U.S. special operations forces team members conduct
U.S. special operations forces team members conduct a foot patrol in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, Sept. 5. The purpose of the foot patrol was to interact with villagers about the welfare of their village and t... More
Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work speaks during a round
Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work speaks during a round table with key military and veteran support organizations held at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., April 12, 2017. (DOD photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith)
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis speaks with representatives
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis speaks with representatives of key military and veteran support organizations at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., April 12, 2017. To his left is Dana White, assistant to the Sec... More
A U.S. special operations forces team member talks
A U.S. special operations forces team member talks to villagers during a foot patrol in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, Sept. 5. The purpose of the foot patrol was to interact with villagers about the welfare of ... More
U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan
U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan speaks to representatives of military and veterans service organizations at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 13, 2019. Shanahan was joined at the event by... More
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Outreach, Anne Kimberley “Kim” Joiner speak with representatives of key military and veteran support organi... More
A U.S. special operations forces team member provides
A U.S. special operations forces team member provides security during a foot patrol in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, Sept. 5. The purpose of the foot patrol was to interact with villagers about the welfare of t... More
David L. Norquist, performing the duties of the U.S.
David L. Norquist, performing the duties of the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense and Acting Principal Deputy to the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Kim Joiner, speak with representatives of key military ... More
Brig. Gen. Malcolm B. Frost, Chief of Public Affairs,
Brig. Gen. Malcolm B. Frost, Chief of Public Affairs, U.S. Army, meets with representatives from veterans service organizations during a meet and greet in Indianapolis, Ind., discussing “grass roots” issues and... More
U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan
U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan speaks to representatives of military and veterans service organizations at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 13, 2019. Shanahan was joined at the event by... More
A C-130 Hercules airdrops supplies into Forward Operating
A C-130 Hercules airdrops supplies into Forward Operating Base Todd, Bala Murghab district, Badghis province, Afghanistan, April 14.
A U.S. Special Forces Soldier pulls security for a
A U.S. Special Forces Soldier pulls security for a key leader engagement near village Forward Operating Base Todd, Bala Murghab District, Badghis province, Afghanistan, April 7.
An Afghan girl interacts with a coalition special operations
An Afghan girl interacts with a coalition special operations forces member in the village of Bagh, Arghandab district, Aug. 30.
Potential Afghan Local Police (ALP) candidates sign
Potential Afghan Local Police (ALP) candidates sign in with Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) before an ALP validation shura in Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Nov. 29. Village elders, government officials ... More
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Keith E. Harman, the
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Keith E. Harman, the commander-in-chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, looks out the window from the gunner’s seat of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter March 9, 2018. Harman and fo... More
U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan
U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan speaks to representatives of military and veterans service organizations at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 13, 2019. Shanahan was joined at the event by... More
The 1st Armored Division Band, Fort Bliss, Texas, played
The 1st Armored Division Band, Fort Bliss, Texas, played the Army Song, the MP Regimental March as well as the national anthem at the Change of Command and Change of Responsibility for 93D Military Police Batta... More
A U.S. special operations forces team member talks
A U.S. special operations forces team member talks to villagers during a foot patrol in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, Sept. 5. The purpose of the foot patrol was to interact with villagers about the welfare of ... More
The 93D Military Police Battalion commander Lt. Col
The 93D Military Police Battalion commander Lt. Col Richard J. Ball, receives one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a a military policeman: the Order of the Marechaussee, named after the Marechaus... More
Ghazni Deputy Provincial Governor Ahmadi speaks at
Ghazni Deputy Provincial Governor Ahmadi speaks at the validation shura in Qarah Bagh, Oct. 14. The validation shura is a major benchmark of readiness for Afghan Local Police as they conduct village stability operations.
