A U.S. Special Operations Force team member checks
A U.S. Special Operations Force team member checks his position during a combat operation in Ghazni province, Sept. 6. U.S. Special Operations Forces, partnered with Afghan Commandos, conducted cordon and searc... More
U.S. special operations forces team members return
U.S. special operations forces team members return to their base after a shura with village elders in the Pusht-e-Rod District, July 2.
Afghan Local Police members wait to receive supplies
Afghan Local Police members wait to receive supplies from U.S. Special Operations Forces team members in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 21, 2013. The team conducts regular visits to ALP ch... More
Deputy Provincial Governor Abdul Patayal speaks with
Deputy Provincial Governor Abdul Patayal speaks with local village elders during a shura held after a clinic opening ceremony in Mya Neshin district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 1, 2013. U.S. Special O... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 6, 2018) A
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An Afghan National Army soldier speaks with new Afghan
An Afghan National Army soldier speaks with new Afghan Local Police recruits at an ALP training center in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 22, 2013. U.S. Special Operations Forces partnered ... More
Navy SEALs practice close quarters combat while approaching
Navy SEALs practice close quarters combat while approaching a door in a simulated home at U.S. Training Center Moyock. SEALs are the maritime component of U.S. Special Operations Forces and are trained to condu... More
U.S. Special Operations Forces team members pull security
U.S. Special Operations Forces team members pull security on the roof of a compound during a meeting with an Afghan Local Police checkpoint commander in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 21, ... More
U.S. special operations forces assigned to 10th Special
U.S. special operations forces assigned to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and Italian soldiers of 4th Alpini Paratroopers Regiment clear a cave while conducting mountain warfare training near Corvara, Ita... More
An Afghan National Army commander speaks with Afghan
An Afghan National Army commander speaks with Afghan Local Police commanders prior to a shura in Panjwai district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 27, 2013. U.S. and Afghan dignitaries attended the shura i... More
Afghan National Army commandos search a villager during
Afghan National Army commandos search a villager during a combat operation in Ghazni province, Sept. 6. U.S. Special Operations Forces, partnered with Afghan commandos, conducted cordon and search operations to... More
A female Afghan Uniformed Police member fires an AK-47
A female Afghan Uniformed Police member fires an AK-47 rifle at a target during training in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 20, 2013. A U.S. Cultural Support Team along with special opera... More
Female Afghan Uniformed Police members fire an AK-47
Female Afghan Uniformed Police members fire an AK-47 rifle at a target during training in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 20, 2013. A U.S. Cultural Support Team along with special operati... More
U.S. special operation forces scan their area from
U.S. special operation forces scan their area from an over watch position while on a province, Afghanistan, July 17. Special operation forces are currently conducting partnered missions with Afghan commandos th... More
New Afghan Local Police recruits wait in line to sign
New Afghan Local Police recruits wait in line to sign in at an ALP training center in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 22, 2013. U.S. Special Operations Forces partnered with ANA and Afghan ... More
Navy SEALs conduct close quarters combat training in
Navy SEALs conduct close quarters combat training in a simulated home at U.S. Training Center Moyock. SEALs are the maritime component of U.S. Special Operations Forces and are trained to conduct a variety of o... More
U.S. Army special operations forces during a patrol
U.S. Army special operations forces during a patrol in Chapari, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Aug. 23, 2011. Special operation forces partner with Afghan National Security Forces on night patrols to disrupt ... More
A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier assigned to Special
A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier assigned to Special Operations Command South demonstrates lateral marksmanship drills to U.S. and Panamanian security forces Jan. 30, 2018, during joint combined exchange trai... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 6, 2018) U.S.
