Afghan National Army soldiers speak with new Afghan
Afghan National Army soldiers speak 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 wit... More
U.S. special operations forces stand security watch
U.S. special operations forces stand security watch during a combat patrol in the Nawa District of Ghazni province, Afghanistan, Aug. 30. U.S. special operations forces, partnered with Afghan commandos, conduct... More
The Jaji district secretary goes over paperwork during
The Jaji district secretary goes over paperwork during a shura in Jaji district, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Oct. 1, 2011. U.S. special operations forces and Provincial Reconstruction Team took part in the s... More
U.S. special operations forces and Provincial Reconstruction
U.S. special operations forces and Provincial Reconstruction Team took part in a local shura in Jaji district, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Oct. 1, 2011. The purpose of the shura was to discuss ways to impro... More
An Afghan Local Police checkpoint commander speaks
An Afghan Local Police checkpoint commander speaks with a U.S. Special Forces team leader in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 21, 2013. The team conducts regular visits to ALP checkpoints in... More
A U.S. Special Forces weapons sergeant trains alongside
A U.S. Special Forces weapons sergeant trains alongside a Panamanian security forces officer Jan. 30, 2018, in Panama City, Panama in preparation for a culmination exercise to cap a month-long training exchange... More
Afghan National Army commandos from the 8th Commando
Afghan National Army commandos from the 8th Commando Kandak and U.S. special operations forces prepare to depart on a CH-47 helicopter. U.S. special operations forces, partnered with Afghan commandos, conducted... More
Deputy Provincial Governor Abdul Patayal, shakes the
Deputy Provincial Governor Abdul Patayal, shakes the hand of a local village elder prior to an official clinic opening ceremony in Mya Neshin district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 1, 2013. U.S. Special... 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
A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier fires during a lateral
A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier fires during a lateral marksmanship drill Jan. 30, 2018, as part of joint combined exchange training in Panama City, Panama, meant to boost U.S. response capabilities in the A... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 6, 2018) Two
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 6, 2018) Two U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Regiment MH-60 Black Hawks land aboard French amphibious assault ship LHD Tonnerre (L9014) during a bilateral training ... More
Provincial Chief of Police Brig. Gen. Abdul Razziq,
Provincial Chief of Police Brig. Gen. Abdul Razziq, Deputy Provincial Governor Abdul Patayal, Director of the Ministry of Public Health Dr. Abdul Pokhla, and the 8th Special Operations Kandak commander, cut a r... More
The 8th Special Operations Kandak commander cuts a
The 8th Special Operations Kandak commander cuts a ribbon during a clinic opening ceremony in Mya Neshin district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 1, 2013. U.S. Special Operations Forces partnered with Afg... 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
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
Students from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/s)
Students from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/s) 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 ... More
U.S. Army Special Operations Forces conduct a patrol
U.S. Army Special Operations Forces conduct a patrol during a night mission in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Aug. 23, 2011. Special Operation Forces partner with Afghan National Security Forces during night pa... More
An Afghan National Army commando from the 8th Commando
An Afghan National Army commando from the 8th Commando Kandak and a U.S. special operations force team member establish communications during a combat patrol in the Nawa District.
