Afghanistan locals look on as Afghan National Security
Afghanistan locals look on as Afghan National Security Forces lead a joint patrol with Coalition Forces in the village of Spine Gundey, Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 10.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Trevino with Headquarters and
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Trevino with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division pours water for a local villager to wash his ha... More
A village elder hands out pencils to children at a
A village elder hands out pencils to children at a school in Terelay Village, Chaparhar District, Dec. 24. The pencils were provided by the Nangarhar Provincial Reconstruction Team and Chaparhar Police Mentor T... More
A village security force commander discusses insurgent
A village security force commander discusses insurgent activity with Afghan National Army and coalition special operations forces leaders during a mission in Nuristan province, Afghanistan, April 15. Commandos ... More
An Afghan National Army commando and a village elder
An Afghan National Army commando and a village elder discuss insurgent activity during a mission in Nuristan province, Afghanistan, April 12. The commandos and coalition special operations forces, the first to ... More
Afghan Uiform Police sit and speak with children during
Afghan Uiform Police sit and speak with children during a patrol in the village of Spine Gundey, Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 10.
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier and local villager
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier and local villager look on during an ANA-led atmospheric gathering in Parwan province, Afghanistan, March 26, 2013. The atmospheric gathering was conducted to build relatio... More
An Afghan villager observes Afghan National Army soldiers
An Afghan villager observes Afghan National Army soldiers during a clearing operation in Gaza Valley, Arghandab district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Dec. 11, 2013. The clearing operation was conducted by Afgh... More
Local villagers sit with U.S. soldiers assigned to
Local villagers sit with U.S. soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division during Operation Thunder Gulch... More
An Afghan Army vehicle provides security in the center
An Afghan Army vehicle provides security in the center of the village of Spine Gundey, Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 10, during a joint patrol by Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces.
An Afghan National Army commando and a local security
An Afghan National Army commando and a local security force commander discuss insurgent activity during a mission in Nuristan province, Afghanistan, April 12. Commandos and coalition special operations forces, ... More
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier speaks to a local
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier speaks to a local villager and his commander during an ANA-led atmospheric gathering in Parwan province, Afghanistan, March 26, 2013. The atmospheric gathering was conducte... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Todd Scruton with, Delta Company,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Todd Scruton with, Delta Company, 403 Civil Affairs Battalion, provides security in the village of Spine Gundey, Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 10.
Narang district Sub-governor, Dr. Waliullah, meets
Narang district Sub-governor, Dr. Waliullah, meets an Afghan National Army commando company commander in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 27. Afghan National Police and district officials held a shura with vi... More
The Chawkai district subgovernor holds a shura in Kunar
The Chawkai district subgovernor holds a shura in Kunar province, Afghanistan, April 28. Afghan National Police and district officials discussed the Afghan National Army commando mission in the valley and how i... More
Young Afghan villagers observe Afghan National Security
Young Afghan villagers observe Afghan National Security Forces during a clearance operation in Gaza Valley, Arghandab district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Dec. 11, 2013. The clearing operation was conducted b... More
An Afghan local shears his sheep in the village of
An Afghan local shears his sheep in the village of Spine Gundey, Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 9.
While riding a donkey, an Afghan local walks a dog
While riding a donkey, an Afghan local walks a dog during Operation Southern Strike III in the village of Jandad Kalay, Spin Boldak district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 9, 2012.
An Afghan boy notices the camera during a visit to
An Afghan boy notices the camera during a visit to the bazaar in Shinkai, Afghanistan, Nov. 5.
