A convoy stages outside the Salang Tunnel during Operation
A convoy stages outside the Salang Tunnel during Operation Mountain Blade, an emergency road repair effort to the Salang Pass section of Highway One in the Parwan province, Afghanistan, recently. The operation,... More
The operations, work and living conditions, elements
The operations, work and living conditions, elements and even the wildlife all added to the experience for soldiers of Operation Mountain Blade. Animals of all types made appearances around the patrol base in P... More
Soldiers work on improving the road surface inside
Soldiers work on improving the road surface inside the Salang Tunnel during Operation Mountain Blade in Parwan province, Afghanistan, recently. The operation, conducted by engineering elements of Joint Task For... More
Soldiers partner with engineers of the Afghan Ministry
Soldiers partner with engineers of the Afghan Ministry of Public Works during Operation Mountain Blade, improving the road surface inside the Salang Tunnel in Parwan province, Afghanistan, recently. The operati... More
Lt. Col. Greg Wooten, 605th Survey and Design Engineer
Lt. Col. Greg Wooten, 605th Survey and Design Engineer Detachment commander, discusses operation plans with Afghan partners during Operation Mountain Blade in Parwan province, Afghanistan, recently. The operati... More
Soldiers work on improving the road surface of the
Soldiers work on improving the road surface of the Salang Pass during Operation Mountain Blade in Parwan province, Afghanistan, recently. The operation, conducted by engineering elements of Joint Task Force Emp... More
Support personnel depart the Salang Pass landing zone
Support personnel depart the Salang Pass landing zone via Chinook during a site assessment of Operation Mountain Blade in the Parwan province, Afghanistan, recently. The operation, conducted by engineering elem... More
Approximately 16 galleries lead up to the Salang Tunnel
Approximately 16 galleries lead up to the Salang Tunnel in Parwan province, Afghanistan. These galleries, while affording protection from the elements and the risk of avalanche, also allow for more exposure to ... More
A soldier from 1st Battalion, 142nd Infantry Regiment,
A soldier from 1st Battalion, 142nd Infantry Regiment, Task Force Hydra, stands watch outside a patrol base by the Salang Tunnel during Operation Mountain Blade, an emergency road repair effort to the Salang Pa... More
Soldiers work on improving the road surface inside
Soldiers work on improving the road surface inside the Salang Tunnel during Operation Mountain Blade in Parwan province, Afghanistan, recently. The operation, conducted by engineering elements of Joint Task For... More
Capt. Mark R. Bailey, Joint Task Force Empire communications
Capt. Mark R. Bailey, Joint Task Force Empire communications chief, surveys the area outside the north entrance to the Salang Tunnel in Parwan province, Afghanistan, during Operation Mountain Blade recently. Th... More