The ‘Voice of Shinkai’: Rock Star status in a box
The Radio Literacy package includes one hand-crank radio and one handbook per family. This radio can receive AM, FM or shortwave radio frequencies and can be charged via hand-crank, solar panel, or operated off... More
Spc. Richard Nettles (left), Haslet, Texas, and Spc.
Spc. Richard Nettles (left), Haslet, Texas, and Spc. Geneva Cano, Aransas Pass, Texas, POL Clerks for 5-20 Infantry Battalion, Task Force 1-14 Cavalry Regiment, ensure there’s always enough lubricants on hand f... More
A soldier from Task Force 1-14 Cavalry browses the
A soldier from Task Force 1-14 Cavalry browses the magazines at Forward Operating Base Apache’s Post Exchange, Jan. 11, 2012.
Capt. Joe Mickley, commanding officer, Battle Company,
Capt. Joe Mickley, commanding officer, Battle Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, briefs his executive officer, 1st Lt. Jordan Smiley, Jan. 11, 2012, ... More
A soldier from Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry
A soldier from Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, removes nails from what little lumber was available to build with at Forward Operating Base Sw... More
Capt. Joe Mickley, commanding officer, Battle Company,
Capt. Joe Mickley, commanding officer, Battle Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, has a word with some of his soldiers, Jan. 13, 2012, about their mov... More
Spc. Mark Davison, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop,
Spc. Mark Davison, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, prepares the final lunch dish at Forward Operating Base Sweeney’s dining facility, Jan. 14, 2012. Though th... More
Col. Gadda Muhammad Dost, commander, Afghan National
Col. Gadda Muhammad Dost, commander, Afghan National Army, Shinkai district, speaks with Capt. Joe Mickley, commander, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry ... More
Capt. Joe Mickley, commander, Battle Company, 5th Battalion
Capt. Joe Mickley, commander, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, gets situated in the co-pilot’s seat aboard an AS355N “Twinstar” helicopter at Forward Ope... More
Third Platoon, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry
Third Platoon, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, steps out on their first patrol to the village of Shinkai, Jan. 16, 2012. The patrol is the c... More
Spc. Landon Moeller, Battle Company, 5th Battalion
Spc. Landon Moeller, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, acts without delay when he discovers a soldier with simulated injuries during a unit rea... More
Soldiers from Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry
Soldiers from Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, warm up around a fire barrel at the end of a laborious day outdoors, improving Forward Operatin... More
A mortar team from Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th
A mortar team from Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment calculates the trajectory to their next target during a live fire exercise at Forward Opera... More
Graduates of the Afghan National Army Academy at Forward
Graduates of the Afghan National Army Academy at Forward Operating Base Sweeney, Shinkai district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, form up for their graduation commencement ceremony Jan. 22, 2012. The ANA graduati... More
An Afghan National Army non-commissioned officer practices
An Afghan National Army non-commissioned officer practices his map reading skills at the Task Force Regulars NCO Academy Jan. 30. Basic map reading was one of the main NCO skills taught at the academy.
First Lt. Dan Marvin (left) and 1st Sgt. William Conard,
First Lt. Dan Marvin (left) and 1st Sgt. William Conard, 787th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion, carry homemade explosives out of their secure container for disposal, Feb. 15, 2012. The explosives were dis... More
Spc. Arnaldo Martinez, a financial specialist with
Spc. Arnaldo Martinez, a financial specialist with the 389th Finance Detachment, Puerto Rico, hands Capt. Joe Mickley, Battle Company Commander, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14t... More
Spc. James Covington repairs the starter on a Caterpillar
Spc. James Covington repairs the starter on a Caterpillar D8 Bulldozer at Forward Operating Base Sweeney, Afghanistan, Feb. 19, 2012. The bulldozer will clear the roads from FOB Sweeney to the villages of Mende... More
The MWR at Forward Operating Base Sweeney, which is
The MWR at Forward Operating Base Sweeney, which is located a short walk from their living quarters, features 10 computers and six phones to help keep soldiers connected to their loved ones at home. It also fea... More
Before being screened for blood donation, 1st Lt. Daniel
Before being screened for blood donation, 1st Lt. Daniel Brown, Combined Task Force Arrowhead, fills out required paperwork at the Forward Operating Base Lagman Forward Surgical Team site, April 26, 2012. Blood... More
Fueled by history, passion, son of immigrants serves in US Army
Deployed to southern Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, 22-year-old 2nd Lt. Darius Chen currently serves as a medical officer with 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment from Joint Base Lewis-... More
Afghan National Army soldiers, from the 1st Kandak,
