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A view of the Range of Kandahar Airfield during a training exercise between U.S. Army soldiers and Afghan National Army soldiers called Atal Wali on Nov. 14, 2005, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army PHOTO by SPC. Leslie Angulo) (Released)

A view of the Range of Kandahar Airfield during a training exercise be...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar Army Air Field Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Leslie Angulo, USA Rele... More

Afghan National Army soldiers wait for their turn to qualify with their MK-47 Russian rifle during a training exercise at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 14, 2005. (U.S. Army PHOTO by SPC. Leslie Angulo) (Released)

Afghan National Army soldiers wait for their turn to qualify with thei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar Army Air Field Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Leslie Angulo, USA Rele... More

U.S. Army soldier SGT. Steve Van Esch from the 1ST/508th Infantry Airborne Battalion (right) gives support to an Afghan National Army soldiers who is qualifying on an MK-47 rifle during a training exercise at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 19, 2005. (U.S. Army PHOTO by SPC. Leslie Angulo) (Released)

U.S. Army soldier SGT. Steve Van Esch from the 1ST/508th Infantry Airb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar Army Air Field Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Leslie Angulo, USA Rele... More

SPECIALIST Danny Sanner from the 3rd/319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment (AFAR) (right) helps the Afghan National Army soldiers (ANA) carrying bags of rice, donated by people from United States to the Afghan locals at Maywand District during a Village Medical Outreach (VMO), Afghanistan, 27 January, 2006. (U.S. Army PHOTO by SPC. Leslie Angulo) (Released)

SPECIALIST Danny Sanner from the 3rd/319th Airborne Field Artillery Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar Army Air Field Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Leslie Angulo Release S... More

Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team train Afghan national army soldiers how to medevac casualties April 28. (U.S. Army photo)

Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team train Afghan nati...

Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team train Afghan national army soldiers how to medevac casualties April 28. (U.S. Army photo)

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Brian Sandau treats an Afghan girl for burns on her leg during a civil affairs group patrol.

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Brian Sandau treats an Afghan girl for bur...

HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Jul. 17, 2009) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Brian Sandau treats an Afghan girl for burns on her leg during a civil affairs group patrol with Marines from 1st Battalion, 5th Marine ... More

Afghan workers lay a foundation for a bridge while

Afghan workers lay a foundation for a bridge while

Afghan workers lay a foundation for a bridge while an Afghan National Army soldier provides security in Zormat District, Afghanistan, April 8. ANA soldiers also provided transportation for the materials used in... More

U.S. Army Capt. Weston D. Amaya, right, an Afghan National

U.S. Army Capt. Weston D. Amaya, right, an Afghan National

U.S. Army Capt. Weston D. Amaya, right, an Afghan National Security Forces liaison from Bullard, Texas, talks with another Soldier before an air assault mission to begin Operation Stone Steps in eastern Afghani... More

Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry

Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry

Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Task Force Currahee, pull security from the top of a mountain in Paktika province during operat... More

Lt. Asef Balball, center, a Navy chaplain, speaks through an interpreter with Afghan National Army soldiers during a Mullah Shura at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan.

Lt. Asef Balball, center, a Navy chaplain, speaks through an interpret...

CAMP DWYER, Afghanistan (Jul. 25, 2011) Lt. Asef Balball, center, a Navy chaplain, speaks through an interpreter with Afghan National Army soldiers during a Mullah Shura at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan. The Shura al... More

Lt. Asef Balball, left, a Navy chaplain, speaks with Afghan National Army soldiers during a Mullah Shura at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan.

Lt. Asef Balball, left, a Navy chaplain, speaks with Afghan National A...

CAMP DWYER, Afghanistan (Jul. 25, 2011) Lt. Asef Balball, left, a Navy chaplain, speaks with Afghan National Army soldiers during a Mullah Shura at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan. The Shura allowed members of the Afgh... More

Afghan National Army soldiers secure the Ghayn Valley

Afghan National Army soldiers secure the Ghayn Valley

Afghan National Army soldiers secure the Ghayn Valley after insurgents attacked an Afghan local police outpost July 28. The ANA repelled approximately 60 insurgents over two days of fighting. (Photo by French ... More

