The 6th Kandak Commandos provide security during a
The 6th Kandak Commandos provide security during a Afghan Ministry of Defense visit at Camp Morehead near Kabul, Afghanistan Sept. 10. The 6th Commando Kandak recently completed a mission where they helped retr... More
Two Mi-17 "Hips" with the Afghan National Air Forces
Two Mi-17 "Hips" with the Afghan National Air Forces lead an Mk9(A) "Lynx" with the United Kingdom's Lynx Detachment of 659 Squadron, Army Air Corps, during a joint mission to deliver election materials and per... More
Afghan Nation Army soldiers disembark an MI-17 helicopter
Afghan Nation Army soldiers disembark an MI-17 helicopter in Qalat, Afghanistan. Additionally to delivering ballots and transporting election officials to locations that are too dangerous or remote for ground t... More
A local national greets Ambassador Karl Eikenberry
A local national greets Ambassador Karl Eikenberry at the governors office in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
Gen. Esrah, a brigade commander for the Afghan National
Gen. Esrah, a brigade commander for the Afghan National Army, oversees the logistics of moving election materials in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 17.
An Afghan displays the ink used for casting ballots
An Afghan displays the ink used for casting ballots at a voting center in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Basir Jalali, senior Independent Election Commission
Basir Jalali, senior Independent Election Commission official in Uruzgan province returns his ballot to election officials after casting his vote in the September 18th Afghan parliamentary elections. A polling ... More
Afghan Elections, Afghanistan
Tooryalai Weesa, governor of Kandahar province voting at 9am this morning in Kandahar City, Afghanistan.
An Afghan displays the ink used for casting ballots
An Afghan displays the ink used for casting ballots at a voting center in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, center, Regional Command
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, center, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, discusses the upcoming Afghan presidential elections with 215th Corps Chief of Staff, Brig. Gen. Zamen Hassan, left, during... More
Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsends, commander Regional
Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsends, commander Regional Command-East, visits Maj. Gen. Mohammad Zaman Waziri, 201st Corps commander of the Afghan National Army, and the OCC-R on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Afgha... More
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, commanding general, Regional
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, commanding general, Regional Command (Southwest), greets Amir Mohammad Akhundzada, Nimroz provincial governor, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 29, 201... More
Afghan Army Maj. Gen. Mohammad Sharif Yaftali (left),
Afghan Army Maj. Gen. Mohammad Sharif Yaftali (left), commander of the 203rd Afghan National Army Corps, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. David Haight, commander of the Train Advise & Assist Command-South East, and Karen D... More
Afghanistan election ballot discussion
U.S. Army Capt. Zak Pantaleo, a governance and development officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, discusses... More
U.S. Army Capt. Zak Pantaleo, governance and development
U.S. Army Capt. Zak Pantaleo, governance and development officer and native of Marlboro, N.J., with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment “Talon," 2nd Brigade Combat Team... More
A 6th Kandak Commando provides security during a Afghan
A 6th Kandak Commando provides security during a Afghan Ministry of Defense visit at Camp Morehead near Kabul, Afghanistan Sept. 10. The 6th Commando Kandak recently completed a mission where they helped retrie... More
An Mi-17 "Hips" with the Afghan National Air Forces
An Mi-17 "Hips" with the Afghan National Air Forces leads a Mk9(A) "Lynx" with the United Kingdom's Lynx Detachment of 659 Squadron, Army Air Corps, during a joint mission to deliver election materials and pers... More
Afghan election officials sit next to ballot boxes
Afghan election officials sit next to ballot boxes and portable voting booths in the belly of an MI-17 helicopter. The Kandahar Air Wing based in Kandahar Airfield is delivering ballots and transporting electio... More
U.S. Army soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne
U.S. Army soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division brief Ambassador Karl Eikenberry on elections and security during a breifing at the Operation Coordination Center-Province facility in Matun District... More
Afghan National Security Forces provide security for
Afghan National Security Forces provide security for the movement of election materials in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 17.
