Eric Brits, right, a vehicle maintenance site manager,
Eric Brits, right, a vehicle maintenance site manager, speaks with U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Clark LeMasters Jr., left, NATO Training Mission - Afghanistan's deputy commander of Supporting Operations commander, duri... More
Afghan Border Police recruits listen to Afghan National
Afghan Border Police recruits listen to Afghan National Police and coalition guest speakers during the recruits' initial police training course graduation ceremony at the Spin Boldak Police Training Center in s... More
Afghan Brig. Gen. Abdul Raziq, left, Kandahar provincial
Afghan Brig. Gen. Abdul Raziq, left, Kandahar provincial chief of police, shakes hands with Afghan Uniform Police instructors at the Kandahar Regional Training Center in southern Afghanistan, June 7, 2012. Razi... More
Service members from NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan
Service members from NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan (NTM-A) and Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A) post the colors during a change of command ceremony at Camp Eggers, April 2, 2013. Lt... More
Dom Breadman Azizullah Kohestani poses for a portrait.
Dom Breadman Azizullah Kohestani poses for a portrait.
Why We Serve – ANA doc keeps military hospital running smoothly
Afghan National Army Lt. Col. Abdul Wasi poses for a portrait.
Former doctor treats hearts and minds as ANA RCA officer
Col. Abdul Rab Sami poses for a portrait.
Service members from the Mongolian Expeditionary Task
Service members from the Mongolian Expeditionary Task Force VII (METF VII) participate in this year's Naadam festival at Camp Eggers, Kabul, Afghanistan, July 11. Photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class (SW/... More
From right to left, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Sonny Hurtado,
From right to left, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Sonny Hurtado, Commander, NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan, Deputy Command-Police, Maj. Gen. Mashooq Sailab, Commander, Afghan National Police Training General Command,... More
Afghan Scouts and Camp Eggers volunteer community relations
Afghan Scouts and Camp Eggers volunteer community relations team members work side by side during a coalition flood relief donation mission at the Afghan Scouts National Training Center in Kabul, Aug. 16. The S... More
Afghan Police Training Center Kunduz site commander
Afghan Police Training Center Kunduz site commander Capt. Zabardast Safi swears allegiance to his duties and country before Afghan and coalition leaders during a transfer of authority ceremony in late August. T... More
An Afghan Border Police member observes from the top
An Afghan Border Police member observes from the top of his vehicle for signs of an improvised explosive device before his convoy crosses a vulnerable point during road clearance course training at Kabul Milita... More
U.S. and International Security Assistance Force personnel
U.S. and International Security Assistance Force personnel render hand salutes to the U.S. flag during a ceremony held in remembrance of the Sept. 11 attacks at Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan. Camp Eggers is... More
Sgt. McMillan "Kit" Kitalong, a fire team leader for
Sgt. McMillan "Kit" Kitalong, a fire team leader for Echo Company, 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment, Guam Army National Guard, collected donations from unit members recently to aid the island of Palau, wh... More
Capt. Joey C. San Nicolas, right, commander of Echo
Capt. Joey C. San Nicolas, right, commander of Echo Company, 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment, Guam Army National Guard, performs a guardian angel mission with his soldiers at Forward Operating Base Light... More
Lt. Col. Michael Tougher, left, Task Force Guam commander,
Lt. Col. Michael Tougher, left, Task Force Guam commander, and Capt. Joey C. San Nicolas, commander of Echo Company, 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment, Guam Army National Guard, watch as soldiers board a C... More
First Sgt. John T. Johnson, right, first sergeant of
First Sgt. John T. Johnson, right, first sergeant of Headquarters-Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment, Guam Army National Guard, cases his unit colors as HHC closed out its Operation En... More
Patrick McCafferty, a retired Canadian military warrant
Patrick McCafferty, a retired Canadian military warrant officer, shows his gratitude to Staff Sgt. Erico Santos after Santos' Task Force Guam donated more than 120 pairs of boots to McCafferty's security compan... More
Soldiers begin construction of a pavilion built to
Soldiers begin construction of a pavilion built to memorialize Maj. Gen. Harold Greene at the International Security Assistance Force headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan, Oct. 14, 2014. Greene was killed on Aug.... More
Afghan National Police command sergeants major explain
Afghan National Police command sergeants major explain proper approaches to conduct unit property management during the first Afghan National Police senior noncommissioned officer logistics and maintenance semi... More
Othniel V. Cooper, AFSBn-Afghanistan Support Operations
Othniel V. Cooper, AFSBn-Afghanistan Support Operations Maintenance Officer (center), explains paperwork to an Afghan National Army property book officer (center left) Feb. 14 at the beginning of a title transf... More
The Afghan United Transport and Logistics depot processes