Mr. David L. Norquist, performing the duties of the
Mr. David L. Norquist, performing the duties of the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense and Acting Principal Deputy to the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Kim Joiner, speak with representatives of key milit... More
The Voice of Chamkani Radio station sits just outside
The Voice of Chamkani Radio station sits just outside the village bazaar in Paktiya province Afghanistan, Oct. 15. The radio station is the first district run radio station contributing to the local economy and... More
Chamkani residents sit outside the local bazaar listening
Chamkani residents sit outside the local bazaar listening to The Voice of Chamkani radio station during an afternoon program in Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Oct. 15. The radio station is the first district ru... More
A U.S. special operations forces team member talks
A U.S. special operations forces team member talks to villagers during a foot patrol in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, Sept. 5. The purpose of the foot patrol was to interact with villagers about the welfare of ... More
Brig. Gen. Malcolm B. Frost, Chief of Public Affairs,
Brig. Gen. Malcolm B. Frost, Chief of Public Affairs, U.S. Army, meets with representatives from veterans service organizations during a meet and greet in Indianapolis, In., discussing 'grass roots' issues and ... More
Reviewing officer for the 93rd Military Police Battalion's
Reviewing officer for the 93rd Military Police Battalion's Change of Command and Change of Responsibilities ceremony, Col. Robert N. Dillon officially assigns the 93rd to incoming commander Lt. Col. Jeremy R. W... More
A Jani Khel village elder listens to national leaders
A Jani Khel village elder listens to national leaders explain the importance of the Afghan Local Police (ALP) program during an ALP Validation shura in Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Nov. 29. Village elders, go... More
U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan
U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan speaks to representatives of military and veterans service organizations at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 13, 2019. Shanahan was joined at the event by... More
Members of Maghawir al-Thawra work to repair a water
Members of Maghawir al-Thawra work to repair a water well in At Tanf Garrison in southern Syria for partner forces fighting ISIS and locals in the area. The water well is capable of supplying more than 317,000 ... More
An Afghan boy interacts with a coalition special operations
An Afghan boy interacts with a coalition special operations forces member in the village of Bagh, Arghandab district, Aug. 30.
The Voice of Chamkani radio station manager, Mirwais
The Voice of Chamkani radio station manager, Mirwais Ahingar, stands in front of the 90-foot radio antenna in Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Oct. 15. The radio station is the first district run radio station co... More
Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work speaks during a round
Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work speaks during a round table with key military and veteran support organizations held at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., April 12, 2017. (DOD photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith)
An interpreter talks to a villager during a foot patrol
An interpreter talks to a villager during a foot patrol in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, Sept. 5. The purpose of the foot patrol was to interact with villagers about the welfare of their village and to meet wit... More
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Eric Segundo, state
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Eric Segundo, state commander of the Massachusetts Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Keith E. Harman, the commander-in-chief of the VFW, pose for a photo after exiting UH-60 Blackhaw... More
(from left) Principal Deputy Assistant to the Secretary
(from left) Principal Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Charles E. Summers, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, and U.S. Deputy Secretary... More
Six members of the Washington State Amphibious Forces
Six members of the Washington State Amphibious Forces Association visited Soldiers in the 805th Transportation Detachment March 2.
(from left) U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick
(from left) U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Principal Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public... More
Mr. David L. Norquist, performing the duties of the
Mr. David L. Norquist, performing the duties of the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense and Acting Principal Deputy to the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Kim Joiner, speak with representatives of key milit... More
The 93rd Military Police Battalion Color Guard salute
The 93rd Military Police Battalion Color Guard salute the outgoing battalion commanding officer, Lt. Col Richard J. Ball and battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy J. Lamb as well as the incoming commander Lt. Col... More
Mr. David L. Norquist, performing the duties of the
Mr. David L. Norquist, performing the duties of the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense and Acting Principal Deputy to the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Kim Joiner, speak with representatives of key milit... More
(from left) Principal Deputy Assistant to the Secretary
(from left) Principal Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Charles E. Summers, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, U.S. Deputy Secretary of ... More
U.S. Navy special operations forces conduct a foot
U.S. Navy special operations forces conduct a foot patrol in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, Sept. 5. The purpose of the foot patrol was to interact with villagers about the welfare of their village and to meet w... More
CMSRU panelists and students were able to gather in
CMSRU panelists and students were able to gather in front of several displays focusing of healing the hidden wounds of war following an open discussion on PTSD at the Camden, NJ campus.
(from left) Principal Deputy Assistant to the Secretary
(from left) Principal Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Charles E. Summers, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, U.S. Deputy Secretary of ... More
Outgoing 93rd Military Police Battalion commander Lt.
