A UH-60 Black Hawk prepares to land in the Jani Khel
A UH-60 Black Hawk prepares to land in the Jani Khel district April 13 to extract paratroopers assigned to Chosen Company during Operation Marble Lion. Chosen Company is part of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 50... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Johnny Washburn, a native of El Reno,
U.S. Army Sgt. Johnny Washburn, a native of El Reno, Okla., and a gunner assigned to B Battery, gets a site picture out of a 105mm howitzer at Combat Outpost Herrera, March 26. B Battery is part of the 2nd Batt... More
Paratroopers of 3rd Platoon, “Hell Jumpers,” Able Nation,
Paratroopers of 3rd Platoon, “Hell Jumpers,” Able Nation, and Afghan Border Patrol secure a mountaintop in the Paktia province while surveying a site for an observation post near the Enzarkay Pass, March 2. Abl... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Heck, a native of
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Heck, a native of Wasilla, Alaska, and dog handler attached to Chosen Company, and Nina 3, a military working dog, investigate a rock barn in the Jani Khel district April 12 dur... More
U.S. Army scouts from Headquarters and Headquarters
U.S. Army scouts from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan, pile into a small room to rest for a few hours after walking through the night, in minus ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Hargis, a section chief
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Hargis, a section chief of B Battery hailing from Oklahoma City, verifies the round before it is loaded into a 105mm howitzer at Combat Outpost Herrera March 26. B Battery is part o... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Cody Lang, a native of San Diego, Calif.,
U.S. Army Sgt. Cody Lang, a native of San Diego, Calif., and team leader assigned to 2nd Platoon “Gunslingers," Baker Company, acts as a range safety during a zero range at Combat Outpost Rahman Kheyl March 16.... More
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Jeffery Russell, 1st Platoon leader,
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Jeffery Russell, 1st Platoon leader, Baker Company and native of Copperas Cove, Texas, sits with his interpreter Zorro, an Afghan National Army soldier, and residents, in the village Sader Khe... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brandon Corbin, a squad leader
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brandon Corbin, a squad leader and native of Brooklyn, Mich., assigned to 1st Platoon, Baker Company, conducts a security patrol in the village of Sader Kheyl, located near Combat Outpost R... More
U.S. Army Spc. Justin Donk, a team leader from Livermore,
U.S. Army Spc. Justin Donk, a team leader from Livermore, Calif., assigned to 2nd Platoon, Task Force Gold Geronimo, demonstrates bounding and traveling overwatch techniques to Afghan border police at the Taji ... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Cristian Franco, a paratrooper assigned
U.S. Army Pfc. Cristian Franco, a paratrooper assigned to 3rd Platoon “Hell Jumpers," Able Nation, and a native of Bremerton, Wash., helps distribute incoming mail to other paratroopers stationed at Combat Outp... More
Members of the Afghan Border Patrol and 3rd Platoon
Members of the Afghan Border Patrol and 3rd Platoon “Hell Jumpers," Able Nation, conduct security checks in the Pesho Ghar Valley near the Enzarkay Pass, March 2. The purpose is to monitor traffic from Pakistan... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Clayton Smith, from Oxford, Maine,
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Clayton Smith, from Oxford, Maine, Scout Platoon leader for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan, debriefs members of the Afghan Un... More
A UH-60 Black Hawk lands in the Jani Khel district
A UH-60 Black Hawk lands in the Jani Khel district April 14 to extract paratroopers assigned to Chosen Company during Operation Marble Lion. Chosen Company is part of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantr... More
Paratroopers of 3rd Platoon, “Hell Jumpers," Able Nation,
Paratroopers of 3rd Platoon, “Hell Jumpers," Able Nation, descend a mountaintop in the Paktia province while surveying a site for an observation post near the Enzarkay Pass March 2. Able Nation, or A Company, i... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Ryan Gibbons, a native of Monte Vista,
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Ryan Gibbons, a native of Monte Vista, Calif., and 1st platoon leader for Chosen Company, patrol in the Jani Khel District April 12 during Operation Marble Lion. Chosen Company is part of the ... More
A guard tower on Combat Outpost Dand Patan faces the
A guard tower on Combat Outpost Dand Patan faces the Pakistan border, ensuring security for residents of the COP, Feb. 29. COP Dand Patan is home to Able Nation, or A Company, and is part of the 3rd Battalion (... More
U.S. Army 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry
U.S. Army 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment’s symbol “The G-Man,” as referred to by paratroopers, is painted on a rock near the tactical operations center at Combat Outpost Dand Patan, Feb. 29.