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak question local villagers about suspicious activity during a blocking operation in Sarobi district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 7, 201... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Justin Martin serving with Bravo Company,
U.S. Army Sgt. Justin Martin serving with Bravo Company, 303 Military Intelligence, 504th Brigade Special Troops Battalion and Staff Sgt. John Evans with 340th Military Information Support Group, Detachment 156... More
An Afghan local shears his sheep in the village of
An Afghan local shears his sheep in the village of Spine Gundey, Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 9. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew Claire Baker)
Narang district Sub-governor, Dr. Waliullah, holds
Narang district Sub-governor, Dr. Waliullah, holds a shura in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 27. Afghan National Police and district officials held a shura with village elders to discuss the Afghan Nationa... More
A U.S. soldier with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop,
A U.S. soldier with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division inspects the terrain from the gunner's seat during Operation ... More
Afghanistan National Army (ANA) members along with
Afghanistan National Army (ANA) members along with soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division speak to ... More
An Afghan National Army commando company commander
An Afghan National Army commando company commander takes notes during a shura in Kunar province, Afghanistan, April 28. Afghan National Police and district officials discussed the Afghan National Army commando ... More
An Afghan National Policeman finished talking to a
An Afghan National Policeman finished talking to a local in the village of Spine Gundey, Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 9. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew Claire Baker)
A village security force commander identifies insurgent
A village security force commander identifies insurgent fighting positions to a coalition special operations forces soldier during a mission in Nuristan province, Afghanistan, April 12. Afghan National Army co... More
U.S. Army Soldiers serving with 1st Brigade Combat
U.S. Army Soldiers serving with 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, alongside counterparts of the Afghan Uniform Police, prepare for a cordon and search mission in the village of Spine Gundey, Gela... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Henderson, serving with serving
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Henderson, serving with serving with 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, speak to local children in the village of Spine Gundey, Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, Ma... More
An Afghan National Army commando speaks to village
An Afghan National Army commando speaks to village elders during a shura in Kunar province, Afghanistan, April 28. Afghan National Police and district officials discussed the Afghan National Army commando missi... More
Afghan villagers observe Afghan National Security Forces
Afghan villagers observe Afghan National Security Forces during a clearing operation in Gaza Valley, Arghandab district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Dec. 11, 2013. The clearing operation was conducted by Afgha... More
Afghan National Army commandos join villagers in prayer
Afghan National Army commandos join villagers in prayer during a mission in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 27. The commandos and coalition special operations forces, the first ANA or SOF to influence that a... More
A Sensitive Site Exploitation team member fingerprints
A Sensitive Site Exploitation team member fingerprints a villager during a mission in Wardak province, Afghanistan, April 4. Once entered into a database, bio-metrics help identify known insurgents and catalog ... More
An interpreter speaks with a local villager during
An interpreter speaks with a local villager during an Afghan National Army-led atmospheric gathering in Parwan province, Afghanistan, March 26, 2013. The atmospheric gathering was conducted to build relationshi... More
Brig. Gen. Ahmed Habibi, commander of the 1st Brigade,
Brig. Gen. Ahmed Habibi, commander of the 1st Brigade, 205th Afghan National Army, greets a local resident near the village of Sperwan in the Panjwa’i district of Southern Kandahar province, Afghanistan, April 1, 2012.
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Henderson serving with 1st Brigade
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Henderson serving with 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, with his military working dog Satin, searches an Afghan home in the village of Spine Gundey, Gelan district, Ghazni pr... More
An Afghan child listens to Afghan Uniformed Police
An Afghan child listens to Afghan Uniformed Police and interpreters conversation in the village of Spine Gundey, Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 10.