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Richard Arnold of Phoenix,

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Richard Arnold of Phoenix,

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Richard Arnold of Phoenix, Task Force Knighthawk, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, standards officer, follows a flight route during a rehearsal July 30. U.S. Maj. Ri... More

Three Afghan National Army soldiers take a break while

Three Afghan National Army soldiers take a break while

Three Afghan National Army soldiers take a break while conducting a traffic check point with U.S. soldiers from 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Task Force B... More

An Afghan National Army soldier stands guard by a vehicle

An Afghan National Army soldier stands guard by a vehicle

An Afghan National Army soldier stands guard by a vehicle in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2012. The soldier are part of an element providing security so key leaders can discuss operation Sarboz 5. (U... More

Afghan National Army soldiers discuss the operation

Afghan National Army soldiers discuss the operation

Afghan National Army soldiers discuss the operation on Forward Operating Base Kutsch-Bach, Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2012. The soldiers are helping organize the Afghan run operation Sarboz 5. (U.S.... More

Afghan National Army soldiers serving with 201st Corps,

Afghan National Army soldiers serving with 201st Corps,

Afghan National Army soldiers serving with 201st Corps, 4th Brigade, 4th Combat Support Kandak, Artillery Battery, standing in formation on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, Dec. 18... More

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to a speaker at

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to a speaker at

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to a speaker at a noncommissioned officer's conference on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, Feb. 10, 2013. The Afghan National Army is presentin... More

Afghan National Army soldier provides security during

Afghan National Army soldier provides security during

Afghan National Army soldier provides security during a training exercise on Forward Operating Base Xio Haq, Laghman province, Afghanistan, Feb. 13, 2013. The soldier receives training from the noncommissioned ... More

Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry

Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry

Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Task Force Currahee, lift off to conduct an air assault mission during the early morning hours ... More

An Afghan National Army soldier, 33rd Kandak, learns

An Afghan National Army soldier, 33rd Kandak, learns

An Afghan National Army soldier, 33rd Kandak, learns to site a mortar tube from French army Task Force LaFayette operational mentoring liaison team members at Forward Operating Morales Frazier July 28. Later th... More

An AH-64 Apache helicopter takes off after refueling

An AH-64 Apache helicopter takes off after refueling

An AH-64 Apache helicopter takes off after refueling to provide over-watch during an Operation Dagger Fury exfiltration July 30. Task Force Knighthawk, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, prov... More

Sgt. Kyle Harrison, a crew chief with Marine Medium

Sgt. Kyle Harrison, a crew chief with Marine Medium

Sgt. Kyle Harrison, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 and a San Diego native, keeps an eye on the terrain over southwest Afghanistan March 28. Two VMM-365 crews dropped off approximately 40... More

An Afghan National Army soldier receives an incoming

An Afghan National Army soldier receives an incoming

An Afghan National Army soldier receives an incoming radio transmission on Forward Operating Base Kutsch-Bach, Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2012. The soldier is helping organize the Afghan run operati... More

An Afghan National Army leader points in the direction

An Afghan National Army leader points in the direction

An Afghan National Army leader points in the direction of the fighting in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2012. The leader is discuss operation Sarboz 5. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew Claire Baker/Released)

Afghan National Army soldiers serving with 201st Corps,

Afghan National Army soldiers serving with 201st Corps,

Afghan National Army soldiers serving with 201st Corps, 4th Brigade, 4th Combat Support Kandak, Artillery Battery, standing in formation on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, Dec. 18... More

Afghan National Army soldiers salute each other on

Afghan National Army soldiers salute each other on

Afghan National Army soldiers salute each other on Combat Outpost Kalagush, Nurgaram province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2013. The salute is part of a formal greeting that shows a sign of respect for superiors. (U.S... More

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to a speaker at

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to a speaker at

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to a speaker at a noncommissioned officer's conference on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, Feb. 10, 2013. The Afghan National Army is presentin... More

Afghan National Army soldiers await further guidance

Afghan National Army soldiers await further guidance

Afghan National Army soldiers await further guidance after finding a possible threat during a training exercise on Forward Operating Base Xio Haq, Laghman province, Afghanistan, Feb. 13, 2013. The soldiers rece... More

Afghan National Army soldiers return from clearing

Afghan National Army soldiers return from clearing

Afghan National Army soldiers return from clearing operations in Sangin District, Helmand province, Sept. 26, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces launched a clearing operation to defer an estimated 700 insurg... More

Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry

Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry

Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Task Force Currahee, prepare to conduct an air assault mission during the early morning hours o... More

U.S. Army Spc. Matthew Last of Spring Valley, Ill.,

U.S. Army Spc. Matthew Last of Spring Valley, Ill.,

U.S. Army Spc. Matthew Last of Spring Valley, Ill., a UH-60 Black Hawk crew chief with Task Force Phoenix, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, looks into the night sky with his night vision go... More

Afghan National Army Lt. Col. Quari Jielani, 33rd Kandak

Afghan National Army Lt. Col. Quari Jielani, 33rd Kandak

Afghan National Army Lt. Col. Quari Jielani, 33rd Kandak commander, verifies the identity of man in the Ghayn Valley, July 29 after clearing the area of insurgents. (Photo by French army Master Sgt. Isabelle Helies)

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to details of

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to details of

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to details of an operation on Forward Operating Base Kutsch-Bach, Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2012. The soldiers are helping organize the Afghan operation Sarboz... More

An Afghan National Army leader serving with 201st Corps,

An Afghan National Army leader serving with 201st Corps,

An Afghan National Army leader serving with 201st Corps, 4th Brigade, 4th Combat Support Kandak, Artillery Battery, salutes his troops on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, Dec. 18, ... More

An Afghan National Army soldier speaks to his soldiers

An Afghan National Army soldier speaks to his soldiers

An Afghan National Army soldier speaks to his soldiers on Combat Outpost Kalagush, Nurgaram province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew Claire Baker / Released)

U.S. Army soldiers serving with 4th Brigade Combat

U.S. Army soldiers serving with 4th Brigade Combat

U.S. Army soldiers serving with 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, listens to a Afghan National Army soldier at a noncommissioned officer's conference on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman prov... More

An Afghan National Army soldier scans for possible

An Afghan National Army soldier scans for possible

An Afghan National Army soldier scans for possible threats during a training exercise on Forward Operating Base Xio Haq, Laghman province, Afghanistan, Feb. 13, 2013. The soldier receives training from the nonc... More

Afghan National Army soldiers listen as Maj. Gen. Mohammad

Afghan National Army soldiers listen as Maj. Gen. Mohammad

Afghan National Army soldiers listen as Maj. Gen. Mohammad Sharif Yaftali, commander of the Afghan 203rd Thunder Corps, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James C. McConville, commander of Combined Joint Task Force- 101 a... More

Afghan workers build a bridge while Afghan National

Afghan workers build a bridge while Afghan National

Afghan workers build a bridge while Afghan National Army soldiers provide security in Zormat District, April 8. The bridge will allow villagers to transport produce and other goods in larger trucks and get them... More

Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry

Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry

Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Task Force Currahee, pull security from the top of a mountain in Paktika province during Operat... More

A crew chief with Task Force Knighthawk, 10th Combat

A crew chief with Task Force Knighthawk, 10th Combat

A crew chief with Task Force Knighthawk, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, and a rigger push a pallet of water off the back of a CH-47 Chinook July 29. TF Knighthawk delivered 45 Low-Cost Lo... More

Soldiers of 33rd Kandak patrol the Ghayn Valley during

Soldiers of 33rd Kandak patrol the Ghayn Valley during

Soldiers of 33rd Kandak patrol the Ghayn Valley during a two-day operation to clear the area of insurgents July 28-29. (Photo by French army Master Sgt. Isabelle Helies)

Afghan National Army soldiers stand guard in Kapisa

Afghan National Army soldiers stand guard in Kapisa

Afghan National Army soldiers stand guard in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2012. The soldiers are part of an element providing security so key leaders can discuss operation Sarboz 5. (U.S. Army photo b... More

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to details of

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to details of

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to details of the operation on Forward Operating Base Kutsch-Bach, Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2012. The soldiers are helping organize the Afghan operation Sarbo... More

An Afghan National Army leader serving with 201st Corps,

An Afghan National Army leader serving with 201st Corps,

An Afghan National Army leader serving with 201st Corps, 4th Brigade, 4th Combat Support Kandak, Artillery Battery, salutes his troops on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, Dec. 18, ... More