Baker Company’s guidon flies in front of the tactical
Baker Company’s guidon flies in front of the tactical operation center at Combat Outpost Rahman Kheyl March 16. Baker Company is part of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Gold Geronimo.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Duane Bochmann a native of Fort
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Duane Bochmann a native of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., and a squad leader assigned to 2nd Platoon “Gunslingers," Baker Company, fires downrange during a zero range at Combat Outpost Rahman Khe... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Sherniel Taganas, a native
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Sherniel Taganas, a native of Honolulu, and 4th Platoon Sergeant (smoke) assigned to B Battery, gets a site picture out of a 105mm howitzer while U.S. Army Spc. Luis Reyes, from Yuma, A... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Cristian Franco, a paratrooper assigned
U.S. Army Pfc. Cristian Franco, a paratrooper assigned to 3rd Platoon “Hell Jumpers," Able Nation, and a native of Bremerton, Wash., overwatches during a security patrol overlooking the Pesho Ghar valley and th... More
Soldiers from the Scout Platoon, Headquarters and
Soldiers from the Scout Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan observe while members of the local Afghan Uniformed Police conduct a vehicle se... More
U.S. Army Spc. Justin Donk, a team leader from Livermore,
U.S. Army Spc. Justin Donk, a team leader from Livermore, Calif., assigned to 2nd Platoon, Task Force Gold Geronimo, demonstrates bounding and traveling overwatch techniques to Afghan border police at the Taji ... More
U.S. Army Pfc. James Kerber, a Forward Observer and
U.S. Army Pfc. James Kerber, a Forward Observer and native of Ft. Mill, S.C., assigned to 1st Platoon, Baker Company secures an alleyway in the village of Sader Kheyl, located near Combat Outpost Rahman Kheyl M... More
U.S. Army Pfc. James Kerber, a Forward Observer and
U.S. Army Pfc. James Kerber, a Forward Observer and native of Ft. Mill, S.C., assigned to 1st Platoon, Baker Company secures an alleyway in the village of Sader Kheyl, located near Combat Outpost Rahman Kheyl M... More
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Ross Hines, a native of Newton, Texas,
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Ross Hines, a native of Newton, Texas, and 3rd Platoon leader of Able Nation, points an Afghan local in the right direction from a mountaintop in the Paktia province while surveying a site for... More
Paratroopers of 2nd Platoon "Gunslingers," Baker Company,
Paratroopers of 2nd Platoon "Gunslingers," Baker Company, engage their targets during a zero range at Combat Outpost Rahman Kheyl March 16. Baker Company is part of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Nicholas Fenton, from Clinton, Conn.,
U.S. Army Sgt. Nicholas Fenton, from Clinton, Conn., Team B leader for 2nd Squad, Scout Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan, pulls security... More
U.S. Army Spc. Nickolas Boyce, a paratrooper from Cincinnati
U.S. Army Spc. Nickolas Boyce, a paratrooper from Cincinnati assigned to 3rd Platoon, Able Nation, secures his position on a mountaintop near the Enzarkay Pass, March 2. Able Nation, or A Company, is part of th... More
Members of the Afghan Border Patrol and 3rd Platoon,
Members of the Afghan Border Patrol and 3rd Platoon, Able Nation, meet with Afghan locals in the Pesho Ghar valley near the Enzarkay Pass, March 2. Able Nation, or A Company, is part of the 3rd Battalion (Airbo... More
Paratroopers of 2nd Platoon “Gunslingers," Baker Company
Paratroopers of 2nd Platoon “Gunslingers," Baker Company walk downrange to check their shot groups during a zero range at Combat Outpost Rahman Kheyl March 16. Baker Company is part of the 3rd Battalion (Airbor... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Cristian Franco, a paratrooper assigned
U.S. Army Pfc. Cristian Franco, a paratrooper assigned to 3rd Platoon “Hell Jumpers,” Able Nation, and a native of Bremerton, Wash., descends down a mountain path during a security patrol overlooking the Pesho ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Heck, a native of
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Heck, a native of Wasilla, Alaska, and dog handler attached to Chosen Company, and Nina 3, a military working dog, patrol in the Jani Khel district April 11 during Operation Mar... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Phillip Nommay, a native of Indianapolis
U.S. Army Sgt. Phillip Nommay, a native of Indianapolis and gunner assigned to 4th Platoon, B Battery, reads the firing data off a M94 chronograph at Combat Outpost Herrera March 26. B Battery is part of the 2n... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Seth Curry, Baker Company’s executive
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Seth Curry, Baker Company’s executive officer and native of Toulon, Ill., secures the entrance to a qalas in the village of Sader Kheyl, located near Combat Outpost Rahman Kheyl March 17. Bake... More
Paratroopers assigned to Chosen Company and Afghan
Paratroopers assigned to Chosen Company and Afghan National Army soldiers prepare to be extracted by UH-60s Black Hawks in the Jani Khel district April 13 during Operation Marble Lion. Chosen Company is part of... More
Paratroopers of 2nd Platoon “Gunslingers," Baker Company
