U.S. Marines and Sailors supporting Regional Command
U.S. Marines and Sailors supporting Regional Command (South West) and Afghan National Army soldiers bow their heads in prayer during an evening colors ceremony on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province Afghanistan ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, right, Task Force Leatherneck commanding general, and Afghan National Police (ANP) Col. Abdul Nabi Elham, left, Helmand Provincial Chief of Police, share a special l... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Steve E. Rice, left, Sgt.
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Steve E. Rice, left, Sgt. Maj. of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (1/8), speaks with Sgt. Maj. Terry L. Jones, right, Sgt. Maj. of Task Force Leatherneck (TFL), in Kajaki, Helmand... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors supporting Regional Command
U.S. Marines and Sailors supporting Regional Command Southwest and Afghan National Army soldiers stand at attention during an evening colors ceremony on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province Afghanistan May 28, 20... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, commanding general of Task Force Leatherneck, speaks to Marines and Sailors supporting Regional Command (South West) and Afghan National Army soldiers during an even... More
The crew chief of a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey
The crew chief of a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey mans an M2 Browning .50 caliber Machine Gun as the tiltrotor aircraft departs Camp Leatherneck, Helmand Province, Afghanistan June 18, 2012. The Osprey trans... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) Maj. Gen. Sayed Malook,
Afghan National Army (ANA) Maj. Gen. Sayed Malook, center left, 215th Corps commanding general, is greeted by ANA soldiers at Forward Operating Base Marjeh, Helmand province, Afghanistan June 21, 2012. Malook a... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, commanding general of Task Force Leatherneck, speaks to Marines and Sailors supporting Regional Command (South West) and Afghan National Army soldiers during an even... More
The crew chief of a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey
The crew chief of a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft mans an M2 Browning .50 caliber Machine Gun over the Helmand River in Helmand province, Afghanistan June 18, 2012. The Osprey transported U... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, left, Task Force Leatherneck commanding general, is greeted by Afghan National Army (ANA) Col. Nawroz, commanding officer of 3rd Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps (3/... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors supporting Regional Command
U.S. Marines and Sailors supporting Regional Command (South West) and Afghan National Army soldiers stand at attention during an evening colors ceremony on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province Afghanistan May 28,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, left, Task Force Leatherneck commanding general, and Afghan National Police (ANP) Col. Abdul Nabi Elham, right, Helmand Provincial Chief of Police, arrive in Kajaki,... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) Master Sgt. Azaze, ANA Public
Afghan National Army (ANA) Master Sgt. Azaze, ANA Public Affairs, photographs Maj. Gen. Sayed Malook, third from left, 215th Corps commanding general, as he receives a brief at Forward Operating Base Marjeh, He... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors supporting Regional Command
U.S. Marines and Sailors supporting Regional Command (South West) and Afghan National Army soldiers stand at attention during an evening colors ceremony on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province Afghanistan May 28,... More
The Kajaki Dam power station sits along the edge of
The Kajaki Dam power station sits along the edge of the Helmand River in Kajaki, Helmand Province, Afghanistan June 18, 2012. The power station currently has an installed capacity of 33 megawatts and provides e... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers report to Maj.
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers report to Maj. Gen. Sayed Malook, right, 215th Corps commanding general, at Forward Operating Base Marjeh, Helmand province, Afghanistan June 21, 2012. Malook and U.S. Marin... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, right, commanding general of Task Force Leatherneck (TFL) and Sgt. Maj. Terry L. Jones, TFL Sgt. Maj., salute the American Flag during an evening colors ceremony on ... More
The Helmand river flows through the Kajaki district
The Helmand river flows through the Kajaki district in Helmand Province, Afghanistan June 18, 2012. The Helmand River is the longest river in Afghanistan and is used extensively for irrigation.
