A Czech Republic soldier walks through the motor pool
A Czech Republic soldier walks through the motor pool during a dust storm at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 19, 2012.
U.S. Army Spc. Matthew D. Carter of Eustis, Fla., a
U.S. Army Spc. Matthew D. Carter of Eustis, Fla., a rifleman with 3rd Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, stands watch at the Dag Afghan National Police checkpoint in... More
An Afghan National Army soldier climbs a mountain in
An Afghan National Army soldier climbs a mountain in eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar province Sept. 21. His unit and International Security Assistance Forces visited Observation Post Rocky to help prepare for trans... More
Afghan civilians broadcast a live show, from the media
Afghan civilians broadcast a live show, from the media center radio studio, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 9, 2012.
Afghan National Army soldiers read out loud the Afghan
Afghan National Army soldiers read out loud the Afghan Soldier's Creed, during a promotion ceremony in the Afghan National Army compound, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan.
An Afghan National Army soldier guards the motorpool,
An Afghan National Army soldier guards the motorpool, in the Afghan National Army compound, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 5, 2012.
(Right-left) Army Spec. Matthew Carver, a Gadsen, Ala.,
(Right-left) Army Spec. Matthew Carver, a Gadsen, Ala., native and Army Pvt. Brandon Vitale, a Loganville, Ga., native, both mortarmen assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 41st ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jimmy L. Schumacher of Savannah,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jimmy L. Schumacher of Savannah, Tenn., a squad leader with 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, scans the area from a mountaintop observation... More
Part of a tent blows over during a dust storm at Forward
Part of a tent blows over during a dust storm at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 19, 2012.
Afghan civilians broadcast a live show, from the media
Afghan civilians broadcast a live show, from the media center radio studio, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 9, 2012.
FORT BLISS, Texas -- Col. Steve Murphy, garrison commander
FORT BLISS, Texas -- Col. Steve Murphy, garrison commander of Fort Bliss, discusses the importance of recognizing those that go above and beyond to make Fort Bliss a great place to live and work during the 1st ... More
Afghan civilians broadcast a live show, from the media
Afghan civilians broadcast a live show, from the media center radio studio, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 9, 2012.
FORT BLISS, Texas – Task Force Bulldog shows support
FORT BLISS, Texas – Task Force Bulldog shows support to Christy Beyer, Lidia Gallegos, and Anabel Koshinsky (not in photo), family readiness leaders with Task Force Bulldog, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team “Bul... More
Afghan civilians broadcast a live show, from the media
Afghan civilians broadcast a live show, from the media center radio studio, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 9, 2012.
Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Capel (middle-right), International
Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Capel (middle-right), International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces - Afghanistan senior enlisted leader, meets with combat line medics of Task Force Bulldog at Forward Operat... More
Newly promoted Master Sgt. Monolito Brown, a native
Newly promoted Master Sgt. Monolito Brown, a native of Valdosta, Ga., and the senior human resource sergeant in 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division talks to the crowd at his promotion ceremony thankin... More
U.S Army soldiers from 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat
U.S Army soldiers from 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, reposition a radio antenna on top of the Tactical Operations Center during a dust storm at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar prov... More
The mortar section, attached to Company D, 1st Battalion,
The mortar section, attached to Company D, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, fires to protect Combat Outpost Michigan in eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar Province as it comes under enemy at... More
U.S. Army Spc. Robert E. Yates of New Orleans, a team
U.S. Army Spc. Robert E. Yates of New Orleans, a team leader with 3rd Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, gives a fist bump to a youth in Samatan village in eastern A... More
(Right-left) Army Spc. Matthew Carver, a Gadsen, Ala.,
(Right-left) Army Spc. Matthew Carver, a Gadsen, Ala., native and Army Pvt. Brandon Vitale, a Loganville, Ga., native, both mortarmen assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 41st I... More
An Afghan National Army Soldier climbs a mountain in
An Afghan National Army Soldier climbs a mountain in eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar province Sept. 21. His unit and International Security Assistance Forces visited Observation Post Rocky to help prepare for trans... More
Afghan workers prepare the guide wires during the
Afghan workers prepare the guide wires during the installation of a 60 meters radio antenna, at the Afghan National Army compound, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 6, 2012.
An Afghan National Army soldier gets a hair cut in
An Afghan National Army soldier gets a hair cut in the Afghan National Army compound, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 5, 2012.
(Left-right) Army Spec. Matthew Carver, a Gadsen, Ala.,
(Left-right) Army Spec. Matthew Carver, a Gadsen, Ala., native and Army Pvt. Brandon Vitale, a Loganville, Ga., native, both mortarmen assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 41st ... More
FORT BLISS, Texas – Christy Beyer (Center), family
FORT BLISS, Texas – Christy Beyer (Center), family readiness leader with 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 3rd ABCT, 1st AD is presented the Volunteer Service Award during the 1st Quarter, Fiscal Year 2019,... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Capel (right), International
Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Capel (right), International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces - Afghanistan senior enlisted leader, launches a RQ-7 Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle at Forward Operating Base Sha... More
Afghan workers climb while working in the installation
Afghan workers climb while working in the installation of a 60 meters radio antenna at the Afghan National Army compound, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 6, 2012.