The Afghan United Transport and Logistics depot processes millions of foreign military sales items annually. The creation of a National Codification Bureau branch will increase logistics efficiency and mission... More
Mohammed Ferid, the lead explosive ordnance disposal
Mohammed Ferid, the lead explosive ordnance disposal and improvised explosive device defeat instructor at the Afghan National Police Central Training Center-Kabul, explains that IEDs cause the greatest losses f... More
Military engineers from Combined Security Transition
Military engineers from Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan discuss different options for the use of a large storage warehouse on Kandahar Airfield with Kandahar city provincial scholars. CSTC-A ... More
Representatives from 17 coalition partners joined Afghan
Representatives from 17 coalition partners joined Afghan government officials and Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A) for the Oversight and Coordination Body at the Ministry of Finance in ... More
Soldiers from the 72nd Military Police Company, North
Soldiers from the 72nd Military Police Company, North Las Vegas, Nev., look on as Maj. Gen. Todd Semonite, commanding general of Combined Security Transition Command–Afghanistan, recognizes their contributions ... More
A C-130 Hercules taxis at Hamid Karzai International
A C-130 Hercules taxis at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, June 20. It is the fourth and final aircraft in the fleet from the United States that will enable the Afghan Air Force to transport supplies ... More
Col. Fred Drummond, director of Combined Joint-Engineering,
Col. Fred Drummond, director of Combined Joint-Engineering, provides guidance to Afghan construction workers erecting the base of a plaque that will honor Maj. Gen. Harold Greene, former Combined Security Trans... More
CSTC-A deputy commanding general talks procurement, transparency
Maj. Gen. Daniel Hughes serves as the deputy commanding general of Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, where he is responsible for developing programs and processes that will assist the Afghans wi... More
Afghan National Army soldiers listen on as Lt. Col.
Afghan National Army soldiers listen on as Lt. Col. Britt Walker, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan director of programs and analysis, explains the goals for the fourth and final Ministry of Defe... More
Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan prepares for Ministry...
Maj. Gen. Todd Semonite, commander, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, left, looks on during a tour of the Ministry of Defense headquarters from fellow engineer Navy Cmdr. Robert Traeder. The new... More
Members of the Afghan National Police and Army discuss
Members of the Afghan National Police and Army discuss current operations in Herat Province at the 207th Corps Headquarters with U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Todd Semonite, commander of Combined Security Transition Comm... More
Train Advise Assist Command–West commander Italian
Train Advise Assist Command–West commander Italian Brig. Gen. Michele Risi and Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction John F. Sopko look on as U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Todd Semonite, commander of C... More
Noncommissioned officers from the United States Army,
Noncommissioned officers from the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force serving with Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan prepare for a group run led by Senior Enlisted Leader Command... More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Mitchell Chitwood, director, Essential
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Mitchell Chitwood, director, Essential Function Three, stresses the importance of adherence to human rights in Afghanistan for continued international support of the nation at a rule of law... More
Resolute Support personnel gather for a ceremony honoring
Resolute Support personnel gather for a ceremony honoring the late Maj. Gen. Harold Greene and coalition partners who were wounded in a shooting at the Marshal Fahim National Defense University, Aug. 5, 2014. (... More
Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan senior
Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan senior leaders listen as Glenn A. Fine, Principal Deputy Inspector General, Department of Defense Inspector General, discusses how CSTC-A can leverage inspection... More
Maj. Gen. Todd Semonite, commanding general, Combined
Maj. Gen. Todd Semonite, commanding general, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, explains the significance of a $200 million contribution from NATO allies and partners to the Afghanistan Infrastru... More
Employees of State Corps Limited, an Afghan company
Employees of State Corps Limited, an Afghan company that helped construct the Afghan National Army Officer Academy, gather for a ceremony commemorating the project completion Sept. 16. The facilities and curric... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Fenesha Friar, Community/Area
U.S. Air Force Capt. Fenesha Friar, Community/Area Project Officer for Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, welcomes Resolute Support personnel to the Combined Federal Campaign kickoff on camp head... More
Daoud Sultanzoy, special advisor to Afghan President
Daoud Sultanzoy, special advisor to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and chairman, Afghan Airfield Economic Development Committee, discusses the benefits of investment at coalition airbases in Afghanistan. The Sep... More
