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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
A U.S. Special Operations Forces team member speaks
A U.S. Special Operations Forces team member speaks with an Afghan Local Police district commander in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 21, 2013. The meeting was conducted to ensure the progr... More
A local village elder speaks with provincial government
A local village elder speaks with provincial government officials during a shura held after a clinic opening ceremony in Mya Neshin district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 1, 2013. U.S. Special Operation... More
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
Afghan Uniformed policemen stand guard at their checkpoint
Afghan Uniformed policemen stand guard at their checkpoint prior to an official clinic opening ceremony in Mya Neshin district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 1, 2013. U.S. Special Operations Forces partn... More
Deputy Provincial Governor Abdul Patayal, shakes the
Deputy Provincial Governor Abdul Patayal, shakes the hand of a local doctor prior to an official clinic opening ceremony in Mya Neshin district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 1, 2013. U.S. Special Operat... More
Afghan Local Police recruits align in formation at
Afghan Local Police recruits align in formation at an ALP training center in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 22, 2013. U.S. Special Operations Forces partnered with Afghan National Army and... 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
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
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, 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
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. 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
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. 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
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
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