An Afghan worker verifies an the identification card
An Afghan worker verifies an the identification card of local at a polling center in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Basir Jalali, senior Independent Election Commission
Basir Jalali, senior Independent Election Commission official in Uruzgan province dips his finger into a well of purple ink signifying he has voted. Mr. Jalali cast his vote in the September 18th Afghan parlia... More
An Afghan worker verifies an the identification card
An Afghan worker verifies an the identification card of local at a polling center in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Afghan National Police and Afghan National Army personnel
Afghan National Police and Afghan National Army personnel line up their vehicles in preparation for operations. The ANP and ANA moved into Rashidan recently to deliver election materials and move the District C... More
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, center, Regional Command
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, center, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, observes a formation of Afghan National Army’s 4th Brigade, 215th Corps soldiers held during a security shura aboard Forwar... More
Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsends, commander Regional
Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsends, commander Regional Command-East, visits Maj. Gen. Mohammad Zaman Waziri, 201st Corps commander of the Afghan National Army, and the OCC-R on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Afgha... More
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, left, commanding general,
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, left, commanding general, Regional Command (Southwest), talks with Amir Mohammad Akhundzada, Nimroz provincial governor, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Mar... More
An Afghan soldier plots a point on a map during a command
An Afghan soldier plots a point on a map during a command post exercise, April 1, 2014, at the Operational Coordination Center-Regional on Forward Operating Base Thunder, Afghanistan, in advance of the upcoming... More
The ballot boxes came from Kunar, Laghman, Nangarhar
The ballot boxes came from Kunar, Laghman, Nangarhar and other regional provinces of eastern Afghanistan, collected and moved out with speed to Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 5... More
Two Mi-17 "Hips" deliver election material and personnel
Two Mi-17 "Hips" deliver election material and personnel for the upcoming provincial elections here Sept. 14. Afghan National Air Force pilots delivered the material with the aid of two Mk9(A) "Lynx" helicopte... More
Afghan election officials embark and load an MI-17
Afghan election officials embark and load an MI-17 helicopter with ballots and portable voting booths. The Kandahar Air Wing based in Kandahar Airfield is delivering ballots and transporting election officials ... More
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna (far right),
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna (far right), a movement control officer for Khwost province elections, and Sgt. 1st Class William Villagomez (left), an election liaison officer discuss the movement... More
Afghan National Security Forces coordinate the movement
Afghan National Security Forces coordinate the movement of election materials in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 17.
Afghans wait in line to vote in Matun District, Khost
Afghans wait in line to vote in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Col. Abdul Kahar, Deputy Commander 4th Brigade 205th
Col. Abdul Kahar, Deputy Commander 4th Brigade 205th Hero Corps, Afghan National Army hands in his ballot after casting his vote in the September 18th parliamentary elections. A polling station was set up at t... More
Afghans wait in line to vote in Matun District, Khost
Afghans wait in line to vote in Matun District, Khost Province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
An Afghan man prepares to vote in a villiage near Kabul,
An Afghan man prepares to vote in a villiage near Kabul, Afghanistan Sept. 18. The 6th Commando Kandak recently completed a mission where they helped retrieve election ballots from an area where Taliban was att... More
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, center, Regional Command
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, center, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, observes a formation of Afghan National Army’s 4th Brigade, 215th Corps soldiers held during a security shura aboard Forwar... More
Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsends, commander Regional
Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsends, commander Regional Command-East, visits Maj. Gen. Mohammad Zaman Waziri, 201st Corps commander of the Afghan National Army, and the OCC-R on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Afgha... More
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, right, commanding general,
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, right, commanding general, Regional Command (Southwest), sits with Maj. Gen. Abdul Qayum Baqazai, Helmand provincial chief of police, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afg... More
U.S. Army Col. Samuel Whitehurst (left-right), commander
U.S. Army Col. Samuel Whitehurst (left-right), commander of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Robert Owen, and U.S. Army 1st Lt. Zachary Cottam, observe a command post exer... More
Afghan Nation Army soldiers embark an MI-17 helicopter
Afghan Nation Army soldiers embark an MI-17 helicopter in Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Additionally to delivering ballots and transporting election officials to locations that are too dangerous or remote for... More
Governor Naeemi, governor of Khowst province, greets
Governor Naeemi, governor of Khowst province, greets Ambassador Karl Eikenberry during a visit to Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16. The Ambassador came to discuss security and the upcoming elections.