Afghan National Army soldiers, from the 1st Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 205th Corps, Shinkai district, destroy a field of opium poppy, discovered during a routine patrol, outside the village of Samogay, Afghanistan, M... More
First Sgt. Talib Hussain (left), Weapons Company first
First Sgt. Talib Hussain (left), Weapons Company first sergeant, 1st Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 205th Corps, Afghan National Army, Shinkai district, discusses the upcoming patrol with 2nd Lt. Matthew Domenech, platoo... More
Spc. Heather Ray and Pfc. Jacqueline Buschman, Battle
Spc. Heather Ray and Pfc. Jacqueline Buschman, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1-14 Cavalry Regiment, and their female interpreter, return from a meeting with some Afghan women ... More
Soldiers from Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry
Soldiers from Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, whisk two Afghan soldiers to a medevac helicopter following an improvised explosive device stri... More
Compassionate care - the tale of two combat medics
Deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Spc. Charles Dean and Spc. Heidi Olson, currently assigned to 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., are just two of the hundr... More
Afghan National Army soldiers from the 2nd Kandak,
Afghan National Army soldiers from the 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 205th ANA Corps pull security during a routine halt while on patrol in the Mahali Hokumat bazaar, Afghanistan, Sept. 5, 2012. The 2nd Kandak parti... More
An Afghan National Army soldier from 2nd Kandak, 2nd
An Afghan National Army soldier from 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 205th Afghan National Army Corps shakes hands with a local shopkeeper during a walk-through of the bazaar in Mahali Hokumat, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2... More
Leadership from the 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 205th
Leadership from the 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 205th ANA Corps and Battle Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task force Warhorse, convene for an informal meeting with the 2-2-205 ANA Corps commander ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Enrique Avila, the combat medic for
U.S. Army Spc. Enrique Avila, the combat medic for 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1-23 Infantry, performs a preventative maintenance check on his aid bag during ... More
Soldiers with Charlie "Rock" Company, 5th Battalion,
Soldiers with Charlie "Rock" Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1-23 Infantry unspool razor while while setting up a traffic control point near Forward Operating Base Shoja, Afghanistan,... More
Pvt. Marvin Frisby (center, left to right), 2nd Stryker
Pvt. Marvin Frisby (center, left to right), 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Spc. Benjamin Rubino, 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, and Sgt. Larry Blais, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, stand in front o... More
When asked about his deployment so far, Staff Sgt.
When asked about his deployment so far, Staff Sgt. Michael Holbrook, Federal Way, Wash., Task Force 1-14 Cavalry Base Defense Operations Center NCOIC and Master Driver, at Forward Operating Base Apache, Afghani... More
Soldiers from Combined Task Force Arrowhead enjoy some
Soldiers from Combined Task Force Arrowhead enjoy some down time on the array of computers available for their use at the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Center on Forward Operating Base Apache, Jan. 11, 2012.
Mine resistant ambush protected vehicles from Battle
Mine resistant ambush protected vehicles from Battle Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, stand ready to roll out to Forward Operating Base Sweeney Jan... More
First Sgt. Aaron Alexander gives soldiers from 3rd
First Sgt. Aaron Alexander gives soldiers from 3rd Platoon, Battle Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, an initial tour of the base Jan. 13, 2012, Forw... More
Pfc. Clay Woolfork (left) and Pvt. Steven Ullery, Battle
Pfc. Clay Woolfork (left) and Pvt. Steven Ullery, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, assemble cable that will help expand communications for For... More
Pvt. Danny Maresh restocks the drink cooler at Forward
Pvt. Danny Maresh restocks the drink cooler at Forward Operating Base Sweeney’s dining facility, Jan. 14, 2012. Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regimen... More
Capt. Joe Mickley, commander, Battle Company, 5th Battalion
Capt. Joe Mickley, commander, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, gets situated in the co-pilot’s seat aboard an AS355N “Twinstar” helicopter at Forward Ope... More
Col. Gadda Muhammad Dost, commander, Afghan National
Col. Gadda Muhammad Dost, commander, Afghan National Army, Shinkai district, conducts an inspection of his soldiers, at Forward Operating Base Sweeney, prior to Battle Company leadership’s arrival, Jan. 15, 201... More
Third Platoon, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry
Third Platoon, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, on their first patrol to the village of Shinkai, Jan. 16, 2012. The patrol is the company’s f... More
Staff Sgt. Peter Adames, left, and Spc. Heather Ray
Staff Sgt. Peter Adames, left, and Spc. Heather Ray on patrol together during a command visit to Hokumat-e Shinkai Bazaar, Jan. 17, 2012.
