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
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. 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
A U.S. Army Special Forces communication sergeant pulls
A U.S. Army Special Forces communication sergeant pulls security during a night mission in Chapari, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Aug. 23, 2011. Special operation forces partner with Afghan National Security F... 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Village elders from the Pusht-e-Rod District and U.S.
Village elders from the Pusht-e-Rod District and U.S. special operations forces soldiers conduct a shura to discuss local development and security, July 2. Coalition forces leadership were invited to the shura ... 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
Nawbahar district Gov. Wazir holds a shura in Ghazni
Nawbahar district Gov. 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 havens i... More
Nawbahar district Gov. Wazir holds a shura in Ghazni
Nawbahar district Gov. 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 havens i... 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 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
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
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