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier listens to a
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier listens to a local villager as a U.S. soldier assigned to the 320th Psychological Operations Company, Task Force Gladiator takes notes during an ANA-led atmospheric gatheri... More
An Afghan village elder observes Afghan National Security
An Afghan village elder observes Afghan National Security Forces with his children during a clearing operation in Gaza Valley, Arghandab district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Dec. 11, 2013. The clearing operat... More
A Sensitive Site Exploitation team question villagers
A Sensitive Site Exploitation team question villagers during a mission in Wardak province, Afghanistan, April 4. Once entered into a database, bio-metrics help identify known insurgents and catalog new anti-Afg... More
An Afghan Border Police member holds a child during
An Afghan Border Police member holds a child during Operation Southern Strike III in the village of Jandad Kalay, Spin Boldak district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 9, 2012. The operation focused on di... More
An interpreter speaks with a local villager during
An interpreter speaks with a local villager during an Afghan National Army-led atmospheric gathering in Parwan province, Afghanistan, March 26, 2013. The atmospheric gathering was conducted to build relationshi... More
An Afghan girl waits inside the gathering area of a
An Afghan girl waits inside the gathering area of a women's meeting at the Spin Boldak District Center, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Dec. 7, 2012. The meeting, led by female Afghan leaders from the Governmen... More
A coalition special operations forces commander, district
A coalition special operations forces commander, district subgovernor and village elders draw a map during a mission in Nuristan province, Afghanistan, April 13. Afghan National Army commandos and coalition spe... More
An Afghan National Army commando company executive
An Afghan National Army commando company executive officer discusses insurgent activity with a village security force commander during a mission in Nuristan province, Afghanistan, April 15. Commandos and coalit... More
Afghan National Army commandos share their breakfast
Afghan National Army commandos share their breakfast with village children during a mission in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 27. The commandos and coalition special operations forces, the first ANA or SOF... More
Afghanistan National Army (ANA) members work with soldiers
Afghanistan National Army (ANA) members work with soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division speak to l... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers watch for operations
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers watch for operations from a rooftop during Operation Thunder Gulch outside of Forward Operating Base Sharana, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Aug. 22, 2012. ANA soldiers learn... More
An Afghan National Army Commando with the 6th Special
An Afghan National Army Commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, speaks with a local villager in Tagab district, Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Feb. 11, 2013. The Commandos participated in counter-insurg... More
Afghanistan National Army (ANA) members work with soldiers
Afghanistan National Army (ANA) members work with soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment (1-4 Cav), 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division speak t... More
Narang district Sub-governor, Dr. Waliullah, meets
Narang district Sub-governor, Dr. Waliullah, meets a village elder in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 27. Afghan National Police and district officials held a shura with village elders to discuss the Afghan ... More
An Afghan National Army commando company commander
An Afghan National Army commando company commander speaks to village elders during a shura while on a commando-led mission in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 27. These missions enhance national security by... More
A local Afghanistan child receives a small gift from
A local Afghanistan child receives a small gift from a coalition soldier in the village of Spine Gundey, Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 10.
An Afghan child looks on as Afghan National Security
An Afghan child looks on as Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces conduct a joint cordon and search mission in the village of Spine Gundey, Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 10.
Afghan Uniformed Police lead coalition forces to the
Afghan Uniformed Police lead coalition forces to the village of Spine Gundey, Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 10. Afghan National Security Forces are taking the lead in security operations th... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Henderson serving with 1st Brigade
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Henderson serving with 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, with his military working dog Satin, searches an Afghan home in the village of Spine Gundey, Gelan district, Ghazni pr... More
A local villager sits with soldiers from Headquarters
A local villager sits with soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division during Operation Thunder Gulch outside o... More
An Afghan village elder observes Afghan National Security
An Afghan village elder observes Afghan National Security Forces during a clearing operation in Gaza Valley, Arghandab district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Dec. 11, 2013. The clearing operation was conducted ... More
An Afghan National Army commando treats a villager's
An Afghan National Army commando treats a villager's cut hands during a mission in Kunar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 16. Coalition special operations forces advised the commandos as they searched a village for ... More
Narang district Chief of Police Major Walimuhamed meets
Narang district Chief of Police Major Walimuhamed meets a village elder in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 27. Afghan National Police and district officials held a shura with village elders to discuss the Af... More
An Afghan National Army commando addresses village
An Afghan National Army commando addresses village elders during a shura in Kunar province, Afghanistan, April 28. Afghan National Police and district officials discussed the Afghan National Army commando miss... More
An Afghan Uniform Policeman, provides security to ground
An Afghan Uniform Policeman, provides security to ground forces in the village of Spine Gundey, Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 10.