Sgt. Anthony Howard, Battle Company, 5th Battalion
Sgt. Anthony Howard, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, checks the responsiveness of a soldier with simulated injuries during a unit readiness e... More
A mortar team from Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th
A mortar team from Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment prepares to fire a 60 mm mortar during a live fire exercise at Forward Operating Base Sween... More
At the first sign of snow, soldiers from Battle Company,
At the first sign of snow, soldiers from Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, start a good old-fashioned snowball fight at Forward Operating Base ... More
Graduates of the Afghan National Army Academy at Forward
Graduates of the Afghan National Army Academy at Forward Operating Base Sweeney, Shinkai district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, form up for their graduation commencement ceremony Jan. 22, 2012. The ANA graduati... More
First Sgt. Thomas Trott, Headquarters and Headquarters
First Sgt. Thomas Trott, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment trains an Afghan National Army non-commissioned officer on how to read a map at the Task Force Regulars NCO A... More
Sgt. Philip Vota, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment,
Sgt. Philip Vota, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, digs a hole that will be used to place homemade explosive in for disposal, Feb. 15, 2012. The explosives ... More
Spc. Craig Schneider, Battle Company, 5th Battalion
Spc. Craig Schneider, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, enters his personal identification number during the financial management support team’... More
Spc. James Covington repairs the starter on a Caterpillar
Spc. James Covington repairs the starter on a Caterpillar D8 Bulldozer at Forward Operating Base Sweeney, Afghanistan, Feb. 19, 2012. The bulldozer will clear the roads from FOB Sweeney to the villages of Mende... More
The MWR at Forward Operating Base Sweeney, which is
The MWR at Forward Operating Base Sweeney, which is located a short walk from their living quarters, features 10 computers and six phones to help keep soldiers connected to their loved ones at home. It also fea... More
Sgt. David Sudduth, a medical lab technician with the
Sgt. David Sudduth, a medical lab technician with the 440th Blood Detachment, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, applies a tourniquet to the arm of 1st Lt. Daniel Brown, Combined Task Force Arrowhead, prior to drawing bl... More
Afghan National Army soldiers from 1st Kandak, 2nd
Afghan National Army soldiers from 1st Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 205th Corps, Shinkai district, move into the village of Sowkray, May 7, 2012. The patrol, one of several that week, was planned and directed almost co... More
Afghan National Army soldiers, from the 1st Kandak,
Afghan National Army soldiers, from the 1st Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 205th Corps, Shinkai district, destroy a field of opium poppy, discovered during a routine patrol, outside the village of Samogay, Afghanistan, M... More
A medevac helicopter takes off following an improvised
A medevac helicopter takes off following an improvised explosive device strike against an Afghan National Army vehicle, May 8, 2012. Because of the quick response and treatment by medics from 5th Battalion 20th... More
Lt. Col. Haji Wali Mohammad Ahmad Zai, commander, 2nd
Lt. Col. Haji Wali Mohammad Ahmad Zai, commander, 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 205th Afghan National Army Corps, speaks with village elders from Janan Keley, Afghanistan, about the security situation in their commu... More
Afghan National Army soldiers from 2nd Kandak, 2nd
Afghan National Army soldiers from 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 205th ANA Corps purchase produce from a local shop during a walk-through of the bazaar in Mahali Hokumat, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2012. The shop keepers... More
The Deh Chopan district governor made an appearance
The Deh Chopan district governor made an appearance at a security shura set up by the 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 205th ANA Corps, Sept. 10, 2012. The shura, which included village elders from throughout Deh Chopa... More
Staff Sgt. Dustin Oliveira with Charlie "Rock" Company,
Staff Sgt. Dustin Oliveira with Charlie "Rock" Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1-23 Infantry uses engineer tape to mark razor while setting up a traffic control point near Forward Ope... More
U.S. Army Spc. Enrique Avila, the combat medic for
U.S. Army Spc. Enrique Avila, the combat medic for 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1-23 Infantry, pulls security during a traffic control point mission near Forwa... More
Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lanza (center), 7th Infantry Division
Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lanza (center), 7th Infantry Division commanding general, presents Sgt. Larry Blais with a Bayonet Soldier of the Month certificate and commanders coin Aug. 2, while Command Sgt. Maj. Delbe... More
