Spanish army Staff Sgt. Ivan Calzado, CH-47 Chinook
Spanish army Staff Sgt. Ivan Calzado, CH-47 Chinook helicopter pilot, flies over western Afghanistan on an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afghan governmen... More
Ambassador Guilio Terzi, Italian representative to
Ambassador Guilio Terzi, Italian representative to the U.N. Security Council, signs a welcome book at the passenger terminal at Camp Arena, International Security Assistance Force Regional Command West Headquar... More
Italian army Sgt. Paola Lenardon of San Martino Al
Italian army Sgt. Paola Lenardon of San Martino Al Tagliamento, performs maintenance on a Mangusta Attack Helicopter at Camp Arena, Dec. 7. The Mangusta squadron is part of the International Security Assistanc... More
The flag-draped transfer case of Italian soldier Matteo
The flag-draped transfer case of Italian soldier Matteo Miotto is driven to the airfield at Camp Arena, Herat province during his funeral ceremony. Miotto was killed in western Farah province.
Visitors take a photo of International Security Assistance
Visitors take a photo of International Security Assistance Force commander U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus as he is welcomed to Camp Arena, Herat province, for a presentation on Herat province’s situation rega... More
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, British Army
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, British Army Gen. Sir Richard Shirreff, says goodbye to Afghan National Army Corps commander Maj. Gen. Shazada Dauranshan after a tour of the Corps training facilities he... More
Petty 1st Class John Pearl, mass communications specialist,
Petty 1st Class John Pearl, mass communications specialist, from Sacramento, Calif., commutes to a media assignment on an early morning convoy Jan. 26, 2011. Pearl works with the Public Information Office in Ca... More
This is for whom we fight! Dedicated to all the men
This is for whom we fight! Dedicated to all the men who bravely served at Bala Murghab. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)
A student proudly displays his graduate certificate
A student proudly displays his graduate certificate at the 36th Afghan Border Police graduation ceremony from the Afghan Police Training Center in Herat province on Feb. 26. Graduates of this border police trai... More
1st Lt. David Roland from Anniston Ala., stationed
1st Lt. David Roland from Anniston Ala., stationed at Camp Arena in Herat province, holds up part of a chain of more than 500 paper hearts with messages to troops serving in Afghanistan on March 23, 2011. The h... More
'Task Force Forager' Joint Medical Support
Capt. Burt Faibisoff, medical officer, and Petty Officer Elaine Adams attached to 30th Naval Construction Regiment, Task Force Forager, visit Camp Arena, Afghanistan. Their visit was in support of International... More
U.S. Army Col. Stephen Lutsky guides Resolute Support
U.S. Army Col. Stephen Lutsky guides Resolute Support personnel and Afghan government officials on a tour of Camp Arena in Herat during an event to strategize Afghan Airfield Economic Development at Train Advis... More
An Afghan Special Security Soldiers team leader instructs
An Afghan Special Security Soldiers team leader instructs his Soldiers during a training exercise at Herat, Afghanistan on Oct. 14, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)
The Strength of Many Nations: Sustainment Operations in Camp Arena
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Capt. Stephanie Opheim, the 3rd Infantry Division Resolute Support Sustainment Brigade liaison officer to Train, Advise, Assist Command - West, discusses personnel and cargo movem... More
Spanish and U.S. Soldiers prepare for a flight in a
Spanish and U.S. Soldiers prepare for a flight in a Spanish CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Qual-eh-ye Now airport during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Af... More
Italian army Brig. Gen. Paulo Serra briefs members
Italian army Brig. Gen. Paulo Serra briefs members of the U.N. Security Council on operations in Afghanistan at International Security Assistance Force Regional Command West Headquarters, Nov. 26.
Albanian army soldiers stand in formation awaiting
Albanian army soldiers stand in formation awaiting a flag raising ceremony honoring Albanian independence day at International Security Assistance Force Regional Command West Headquarters, Nov. 28.
Pall bearers move the flag-draped transfer case of
Pall bearers move the flag-draped transfer case of Italian soldier Matteo Miotto during his transport from Camp Arena, Herat province, back to Rome. Miotto was killed in western Farah province.