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna, and Khost
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna, and Khost election officials discuss the movement of voting materials outside the Independent Election Committee office in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanist... More
An Afghan worker displays a ballot at a voting center
An Afghan worker displays a ballot at a voting center in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
An Afghan worker displays a ballot at a voting center
An Afghan worker displays a ballot at a voting center in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, center, Regional Command
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, center, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, observes a formation of Afghan National Army’s 4th Brigade, 215th Corps soldiers held during a security shura aboard Forwar... More
Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsends, commander Regional
Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsends, commander Regional Command-East, visits Maj. Gen. Mohammad Zaman Waziri, 201st Corps commander of the Afghan National Army, and the OCC-R on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Afgha... More
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, right, commanding general,
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, right, commanding general, Regional Command (Southwest), talks with Amir Mohammad Akhundzada, Nimroz provincial governor, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Ma... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander Regional Command-East, pauses while his linguist speaks to Afghan soldiers following a command post exercise, April 1, 2014, at the Operational Coordination Ce... More
Afghan Nation Army soldiers disembark an MI-17 helicopter
Afghan Nation Army soldiers disembark an MI-17 helicopter in Qalat, Afghanistan. Additionally to delivering ballots and transporting election officials to locations that are too dangerous or remote for ground t... More
Maj. Gen. Hood speaks to Lt. Col. Richard Ullian, Battalion
Maj. Gen. Hood speaks to Lt. Col. Richard Ullian, Battalion Commander for 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment after a breifing at the Operation Coordination Center-Province Facility in Matun District,... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Ibon Magana, a Military Police officer
U.S. Army Sgt. Ibon Magana, a Military Police officer with the 330th Military Police Company talks with local nationals during a mission in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 17.
Afghans wait in line to vote in Matun District, Khost
Afghans wait in line to vote in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Afghans wait in line to vote in Matun District, Khost
Afghans wait in line to vote in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, left, Regional Command
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, left, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, sits with 215th Corps Chief of Staff, Brig. Gen. Zamen Hassan, left, as they discuss the upcoming Afghan presidential electio... More
Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsends, commander Regional
Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsends, commander Regional Command-East, visits Maj. Gen. Mohammad Zaman Waziri, 201st Corps commander of the Afghan National Army, and the OCC-R on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Afgha... More
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, center, commanding general,
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, center, commanding general, Regional Command (Southwest), listens to Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Sayeed Malook, left, address Amir Mohammad Akhundzada, center-right, Nimroz prov... More
Afghan Army Maj. Gen. Mohammad Sharif Yaftali, commander
Afghan Army Maj. Gen. Mohammad Sharif Yaftali, commander of the 203rd Afghan National Army Corps speaks following a command post exercise, April 1, 2014, at the Operational Coordination Center-Regional on Forwa... More
An Afghan aircrew man, assigned to the Kandahar Air
An Afghan aircrew man, assigned to the Kandahar Air Wing, mans the port machinegun on an MI-17 helicopter. The KAW based in Kandahar Airfield is delivering ballots and transporting election officials to locatio... More
Lt. Col. Richard Ullian, battalion commander for 3rd
Lt. Col. Richard Ullian, battalion commander for 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiement, 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) listens to Ambassador Karl Eikenberrys questions during a disc... More
Gen. Esrah, a brigade commander for the Afghan National
Gen. Esrah, a brigade commander for the Afghan National Army oversees the logistics of moving election materials in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 17.
Afghans cast ballots at a voting center in Matun District,
Afghans cast ballots at a voting center in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Afghans cast ballots at a voting center in Matun District,
Afghans cast ballots at a voting center in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, center-right, Regional
Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, center-right, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, sits with 215th Corps Chief of Staff, Brig. Gen. Zamen Hassan, right of Brig. Gen. Yoo, Marine Expeditionary Brigade ... More
U.S. Army Col. Samuel Whitehurst (left), commander
U.S. Army Col. Samuel Whitehurst (left), commander of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, and Karen Decker, Combined Joint Task Force-10’s senior civilian representative for the U.S. Department... More
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna, a movement
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna, a movement control officer for Khwost province elections, and the Khowst province Security Officer coordinate the movement of election materials at the Independent ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class William Villagomez, an election
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class William Villagomez, an election liaison for 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, chats with locals during a mission in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 17.
Afghans dip their finger in ink before voting in local
Afghans dip their finger in ink before voting in local elections in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Afghans dip their finger in ink before voting in local
Afghans dip their finger in ink before voting in local elections in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
U.S. Army Capt. Jay Richardson briefs Ambassador Karl
U.S. Army Capt. Jay Richardson briefs Ambassador Karl Eikenberry on threats to security in preparation for the upcoming elections in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna, a movement
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna, a movement control officer for Khost province elections and a Khost Provincial Security Officer discuss the movement of voting materials outside the Independent Ele... More
Afghans present identification before voting in local
Afghans present identification before voting in local elections in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Afghans present identification before voting in local
Afghans present identification before voting in local elections in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Ambassador Karl Eikenberry listens to a local national
Ambassador Karl Eikenberry listens to a local national during lunch at the Governors office in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edward Shenault, a Military Police
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edward Shenault, a Military Police officer for the 330th Military Police Company talks with locals durig a mission in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 17.
