provide security during a training
Afghan soldiers provide security during a training exercise in Kabul province, April 15, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces de... More
U.S. Army Cpl. Jonathan Anderson, center, assigned
U.S. Army Cpl. Jonathan Anderson, center, assigned to the 21st Signal Brigade, receives the Creed of the Charge of the newly-promoted noncommissioned officer (NCO) from U.S. Army NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Earl B... More
Coalition force members proceed to a compound during
Coalition force members proceed to a compound during a field training exercise in Kabul province, April 28, 2013. The training is essential for troops to remain tactically proficient while deployed in Afghanist... More
Afghan soldiers practice react-to-fire techniques during
Afghan soldiers practice react-to-fire techniques during a training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 23, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coa... More
Afghan soldiers load blank ammunition to practice
Afghan soldiers load blank ammunition to practice react-to-fire techniques during a training exercise in Kabul province, March 25, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National... More
Afghan soldiers prepare to deploy to various parts
Afghan soldiers prepare to deploy to various parts of Afghanistan on March 4, 2013. The deployment process is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces dep... More
Coalition forces practice room clearing techniques
Coalition forces practice room clearing techniques during a medical first responder training exercise in Kabul province, April 22, 2013. The training is required to keep vital first responder skills current whi... More
Coalition force member supervises Afghan soldiers while
Coalition force member supervises Afghan soldiers while they perform first-responder techniques during a training exercise in Kabul province, March 2, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to... More
An Afghan soldier loads rounds during a weapons
An Afghan soldier loads rounds during a weapons qualification in Kabul province, March 11, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces ... More
Coalition force members train and assist Afghan soldiers
Coalition force members train and assist Afghan soldiers in react-to-fire techniques during a training exercise in Kabul province, March 25, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afgha... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christophe Paul, center, assigned
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christophe Paul, center, assigned to the 21st Signal Brigade, receives the Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer from U.S. Army NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Earl B. Allen, left, during the 21st ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Robert Sheets, center, assigned to the
U.S. Army Sgt. Robert Sheets, center, assigned to the 21st Signal Brigade, receives the Creed of the Charge of the newly-promoted Noncommissioned Officer from U.S. Army NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Earl B. Allen, l... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Calvin Williams, center, assigned to
U.S. Army Sgt. Calvin Williams, center, assigned to the 21st Signal Brigade, receives the Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer from U.S. Army NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Earl B. Allen, left, during the 21st Signal... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Dawit T. Gebreyesus, center, assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. Dawit T. Gebreyesus, center, assigned to the 21st Signal Brigade, receives the Creed of the Charge of the newly-promoted noncommissioned officer (NCO) from U.S. Army NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Earl... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Ernesto Gonzoles, assigned to the 21st
U.S. Army Sgt. Ernesto Gonzoles, assigned to the 21st Signal Brigade, prepares to walk through the arch symbolizing passage into the noncommissioned officer (NCO) corps at Fort Detrick, Md., Jan. 16, 2014. The ... More
Coalition forces share information during a leadership
Coalition forces share information during a leadership huddle during a field training exercise in Kabul province, April 28, 2013. The training is essential for troops to remain tactically proficient while deplo... More
Afghan soldiers prepare to secure a compound during
Afghan soldiers prepare to secure a compound during a training exercise in Kabul province, April 15, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coaliti... More
Afghan soldiers practice proper room clearing techniques
Afghan soldiers practice proper room clearing techniques during a first-responder training exercise in Kabul province, March 2, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Se... More
Afghan soldiers conduct an after action review following
Afghan soldiers conduct an after action review following a training exercise in Kabul province, April 14, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before co... More
A coalition force member provides security during a
A coalition force member provides security during a field training exercise in Kabul province, April 28, 2013. The training is essential for troops to remain tactically proficient while deployed in Afghanistan.... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Jermi Holloway, center, assigned to
U.S. Army Sgt. Jermi Holloway, center, assigned to the 21st Signal Brigade, receives the Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer from U.S. Army NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Earl B. Allen, left, during the 21st Signal ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Mervee J. Blackett, center, assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. Mervee J. Blackett, center, assigned to the 21st Signal Brigade, receives the Creed of the Charge of the newly-promoted Noncommissioned Officer from U.S. Army NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Earl B. All... More
A coalition force member trains and assists Afghan
A coalition force member trains and assists Afghan soldiers in proper react-to-fire techniques during an exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 23, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afgh... More
Afghan soldiers practice proper litter carry techniques
Afghan soldiers practice proper litter carry techniques during a patrolling training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 20, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security... More
Afghan soldiers get ready to secure a compound during
Afghan soldiers get ready to secure a compound during a company-wide training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force ... More
Coalition forces train and assist Afghan soldiers in
Coalition forces train and assist Afghan soldiers in first-responder techniques during a training exercise in Kabul province, March 2, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan Nati... More
A coalition member prepares to depart the compound
A coalition member prepares to depart the compound of an arrested Taliban facilitator in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Jan. 24, 2013. The Taliban facilitator coordinates improvised explosive (IED) and ... More
Afghan soldiers disassemble a heavy weapon during a