Maj. Gen. Todd T. Semonite passes the unit colors to
Maj. Gen. Todd T. Semonite passes the unit colors to Gen. John F. Campbell, commander, Resolute Support, during the change of command for Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan in Kabul on Oct. 1, 2... 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
(From left to right) First Lt. Mohammad Yarghal smiles
(From left to right) First Lt. Mohammad Yarghal smiles with then-2nd Lts. Carson Giammaria, George Levy, Patrick Diehl and Matt Pennings following graduation from Ranger School. Yarghal is only the fourth membe... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Gordon “Skip” Davis Jr., commander,
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Gordon “Skip” Davis Jr., commander, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, discusses the importance of an environmental security policy during a workshop with Afghan leaders, Reso... More
Maj. Gen. Gordon “Skip” Davis, Jr., commander, Combined
Maj. Gen. Gordon “Skip” Davis, Jr., commander, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, discusses progress on transparency, accountability and affordability initiatives within the Afghan Security Insti... More
(From left) Maj. Gen. Gordon “Skip” Davis, commander,
(From left) Maj. Gen. Gordon “Skip” Davis, commander, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, Command Sgt. Maj. Paul E. Biggs, senior enlisted leader, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan ... More
Danish leader recognized for service in Afghanistan
Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan commander U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Gordon B. Davis Jr. recently recognized Royal Danish Air Force Brig. Gen. H.C. Enevold for his more than a year of service to Resol... More
Donor nation ambassadors, Combined Security Transition
Donor nation ambassadors, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan personnel and international partners joined Afghan leaders, including President Ashraf Ghani, at the Presidential Palace, Kabul, Afghan... More
Brig. Gen. Basir, the commandant of Central Training
Brig. Gen. Basir, the commandant of Central Training Center-Kabul, discusses explosive ordnance disposal training with Resolute Support personnel prior to a graduation ceremony of 38 Afghan National Police from... More
(From left) Col. Paul Owen, commander, U.S. Army Corps
(From left) Col. Paul Owen, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Transatlantic Afghanistan District, recognizes Nikki Schmitt for her work as project manager for the Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund Program... More
A boy dressed like his mother, who serves in the Afghan
A boy dressed like his mother, who serves in the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, salutes the women attending the Ministry of the Interior International Women’s Day celebration in Kabul, Afghanistan... More
Military personnel salute the colors as the United
Military personnel salute the colors as the United States national anthem is played during a Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan change of responsibility ceremony. Command Sgt. Maj. Michael S. Clem... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Daniel P. Hughes, deputy commanding
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Daniel P. Hughes, deputy commanding general, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan and Brig. Gen. Sayed Waqif Shah, Afghan National Army, plant an almond tree commemorating Nowruz... More
Through a linguist, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul Ostrowski,
Through a linguist, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul Ostrowski, deputy commander of Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, discusses training efforts underway for the Afghan National Defense and Security For... More
Afghan National Army Capt. Torab Ajiz, of Laghman Province,
Afghan National Army Capt. Torab Ajiz, of Laghman Province, a ScanEagle mission commander, discusses route planning for the Helmand ScanEagle system with U.S. Army Maj. Jason White, deputy ScanEagle advisor, IS... More
Senior Afghan National Army officers and US military
Senior Afghan National Army officers and US military officers and DynCorp contractors from Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan attend a workshop to develop standards for developing the "Tashkil",... More
Members of the KKA, Afghanistan's national counter-terrorism
Members of the KKA, Afghanistan's national counter-terrorism unit, train to safely locate, identify and blow in place improvised explosive devices they will encounter throughout Afghanistan. The training is co... More
Nine female Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers and
Nine female Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers and Afghan National Policewomen, members of the Female Tactical Platoon, participated in a one-day Counter Improvised Explosive Device Awareness training at the K... More
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Afghanistan,
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia Christine Abizaid visited the Resolute Support mission here last week and met with Maj. Gen. Gordon B. “Skip” Davis, Deputy ... More
Afghan Minister of Interior Taj Mohammad Jahid speaks
Afghan Minister of Interior Taj Mohammad Jahid speaks at the seventh Oversight Coordination Body meeting here on Monday at the Ministry of Defense’s Chai House. This is the final OCB meeting before the Warsaw ... More