Paratroopers of 2nd Platoon “Gunslingers," Baker Company mark shot groups during a zero range at Combat Outpost Rahman Kheyl March 16. Baker Company is part of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regim... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Scott (left), a native
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Scott (left), a native of Ventura, Calif., and section chief, and U.S. Army Sgt. Philip Nommay, a gunner who hails from Indianapolis, both assigned to B Battery, fire an M1NC high-e... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Lothspeich, a native
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Lothspeich, a native of Bismarck, N.D., and the second platoon sergeant, monitors his platoon as they conduct security checks outside of Combat Outpost Dand Patan near the Pakist... More
U.S. Army Spc. Tyler Noyes, a native of Katy, Texas,
U.S. Army Spc. Tyler Noyes, a native of Katy, Texas, and medic assigned to 1st platoon, Chosen Company, patrols in the Jani Khel district April 12 during Operation Marble Lion. Chosen Company is part of the 3rd... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Scott (left), a native
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Scott (left), a native of Ventura, Calif., and section chief, U.S. Army Sgt. Philip Nommay, a gunner who hails from Indianapolis, and U.S. Army Pfc. Enos Mowatt, an assistant gunner... More
Paratroopers assigned to B Battery fire an M1NC
Paratroopers assigned to B Battery fire an M1NC high-explosive round out of a 105mm howitzer at Combat Outpost Herrera March 26. B Battery is part of the 2nd Battalion, 377 Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, T... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Patrick S. Connell, a native of
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Patrick S. Connell, a native of Buhl, Idaho, and U.S. Army Spc. Tyler Noyes, a native of Katy, Texas, and medic, both assigned to Chosen Company, scan an area during a patrol in the Jani Khel... More
Members of B Battery fire off high-explosive rounds
Members of B Battery fire off high-explosive rounds from an M1NC 105mm howitzer at Combat Outpost Herrera, March 26. B Battery is part of the 2nd Battalion, 377 Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force Sp... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Eric Ure (left), who hails from Long
U.S. Army Sgt. Eric Ure (left), who hails from Long Beach, Calif., and is a squad leader assigned to 2nd Platoon, Task Force Gold Geronimo, an interpreter and Javin Morton, an Afghan fielded police mentor from ... More
An Afghan boy stands amid U.S. Army scouts from Headquarters
An Afghan boy stands amid U.S. Army scouts from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan as they pull security in his neighborhood in the city of Gardez,... More
U.S. Sgt. 1st Class Mark Oida, a security forces adviser
U.S. Sgt. 1st Class Mark Oida, a security forces adviser assigned to 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Gold Geronimo patrols a mountain in the Paktia province while surveying a site ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Heck, a native of
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Heck, a native of Wasilla, Alaska, and dog handler attached to Chosen Company, and Nina 3, a military working dog, patrol in the Jani Khel district April 12 during Operation Mar... More
U.S. Army Capt. Tyler Sorrels, commander of Baker Company
U.S. Army Capt. Tyler Sorrels, commander of Baker Company and native of Shoreline, Wash., searches a deserted qalas for illegal contraband or weapons caches in the village of Sader Kheyl, located near Combat Ou... More
Paratroopers assigned to 1st Platoon, Baker Company
Paratroopers assigned to 1st Platoon, Baker Company patrol through an alleyway in the village of Sader Kheyl, located near Combat Outpost Rahman Kheyl March 17. Baker Company is part of the 3rd Battalion (Airbo... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Omar Jackson, a squad leader assigned
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Omar Jackson, a squad leader assigned to 3rd Platoon, Able Nation, and a native of Newark, N.J., (left) U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Ross Hines, a native of Newton, Texas, and 3rd platoon leader greet... More
Paratroopers from 2nd Platoon, Able Nation prepares
Paratroopers from 2nd Platoon, Able Nation prepares to conduct security checks near the Pakistan border at Combat Outpost Dand Patan, Feb. 29. Able Nation, or A Company, is part of the 3rd Battalion (Airborne),... More
U.S. Army Spc. Adam Baughman Linton, who hails from
U.S. Army Spc. Adam Baughman Linton, who hails from Linton, Ind., and a 4th Platoon, B Battery team chief, screws fuzes on a M84A1 Hydrochloric smoke round at Combat Outpost Herrera, March 26. B Battery is part... More
Paratroopers of 4th Platoon, B Battery calculate firing
Paratroopers of 4th Platoon, B Battery calculate firing data at the fire direction center, Combat Outpost Herrera, March 26. B Battery is part of the 2nd Bn., 377 Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force ... More
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Jeffery Russell, 1st platoon leader,
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Jeffery Russell, 1st platoon leader, Baker Company and native of Copperas Cove, Texas, greets Afghan children in the village Sader Kheyl March 17. Baker Company is part of the 3rd Battalion (A... More