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 6, 2018) U.S. military forces fast rope out of an U.S. Army MH-60 Black Hawk onto the deck of French amphibious assault ship LHD Tonnerre (L9014) during a bilateral train... More
District Gov. Azan-Khan sits with notes in hand as
District Gov. Azan-Khan sits with notes in hand as he prepares to speak to village elders during a shura in Jaji district, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Oct. 1, 2011. U.S. special operations forces and Provinc... More
U.S. Special Operations Forces team members pull security
U.S. Special Operations Forces team members pull security on the roof of a compound during a meeting with an Afghan Local Police checkpoint commander in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 21, ... More
Provincial Chief of Police Brig. Gen. Abdul Razziq
Provincial Chief of Police Brig. Gen. Abdul Razziq speaks with provincial and local officials after a clinic opening ceremony in Mya Neshin district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 1, 2013. U.S. Special O... More
Afghan National Army commandos search a villager during
Afghan National Army commandos search a villager during a combat operation in Ghazni province Sept. 6. U.S. special operations forces, partnered with Afghan commandos, conducted cordon and search operations to ... More
An Afghan National Army soldier speaks to Afghan Local
An Afghan National Army soldier speaks to Afghan Local Police recruits in a classroom at an ALP training center in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 22, 2013. U.S. Special Operations Forces p... More
An Afghan National Police instructor speaks to Afghan
An Afghan National Police instructor speaks to Afghan Local Police recruits during a class at an ALP training center in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 22, 2013. U.S. Special Operations For... More
U.S. special operations forces and Provincial Reconstruction
U.S. special operations forces and Provincial Reconstruction Team took part in a shura in Jaji district, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Oct. 1, 2011. The purpose of the shura was to discuss ways to improve the ... More
Sergeant Gholamal, a member of the Afghan National
Sergeant Gholamal, a member of the Afghan National Army's 1st Commando Kandak makes his way down a formation to gain accountability of his soldiers in preparation for conducting partnered operations with coalit... More
Female Afghan Uniformed Police members fire an AK-47
Female Afghan Uniformed Police members fire an AK-47 rifle at a target during training in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 20, 2013. An U.S. cultural support team along with special operat... More
A female Afghan Uniformed Police member fires an AK-47
A female Afghan Uniformed Police member fires an AK-47 rifle at a target during training in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 20, 2013. An U.S. cultural support team along with special oper... More
An Afghan National Army commando patrols and clears
An Afghan National Army commando patrols and clears an area in Ghazni province, Sept. 6. U.S. Special Operations Forces, partnered with Afghan commandos, conducted cordon and search operations to disrupt insurg... More
Local Afghan village elders greet Afghan National Army
Local Afghan village elders greet Afghan National Army commanders prior to a shura in Panjwai district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 27, 2013. U.S. and Afghan dignitaries attended the shura in order to ... More
U.S. special operations forces assigned to the 10th
U.S. special operations forces assigned to the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) fast rope out of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter onto a simulated objective near Aalborg, Denmark, Sep. 05, 2018. Green Berets pa... More
An Afghan National Army commando pulls security during
An Afghan National Army commando pulls security during a combat operation in Ghazni province, Sept. 6. U.S. Special Operations Forces, partnered with Afghan commandos, conducted cordon and search operations to ... More
A U.S. special operations forces team member checks
A U.S. special operations forces team member checks his position during a combat operation in Ghazni province, Sept. 6. U.S. special operations forces, partnered with Afghan commandos, conducted cordon and sear... More
Soldiers of the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 505th Infantry
Soldiers of the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 505th Infantry Regiment, learn how to properly load components of a .50 caliber machine gun onto a common remotely operated weapons station, June 5.
An Afghan National Army commando from the 8th Commando
An Afghan National Army commando from the 8th Commando Kandak patrols the area during a combat operation in the Nawa District of Ghazni province, Afghanistan, Aug. 30. U.S. special operations forces, partnered ... More
Sergeant Major Thomas F. Hall, U.S. Marine Corps Forces,
Sergeant Major Thomas F. Hall, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command sergeant major, listens to Master Gunnery Sgt. George Lee discuss his custom helmet before he embarks on an outing with MARSO... More
Village elders from the Pusht-e-Rod District gather
Village elders from the Pusht-e-Rod District gather for conversation before conducting a shura, July 2. The shura entailed discussion about local village development and security.