Outgoing 93rd Military Police Battalion commander Lt. Col. Richard J. Ball officially relinquishes his command to the ceremonies reviewing officer Col. Robert N. Dillon duing a Change of Command and Change of R... More
A U.S. special operations forces team member talks
A U.S. special operations forces team member talks to villagers during a foot patrol in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, Sept. 5. The purpose of the foot patrol was to interact with villagers about the welfare of ... More
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Army Capt. Phillip
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Army Capt. Phillip Jenkins takes a snapshot on his phone as the UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter he is flying in hovers over Fenway Park. Jenkins escorted five officials from the VFW... More
U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan
U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan speaks to representatives of military and veterans service organizations at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 13, 2019. Shanahan was joined at the event by... More
Brig. Gen. Scott A. Howell, Special Operations Joint
Brig. Gen. Scott A. Howell, Special Operations Joint Task Force-Afghanistan deputy commanding general, talks to Afghan National Security Force officers after an Afghan Local Police validation shura in Paktiya p... More
Members of the Italian American War Veterans fire a
Members of the Italian American War Veterans fire a 21 gun salute during a World War I memorial ceremony at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois April 6. The ceremony marked the 100th anniver... More
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – The skyline of Boston
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – The skyline of Boston comes into view for the crew of a Massachusetts National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter March 9, 2018. The flight was part of community relations missio... More
(from left) Principal Deputy Assistant to the Secretary
(from left) Principal Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Charles E. Summers, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, U.S. Deputy Secretary of ... More
Ghazni Deputy Provincial Governor Ahmadi speaks at
Ghazni Deputy Provincial Governor Ahmadi speaks at the validation shura in Qarah Bagh, Oct. 14. The validation shura is a major benchmark of readiness for Afghan Local Police as they conduct village stability operations.
From left to right are incoming 93rd Military Police
From left to right are incoming 93rd Military Police Battalion commander Lt. Col. Jeremy R. Willingham, Reviewing Officer Col. Robert N. Dillon, Incoming 93rd MP BN Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel S. O'Brien and outgo... More
Mr. David L. Norquist, performing the duties of the
Mr. David L. Norquist, performing the duties of the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense and Acting Principal Deputy to the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Kim Joiner, speak with representatives of key milit... More
Coalition-led convoy returns
A coalition-led convoy returns to a Village Stabilization Platform in Special Operations Task Force Southeast's area of responsibility, July 14.
Brig. Gen. Malcolm B. Frost, Chief of Public Affairs,
Brig. Gen. Malcolm B. Frost, Chief of Public Affairs, U.S. Army, meets with representatives from veterans service organizations during a meet and greet in Indianapolis, discussing 'grass roots' issues and highl... More
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Keith E. Harman, the
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Keith E. Harman, the commander-in-chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, looks out the window of a Massachusetts National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk March 9, 2018. Harman and four ot... More
A U.S. special operations forces team member provides
A U.S. special operations forces team member provides security during a foot patrol in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, Sept. 5. The purpose of the foot patrol was to interact with villagers about the welfare of t... More
A coalition forces team member talks to Jani Khel village
A coalition forces team member talks to Jani Khel village leaders after an Afghan Local Police validation shura in Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Nov. 29. Village elders, government officials and Afghan Nationa... More
Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work speaks during a round
Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work speaks during a round table with key military and veteran support organizations held at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., April 12, 2017. (DOD photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith)
U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan
U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan speaks to representatives of military and veterans service organizations at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 13, 2019. Shanahan was joined at the event by... More
Members of Maghawir al-Thawra work to repair a water
Members of Maghawir al-Thawra work to repair a water well in At Tanf Garrison in southern Syria for partner forces fighting ISIS and locals in the area. The water well is capable of supplying more than 317,000 ... More
Mr. David L. Norquist, performing the duties of the
Mr. David L. Norquist, performing the duties of the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense and Acting Principal Deputy to the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Kim Joiner, speak with representatives of key milit... More
The Voice of Chamkani radio station manager, Mirwais
The Voice of Chamkani radio station manager, Mirwais Ahingar, puts together radio programming at The Voice of Chamkani radio station in Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Oct. 15. The radio station is the first dis... More
Chamkani residents tune in and follow along with books
Chamkani residents tune in and follow along with books as a literacy program plays in the background on The Voice of Chamkani radio station in Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Oct. 15. The radio station is the fi... More
Mr. David L. Norquist, performing the duties of the
Mr. David L. Norquist, performing the duties of the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense and Acting Principal Deputy to the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Kim Joiner, speak with representatives of key milit... More
The 1st Armored Division Band, Fort Bliss, Texas, played
The 1st Armored Division Band, Fort Bliss, Texas, played the Army Song, the MP Regimental March as well as the National Anthem at the Change of Command and Change of Responsibility for 93D Military Police Batta... More
Provincial Chief of Police Zelawar Zahid greets and
Provincial Chief of Police Zelawar Zahid greets and shakes hands with his troops in Qarah Bagh, Ghazni province, just prior to the validation shura that certifies the police force as ready to operate. This is a... More
Radio disc jockey Hikmat Khan Niazai reads to listeners
Radio disc jockey Hikmat Khan Niazai reads to listeners during an afternoon program at The Voice of Chamkani Radio station in Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Oct. 15. The radio station is the first district run ... More
Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) leaders take
Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) leaders take notes while listening to concerns from Jani Khel village leaders during an Afghan Local Police (ALP) validation shura in Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Nov.29... More
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis speaks with representatives
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis speaks with representatives of key military and veteran support organizations at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., April 12, 2017. (DOD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)
Coalition special operations forces members brace against
Coalition special operations forces members brace against the rotor-wash of an inbound U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter near the village of Bagh, Arghandab district, Aug. 30.