Staff Sgt. Michael Lackie, Petaluma, Calif., Recovery
Staff Sgt. Michael Lackie, Petaluma, Calif., Recovery Operations specialist, shows off a component of his MaxxTow Wrecker at Forward Operating Base Apache, Afghanistan, Jan. 10, 2012. “When your truck is dead i... More
A soldier from Battle Company, 5th Battalion, 20th
A soldier from Battle Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, mans the gunner’s station on a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle in advance of moving ... More
First Sgt. Aaron Alexander shows off the Morale, Welfare
First Sgt. Aaron Alexander shows off the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Center to soldiers from 3rd Platoon, Battle Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron ,14th Cavalry Regiment... More
Spc. Geoffrey Rhoades puts the finishing touches on
Spc. Geoffrey Rhoades puts the finishing touches on the afternoon lunch line at Forward Operating Base Sweeney’s dining facility, Jan. 14, 2012. Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force ... More
Sgt. Grant Short (left) and Staff Sgt. David Cross
Sgt. Grant Short (left) and Staff Sgt. David Cross Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, work together to fill sandbags that will be used to improv... More
Col. Gadda Muhammad Dost, commander, Afghan National
Col. Gadda Muhammad Dost, commander, Afghan National Army, Shinkai district, conducts an inspection of his soldiers, at Forward Operating Base Sweeney, prior to Battle Company leadership’s arrival, Jan. 15, 201... More
Capt. Joe Mickley, commander, Battle Company, 5th Battalion
Capt. Joe Mickley, commander, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, prepares to take off aboard an AS355N “Twinstar” helicopter at Forward Operating Base Swee... More
Spc. John Benzing, 3rd Platoon, Battle Company, 5th
Spc. John Benzing, 3rd Platoon, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, moves across a fallow field on his way to the village of Shinkai, Jan. 16, 2012.
A mortar team from Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th
A mortar team from Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment fires a 60 mm mortar during a live fire exercise at Forward Operating Base Sweeney, Jan. 20, 2012.
Spc. Landon Moeller, Battle Company, 5th Battalion
Spc. Landon Moeller, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, applies a tourniquet to a soldier during a unit readiness exercise held at Forward Opera... More
Pfc. Yannick Kamdem, from Noblesville, Ind., is piled
Pfc. Yannick Kamdem, from Noblesville, Ind., is piled on by some of his fellow Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, soldiers during a good old-fas... More
The first sergeant of the Afghan National Army company
The first sergeant of the Afghan National Army company at Forward Operating Base Sweeney, Shinkai District, Zabul province, Afghanistan, presents the company to the commanding officer, Col. Gadda Muhammad Dost,... More
First Sgt. Rodney Bryant, Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron
First Sgt. Rodney Bryant, Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Regulars, trains an Afghan National Army non-commissioned officer on how to read a map at the Task Force Regulars NCO Academ... More
First Lt. Dan Marvin (left) and 1st Sgt. William Conard,
First Lt. Dan Marvin (left) and 1st Sgt. William Conard, 787th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion, prepare homemade explosives for disposal, Feb. 15, 2012. The explosives were discovered by 5th Battalion, 20... More
Staff Sgt. Antonio Barajas, Battle Company, 5th Battalion
Staff Sgt. Antonio Barajas, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, hands his Eagle Cash Card to Spc. Angel Ramirez, a financial specialist with the ... More
A Caterpillar D8 Bulldozer, operated by an Afghan resident,
A Caterpillar D8 Bulldozer, operated by an Afghan resident, clears the road through the Shinkai Bazaar, Feb. 19, 2012. The bulldozer will help clear the roads from Forward Operating Base Sweeney to the villages... More
The MWR at Forward Operating Base Sweeney, which is
The MWR at Forward Operating Base Sweeney, which is located a short walk from their living quarters, features 10 computers and six phones to help keep soldiers connected to their loved ones at home. It also fea... More
Sgt. David Sudduth, a medical lab technician with the
Sgt. David Sudduth, a medical lab technician with the 440th Blood Detachment, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, prepares to draw blood from 1st Lt. Daniel Brown, Combined Task Force Arrowhead, April 26, 2012. Being a bl... More
Capt. Sayed Baba Mansory (left), Officer-in-Charge,
Capt. Sayed Baba Mansory (left), Officer-in-Charge, 1st Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 205th Corps, Afghan National Army, Shamulzai district and Weapons Company Executive Officer, Lt. Muhammed Nabi, 1/2/205 Corps, ANA, S... More
Opium poppy is a species of plant from which opium