International Security Assistance Force commander,
International Security Assistance Force commander, U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus listens to a presentation with Regional Command-West commander, Italian army Brig. Gen. Marcello Bellacicco (left) and the Gov... More
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, British Army
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, British Army Lt. Gen. Sir Richard Shirreff, talks with Regional Command-West commander, Italian Army Brig. General Marcello Bellacicco upon arrival at Camp Arena, Herat p... More
This is for whom we fight! Dedicated to all the men
This is for whom we fight! Dedicated to all the men who bravely served at Bala Murghab. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)
A student removes the weapon from a suspect in a vehicle
A student removes the weapon from a suspect in a vehicle search demonstration during the Afghan Border Police graduation ceremony at the Afghan Police Training Center in Herat province on Feb. 26. Graduates of ... More
A chain of more than 500 paper hearts with messages
A chain of more than 500 paper hearts with messages to troops serving in Afghanistan are unrolled at Camp Arena, Herat province, on March 23, 2011. The hearts were sent by students and teachers from Anthony Bur... More
Train Advise Assist Command-West Deputy Commander U.S.
Train Advise Assist Command-West Deputy Commander U.S. Army Col. Stephen Lutsky highlights a facility on a tour of Camp Arena during an event to strategize Afghan Airfield Economic Development at Train Advise A... More
A team of Afghan Special Security Soldiers assault
A team of Afghan Special Security Soldiers assault a compound during a training exercise at Herat, Afghanistan on Oct. 16, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)
The view of a western Afghanistan village from a Spanish
The view of a western Afghanistan village from a Spanish army CH-47 Chinook helicopter during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afghan government in exten... More
U.N. Security Council members listen to a briefing
U.N. Security Council members listen to a briefing on operations in Afghanistan held at International Security Assistance Force Regional Command West Headquarters, Nov. 26.
Incense is waved over the flag-draped transfer case
Incense is waved over the flag-draped transfer case of Italian soldier Matteo Miotto during his funeral Mass at Camp Arena, Herat province. Miotto was killed in western Farah province.
International Security Assistance Force commander,
International Security Assistance Force commander, U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus signs the distinguished visitors guestbook in the office of Regional Command-West commander, Italian army Brig. General Marcel... More
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, British army
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, British army Lt. Gen. Sir Richard Shirreff, is welcomed to Camp Arena, Herat province by Regional Command-West commander, Italian Army Brig. General Marcello Bellacicco. ... More
This is for whom we fight! Dedicated to all the men
This is for whom we fight! Dedicated to all the men who bravely served at Bala Murghab. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)
Students demonstrate detention techniques during the
Students demonstrate detention techniques during the 36th Afghan Border Police graduation ceremony at the Afghan Police Training Center in Herat province on Feb. 26. Graduates of this border police training wil... More
Coalition forces stationed at Camp Arena, Herat province,
Coalition forces stationed at Camp Arena, Herat province, hold up a chain of more than 500 paper hearts with messages to troops serving in Afghanistan at Camp Arena, Herat province, on March 23, 2011. The heart... More
Train Advise Assist Command-West Deputy Commander U.S.
Train Advise Assist Command-West Deputy Commander U.S. Army Col. Stephen Lutsky guides Resolute Support personnel and Afghan government officials on a tour of Camp Arena in Herat during an event to strategize A... More
A team of Afghan Special Security Soldiers close in
A team of Afghan Special Security Soldiers close in on a compound during a close quarters combat exercise at Herat, Afghanistan on Oct. 14, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)
Spanish army Spc. Sgt. Catredra keeps watch as a CH-47
Spanish army Spc. Sgt. Catredra keeps watch as a CH-47 Chinook helicopter flies over a western Afghanistan village during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting th... More
The gunner of a Spanish army CH-47 Chinook helicopter
The gunner of a Spanish army CH-47 Chinook helicopter keeps watch over the landscape of western Afghanistan during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afgha... More
Italian army Brig. Gen. Paulo Serra escorts Ambassador
Italian army Brig. Gen. Paulo Serra escorts Ambassador Guilio Terzi, Italian representative to the U.N. Security Council, to a briefing held at International Security Assistance Force Regional Command West Head... More
U.S. Army Major General Robert Cone, Combined Security
U.S. Army Major General Robert Cone, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan commander greets Afghan national army Major General Fazill Ahmad Sayar during the Combat Power Assessment meeting held at In... More
An Italian army Mangusta Attack Helicopter is housed
An Italian army Mangusta Attack Helicopter is housed in a hangar at Camp Arena, Dec. 7. The Mangusta squadron is part of the International Security Assistance Force stationed at the Regional Command West headq... More
Afghan locals wait for medical treatment from the Italian
Afghan locals wait for medical treatment from the Italian armed forces staff at Camp Arena, Dec. 11. The International Security Assistance Force medical facility at the camp treats civilians in an effort to pro... More
Staff Sgt. Matthew Hass, Senior Airman Shawn Peterman,
Staff Sgt. Matthew Hass, Senior Airman Shawn Peterman, Staff Sgt. Joseph Perry and Airman 1st Class Neil Langgaard pose near a satellite Dec. 13, 2010, at Camp Arena, Afghanistan. The airmen are part of a team ... More
Military personnel pay their respects to Italian soldier
Military personnel pay their respects to Italian soldier Matteo Miotto during his funeral Mass at Camp Arena, Herat province. Miotto was killed in western Farah province.
