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 forces get ready to train and assist Afghan
Coalition forces get ready to train and assist Afghan soldiers in first-responder procedures during a training exercise in Kabul province, March 2, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to th... More
Afghan soldiers practice react-to-fire techniques during
Afghan soldiers practice react-to-fire techniques during a training exercise in Kabul province, March 10, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before co... More
A coalition force member shows Afghan soldiers how
A coalition force member shows Afghan soldiers how to exchange the barrel during a heavy weapons training exercise in Kabul province, March 13, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Af... More
An Afghan soldier listens to instructions during a
An Afghan soldier listens to instructions 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 coalition ... More
An Afghan soldier listens to instructions during a
An Afghan soldier listens to instructions 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 coalition ... More
Coalition force member looks on as Afghan soldiers
Coalition force member looks on as Afghan soldiers practice proper room clearing techniques during training exercise in Kabul province, March 4, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the A... 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
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 Charge of the newly-promoted noncommissioned officer (NCO) from U.S. Army NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Earl B.... More
Afghan soldiers prepare to secure a compound during
Afghan soldiers prepare to secure 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 Security Force before coaliti... 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
Afghan soldiers discuss tactics before securing a compound
Afghan soldiers discuss tactics before securing 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 Security Force ... 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. 19, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before ... More
A coalition force member runs up the range to check
A coalition force member runs up the range to check targets during a react-to-fire training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 19, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National S... 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
A coalition forces member provides security in a compound
A coalition forces member provides security in 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 ... More
A coalition force member fills out a casualty card
A coalition force member fills out a casualty card during a field training exercise in Kabul province, April 28, 2013. The training is essential for troops to remain tactically proficient while deployed in Afgh... 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
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
Coalition force members train and assist Afghan soldiers
Coalition force members train and assist Afghan soldiers in 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... More
Coalition force member fills out a casualty card during
Coalition force member fills out a casualty card during a medical first responder training exercise in Kabul province, April 23, 2013. The training is required to keep vital first responder skills current while... More
An Afghan soldier conducts react-to-fire techniques
An Afghan soldier conducts 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 c... More
Scenic view of rolling clouds and mountains during
Scenic view of rolling clouds and mountains during the spring season in Kabul province, Afghanistan, April 15, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ryan DeBooy)
U.S. Army Sgt. James Crumby, center, assigned to the
U.S. Army Sgt. James Crumby, 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 Br... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Parag Apte, center, assigned to the
U.S. Army Sgt. Parag Apte, 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, left... 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 Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) from U.S. Army NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Earl B. Allen, left, during the 2... More
Afghan and coalition forces prepare to leave the compound
Afghan and coalition forces prepare to leave the compound of killed Taliban leader, Khanjar, in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Jan. 8, 2013. Khanjar, also known as Izat and Abu Khaled, directed and exec... More
A coalition force member directs Afghan soldiers in
A coalition force member directs Afghan soldiers in proper room clearing techniques during training exercise in Kabul province, March 4, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan Na... More
Afghan soldiers practice marksmanship techniques during
Afghan soldiers practice marksmanship techniques 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... More
Ranger with Charlie Company, 3/75th Ranger Battalion,
Ranger with Charlie Company, 3/75th Ranger Battalion, conducts military operations outside the compound of killed Taliban leader, Khanjar, in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Jan. 8, 2013. Khanjar, also k... More
Afghan soldiers prepare for an advanced training exercise
Afghan soldiers prepare for an advanced training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 16, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces depar... More
An Afghan soldier provides security while his platoon
An Afghan soldier provides security while his platoon secures 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
Afghan soldiers clear a compound during a night training
Afghan soldiers clear a compound during 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
Coalition forces walk back to a compound during a first
Coalition forces walk back to a compound during a first responder training exercise in Kabul province, April 23, 2013. The training is required to keep vital first responder skills current while deployed in Af... More
U.S. Army Spc. Ryan Debooy, 55th Signal Camera (Combat
U.S. Army Spc. Ryan Debooy, 55th Signal Camera (Combat Camera), rehearses a sequence he is shooting with Spc. Philip Diab, 55th Signal Camera (Combat Camera), for their team project during a Technical Field Tra... More
Coalition force members train and assist Afghan soldiers
Coalition force members train and assist Afghan soldiers in proper react-to-fire techniques during a training exercise in Kabul province, March 25, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to th... More
An Afghan soldier practices first-responder techniques
An Afghan soldier practices 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 National Security Force befor... 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 Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) from U.S. Army NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Earl B. Allen, left, during the 21st ... 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
A coalition force member shares information while in
A coalition force member shares information while in a compound during a field training exercise in Kabul province, April 28, 2013. The training is essential for troops to remain tactically proficient while dep... 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 Charge of the newly-promoted Noncommissioned Officer from U.S. Army NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Earl B. ... More
Coalition forces provide security in a compound during
Coalition forces provide security in 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 Afghani... More
Coalition forces provide security in a compound during
Coalition forces provide security in 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 Afghani... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Christi Collins, center, assigned to