Afghan National Army soldiers walk toward a formation

Afghan National Army soldiers walk toward a formation

Afghan National Army soldiers walk toward a formation on Combat Outpost Kalagush, Nurgaram province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2013. The soldiers are part of a security detail for the Afghan forces. (U.S. Army photo... More

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. David Fox the deputy commanding

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. David Fox the deputy commanding

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. David Fox the deputy commanding general of 1st Infantry Division, listens to Afghan National Army soldiers at a noncommissioned officer's conference on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghm... More

An Afghan National Army soldier gets guidance from

An Afghan National Army soldier gets guidance from

An Afghan National Army soldier gets guidance from a noncommissioned officer during a training exercise on Forward Operating Base Xio Haq, Laghman province, Afghanistan, Feb. 13, 2013. During the training exerc... More

U.S. and Afghan soldiers monitor a vehicle crossing

U.S. and Afghan soldiers monitor a vehicle crossing

U.S. and Afghan soldiers monitor a vehicle crossing a river during an oncoming storm in Zormat District April 9. Rain, hail, mud and vehicle malfunctions made construction difficult for the construction crew as... More

Afghan National Army soldiers stand guard with their

Afghan National Army soldiers stand guard with their

Afghan National Army soldiers stand guard with their vehicle in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2012. The soldiers are part of an element providing security so key leaders can discuss operation Sarboz 5.... More

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to their leader

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to their leader

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to their leader on Combat Outpost Kalagush, Nurgaram province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2013. The leadership is visiting Combat Outpost Kalagush to talk about the accomplishment... More

Afghan National Army soldiers talk to one another at

Afghan National Army soldiers talk to one another at

Afghan National Army soldiers talk to one another at a noncommissioned officer's conference on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, Feb. 10, 2013. The Afghan National Army is presentin... More

An Afghan National Army soldier gets guidance from

An Afghan National Army soldier gets guidance from

An Afghan National Army soldier gets guidance from a noncommissioned officer during a training exercise on Forward Operating Base Xio Haq, Laghman province, Afghanistan, Feb. 13, 2013. During the training exerc... More

Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers have a discussion

Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers have a discussion

Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers have a discussion in front of a tank in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Feb. 14, 2013. The soldiers were participating in Sarboz VI, an ANA operation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc.... More

Afghan National Army soldiers pose for a photo in Kapisa

Afghan National Army soldiers pose for a photo in Kapisa

Afghan National Army soldiers pose for a photo in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2012. The soldiers are part of an element providing security so key leaders can discuss operation Sarboz 5. (U.S. Army ph... More

An Afghan National Army leader serving with 201st Corps,

An Afghan National Army leader serving with 201st Corps,

An Afghan National Army leader serving with 201st Corps, 4th Brigade, 4th Combat Support Kandak, Artillery Battery, talks to his troops on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, Dec. 18,... More

An Afghan National Army soldier receives a watch from

An Afghan National Army soldier receives a watch from

An Afghan National Army soldier receives a watch from on Combat Outpost Kalagush, Nurgaram province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2013. The leadership is visiting Combat Outpost Kalagush to talk about the accomplishmen... More

Afghan National Army soldiers talk to one another at

Afghan National Army soldiers talk to one another at

Afghan National Army soldiers talk to one another at a noncommissioned officer's conference on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, Feb. 10, 2013. The Afghan National Army is presentin... More

An Afghan National Army soldier gets guidance from

An Afghan National Army soldier gets guidance from

An Afghan National Army soldier gets guidance from a noncommissioned officer during a training exercise on Forward Operating Base Xio Haq, Laghman province, Afghanistan, Feb. 13, 2013. During the training exerc... More

An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier speaks to his

An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier speaks to his

An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier speaks to his soldiers in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Feb. 14, 2013. The soldiers were participating in Sarboz VI, an ANA operation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew Clair... More

Afghan National Army soldiers from the 2nd Kandak,

Afghan National Army soldiers from the 2nd Kandak,

Afghan National Army soldiers from the 2nd Kandak, 201st Corps, prepare to fire live rounds from a D30 howitzer during a live-fire exercise on Forward Operating Base Mehtar Lam, Laghman province, Afghanistan, S... More