A female Afghan Uniformed Police member fires an AK-47
A female Afghan Uniformed Police member fires an AK-47 rifle during training in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 20, 2013. An U.S. cultural support team along with special operations force... More
A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier prepares to lead
A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier prepares to lead a lateral marksmanship drill Jan. 30, 2018, during joint combined exchange training in Panama City, Panama. Green Berets assigned to Special Operations Comman... More
U.S. Air Force commandos take part in joint combined
U.S. Air Force commandos take part in joint combined planning Jan. 31, 2018, in Panama Pacifico, to rescue simulated hostages, culminating a month-long training exchange between U.S. and Panamanian security for... More
A U.S. Army Special Forces officer with Special Operations
A U.S. Army Special Forces officer with Special Operations Command South details exit plans after leading his team to rescue simulated hostages Feb. 1, 2018, during the culmination exercise of month-long traini... More
New Afghan Local Police recruits wait in line to sign
New Afghan Local Police recruits wait in line to sign in at an ALP training center in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 22, 2013. U.S. Special Operations Forces partnered with ANA and Afghan ... More
A female Afghan Uniformed Police member prepares to
A female Afghan Uniformed Police member prepares to fire an AK-47 rifle during training in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 20, 2013. An U.S. cultural support team along with special opera... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 6, 2018) U.S.
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 6, 2018) U.S. military forces fast rope out of an U.S. Army MH-60 Black Hawk onto the deck of French amphibious assault ship LHD Tonnerre (L9014) during a bilateral train... More
Afghan National Army commando from the 8th Commando
Afghan National Army commando from the 8th Commando Kandak patrols the area during a combat operation in the Nawa District, Aug. 30. U.S. special operations forces, partnered with Afghan commandos, conducted co... More
Jamaican army soldiers from the Jamaica Defense Force
Jamaican army soldiers from the Jamaica Defense Force provide security as their fellow soldiers complete a scenario-based boat interdiction exercise with Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen members assigned... More
U.S. Army special operations forces conduct a patrol
U.S. Army special operations forces conduct a patrol during a night mission in Chapari, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Aug. 23, 2011. Special operation forces partner with Afghan National Security Forces during... More
Local Afghan children watch as U.S. Special Operations
Local Afghan children watch as U.S. Special Operations Forces speak with an Afghan Local Police checkpoint commander in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 21, 2013. SOF team members conduct re... More
An Afghan National Army commando public affairs
An Afghan National Army commando public affairs representative with 8th Special Operations Kandak, takes photographs during an official clinic opening ceremony in Mya Neshin district, Kandahar province, Afghani... More
District Secretary Rayize signs paperwork during a
District Secretary Rayize signs paperwork during a shura in Jaji district, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Oct. 1. U.S. Special Operations Forces and Provincial Reconstruction Team took part in the shura to disc... More
A U.S. Army Special Operations Forces communication
A U.S. Army Special Operations Forces communication sergeant pulls security during a night mission in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Aug. 23, 2011. Special Operation Forces partner with Afghan National Security... More
Afghan National Army commandos from the 8th Commando
Afghan National Army commandos from the 8th Commando Kandak patrol during a combat operation near the village of Meta Kheyl, Oct. 4. U.S. special operations forces, partnered with Afghan National Army Commandos... More
A U.S. Special Forces team leader prepares to sit down
A U.S. Special Forces team leader prepares to sit down with an Afghan Local Police checkpoint commander in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 21, 2013. His team conducts regular visits to ALP ... More
Nawbahar District Gov. Wazir engages a village elder
Nawbahar District Gov. Wazir engages a village elder near the village of Sur Kalay Sept. 6. U.S. Special operations forces, partnered with Afghan commandos, conducted cordon and search operations to disrupt ins... More
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Ahmed Habibi, commander,
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Ahmed Habibi, commander, 1st Brigade, 205th Corps, speaks with the U.S. Special Operations Task Force - South commander, prior to a shura in Panjwai district, Kandahar province, ... More
Provincial Chief of Police Brig. Gen. Abdul Razziq,
Provincial Chief of Police Brig. Gen. Abdul Razziq, shakes the hand of the local district governor during an official clinic opening ceremony in Mya Neshin district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 1, 2013... More
Panamanian police Capt. Javier Bethancourt, deputy
Panamanian police Capt. Javier Bethancourt, deputy operations officer with Panama’s National Police counterterrorism unit known in its Spanish acronym as the UFEC, details plans to rescue simulated hostages, Ja... More
An Afghan National Army commando pulls security during