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
A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations
A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command conducts a motorcycle safety inspection before embarking on an outing with MARSOC motorcycle operators Oct. 31, 2012 aboard Camp Lejeune, NC. T... 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
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 village elder, also a spiritual leader, from the
A village elder, also a spiritual leader, from the Wasaw village, Pusht-e-Rod District, gathers sheets of paper with local development issues inscribed on them, July 2. These issues were addressed during a shur... More
Provincial Chief of Police Brig. Gen. Abdul Razziq,
Provincial Chief of Police Brig. Gen. Abdul Razziq, Deputy Provincial Governor Abdul Patayal, Director of the Ministry of Public Health Dr. Abdul Pokhla, and the 8th Special Operations Kandak commander, cut a r... More
U.S. Special Operations Forces team members walk back
U.S. Special Operations Forces team members walk back to their vehicles after a meeting with an Afghan Local Police checkpoint commander in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 21, 2013. The tea... More
Afghan National Army commandos enter a compound during
Afghan National Army commandos enter a compound 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. and Panamanian security force team storms into
A U.S. and Panamanian security force team storms into a room Feb. 1, 2018, looking for simulated hostages during a training exchange aimed at improving U.S. response capabilities and fostering partnerships in t... More
A U.S. Special Operations Forces team member gives
A U.S. Special Operations Forces team member gives supplies to Afghan Local Police members in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 21, 2013. The team conducts regular visits to ALP checkpoints i... More
A U.S. Air Force Special Operations Forces Airman with
A U.S. Air Force Special Operations Forces Airman with Special Operations Command South secures an airfield with Panamanian security force counterparts Feb. 1, 2018, during a culmination exercise in Colon, Pana... More
A U.S. Special Operations Forces team member pulls
A U.S. Special Operations Forces team member pulls security as a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter takes off after a clinic opening ceremony in Mya Neshin district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 1, 2013. U.S. ... More
An Afghan National Police officer teaches a class to
An Afghan National Police officer teaches a class to Afghan Local Police recruits at an ALP training center in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 22, 2013. U.S. Special Operations Forces partn... More
A U.S. Army Special Forces sniper observes a U.S. and
A U.S. Army Special Forces sniper observes a U.S. and Panamanian security forces exercise Feb. 1, 2018, after completing reconnaissance training in Colon, Panama. The exercise culminated a month-long training e... More
An Afghan National Army instructor speaks to new Afghan
An Afghan National Army instructor speaks to 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
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
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 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
Joint Combined Exchange Training
During a simulated raid on an enemy facility, a Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force member took on the role as an injured subject and had to be exported by a Zodiak boat to a nearby landing zone in order for a he... More
Students from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/s)
Students from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/s) Class 287 participate in night gear exchange during the second phase of training at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. During this evolution, two students wil... More
Village elders from the Pusht-e-Rod District conduct
Village elders from the Pusht-e-Rod District conduct a shura to discuss local development and security, July 2. Coalition forces leadership were invited to the shura to observe and offer ideas to help resolve ... More
An Afghan National Army Commando from the 8th Commando
An Afghan National Army Commando from the 8th Commando Kandak and a U.S. special operations forces member establish communications during a combat patrol in the Nawa District of Ghazni province, Afghanistan, Au... More
A local Afghan doctor shows his record book during
A local Afghan doctor shows his record book during an official clinic opening ceremony in Mya Neshin district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 1, 2013. U.S. Special Operations Forces partnered with Afghan ... 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
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
District Secretary Rayize speaks with a village elder
District Secretary Rayize speaks with a village elder 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
A local Afghan child asks a U.S. Special Operations
A local Afghan child asks a U.S. Special Operations Forces team member for candy during a meeting with an Afghan Local Police checkpoint commander in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 21, 201... More
A local Afghan boy shows off his scars during a meeting
A local Afghan boy shows off his scars during a meeting between U.S. Special Operations Forces team members and an Afghan Local Police checkpoint commander in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Ma... More
District Secretary Rayize speaks with a village elder
District Secretary Rayize speaks with a village elder 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
U.S. Special Operations Forces wait to jump from a
U.S. Special Operations Forces wait to jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during the joint training exercise Eager Lion 19 near Amman, Jordan, Sept. 5, 2019. Ten nations participated in the airborne operation,... More
District Secretary Rayize speaks with a village elder
District Secretary Rayize speaks with a village elder during a shura in Jaji district, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Oct. 1. U.S. Special Operations Forces and Provincial Reconstruction Team took part in the s... More
An Afghan National Army soldier aligns new Afghan Local
An Afghan National Army soldier aligns new Afghan Local Police recruits into formation at an ALP training center in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 22, 2013. U.S. Special Operations Forces ... More
Afghan commandos, advised and assisted by U.S. special
Afghan commandos, advised and assisted by U.S. special operations forces, conduct a combat reconnaissance patrol June 19 in Zabul province, Afghanistan. U.S. special operations forces are currently conducting p... More