Afghan National Army soldiers serving with 201st Corps,

Afghan National Army soldiers serving with 201st Corps,

Afghan National Army soldiers serving with 201st Corps, 4th Brigade, 4th Combat Support Kandak, Artillery Battery, wait in formation on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, Dec. 18, 20... More

An Afghan National Army soldier shakes hands with his

An Afghan National Army soldier shakes hands with his

An Afghan National Army soldier shakes hands with his superior on Combat Outpost Kalagush, Nurgaram province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2013. The leader is visiting Combat Outpost Kalagush to talk about the accompli... More

Afghan National Army soldiers talk to one another at

Afghan National Army soldiers talk to one another at

Afghan National Army soldiers talk to one another at a Non Commissioned Officer's Conference on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, Feb. 10, 2013. The Afghan National Army is presenti... More

An Afghan National Army soldier tells other soldiers

An Afghan National Army soldier tells other soldiers

An Afghan National Army soldier tells other soldiers how they did during a training exercise on Forward Operating Base Xio Haq, Laghman province, Afghanistan, Feb. 13, 2013. During the training exercise soldier... More

An Afghan National Army soldier serving with 201st

An Afghan National Army soldier serving with 201st

An Afghan National Army soldier serving with 201st Corps, 4th Brigade, 4th Combat Support Kandak, Artillery Battery, raises his graduation certificate on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghan... More

An Afghan National Army soldier shakes hands with his

An Afghan National Army soldier shakes hands with his

An Afghan National Army soldier shakes hands with his superior on Combat Outpost Kalagush, Nurgaram province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2013. The leader is visiting Combat Outpost Kalagush to talk about the accompli... More

U.S. Army soldiers serving with 4th Brigade Combat

U.S. Army soldiers serving with 4th Brigade Combat

U.S. Army soldiers serving with 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, listens to a Afghan National Army soldier at a noncommissioned officer's conference on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman prov... More

An Afghan National Army soldier stands guard on a wall

An Afghan National Army soldier stands guard on a wall

An Afghan National Army soldier stands guard on a wall in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2012. The soldier is part of a security element so key leaders can discuss operation Sarboz 5. (U.S. Army photo b... More

An Afghan National Army leader serving with 201st Corps,

An Afghan National Army leader serving with 201st Corps,

An Afghan National Army leader serving with 201st Corps, 4th Brigade, 4th Combat Support Kandak, Artillery Battery, talks to his troops on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, Dec. 18,... More

An Afghan National Army soldier salutes his leader

An Afghan National Army soldier salutes his leader

An Afghan National Army soldier salutes his leader on Combat Outpost Kalagush, Nurgaram province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2013. The salute is part of a formal greeting that shows a sign of respect for superiors. (... More

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to a speaker at

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to a speaker at

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to a speaker at a noncommissioned officer's conference on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, Feb. 10, 2013. The Afghan National Army is presentin... More

An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier guides a vehicle

An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier guides a vehicle

An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier guides a vehicle in Kapisa province. The soldiers were participating in Sarboz VI, an ANA operation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew Claire Baker/Released)

Afghan National Army leaders discuss operation Sarboz

Afghan National Army leaders discuss operation Sarboz

Afghan National Army leaders discuss operation Sarboz 5 in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2012. The leaders are trying to plan and organize in regards to operation Sarboz 5. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. And... More

An Afghan National Army soldier serving with 201st

An Afghan National Army soldier serving with 201st

An Afghan National Army soldier serving with 201st Corps, 4th Brigade, 4th Combat Support Kandak, Artillery Battery, receives his graduation certificate from Capt. Joshua Hollingworth 5th battalion 82nd Field A... More

U.S. Army 1st Lt. James Baird and U.S. Army Sgt. 1st

U.S. Army 1st Lt. James Baird and U.S. Army Sgt. 1st

U.S. Army 1st Lt. James Baird and U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Donald Gillam, serving with 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, have a discussion on Combat Outpost Kalagush, Nurgaram province, Afghanistan... More

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to a speaker at

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to a speaker at

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to a speaker at a noncommissioned officer's conference on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, Feb. 10, 2013. The Afghan National Army is presentin... More

Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers have a conversation

Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers have a conversation

Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers have a conversation around a vehicle in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Feb. 14, 2013. The soldiers were participating in Sarboz VI, an ANA operation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. ... More