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, British Army
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, British Army Lt. Gen. Sir Richard Shirreff accepts a plaque commemorating his visit to Camp Arena, Herat province from Regional Command-West commander, Italian army Brig.... More
The class pin of the 36th graduating Afghan Border
The class pin of the 36th graduating Afghan Border Police class is worn on the shirt pocket of a graduate during the graduation ceremony at the Afghan Police Training Center in Herat province on Feb. 26. Gradua... More
This is for whom we fight! Dedicated to all the men
This is for whom we fight! Dedicated to all the men who bravely served at Bala Murghab. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)
Spc. Samuel Hunt from Anniston Ala., reads a note from
Spc. Samuel Hunt from Anniston Ala., reads a note from a chain of more than 500 paper hearts with messages to troops serving in Afghanistan at Camp Arena, Herat province, on March 23, 2011. The hearts were sent... More
Resolute Support personnel and Afghan government officials
Resolute Support personnel and Afghan government officials met at Herat to strategize Afghan Airfield Economic Development at Train Advise Assist Commands North, South and West. The three bases are among a numb... More
Afghan Special Security Soldiers listen to a mission
Afghan Special Security Soldiers listen to a mission brief prior to an exercise in Herat, Afghanistan on Oct. 14, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Azizul Rahman, the supervisor
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Azizul Rahman, the supervisor for the material handling equipment team from Herat Ayber Construction, leads a flatbed truck into the central receiving and shipping point yard at C... More
A Spanish army soldier keeps watch as a CH-47 Chinook
A Spanish army soldier keeps watch as a CH-47 Chinook helicopter flies lands at Bala Murghab Forward Operating Base during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting t... More
The view of a western Afghanistan home from a Spanish
The view of a western Afghanistan home from a Spanish army CH-47 Chinook helicopter during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afghan government in extend... More
Members of the U.N. Security Council depart Camp Arena,
Members of the U.N. Security Council depart Camp Arena, International Security Assistance Force Regional Command West Headquarters,after attending meetings on the progress in Afghanistan, Nov. 26.
Afghan national police Major General Al Haj Ekramuddin
Afghan national police Major General Al Haj Ekramuddin provides a briefing on the status of police forces in western Afghanistan during the Combat Power Assessment meeting at International Security Assistance F... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Monica Nelson,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Monica Nelson, International Security Assistance Force photo journalist, holds an Afghan child during a medical assistance mission at Camp Arena, Dec. 11. The ISAF medical faci... More
Military personnel salute the flag-draped transfer
Military personnel salute the flag-draped transfer case of Italian soldier Matteo Miotto as it is driven to the airfield at Camp Arena, Herat province during Miotto's funeral ceremony. Miotto was killed in west... More
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, British army
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, British army Lt. Gen. Sir Richard Shirreff signs the distinguished visitor guestbook upon his arrival at Camp Arena, Herat province. Gen. Shirreff is visiting Camp Arena ... More
This is for whom we fight! Dedicated to all the men
This is for whom we fight! Dedicated to all the men who bravely served at Bala Murghab. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)
A note is held up from a chain of more than 500 paper
A note is held up from a chain of more than 500 paper hearts with messages to troops serving in Afghanistan at Camp Arena, Herat province, on March 23, 2011. The hearts were sent by students and teachers from A... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Bianco, a Jersey City,
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Bianco, a Jersey City, New Jersey native, Combined Joint-Engineer, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, explains post-transition airfield services to Resolute Support pe... More
A team of Afghan Special Security Soldiers provide
A team of Afghan Special Security Soldiers provide over watch for the assault element during a training mission in Herat, Afghanistan on Oct. 16, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Azizul Rahman, the supervisor
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Azizul Rahman, the supervisor for the material handling equipment team from Herat Ayber Construction, leads a flatbed truck into the central receiving and shipping point yard at C... More
The view of a western Afghanistan village from a Spanish
The view of a western Afghanistan village from a Spanish army CH-47 Chinook helicopter during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afghan government in ext... More
Albanian army Major Eduart Ismolli of Tirana gives
Albanian army Major Eduart Ismolli of Tirana gives a speech in honor of Albanian Independence Day to a formation of soldiers and international guests at Camp Arena, International Security Assistance Force Regio... More
Army Master Sgt. Montanez throws away Army Staff Sgt.