Afghan National Army (ANA) Maj. Gen. Sayed Malook,
Afghan National Army (ANA) Maj. Gen. Sayed Malook, center, 215th Corps commanding general, addresses ANA soldiers at Forward Operating Base Marjeh, Helmand province, Afghanistan June 21, 2012. Malook and U.S. ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, right, commanding general of Task Force Leatherneck (TFL) and Sgt. Maj. Terry L. Jones, TFL Sgt. Maj., salute the American Flag during an evening colors ceremony on ... More
Afghan National Police (ANP) Col. Abdul Nabi Elham,
Afghan National Police (ANP) Col. Abdul Nabi Elham, left, Helmand Provincial Chief of Police, is greeted by officers at the ANP headquarters in Kajaki, Helmand Province, Afghanistan June 18, 2012. Elham and U.... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) Maj. Gen. Sayed Malook,
Afghan National Army (ANA) Maj. Gen. Sayed Malook, center, 215th Corps commanding general, addresses ANA soldiers at Forward Operating Base Marjeh, Helmand province, Afghanistan June 21, 2012. Malook and U.S. ... More
U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Robert B. Banuelos,
U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Robert B. Banuelos, Task Force Leatherneck (TFL) command master chief, sits aboard an MV22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft on his way to Camp Delaram II, Nimroz province, Afghanis... More
Afghan National Police (ANP) Col. Abdul Nabi Elham,
Afghan National Police (ANP) Col. Abdul Nabi Elham, right, Helmand Provincial Chief of Police, takes notes during and Elders Shura at the ANP headquarters in Kajaki, Helmand Province, Afghanistan June 18, 2012.... More
Afghan National Police Lt. Col. Shadi Khan, Marjeh
Afghan National Police Lt. Col. Shadi Khan, Marjeh District Chief of Police, right, listens as Afghan National Army (ANA) Maj. Gen. Sayed Malook, center, 215th Corps commanding general, addresses ANA soldiers a... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Marcyn J. Maltez, personal security
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Marcyn J. Maltez, personal security officer for Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, sits aboard an MV22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft on his way to Camp Delaram II, Nimroz province, Afghanistan June 1... More
Afghan National Police (ANP) Col. Abdul Nabi Elham,
Afghan National Police (ANP) Col. Abdul Nabi Elham, center, Helmand Provincial Chief of Police, speaks with village elders during a shura attended by District Governor Mullah Sharafuddin Akhundzada, right, at t... More
A small patch of sunflowers grow near a guard post
A small patch of sunflowers grow near a guard post at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Marjeh, Helmand province, Afghanistan June 21, 2012. FOB Marjeh is the operating base for U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 8th... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Raul Gonzalez, Regimental
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Raul Gonzalez, Regimental Combat Team 6 Combat Camera chief, documents the arrival of Gen. John R. Allen, International Security Assistance Force commanding general, at Camp Delaram... More
Afghan National Police (ANP) Col. Abdul Nabi Elham,
Afghan National Police (ANP) Col. Abdul Nabi Elham, center, Helmand Provincial Chief of Police, speaks with village elders during a shura attended by District Governor Mullah Sharafuddin Akhundzada, center righ... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) Maj. Gen. Sayed Malook,
Afghan National Army (ANA) Maj. Gen. Sayed Malook, 215th Corps commanding general, addresses ANA soldiers at Forward Operating Base Marjeh, Helmand province, Afghanistan June 21, 2012. Malook and U.S. Marine C... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Raul Gonzalez, Regimental
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Raul Gonzalez, Regimental Combat Team 6 Combat Camera chief, documents the arrival of Gen. John R. Allen, International Security Assistance Force commanding general, at Camp Delaram... More
Kajaki District Governor Mullah Sharafuddin Akhundzada
Kajaki District Governor Mullah Sharafuddin Akhundzada attends and Elders Shura at the Afghan National Police (ANP) headquarters in Kajaki, Helmand Province, Afghanistan June 18, 2012. Akhundzada visited with U... More
A PTM-100 telecommunications tower rises above the
A PTM-100 telecommunications tower rises above the District Operational Coordination Center at Forward Operating Base Marjeh, Helmand province, Afghanistan June 21, 2012. The tower is used to broadcast messages... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Raul Gonzalez, left, Regimental
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Raul Gonzalez, left, Regimental Combat Team 6 Combat Camera chief, documents the arrival of Gen. John R. Allen, International Security Assistance Force commanding general, at Camp D... More
Afghan National Police (ANP) Col. Abdul Nabi Elham,
Afghan National Police (ANP) Col. Abdul Nabi Elham, right, Helmand Provincial Chief of Police, speaks with village elders during a shura at the ANP headquarters in Kajaki, Helmand Province, Afghanistan June 18,... More
A PTM-100 telecommunications tower rises above the
A PTM-100 telecommunications tower rises above the District Operational Coordination Center at Forward Operating Base Marjeh, Helmand province, Afghanistan June 21, 2012. The tower is used to broadcast messages... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, left, International
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, left, International Security Assistance Force commanding general, listens as a mechanic with Afghan National Army (ANA) 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps (2/215) explains the repair... More
Afghan National Police Col. Abdul Nabi Elham, front
Afghan National Police Col. Abdul Nabi Elham, front right, Helmand Provincial Chief of Police, addresses officers at the ANP headquarters in Kajaki, Helmand Province, Afghanistan June 18, 2012. Elham and U.S. M... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Lisa Lawrence, Task Force
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Lisa Lawrence, Task Force Leatherneck (TFL) Public Affairs Officer, photographs a visit by Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, TFL commanding general, at Forward Operating Base Marjeh, Helmand pr... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, left, International