Opium poppy is a species of plant from which opium is made. It is the source of many narcotics, including morphine, and its derivative heroin, and has been used by the insurgency to finance their attacks on Afg... More
Lt. Col. Haji Wali Mohammad Ahmad Zai, commander, 2nd
Lt. Col. Haji Wali Mohammad Ahmad Zai, commander, 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 205th Afghan National Army Corps shares a few words with some of the male villagers from Mirzayan, Afghanistan, during a routine presen... More
Maj. Jamal Nasir, Afghan National Army Religious Officer,
Maj. Jamal Nasir, Afghan National Army Religious Officer, 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 205th Afghan National Army Corps speaks to the International Security Assistance Force leadership present at a security shura h... More
Maj. Jamal Nasir Releges, religious officer, 2nd Kandak,
Maj. Jamal Nasir Releges, religious officer, 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 205th Afghan National Army Corps discusses the security situation in Deh Chopan district with village elders and International Security Assi... More
1st. Lt. Michael Hoffman with Charlie "Rock" Company,
1st. Lt. Michael Hoffman with Charlie "Rock" Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1-23 Infantry directs his platoon on setting up a traffic control point near Forward Operating Base Shoja,... More
U.S. Army Spc. Enrique Avila, the combat medic for
U.S. Army Spc. Enrique Avila, the combat medic for 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1-23 Infantry, inspects a cut on a fellow soldier during a traffic control poin... More
Spc. Jason Elder, C Troop, Task Force 1-14 Cavalry,
Spc. Jason Elder, C Troop, Task Force 1-14 Cavalry, delinks ammo into smaller strips at Forward Operating Base Apache, Afghanistan, Jan. 10, 2012.
Soldiers from 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment,
Soldiers from 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, prepare a mine roller prior to moving out to Forward Operating Base Sweeney Jan. 12, 2012.
Sgt. Nicholas Lightwine, Battle Company, 5th Battalion,
Sgt. Nicholas Lightwine, Battle Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, is seen here putting the finishing touches on the company supply room. Lightwine, ... More
Pfc. Brian Krueger considers all the lunch choices
Pfc. Brian Krueger considers all the lunch choices at Forward Operating Base Sweeney’s dining facility, Jan. 14, 2012. Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry ... More
Col. Gadda Muhammad Dost, commander, Afghan National
Col. Gadda Muhammad Dost, commander, Afghan National Army, Shinkai district, has a word with his soldiers about the importance of Afghan-American relations, while Capt. Joe Mickley, commander, Battle Company, 5... More
Capt. Joe Mickley, commander, Battle Company 5th Battalion
Capt. Joe Mickley, commander, Battle Company 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, prepares to take off aboard an AS355N “Twinstar” helicopter at Forward Operating Base Sween... More
Pvt. Edgar Mayfield, Battle Company, 5th Battalion
Pvt. Edgar Mayfield, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, installs lighting that will be used in the company aid station, Jan. 15, 2012. Soldiers ... More
Staff Sgt. David Cross, 3rd Platoon, Battle Company,
Staff Sgt. David Cross, 3rd Platoon, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, moves across a fallow field on his way to the village of Shinkai, Jan. 16, 2012.
The imam of the Afghan National Army company at Forward
The imam of the Afghan National Army company at Forward Operating Base Sweeney, Shinkai district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, recites a prayer at the commencement of the ANA Academy graduation ceremony there, ... More
Sgt. Anthony Howard, Battle Company, 5th Battalion
Sgt. Anthony Howard, Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, applies a tourniquet to a soldier during a unit readiness exercise held at Forward Opera... More
A member of the Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th
A member of the Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment mortar team at Forward Operating Base Sweeney holds a 60 mm mortar round for display at FOB S... More
Pvt. Yannick Kamdem, from Noblesville, Ind., looks
Pvt. Yannick Kamdem, from Noblesville, Ind., looks to be on the losing end of a good-old fashioned snowball fight on Forward Operating Base Sweeney, Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2012. Even so, he says he has been havi... More
First Sergeant Thomas Trott, Headquarters and Headquarters
First Sergeant Thomas Trott, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment trains an Afghan National Army non-commissioned officer on how to read a map at the Task Force Regulars N... More
First Lt. Dan Marvin (left) and 1st Sgt. William Conard,
First Lt. Dan Marvin (left) and 1st Sgt. William Conard, 787th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion, prepare homemade explosives for disposal, Feb. 15, 2012. The explosives were discovered by 5th Battalion, 20... More