Members of Maghawir al-Thawra work to repair a water
Members of Maghawir al-Thawra work to repair a water well in At Tanf Garrison in southern Syria for partner forces fighting ISIS and locals in the area. The water well is capable of supplying more than 317,000 ... More
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis speaks with representatives
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis speaks with representatives of key military and veteran support organizations at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., April 12, 2017. To his left is Dana White, assistant to the Sec... More
U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan
U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan speaks to representatives of military and veterans service organizations at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 13, 2019. Shanahan was joined at the event by... More
Mr. David L. Norquist, performing the duties of the
Mr. David L. Norquist, performing the duties of the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense and Acting Principal Deputy to the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Kim Joiner, speak with representatives of key milit... More
A U.S. Special Forces Soldier patrols near Forward
A U.S. Special Forces Soldier patrols near Forward Operating Base Todd, Bala Murghab District, Badghis province, Afghanistan, April 10.
Cultural Support Team (CST) members listen in during
Cultural Support Team (CST) members listen in during an Afghan Local Police (ALP) Validation shura in Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Nov. 29. The CST members are a growing asset to Coalition Forces in their eff... More
A village elder from Chamkani explains the introduction
A village elder from Chamkani explains the introduction of an Afghan Local Police program in Jani Khel will further secure the remote villages and protect the people from Taliban attacks and intimidation during... More
An Afghan Uniformed Police officer talks to an Afghan
An Afghan Uniformed Police officer talks to an Afghan National Police officer about the upcoming training for Afghan Local Police during an ALP validation shura in Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Nov. 29. Villag... More
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Before taking off,
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Before taking off, Keith E. Harman, the commander-in-chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, speaks with Army Capt. Phillip Jenkins, aide-de-camp to the adjutant general of the Ma... More
A Coalition Forces member greets a Jani Khel village
A Coalition Forces member greets a Jani Khel village leader before an Afghan Local Police (ALP) validation shura in Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Nov. 29. Village elders, government officials and Afghan Nation... More
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan greets representatives of key military and veteran support organizations at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Dec. 3, 2018. (DoD photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Ambe... More
Two Chamkani Afghan Local Police (ALP) wounded warriors
Two Chamkani Afghan Local Police (ALP) wounded warriors attend the Jani Khel ALP validation shura to show their support and confidence in the government sponsored security program, during an ALP validation shur... More
Radio disc jockey Hikmat Khan Niazai reads to listeners
Radio disc jockey Hikmat Khan Niazai reads to listeners during an afternoon program at The Voice of Chamkani Radio station in Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Oct. 15. The radio station is the first district run ... More
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Chief Warrant Officer
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Chief Warrant Officer 4 Ken O’Leary, a helicopter pilot with the Massachusetts National Guard, briefs Keith, E. Harman, commander-in-chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, just b... More
U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan
U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan speaks to representatives of military and veterans service organizations at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 13, 2019. Shanahan was joined at the event by... More
U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan
U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan speaks to representatives of military and veterans service organizations at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 13, 2019. Shanahan was joined at the event by... More
A Jani Khel village elder discusses concerns about
A Jani Khel village elder discusses concerns about governance and development during an Afghan Local Police validation shura in Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Nov. 29. Village elders, government officials and A... More