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, left, International Security Assistance Force commanding general, listens as a mechanic with Afghan National Army (ANA) 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps (2/215) explains the repair... More
A handwritten sign welcomes visitors the the Afghan
A handwritten sign welcomes visitors the the Afghan National Police Headquarters in Kajaki, Helmand Province, Afghanistan June 18, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, Task Force Leatherneck comm... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Raul Gonzalez, front,
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Raul Gonzalez, front, Regimental Combat Team 6 Combat Camera chief, documents a visit by Gen. John R. Allen, center, International Security Assistance Force commanding general, at C... More
A wooden ladder leans against a storage shed at the
A wooden ladder leans against a storage shed at the Afghan National Police (ANP) Headquarters in Kajaki, Helmand Province, Afghanistan June 18, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, Task Force Lea... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Raul Gonzalez, left, Regimental
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Raul Gonzalez, left, Regimental Combat Team 6 Combat Camera chief, documents a visit by Gen. John R. Allen, center, International Security Assistance Force commanding general, at Ca... More
A Chukar Partridge, Alectoris chukar, walks around
A Chukar Partridge, Alectoris chukar, walks around its cage at the Afghan National Police Headquarters in Kajaki, Helmand Province, Afghanistan June 18, 2012. The Chukar, a Eurasian upland gamebird in the pheas... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, right, International
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, right, International Security Assistance Force commanding general, answers questions from Bernard Smith, a correspondent with Al Jazeera English News Channel, at Camp Delar... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, left, Task Force Leatherneck commanding general, speaks with Kajaki District Governor Mullah Sharafuddin Akhundzada, right, with assistance from interpreter Wahid Kh... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, right, International
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, right, International Security Assistance Force commanding general, answers questions from Bernard Smith, a correspondent with Al Jazeera English News Channel, at Camp Delar... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Steve E. Rice, Sgt. Maj.
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Steve E. Rice, Sgt. Maj. of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (1/8), casts a shadow on his personal protective equipment and M4 Carbine Service Rifle at the Afghan National Police (... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, right, Task Force Leatherneck commanding general, speaks with Col. David L. Close, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) executive officer, at Camp Delaram ... More
A Humvee from 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental
A Humvee from 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 crosses the Tangye Bridge in Kajaki, Helmand Province, Afghanistan June 18, 2012. The Tangye Bridge spans the Helmand River, the longes... More
Personal protective equipment belonging to members
Personal protective equipment belonging to members of the press is staged as they conduct interviews with U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, International Security Assistance Force commanding general, at Cam... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Terry L. Jones, center,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Terry L. Jones, center, sergeant major of Task Force Leatherneck, crosses the Tangye Bridge with Marines from 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 in Kajaki, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, center, International
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, center, International Security Assistance Force commanding general, answers questions from a correspondent with TOLO TV, currently Afghanistan's most popular television cha... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Steve E. Rice, right, sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Steve E. Rice, right, sergeant major of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, and Staff Sgt. Anthony B. Triplett, personal security officer for the Task Force Leatherneck commanding ge... More
A local Afghan man sits near a fountain and watches
A local Afghan man sits near a fountain and watches as U.S. Marines patrol past him in Kajaki, Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 18, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, Task Force Leatherneck c... More
A local Afghan man sits near a fountain and watches
A local Afghan man sits near a fountain and watches as U.S. Marines patrol past him in Kajaki, Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 18, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, Task Force Leatherneck c... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, Task Force
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, Task Force Leatherneck commanding general, patrols through Kajaki, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, June 18, 2012. Berger and Afghan National Police Col. Abdul Nabi El... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, right, Task Force Leatherneck commanding general, patrols through Kajaki, Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 18, 2012. Berger and Afghan National Police Col. Abdul ... More
Turbine parts sit near the Kajaki Dam power station
Turbine parts sit near the Kajaki Dam power station in Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 18, 2012. The power station currently has two fully functioning turbines, which have a capacity of 33 megawatts and pro... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Terry L. Jones, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Terry L. Jones, right, sergeant major of Task Force Leatherneck, and Staff Sgt. Anthony B. Triplett, TFL personal security officer, patrol through Kajaki, Helmand province, Afghanist... More
Water surges from the Kajaki Dam power station along
Water surges from the Kajaki Dam power station along the Helmand River in Kajaki, Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 18, 2012. The power station currently has an installed capacity of 33 megawatts and provides... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Terry L. Jones, Sgt. Maj.