U.S. Army Sgt. Christi Collins, 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
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 forces head back to base during a field training
Coalition forces head back to base 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. A... More
A coalition force member counts personnel to attain
A coalition force member counts personnel to attain accountability of troops during a field training exercise in Kabul province, April 28, 2013. The training is essential for troops to remain tactically profici... 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 prepare for an advanced training exercise
Afghan soldiers prepare for an advanced training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 16, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces depar... More
An Afghan soldier embraces his teammate during an after
An Afghan soldier embraces his teammate during an after action review following a training exercise in Kabul province, April 15, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National S... More
An Afghan and coalition force arrested 15 insurgents
An Afghan and coalition force arrested 15 insurgents during a security operation in search of a Taliban facilitator in Bati Kot district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Dec. 20, 2012. The Taliban facilitator ... More
An Afghan and coalition force arrested 15 insurgents
An Afghan and coalition force arrested 15 insurgents during a security operation in search of a Taliban facilitator in Bati Kot district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Dec. 20, 2012. The Taliban facilitator ... More
Afghan soldiers prepare for an advanced training exercise
Afghan soldiers prepare for an advanced training exercise in Kabul province, Feb. 16, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces depar... 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
An Afghan soldier prepares for react-to-fire training
An Afghan soldier prepares for react-to-fire training in Kabul province, Feb. 24, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces depart in... More
An Afghan soldier helps a comrade after a simulated
An Afghan soldier helps a comrade after a simulated limb injury during a first-responder training exercise in Kabul province, March 2, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan Nati... More
Coalition forces prepare to clear a room during a
Coalition forces prepare to clear a room during a first responder training exercise in Kabul province, April 23, 2013. The training is required to keep vital first responder skills current while deployed in Af... More
Afghan Forces member searches a room during an operation
Afghan Forces member searches a room during an operation that arrested a Taliban facilitator in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Jan. 24, 2013. The Taliban facilitator coordinates improvised explosive (IE... More
Coalition force member supervises from high ground
Coalition force member supervises from high ground while Afghan soldiers conduct proper room clearing techniques in Kabul province, March 2, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afgha... More
An Afghan soldier practices first-responder techniques
An Afghan soldier practices 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 National Security Force befor... More
An Afghan soldier scans his sector before entering
An Afghan soldier scans his sector before entering 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 For... More
Coalition members search the compound of a Taliban
Coalition members search the compound of a Taliban facilitator in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Jan. 24, 2013. The Taliban facilitator coordinates improvised explosive (IED) and suicide attacks against... 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
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
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 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
U.S. Army Sgt. Dontae Burns, center, assigned to the
U.S. Army Sgt. Dontae Burns, 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 Br... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Christi Collins, center, assigned to
U.S. Army Sgt. Christi Collins, 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. Benjamin Tuck, center, assigned to the
U.S. Army Sgt. Benjamin Tuck, 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 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 and coalition forces compare notes during an
Afghan and coalition forces compare notes during an operation that killed Taliban leader, Khanjar, and arrested another Taliban leader in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, Jan. 8, 2013. Khanjar, also known... 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
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
Afghan soldiers enter a compound during a live training
Afghan soldiers enter a compound during a live training demonstration in Kabul province, April 16, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition... More
Afghan soldiers bound during a react-to-fire exercise
Afghan soldiers bound during a react-to-fire exercise in Kabul province, March 25, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition forces depart i... More
Coalition forces demonstrate medical first responder
Coalition forces demonstrate medical first responder techniques during a training exercise in Kabul province, April 22, 2013. The training is required to keep vital first responder skills current while deployed... More
An Afghan and coalition force arrested 15 insurgents
An Afghan and coalition force arrested 15 insurgents during a security operation in search of a Taliban facilitator in Bati Kot district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Dec. 20, 2012. The Taliban facilitator ... More
Afghan soldiers listen to instructions during a training
Afghan soldiers listen to instructions 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 coalition forc... More
An Afghan soldier holds up the graduation certificate
An Afghan soldier holds up the graduation certificate received during a basic training graduation ceremony in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The graduation is part of the transition of security to the Afghan Nat... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Anthony Martinez, center, assigned to
U.S. Army Sgt. Anthony Martinez, 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
Coalition member gets ready to depart the compound
Coalition member gets ready 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 stand in formation during a graduation
Afghan soldiers stand in formation during a graduation ceremony in Kabul province Feb. 13, 2013. The graduation is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force before coalition force... More
An Afghan soldier points to a target during a weapons
An Afghan soldier points to a 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 coalition f... More
Coalition force members practice first responder techniques
Coalition force members practice 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
Coalition members prepare to depart the compound of
Coalition members prepare 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 su... More
Coalition forces share information while in a compound
Coalition forces share information while in 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 ... 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 Noncommissioned Officer from U.S. Army NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Earl B. Allen, left, during the 21st Signal Bri... 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 Charge of the newly-promoted Noncommissioned Officer from U.S. Army NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Earl B. Allen, ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Harry Sanchez Jr., center, assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. Harry Sanchez Jr., 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