An Afghan worker verifies an the identification card
An Afghan worker verifies an the identification card of local at a polling center in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
An Afghan worker verifies an the identification card
An Afghan worker verifies an the identification card of local at a polling center in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 18.
Ambassador Karl Eikenberry applaudes a dance performance
Ambassador Karl Eikenberry applaudes a dance performance by local nationals at the Governors office in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
Local nationals wait for Afghan National Security Force
Local nationals wait for Afghan National Security Force escorts to provide security before delivering election materials in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 17.
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna (far left),
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna (far left), a movement control officer for Khwost province elections, and Sgt. 1st Class William Villagomez (center), an election liaison officer discuss the movemen... More
Afghan National Army soldiers provide security for
Afghan National Army soldiers provide security for the movement of election materials in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 17.
Ambassador Karl Eikenberry listens as local nationals
Ambassador Karl Eikenberry listens as local nationals discuss security concerns during a conference at the Governors office in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
U.S. Army Sgt. Ibon Magana, a Military Police Officer
U.S. Army Sgt. Ibon Magana, a Military Police Officer with the 330th Military Police Company provides security during a mission in Matun District, Khost province, Afghanistan, Sept. 17.
Members of the Afghan press listen as Ambassador Karl
Members of the Afghan press listen as Ambassador Karl Eikenberry speak about Americas support for the upcoming elections at the Governors office in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
Governor Naeemi, governor of Khowst province, and Ambassador
Governor Naeemi, governor of Khowst province, and Ambassador Karl Eikenberry converse about elections during the Ambassadors visit to Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
Maj. Gen. Hood and Ambassador Karl Eikenberry are breifed
Maj. Gen. Hood and Ambassador Karl Eikenberry are breifed on security precautions in preparation for the upcoming elections in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
U.S. Army Capt. Robert Becotte of 3rd Brigade, 101st
U.S. Army Capt. Robert Becotte of 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), briefs Ambassador Karl Eikenberry on the ballet distribution plan for Khowst province elections, at the Operation Coordinati... More
Ambassador Karl Eikenberry listens as local nationals
Ambassador Karl Eikenberry listens as local nationals discuss security concerns during a conference at the Governors office in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
Governor Naeemi, governor of Khowst province, greets
Governor Naeemi, governor of Khowst province, greets Ambassador Karl Eikenberry during a visit to Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16. The Ambassador came to discuss security and the upcoming elections.
U.S. Army Sgt. Samantha Brooks of the 330th Military
U.S. Army Sgt. Samantha Brooks of the 330th Military Police Company, provides security as U.S. Army soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) discuss the movement of election materials ou... More
A U.S. Army soldier from 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne
A U.S. Army soldier from 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) awaits the arrival of Ambassador Karl Eikenberry during the Ambassadors visit to Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
Ambassador Karl Eikenberry and the governor of Khowst
Ambassador Karl Eikenberry and the governor of Khowst province answer questions from the Afghan press during a press confrence at the governors office in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
U.S. Army Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne
U.S. Army Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) wait for UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters carrying the Ambassador Karl Eikenberry at the Operation Coordination Center-Province facility in... More
A U.S. Army soldier from 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne
A U.S. Army soldier from 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), holds a sign letting his passengers know they're riding in his vehicle during a mission in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanist... More
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna (far left),
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Kemna (far left), a movement control officer for Khwost province elections, and Sgt. 1st Class William Villagomez (center), an election liaison officer discuss the movemen... More
Members of the Afghan press listen as Ambassador Karl
Members of the Afghan press listen as Ambassador Karl Eikenberry speaks about Americas support for the upcoming elections at the Governors office in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.
The governor of Khowst province, Ambassador Karl Eikenberry,
The governor of Khowst province, Ambassador Karl Eikenberry, and Lt. Col. Richard Ullian, battalion commnder for 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)... More
Lt. Col. Richard Ullian briefs Ambassador Karl Eikenberry
Lt. Col. Richard Ullian briefs Ambassador Karl Eikenberry on security in preparation for the upcoming elections in Matun District, Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 16.