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Terry L. Jones, Sgt. Maj. of Task Force Leatherneck, surveys the Helmand River from the Kajaki Dam power station in Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 18, 2012. Jones visited Kajaki... More
Water surges from the Kajaki Dam power station along
Water surges from the Kajaki Dam power station along the Helmand River in Kajaki, Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 18, 2012. The power station currently has an installed capacity of 33 megawatts and provides... More
A marble plaque commemorates the completion of the
A marble plaque commemorates the completion of the Kajaki Dam power station in Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 18, 2012. The power station currently has an installed capacity of 33 megawatts and provides el... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, right, Task Force Leatherneck commanding general, and Afghan National Police Col. Abdul Nabi Elham, left, Helmand Provincial Chief of Police, share a meal in Kajaki,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, second
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, second from right, Task Force Leatherneck commanding general, and Afghan National Police Col. Abdul Nabi Elham, center, Helmand Provincial Chief of Police, share a m... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, right, Task Force Leatherneck commanding general, and Afghan National Police (ANP) Col. Abdul Nabi Elham, center, Helmand Provincial Chief of Police, await the rest ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, center,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, center, Task Force Leatherneck commanding general, and Afghan National Police (ANP) Col. Abdul Nabi Elham, left, Helmand Provincial Chief of Police, await the rest o... More
Afghan National Police (ANP) Col. Abdul Nabi Elham,
Afghan National Police (ANP) Col. Abdul Nabi Elham, Helmand Provincial Chief of Police, inspects Reg-e Khan Neshin police at Combat Outpost (COP) Castle, Helmand Province, Afghanistan June 11, 2012. Elham visi... More
Afghan National Police (ANP) Col. Abdul Nabi Elham,
Afghan National Police (ANP) Col. Abdul Nabi Elham, Helmand Provincial Chief of Police, inspects an ANP billeting area at Combat Outpost (COP) Castle, Reg-e Khan Neshin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan June 11, 2... More
The walls of Combat Outpost (COP) Castle, a former
The walls of Combat Outpost (COP) Castle, a former 12th-century castle, are reinforced with sandbags and HESCO barriers in Reg-e Khan Neshin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan June 11, 2012. COP Castle is the oper... More
The walls of Combat Outpost (COP) Castle, a former
The walls of Combat Outpost (COP) Castle, a former 12th-century castle, are reinforced with sandbags and HESCO barriers in Reg-e Khan Neshin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan June 11, 2012. COP Castle is the oper... More
Two U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 3D Light Armored
Two U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 3D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (3D LAR) provide overwatch security from a guard post at Combat Outpost (COP) Castle, Reg-e Khan Neshin, Helmand Province, Afghan... More
Logos of past and present units line the wall outside
Logos of past and present units line the wall outside the headquarters of Charlie Comapany, 3D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (3D LAR) at Combat Outpost (COP) Castle, Reg-e Khan Neshin, Helmand Province... More
The American, Afghan, and U.S. Marine Corps flags fly
The American, Afghan, and U.S. Marine Corps flags fly above Combat Outpost (COP) Castle, Reg-e Khan Neshin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan June 11, 2012. COP Castle is the operating base for U.S. Marines with 3... More
A U.S. Marine with Charlie Company, 3D Light Armored
A U.S. Marine with Charlie Company, 3D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (3D LAR) peers over a wall reinforced with sandbags at Combat Outpost (COP) Castle, a former 12th-century castle in Reg-e Khan Neshi... More
A local Afghan baker offers his freshly prepared naan
A local Afghan baker offers his freshly prepared naan at Combat Outpost (COP) Castle, Reg-e Khan Neshin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan June 11, 2012. COP Castle is the operating base for U.S. Marines with 3D L... More
A special lunch is prepared in traditional Afghan manner
A special lunch is prepared in traditional Afghan manner for visitors at Combat Outpost (COP) Castle, Reg-e Khan Neshin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan June 11, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger... More
Workers continue construction of the Reg-e Khan Neshin
Workers continue construction of the Reg-e Khan Neshin District Center at Combat Outpost (COP) Castle, Helmand Province, Afghanistan June 11, 2012. COP Castle is the operating base for U.S. Marines with 3D Lig... More
Workers continue construction of the Reg-e Khan Neshin
Workers continue construction of the Reg-e Khan Neshin District Center at Combat Outpost (COP) Castle, Helmand Province, Afghanistan June 11, 2012. COP Castle is the operating base for U.S. Marines with 3D Lig... More
A small vineyard grows inside the walls of Combat Outpost
A small vineyard grows inside the walls of Combat Outpost Castle, a former 12th-century castle in Reg-e Khan Neshin, Helmand province, Afghanistan June 11, 2012. COP Castle is the operating base for U.S. Marine... More