Afghan soldiers disassemble a heavy weapon during a training exercise in Kabul province, March 12, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition... More
Coalition force members share information while advising
Coalition force members share information while advising and assisting Afghan soldiers during a training exercise in Kabul province, April 15, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afg... More
An Afghan soldier disassembles a heavy weapon during
An Afghan soldier disassembles a heavy weapon during a training exercise in Kabul province, March 12, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalit... More
Afghan soldiers get briefed before conducting an operation
Afghan soldiers get briefed before conducting an operation on a compound during a training exercise in Kabul province, April 14, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National S... More
Coalition members search a room during a security operation
Coalition members search a room during a security operation in search of a Taliban facilitator in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Jan. 24, 2013. The Taliban facilitator coordinates improvised explosive (... More
Afghan soldiers depart a compound after a night training
Afghan soldiers depart a compound after a night training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 19, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forc... More
Afghan soldiers prepare to deploy to various parts
Afghan soldiers prepare to deploy to various parts of Afghanistan, March 4, 2013. The deployment process is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces depar... More
Afghan soldiers hug each other before deploying to
Afghan soldiers hug each other before deploying to various parts of Afghanistan, March 4, 2013. The deployment is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces... More
Afghan soldiers engages a target during a react-to-fire
Afghan soldiers engages a target during a react-to-fire training exercise in Kabul province, March 25, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coali... More
A coalition force member briefs Afghan soldiers on
A coalition force member briefs Afghan soldiers on proper room clearing techniques during a training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 17, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan ... More
Coalition force member practices first responder techniques
Coalition force member practices first responder techniques a training exercise in Kabul province, April 23, 2013. The training is required to keep vital first responder skills current while deployed in Afghani... More
Afghan soldiers practice react-to-fire techniques during
Afghan soldiers practice react-to-fire techniques during a training exercise in Kabul province, March 25, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before co... More
An Afghan soldier provides security during a training
An Afghan soldier provides security during a training exercise in Kabul province, April 15, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Jones, center, assigned to the
U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Jones, center, assigned to the 21st Signal Brigade, receives the Creed of the Charge of the newly-promoted noncommissioned officer (NCO) from U.S. Army NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Earl B. Al... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Calvin Williams, center, assigned to
U.S. Army Sgt. Calvin Williams, center, assigned to the 21st Signal Brigade, receives the Creed of the Charge of the newly-promoted Noncommissioned Officer from U.S. Army NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Earl B. Allen,... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Adam Winchester, center, assigned to
U.S. Army Sgt. Adam Winchester, center, assigned to the 21st Signal Brigade, receives the Creed of the Charge of the newly-promoted Noncommissioned Officer from U.S. Army NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Earl B. Allen,... More
Coalition forces provide security during a field training
Coalition forces provide security during a field training exercise in Kabul province, April 28, 2013. The training is essential for troops to remain tactically proficient while deployed in Afghanistan. (U.S. Ar... More
Afghan soldiers are in route to secure a compound during
Afghan soldiers are in route to secure a compound during a first-responder training exercise in Kabul province, March 2, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security ... More
U.S. soldiers assigned to the 21st Signal Brigade prepare
U.S. soldiers assigned to the 21st Signal Brigade prepare for the new noncommissioned officers (NCO) to pass through the arch at Fort Detrick, Md., Jan. 16, 2014. The NCO Induction Ceremony is designed to enhan... More
Afghan soldiers prepare to secure a compound during
Afghan soldiers prepare to secure a compound during a first-responder training exercise in Kabul province, March 2, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force... More
An Afghan and coalition force conduct a security operation
An Afghan and coalition force conduct a security operation in search of a Taliban facilitator in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Jan. 24, 2013. The Taliban facilitator coordinates improvised explosive (... More
A coalition force member provides security during an
A coalition force member provides security during an operation that arrested a Taliban facilitator in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Jan. 24, 2013. The Taliban facilitator coordinates improvised explosi... More
Afghan soldiers provide security during a company-wide
Afghan soldiers provide security during a company-wide training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coaliti... More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Robert A. Daniel Jr., left,
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Robert A. Daniel Jr., left, assigned to the 21st Signal Brigade, shares a moment with NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Earl B. Allen before the start of the 21st Signal Brigade Noncommission... More
An Afghan soldier holds the feet of a fellow soldier
An Afghan soldier holds the feet of a fellow soldier during a weapons qualification in Kabul province, March 11, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force be... More
Coalition force members proceed to a compound during
Coalition force members proceed to a compound during a field training exercise in Kabul province, April 28, 2013. The training is essential for troops to remain tactically proficient while deployed in Afghanist... More
Afghan soldiers conduct room clearing techniques during
Afghan soldiers conduct room clearing techniques during a training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 17, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coal... More
Afghan soldiers practice patrolling techniques during
Afghan soldiers practice patrolling techniques during a training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 20, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalit... More
Coalition force members proceed to a compound during
Coalition force members proceed to a compound during a field training exercise in Kabul province, April 28, 2013. The training is essential for troops to remain tactically proficient while deployed in Afghanist... More