Army Master Sgt. Montanez throws away Army Staff Sgt. Baker's old rank insignia patch during a promotion ceremony. Montanez and Baker are assigned to the Roll 2 Medevac unit at Camp Arena, Herat province.
A Spanish air force .50-caliber machine gun operator
A Spanish air force .50-caliber machine gun operator keeps watch during transit with Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, British Army Lt. Gen. Sir Richard Shirreff, on a tour of Regional Command West. Lt. G... More
Air Force Maj. David Johnson, from Pentagon Air Staff,
Air Force Maj. David Johnson, from Pentagon Air Staff, reads a note on a chain of more than 500 paper hearts sent to troops serving in Afghanistan at Camp Arena, Herat province, on March 23, 2011. The hearts we... More
This is for whom we fight! Dedicated to all the men
This is for whom we fight! Dedicated to all the men who bravely served at Bala Murghab. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)
An Afghan Special Security Soldier directs movement
An Afghan Special Security Soldier directs movement of his element during a training mission in Herat, Afghanistan on Oct. 16, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Spc. Justin Osterfoss,
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Spc. Justin Osterfoss, a transportation management coordinator with the 77th Movement Control Team, 165th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, supervises Herat Ayber Construction... More
Two members of a Spanish army CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Two members of a Spanish army CH-47 Chinook helicopter crew keep watch as the aircraft lands at Qual-eh-ye Now airport during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assistin... More
The view of western Afghanistan landscape from a Spanish
The view of western Afghanistan landscape from a Spanish army CH-47 Chinook helicopter during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afghan government in ext... More
Soldiers from the Roll 2 Medevac unit at Camp Arena,
Soldiers from the Roll 2 Medevac unit at Camp Arena, Herat province recieve their Combat Medic Patches during a patching ceremony. The Army Combat Patch is awarded to soldiers who are deployed in combat zones f... More
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, British army
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, British army Lt. Gen. Sir Richard Shirreff listens to a briefing on the operations of the Adraskan NATO Training Mission Police Specialty Training Center. Lt. Gen. Shirre... More
This is for whom we fight! Dedicated to all the men
This is for whom we fight! Dedicated to all the men who bravely served at Bala Murghab. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)
Spanish and U.S. Army Soldiers prepare for a flight
Spanish and U.S. Army Soldiers prepare for a flight on a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter at Bala Murghab Forward Operating Base during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assist... More
Afghan locals wait for medical treatment from the Italian
Afghan locals wait for medical treatment from the Italian armed forces staff at Camp Arena, Dec. 11. The ISAF medical facility at the camp treats civilians in an effort to provide care to local patients in need.