Maj. Gen. Gordon “Skip” B. Davis, Jr. leads a formation
Maj. Gen. Gordon “Skip” B. Davis, Jr. leads a formation of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and coalition service members on Camp Resolute Support here in Kabul, Afghanistan during a 2.41 mile “fun run” to ce... More
SHORAB, Afghanistan -- Maj. Gen. Gordon "Skip" B. Davis,
SHORAB, Afghanistan -- Maj. Gen. Gordon "Skip" B. Davis, Jr. traveled with his relief, Maj. Gen. Richard G. Kaiser, to visit elements of the Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan stationed at Shora... More
Maj. Gen. Gordon "Skip" B. Davis, Jr. accepts the Combined
Maj. Gen. Gordon "Skip" B. Davis, Jr. accepts the Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan colors from Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Clemens during the change-of-command ceremony at Camp Resolute Support ... More
Four MD-530F Cayuse Attack Helicopters sit inside a
Four MD-530F Cayuse Attack Helicopters sit inside a C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft awaiting delivery to the Afghan Air Force at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Members of Combined Security Transition Command -
Members of Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan's Security Assistance Office received, inventoried and transferred rifles and ammunition to representatives from the Afghan National Army this week ... More
Members of Combined Security Transition Command -
Members of Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan's Security Assistance Office received, inventoried and transferred rifles and ammunition to representatives from the Afghan National Army this week ... More
The Defense Institute for International Legal Studies
The Defense Institute for International Legal Studies provided legal training to representatives from the Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Interior in Kabul this week.
The U.S. Forces - Afghanistan Band based at Bagram
The U.S. Forces - Afghanistan Band based at Bagram Air Field play at the Resolute Support Mission U.S. Navy 241st Birthday celebration here in the Destille Garden yesterday. More than 200 people from differen... More
Master Sgt. Michael L. Bowman of Melbourne, Fla. stands
Master Sgt. Michael L. Bowman of Melbourne, Fla. stands with Col. Richard Hansen of the Combined Joint Engineering Directorate of Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan during an awards ceremony on ... More
U.S. Navy Sailors deployed to Resolute Support received
U.S. Navy Sailors deployed to Resolute Support received training on the new DoD Transgender policy. "It is important to allow all our Sailors to serve with dignity", said Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. J... More
CSTC-A strengthens partnership in support of the Afghan counterparts
Maj. Gen. Richard G. Kaiser (left), Commanding General of Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A) met with Col. Carol Tschida, Commander of the Expeditionary Contract Command-Afghanistan (ECC-... More
Resolute Support trains its people, improving advisor training
KABUL, Afghanistan – Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan’s (CSTC-A) Chief of Combined Joint Medical Branch, U.S. Air Force Col. Jody Ocker (left) and Dr. Noor Shah Kamawal (right), National Medic... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 24, 2017) – Maj. Gen. Richard
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 24, 2017) – Maj. Gen. Richard Kaiser, U.S. Army, Commanding General of Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan, an integral part of NATO's Resolute Support mission, along wit... More
Resolute Support Counter-corruption professionals discuss ACJC Progres...
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Anti-corruption Criminal Justice Center International Prosecutorial Advisor David Frend speaks during the weekly Counter-Corruption forum where donors, mentors, and concerned organizations... More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Transatlantic Afghanistan
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Transatlantic Afghanistan District Commander U.S. Army Col. Kimberly Colloton, center, and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Richard Gussenhoven, right, USACE TAA Detachment OIC for the Kabul Res... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 8, 2018) -- U.S. Army Maj.
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 8, 2018) -- U.S. Army Maj. General Robin Fontes, commanding general of Combined Security Transition Command--Afghanistan (CSTC-A), salutes as the National Anthem plays during the ribbo... More
USACE personnel moving to the Well Site at Kandahar
USACE personnel moving to the Well Site at Kandahar Air Wing.
Flying to be with Military and Civilian team members
Flying to be with Military and Civilian team members for the Thanksgiving holiday, Drake dons the proper protective gear complete with eyewear and helmet.
Transatlantic Afghanistan District, USACE Marmal Project
Transatlantic Afghanistan District, USACE Marmal Project office meet with the 2nd Brigade, 20th Division, 209th Corps Garrison Commander to showcase the teamwork in the operational capabilities of the Afghan Na... More
Delivering the Program through our people, projects
Delivering the Program through our people, projects and programs from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Afghanistan District throughout 2018 depicted in a photo collage.