Afghan National Army commandos join villagers in prayer
Afghan National Army commandos join villagers in prayer during a mission in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 27. The commandos and coalition special operations forces, the first ANA or SOF to influence that a... More
A village security force commander, coalition special
A village security force commander, coalition special operations forces commander and village elders identify insurgent fighting positions on a map during a mission in Nuristan province, Afghanistan, April 13. ... More
A village security force commander discusses insurgent
A village security force commander discusses insurgent activity with Afghan National Army and coalition special operations forces leaders during a mission in Nuristan province, Afghanistan, April 15. Commandos ... More
An Afghan National Army commando and a village elder
An Afghan National Army commando and a village elder discuss insurgent activity during a mission in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 27. The commandos and coalition special operations forces, the first ANA o... More
A local Afghan villager speaks with Afghan National
A local Afghan villager speaks with Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 6th Special Operations Kandak, and ANA special forces soldiers during an operation in Baraki Barak district, Logar province, ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Alex Gonzalez serving with 1st Brigade
U.S. Army Sgt. Alex Gonzalez serving with 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, speaks with local children in the village of Spine Gundey, Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 10.
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, speaks with a local villager in Tagab district, Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Feb. 11, 2013. The commandos participated in counter-insurg... More
A villager shares chai with a U.S. soldier assigned
A villager shares chai with a U.S. soldier assigned to 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division during Operation Thunder Gulch outside of Forward Operating Base Sharana, Paktika province, Afghani... More
An Afghan National Army commando discusses insurgent
An Afghan National Army commando discusses insurgent activity with a village elder during a mission in Wardak province, Afghanistan, April 4. Coalition special operations forces advised the commandos as they se... More
An Afghan local listens to Afghan Uniformed Police
An Afghan local listens to Afghan Uniformed Police and coalition forces in the village of Spine Gundey, Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 10. The AUP and coalition forces were conducting a join... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Todd Scruton with Delta Company, 403
U.S. Army Sgt. Todd Scruton with Delta Company, 403 Civil Affairs Battalion, speaks to local children with the aide of an interpreter in the village of Spine Gundey, Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 10.
Local villagers sit with U.S. soldiers assigned to
Local villagers sit with U.S. soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division during Operation Thunder Gulch... More
An Afghan National Policeman finished talking to a
An Afghan National Policeman finished talking to a local in the village of Spine Gundey, Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 9.
Local villagers sit with U.S. soldiers from Headquarters
Local villagers sit with U.S. soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division during Operation Thunder Gulch outsid... More
A local villager shakes the hand of Staff Sgt. Jeffrey
A local villager shakes the hand of Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Gogue, Oct. 22, in Talukan village, Panjwa'i district, Kandahar province. Gogue, a Sinajana, Guam native, is a weapons squad leader with 3rd Battalion, 21s... More
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, ask a local villager to guide them through the area in Tagab district, Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Feb. 11, 2013. The commandos participa... More
An Afghan local listens to Afghan Uniform Police and
An Afghan local listens to Afghan Uniform Police and coalition forces in the village of Spine Gundey, Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 10. The AUP and Coalition Forces were conducting a joint p... More
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier and local villager
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier and local villager look on during an ANA-led atmospheric gathering in Parwan province, Afghanistan, March 26, 2013. The atmospheric gathering was conducted to build relatio... More
Satin, a military working dog, looks on as Afghan National
Satin, a military working dog, looks on as Afghan National Security Forces lead a joint patrol with coalition forces in the village of Spine Gundey, Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 10.
Local villagers sit with U.S. soldiers from Headquarters
Local villagers sit with U.S. soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division during Operation Thunder Gulch outsid... More
A village security force commander and coalition special
A village security force commander and coalition special operations forces identify insurgent fighting positions during a daylong firefight in Nuristan province, Afghanistan, April 12. Afghan National Army com... More
An Afghan National Policeman talks to locals in the
An Afghan National Policeman talks to locals in the village of Spine Gundey, Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 9. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew Claire Baker / Released)
An Afghan National Policeman talks to locals in the
An Afghan National Policeman talks to locals in the village of Spine Gundey, Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 9.
Afghan National Army commandos and a village security
Afghan National Army commandos and a village security force commander discuss insurgent activity during a mission in Nuristan province, Afghanistan, April 14. Commandos and coalition special operations forces, ... More