Afghan National Army soldiers move a wooden shed in
Afghan National Army soldiers move a wooden shed in the back of a pick-up truck, in the Afghan National Army compound, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 5, 2012.
A U.S. Army soldier from 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat
A U.S. Army soldier from 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, walks past St. Michael’s Chapel during a dust storm at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 19, 2012.
FORT BLISS, Texas – Anabel Koshinsky (Center), family
FORT BLISS, Texas – Anabel Koshinsky (Center), family readiness leader with 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, 3rd ABCT, 1st AD is presented the Volunteer Service Award during the 1st Quarter, Fiscal Year 2019... More
A Czech Republic soldier walks through the motor pool
A Czech Republic soldier walks through the motor pool during a dust storm at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 19, 2012.
Czech Republic soldiers walk toward a guard tower to
Czech Republic soldiers walk toward a guard tower to assume guard duty at Forward Operation Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 14, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tia Sokimson)
The mortar section, attached to Company D, 1st Battalion,
The mortar section, attached to Company D, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, fires to protect Combat Outpost Michigan here as it comes under enemy attack July 11. The section ran almos... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Claudio J. Wilson of Brooklyn, N.Y.,
U.S. Army Pfc. Claudio J. Wilson of Brooklyn, N.Y., a grenadier with 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, scans a nearby ridgeline after returning fire against an ... More
(Right-Left) Maj. Ralph Overland, a native of Phoenix,
(Right-Left) Maj. Ralph Overland, a native of Phoenix, and the brigade operations officer congratulates Master Sgt. Monolito Brown, a native of Valdosta, Ga., after his promotion ceremony. Both soldiers are ass... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Capel, International Security
Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Capel, International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces - Afghanistan senior enlisted leader, peers out of a UH-60 Black Hawk over the Logar province in Eastern Afghanistan on Me... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Claudio J. Wilson of Brooklyn, N.Y.,
U.S. Army Pfc. Claudio J. Wilson of Brooklyn, N.Y., a grenadier with 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, scans a nearby ridgeline at a mountaintop observation pos... More
Dust fills the sky during a dust storm at Forward Operating
Dust fills the sky during a dust storm at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 19, 2012.
A U.S. service member at Forward Operating Base Shank
A U.S. service member at Forward Operating Base Shank clutches a leadership coin presented to her by Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Capel, International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces - Afghanistan senior ... More
Afghan civilians broadcast a live show, from the media
Afghan civilians broadcast a live show, from the media center radio studio, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 9, 2012.
Czech Republic soldiers inspect their armored vehicle
Czech Republic soldiers inspect their armored vehicle at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 14, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tia Sokimson)
From left, U.S. Army Pfc. Dustin D. Riedemann of Lemars,
From left, U.S. Army Pfc. Dustin D. Riedemann of Lemars, Iowa, and U.S. Army Pfc. Dustin Wade of Mulberry, Fla., with 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, help mov... More
Afghan workers secure guide wires during the installation
Afghan workers secure guide wires during the installation of a 60 meters radio antenna, at the Afghan National Army compound, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 6, 2012.
A Czech Republic soldier guards an entryway during
A Czech Republic soldier guards an entryway during guard duty at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 14, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tia Sokimson)
U.S. Army Maj. Ralph Overland, a native of Phoenix
U.S. Army Maj. Ralph Overland, a native of Phoenix and the operations officer for 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, deployed from Fort Bliss, Texas, indicates areas of interest during a joint plann... More
Col. Mark H. Landes, a native of Kingsposrt, Tenn.,
Col. Mark H. Landes, a native of Kingsposrt, Tenn., and the brigade commander for 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, pins on the master sergeant rank on Monolito Brown, a native of Valdosta, Ga., an... More
Afghan civilians broadcast a live show, from the media
Afghan civilians broadcast a live show, from the media center radio studio, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 9, 2012.
U.S Army soldiers from 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat
U.S Army soldiers from 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, play a game of basketball at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 14, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ti... More
At left, U.S. Army Cpl. Billy Rose of Saginaw, Mich.,
At left, U.S. Army Cpl. Billy Rose of Saginaw, Mich., a squad leader with the mortar section attached to Company D, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, supervises as soldiers adjust the ... More
(Left-Right) Monolito Brown, native of Valdosta, Ga.,
(Left-Right) Monolito Brown, native of Valdosta, Ga., and the senior human resources sergeant in 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, stands next to Col. Mark H. Landes, a native of Kingsport, Tenn., ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Jordan E. Martinez of Canby, Ore., a
U.S. Army Spc. Jordan E. Martinez of Canby, Ore., a gunner for 4th Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, pauses after opening fire with his .50-caliber machine gun agai... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Dustin Wade of Mulberry, Fla., and U.S.