An Afghan National Army commando pulls security during a combat operation in Ghazni province, Sept. 6. U.S. Special Operations Forces, partnered with Afghan commandos, conducted cordon and search operations to ... More
A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier with Special Operations
A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier with Special Operations Command South provides security as members of his team plan the next course of action Feb. 1, 2018, in Colon, Panama, culminating a month-long training... More
U.S. Special Forces and Panamanian security forces
U.S. Special Forces and Panamanian security forces rush to rescue simulated hostages Feb. 1, 2018, during a training exchange in Colon, Panama, aimed at improving U.S. response capabilities and fostering partne... More
An Afghan National Army soldier speaks to Afghan Local
An Afghan National Army soldier speaks to Afghan Local Police recruits in a classroom at an ALP training center in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 22, 2013. U.S. Special Operations Forces p... More
An Afghan National Army soldier watches over new Afghan
An Afghan National Army soldier watches over new Afghan Local Police recruits as they wait in line to sign in at an ALP training center in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 22, 2013. U.S. Spe... More
Students from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Class
Students from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Class 288 participate in log physical training during First Phase training at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. Log physical training is one of many physically deman... More
Major General Mark A. Clark, commander of U.S. Marine
Major General Mark A. Clark, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, and Sgt. Maj. Thomas F. Hall, MARSOC sergeant major, pose with MARSOC motorcycle operators before they embark on a... More
Afghan provincial government officials look at photos
Afghan provincial government officials look at photos on their camera during an official clinic opening ceremony in Mya Neshin district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 1, 2013. U.S. Special Operations For... More
A U.S. special operations force soldier patrols the
A U.S. special operations force soldier patrols the mountains during a night mission in Chapari, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Aug. 23, 2011. Special operation forces partner with Afghan National Security Forc... More
Afghan army commandos from the 8th Commando Kandak
Afghan army commandos from the 8th Commando Kandak search a villager during a combat operation near the village of Sur Kalay Sept. 6. U.S. special operations forces, partnered with Afghan commandos, conducted c... More
U.S. and Jordanian Special Operation Forces assist
U.S. and Jordanian Special Operation Forces assist Jordanian Armed Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians in conducting a site exploitation during the joint training exercise Eager Lion 19 at King Abdul... More
District Gov. Azan-Khan addresses local village elders
District Gov. Azan-Khan addresses local village elders during a shura held in Jaji district, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Oct. 1, 2011. U.S. special operations forces and Provincial Reconstruction Team took p... More
Marine motorcycle operators with U.S. Marine Corps
Marine motorcycle operators with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command prepare to set out on the first joint ride of MARSOC's various motorcycle clubs Oct. 31, 2012 aboard Camp Lejeune, NC. "Firs... More
A female Afghan Uniformed Police member aims an AK-47
A female Afghan Uniformed Police member aims an AK-47 rifle and places it on fire during training in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 20, 2013. A U.S. Cultural Support Team along with spec... More
Afghan Uniformed Policemen stand in formation as provincial
Afghan Uniformed Policemen stand in formation as provincial government officials pass by after a clinic opening ceremony in Mya Neshin district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 1, 2013. U.S. Special Operat... More
Nawbahar District Governor Wazir holds a shura in Ghazni
Nawbahar District Governor Wazir holds a shura in Ghazni province, Sept. 6. U.S. special operations forces, partnered with Afghan commandos, conducted cordon and search operations to disrupt insurgent safe have... More
A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier demonstrates to
A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier demonstrates to U.S. and Panamanian security forces how to secure a casualty Feb. 1, 2018, prior to an air evacuation during a training exchange in Colon, Panama. (U.S. Army p... More
A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier searches a compound
A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier searches a compound during a night mission in Chapari, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Aug. 23, 2011. Special operation forces partner with Afghan National Security Forces to c... More
Navy SEALs enter a simulated home while practicing
Navy SEALs enter a simulated home while practicing close quarters combat at U.S. Training Center Moyock. SEALs are the maritime component of U.S. Special Operations Forces and are trained to conduct a variety o... More
Nawbahar district Gov. Wazir engages a village elder
Nawbahar district Gov. Wazir engages a village elder near in Ghazni province, Sept. 6. U.S. Special Operations Forces, partnered with Afghan commandos, conducted cordon and search operations to disrupt insurgen... More
District secretary Rayize speaks to village elders
District secretary Rayize speaks to village elders during a shura in Jaji district, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Oct. 1, 2011. U.S. special operations forces and Provincial Reconstruction Team took part in th... More