Afghan National Army leaders discuss operation Sarboz

Afghan National Army leaders discuss operation Sarboz

Afghan National Army leaders discuss operation Sarboz 5 in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2012. The leaders are trying to plan and organize in regards to operation Sarboz 5. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. An... More

U.S. Army Capt. Joshua Hollingworth 5th battalion,

U.S. Army Capt. Joshua Hollingworth 5th battalion,

U.S. Army Capt. Joshua Hollingworth 5th battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division hands a graduation diploma to an Afghan National Army soldier serving with 201st Corps, 4th Brigade, 4th Co... More

An Afghan National Army soldier shakes hands with an

An Afghan National Army soldier shakes hands with an

An Afghan National Army soldier shakes hands with an Afghan National policem officer on Combat Outpost Kalagush, Nurgaram province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2013. The leaders are visiting Combat Outpost Kalagush to... More

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to a speaker at

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to a speaker at

Afghan National Army soldiers listen to a speaker at a noncommissioned officer's conference on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, Feb. 10, 2013. The Afghan National Army is presentin... More

Afghan National Army leaders plan and organize in regards

Afghan National Army leaders plan and organize in regards

Afghan National Army leaders plan and organize in regards to operation Sarboz 5 in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew Claire Baker/Released)

U.S. Army Capt. Joshua Hollingworth 5th battalion,

U.S. Army Capt. Joshua Hollingworth 5th battalion,

U.S. Army Capt. Joshua Hollingworth 5th battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division and Afghan National Army soldiers serving with 201st Corps, 4th Brigade, 4th Combat Support Kandak, Artille... More

U.S. Army Col. William Benson serving with 4th Brigade

U.S. Army Col. William Benson serving with 4th Brigade

U.S. Army Col. William Benson serving with 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division eats food with Afghan National Army soldiers on Combat Outpost Kalagush, Nurgaram province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2013. Be... More

An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier sits on top of

An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier sits on top of

An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier sits on top of a vehicle in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Feb. 14, 2013. The soldier was taking part in Sarboz VI, an ANA operation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew Claire ... More

Afghan National Army leaders plan and organize in regards

Afghan National Army leaders plan and organize in regards

Afghan National Army leaders plan and organize in regards to operation Sarboz 5 in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew Claire Baker/Released)

Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers have a discussion

Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers have a discussion

Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers have a discussion in front of a tank in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Feb. 14, 2013. The soldiers were taking part in Sarboz VI, an ANA operation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. An... More

Afghan National Army leaders discuss operation Sarboz

Afghan National Army leaders discuss operation Sarboz

Afghan National Army leaders discuss operation Sarboz 5 in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2012. They are surrounded by a security element made up of coalition and Afghan forces. (U.S. Army photo by Spc.... More

An Afghan National Army soldier poses for a picture

An Afghan National Army soldier poses for a picture

An Afghan National Army soldier poses for a picture in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2012. The soldier is part of a security element so that key leaders can discuss operation Sarboz 5. (U.S. Army phot... More

Afghan National Army soldiers overlook an area in Kapisa

Afghan National Army soldiers overlook an area in Kapisa

Afghan National Army soldiers overlook an area in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2012. The soldiers are part of a security element so that key leaders can discuss operation Sarboz 5. (U.S. Army photo by... More

An Afghan National Army leader thanks his soldiers

An Afghan National Army leader thanks his soldiers

An Afghan National Army leader thanks his soldiers in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2012. The leader just finished a meeting to plan and organize in regards to operation Sarboz 5. (U.S. Army photo by S... More

Afghan National Army leaders are planning and organizing

Afghan National Army leaders are planning and organizing

Afghan National Army leaders are planning and organizing in regards to operation Sarboz 5 in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew Claire Baker/Released)

An interpreter, Afghan Local Police and an Afghan National

An interpreter, Afghan Local Police and an Afghan National

An interpreter, Afghan Local Police and an Afghan National Army leader discuss operation Sarboz 5 in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2012. The leaders are planning and organizing in regards to operation ... More

U.S. Army Capt. Luke Brady, serving with 2nd Battalion,

U.S. Army Capt. Luke Brady, serving with 2nd Battalion,

U.S. Army Capt. Luke Brady, serving with 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, has a conversation with an Afghan National Army soldier in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12,... More