U.S. Army Pfc. Dustin Wade of Mulberry, Fla., and U.S. Army Pfc. Michael J. Slaughter of San Diego, with 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, clear brush at a moun... More
An Afghan National Army photographer takes photos during
An Afghan National Army photographer takes photos during a promotion ceremony, in the Afghan National Army compound, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, March 5, 2012.
A private contractor sprays water to clean parts of
A private contractor sprays water to clean parts of an mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 14, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tia Sokimson)
Afghan workers climb while working in the installation
Afghan workers climb while working in the installation of a 60 meters radio antenna at the Afghan National Army compound, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 6, 2012.
U.S. Army 1st Lt. William B. Hooper, the platoon leader
U.S. Army 1st Lt. William B. Hooper, the platoon leader for 3rd Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, discusses area security issues with an officer at the Dag Afghan N... More
An Afghan worker secures guide wires during the installation
An Afghan worker secures guide wires during the installation of a 60 meters radio antenna, at the Afghan National Army compound, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 6, 2012.
(Left-Right) Monolito Brown, a native of Valdosta,
(Left-Right) Monolito Brown, a native of Valdosta, Ga., stands at attention while Master Sgt. Steve Holcomb, a native of Piggott, Ark., and the brigade plans senior non-commisioned officer pins on the master se... More
FORT BLISS, Texas – Lidia Gallegos (Center), family
FORT BLISS, Texas – Lidia Gallegos (Center), family readiness leader with 4th Battalion, 1st Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd ABCT, 1st AD is presented the Volunteer Service Award during the 1st Quarter, Fiscal Ye... More
A private contractor sprays water to clean parts of
A private contractor sprays water to clean parts of a generator at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 14, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tia Sokimson )
A U.S. Army soldier with 3rd Platoon, Company D, 1st
A U.S. Army soldier with 3rd Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, moves from his vehicles outside Dag Afghan National Police checkpoint in eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar ... More
An 82-mm mortar weapons system used by the Headquarters
An 82-mm mortar weapons system used by the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, is covered with canvas following routine military maintenance by mortarmen assigned to th... More
Afghan workers climb to the top while working in the
Afghan workers climb to the top while working in the installation of a 60 meters radio antenna at the Afghan National Army compound, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 6, 2012.
An Afghan National Army soldier burns trash at a mountaintop
An Afghan National Army soldier burns trash at a mountaintop observation post in eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar province Sept. 21. His unit and International Security Assistance Forces visited Observation Post Roc... More
U.S. Army Maj. Ralph Overland, a native of Phoenix
U.S. Army Maj. Ralph Overland, a native of Phoenix and the operations officer for 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, deployed from Fort Bliss, Texas, starts a discussion at the Partnered Tactical Op... More
Afghan National Army Lt. Khwaja-Hamid, the 4th Battalion,
Afghan National Army Lt. Khwaja-Hamid, the 4th Battalion, 4th Brigade, assistant intelligence officer, gives an enemy situation report during a joint planning session at the Partnered Tactical Operations Center... More
Col. Mark Landes and Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Capps
Col. Mark Landes and Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Capps cut a Task Force Bulldog cake at the transfer of authority ceremony held on Forward Operating Base Shank Oct. 16. The ceremony marks the first time a 1st Arm... More
An Afghan National Army soldier serves chai tea for
An Afghan National Army soldier serves chai tea for his counterparts, during a promotion ceremony in the Afghan National Army compound, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 5, 2012.
An Afghan worker climbs while working in the installation
An Afghan worker climbs while working in the installation of a 60 meters radio antenna at the Afghan National Army compound, Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 6, 2012.
U.S. Army Spc. Jared Laney of Vernal, Utah, a team
U.S. Army Spc. Jared Laney of Vernal, Utah, a team leader with 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, helps clean up trash at a mountaintop observation post in easte... More
U.S. Army Spc. Kermit O. Scott of Columbia, S.C., a
U.S. Army Spc. Kermit O. Scott of Columbia, S.C., a team leader with 3rd Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, greets children in Samatan village in eastern Afghanistan... More
A Czech Republic soldier returns from a mission during
A Czech Republic soldier returns from a mission during a dust storm at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, March 19, 2012.
U.S. Army Pfc. Duane A. Cheyne of Hopkins, Mich., a
U.S. Army Pfc. Duane A. Cheyne of Hopkins, Mich., a gunner with 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, climbs a mountain in eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar province Sept... More
Afghan National Army Col. Sanam Gul, the 4th Kandak,
Afghan National Army Col. Sanam Gul, the 4th Kandak, 4th Brigade, commander, informs the staffs from Task Force Bulldog and the 4th Kandak on the geography of the region during a joint planning session at the P... More
A child from Samatan village in eastern Afghanistan’s
A child from Samatan village in eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar province shows a toy to U.S. Army Pfc. Trevor M. Stein of Fulton, Mo., a forward observer with Company A, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task... More