Spanish soldiers assigned to the Roll 2 Hospital staff
Spanish soldiers assigned to the Roll 2 Hospital staff load equipment into an ambulance during a mass casualty exercise at Camp Arena, Herat province. The exercise was a joint force drill to train coalition for... More
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, British Army
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, British Army Lt. Gen. Sir Richard Shirreff walks past the headquarters office of the Adraskan NATO Training Mission Police Specialty Training Center during a tour of the ... More
The view of a western Afghanistan village from a Spanish
The view of a western Afghanistan village from a Spanish army CH-47 Chinook helicopter during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afghan government in exten... More
Dr. Vladimir Getzov, Bulgarian armed forces physician,
Dr. Vladimir Getzov, Bulgarian armed forces physician, prepares a bandage for 7-year-old Niman, whose arm was injured during a fall. The child was triaged by an Italian armed forces team at the gate and was tra... More
Joint forces assigned to the Roll 2 Hospital staff
Joint forces assigned to the Roll 2 Hospital staff Prepare to move a Spanish soldier for further examination during a mass casualty exercise at Camp Arena, Herat province. The exercise was a joint force drill t... More
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, British Army
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, British Army Lt. Gen. Sir Richard Shirreff talks with an instructor at the Adraskan NATO Training Mission Police Specialty Training Center during a tour of the ANTC opera... More
Sgt. Jeff Sheppard, engages Taliban during Operation
Sgt. Jeff Sheppard, engages Taliban during Operation Red Sand at Bala Murghab, Badghis province, Afghanistan, April 4, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)
Spanish army paratroopers from the 3rd Bandera exit
Spanish army paratroopers from the 3rd Bandera exit a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Bala Murghab Forward Operating Base during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting... More
Spanish army Capt. Marcelino Florez, medical officer,
Spanish army Capt. Marcelino Florez, medical officer, applies a bandage to 7-year-old Niman, whose arm was injured during a fall. The child was triaged by an Italian armed forces team at the gate and was transp... More
Joint forces from Camp Arena, Herat province conduct
Joint forces from Camp Arena, Herat province conduct a Medical Evacuation for a wounded Italian soldier. MEDEVACs are an essential part of base operations in order to provide immediate medical care and transpor... More
NATO Training Mission Afghanistan Commander U.S. Army
NATO Training Mission Afghanistan Commander U.S. Army Col. Brad Booth discusses the Afghanistan mentoring program with Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, British Army Lt. Gen. Sir Richard Shirreff during a... More
An insurgent compound explodes after a U.S. Air Force
An insurgent compound explodes after a U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancer drops a 38GBU bomb on the facility in northern Bala Murghab Valley, Baghdis province, Afghanistan, April 4, 2011. The B-1 responded as a close-ai... More
A Spanish air force superpuma helicopter assigned
A Spanish air force superpuma helicopter assigned to Camp Arena lands during International Security Assistance Force medical evacuation training mission, Sept. 23, 2008. The team is responsible for providing m... More
Members of the International Security Assistance Force
Members of the International Security Assistance Force exit an Italian CH-47 Chinook helicopter as it lands at Bala Murghab Forward Operating Base during an International Security Assistance Force mission, Sept... More
Italian military personnel from Camp Arena, Herat province,
Italian military personnel from Camp Arena, Herat province, Afghanistan prepare for a ramp ceremony to honor an Italian soldier killed by enemy fire in Bala Murghab District, Badghis province. A ramp ceremony ... More
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, British Army
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, British Army Gen. Sir Richard Shirreff, talks with Afghan National Army Corps commander Maj. Gen. Shazada Dauranshan during a tour of the Corps training facilities headqu... More
Spanish air force Capt. Isabelle Ortiz, medical treatment
Spanish air force Capt. Isabelle Ortiz, medical treatment team member, prepares for a International Security Assistance Force medical evacuation training mission on the flight line of Camp Arena, Sept. 23, 2008... More
Soldiers from the 2nd Corps Afghan national army guard
Soldiers from the 2nd Corps Afghan national army guard an entrance to an International Security Assistance Force Forward Operating Bas, Bala Murghab, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afghan government in e... More
An Afghan child waits for her brother while he receives
An Afghan child waits for her brother while he receives treatment by an Italian armed forces team. The child was triaged by a team at the gate and was transported to the Role 2 medical clinic at International S... More
Spanish air force Master Sgt. Chavez (left) and soldier
Spanish air force Master Sgt. Chavez (left) and soldier Greviller prepare for a International Security Assistance Force medical evacuation training mission on the flight line of Camp Arena, Sept. 23, 2008. The ... More
A patrolman from the Afghan national police guards
A patrolman from the Afghan national police guards an entrance to an International Security Assistance Force Forward Operating Bas, Bala Murghab, Sept. 27, 2008. ISAF is assisting the Afghan government in exten... More
Italian air force, International Security Assistance
Italian air force, International Security Assistance Force doctor and Italian army medic, applies a splint to Niman's arm to immobilize it for transportation. Niman is a 7 year old Afghan child seeking medical ... More
An Afghan local receives medical treatment at the
An Afghan local receives medical treatment at the International Security Assistance Force Role 2 Medical Center on Camp Arena, Sept. 23, 2008. The center provides medical treatment to military personnel assigne... More