Mark A. Coburn is beaming with pride as he is presented
Mark A. Coburn is beaming with pride as he is presented the NATO medal from Afghanistan District Commander, Col. Jason E. Kelly and Command Sergeant Major Nathaniel Atkinson.
National Mission Brigade Barracks and Latrine Shower
National Mission Brigade Barracks and Latrine Shower and Shave Camp Scorpion Project under construction.
Afghan tradesmen craft a chisel at the Central Workshop
Afghan tradesmen craft a chisel at the Central Workshop in Kabul Afghanistan. The Central Workshop is the hub of the Afghan National Army repair and fabrication in Afghanistan.
Chief Hospital Corpsman Tarren Windham (FMF/SW/AW),
Chief Hospital Corpsman Tarren Windham (FMF/SW/AW), left, and Yeoman 2nd Class Jordan Guevara fold a flag flown in honor of Guevara’s late grandfather, Woodrow “Woody” Duffin, on Pearl Harbor Day aboard Resolut... More
A sign to students in the hall of the language training
A sign to students in the hall of the language training facility emphasizes the importance of the English language training course. International Logistics Solutions is contracted to teach English to soldiers o... More
Sgt. Maj. Ruben Espinoza (left), Maj. Gen. Robert Cone
Sgt. Maj. Ruben Espinoza (left), Maj. Gen. Robert Cone (center), Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan commanding general, and Sgt. Maj. Arthur L. Coleman (right) salute the colors during a command... More
Army West Point Military Academy graduate Lt. Col.
Army West Point Military Academy graduate Lt. Col. Scott Hamilton, chief of the National Military Academy of Afghanistan support team, and NMAA staff plant apple trees March 27 at the NMAA in commemoration of W... More
National Military Academy of Afghanistan cadets march
National Military Academy of Afghanistan cadets march in a ceremony commemorating the beginning of the fourth academic year for the academy March 27. The 2008 academic year includes 84 seniors from just more th... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Benjamin Nelson replaces rear
Petty Officer 2nd Class Benjamin Nelson replaces rear suspension components on an Army Humvee at Forward Operating Base Apache. Nelson is one of five mechanics at the base, three of whom are Sailors. They are r... More
A member of the Afghan national army air corps undergoing
A member of the Afghan national army air corps undergoing firefighting school responds to a fire during an exercise, May 12. The four-month firefighting course was mentored by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael... More
Afghan non-commissioned officers demonstrate proper
Afghan non-commissioned officers demonstrate proper basic rifle marksmanship techniques while senior enlisted leaders observe at the 3rd annual Afghan National Sergeant Major of the Army Training Seminar, Kabul... More
The Afghan national army offload a dontated MI-17 attack
The Afghan national army offload a dontated MI-17 attack helicopter at Kabul International Airport. The Directorate for ANA Training and Equipment Support at ISAF and CSTC-A worked with the Czech republic to do... More
An Afghan National Police officer, center, begins to
An Afghan National Police officer, center, begins to march ANP officers outside of the Ministry of Interior in Kabul, Afghanistan Nov. 6, 2013. As the Afghan National Security Forces have expanded and assumed t... More
School boys wait for their chance at supplies, shouting
School boys wait for their chance at supplies, shouting down to the crowd below.
Soldiers assigned to the Afghan National Army 215th
Soldiers assigned to the Afghan National Army 215th Corps apply a self-tourniquet during a no-notice combat medic course scenario at the Joint Security Academy Southwest in Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. The in... More
Soldiers in the Explosive Hazard Reduction course listen
Soldiers in the Explosive Hazard Reduction course listen to course instruction at the Joint Security Academy Southwest in Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. These soldiers are learning how IEDs work, the threats th... More
A Kabul Melli employee buffs one of the many boots
A Kabul Melli employee buffs one of the many boots they produced in support of the Afghan National Security Force. Kabul Melli stands as an example of successful industrial achievement in Kabul, a priority for ... More
Afghan workers refurbish rocket-propelled grenade launchers
Afghan workers refurbish rocket-propelled grenade launchers at the Central Workshop in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Central Workshop is the national depot level maintenance facility for the Afghan national army. Th... More
Cmdr. Diane Capri poses with the sterilization staff
Cmdr. Diane Capri poses with the sterilization staff at the Afghan National Army's National Military Hospital in Kabul. Capri is a mentor for the Medical Training Advisory Group which provides guidance and expe... More