A U.S. Special Forces team sergeant pulls security
A U.S. Special Forces team sergeant pulls security during a meeting with an Afghan Local Police checkpoint commander in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 21, 2013. His team conducts regular v... More
District Secretary Rayize speaks with village elders
District Secretary Rayize speaks with village elders during a shura in Jaji district, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Oct. 1, 2011. U.S. Special Operations Forces and Provincial Reconstruction Team took part in ... More
Panamanian police Capt. Javier Bethancourt, deputy
Panamanian police Capt. Javier Bethancourt, deputy operations officer with Panama’s National Police counterterrorism unit known in its Spanish acronym as the UFEC, details plans to rescue simulated hostages, Ja... More
A U.S. Special Operations Forces team member speaks
A U.S. Special Operations Forces team member speaks with aircraft overhead during a meeting between U.S. Special Operations Forces team members and an Afghan Local Police checkpoint commander in Zharay district... More
A U.S. Special Operations Forces team member pulls
A U.S. Special Operations Forces team member pulls security during a clinic opening ceremony in Mya Neshin district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 1, 2013. U.S. SOF partnered with Afghan National Army Sp... More
Nawbahar District Governor Wazir holds a shura in Ghazni
Nawbahar District Governor Wazir holds a shura in Ghazni province, Sept. 6. U.S. special operations forces, partnered with Afghan commandos, conducted cordon and search operations to disrupt insurgent safe have... More
Nawbahar District Governor Wazir engages a village
Nawbahar District Governor Wazir engages a village elder in Ghazni province, Sept. 6. U.S. special operations forces, partnered with Afghan commandos, conducted cordon and search operations to disrupt insurgent... More
An Afghan National Army soldier speaks to Afghan Local
An Afghan National Army soldier speaks to Afghan Local Police recruits prior to class at an ALP training center in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 22, 2013. U.S. Special Operations Forces p... More
Afghan Local Police recruits listen to an Afghan National
Afghan Local Police recruits listen to an Afghan National Army instructor speak during a class at an ALP training center in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 22, 2013. U.S. Special Operations... More
A U.S. Special Forces team leader meets with an Afghan
A U.S. Special Forces team leader meets with an Afghan Local Police checkpoint commander in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 21, 2013. His team conducts regular visits to ALP checkpoints in ... More
A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier explains range procedures
A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier explains range procedures to Panamanian counterterrorism security forces Jan. 30, 2018, during joint combined marksmanship training in Panama City, Panama. Marksmanship traini... More
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Students from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL class
Students from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL class 286 participate in a rock portage exercise. The Navy SEALs are the maritime component of U.S. Special Operations Forces and are trained to conduct a variety ... More
The 8th Afghan National Army Commando Kandak Operations
The 8th Afghan National Army Commando Kandak Operations Officer talks with villagers during a shura near Meta Kheyl village, Oct. 4. U.S. special operations forces, partnered with ANA Commandos, conducted cordo... More
Navy SEALs enter a simulated home while practicing
Navy SEALs enter a simulated home while practicing close quarters combat at U.S. Training Center Moyock. SEALs are the maritime component of U.S. Special Operations Forces and are trained to conduct a variety o... More
U.S. special operations forces soldiers speak with
U.S. special operations forces soldiers speak with village elders in the Pusht-e-Rod District during a shura to discuss local development and security, July 2. Coalition forces leadership were invited to the sh... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 6, 2018) U.S.
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 6, 2018) U.S. military forces fast rope out of an U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Regiment MH-60 Black Hawk onto the deck of French amphibious assault ship LHD Tonn... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 6, 2018) U.S.
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 6, 2018) U.S. Naval Special Warfare forces prepare to fast rope out of an U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Regiment MH-60 Black Hawk onto the deck of French amphibi... More
Afghan National Army commandos search a village during
Afghan National Army commandos search a village during a combat operation in Ghazni province, Sept. 6. U.S. Special Operations Forces, partnered with Afghan commandos, conducted cordon and search operations to ... More
A female Afghan Uniformed Police member aims an AK-47
A female Afghan Uniformed Police member aims an AK-47 rifle at a target during training in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 20, 2013. A U.S. Cultural Support Team along with special operat... More
The commander of Special Operations Task Force - South
The commander of Special Operations Task Force - South shakes the hand of the 8th Special Operations Kandak commander after a clinic opening ceremony in Mya Neshin district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June... More