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SPEC. 4 Roger Sanberg from the 82nd Airborne Division Special Forces group, aims an M-249 squad automatic weapon while serving as perimeter guard during the reserve training Exercise Patriot Pearl. The exercise is a combined air operation of short duration designed to make maximum use of limited training

SPEC. 4 Roger Sanberg from the 82nd Airborne Division Special Forces g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PATRIOT PEARL Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

U.S. Army SSG Steve G. Tuttle (kneeling) uses a Tactical Satellite Communication Radio (TACSAT) at Roberts International Airport to communicate with the Joint Task Force at Abidjan Felix/Houphouet/Boigny International Airport, Cote d' Ivoire during ASSURE LIFT. Army SSG William S. Collins looks on. Both are members of 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST Battalion, Fort Bragg, N.C. which is providing security for U.S. military aircraft landing in Liberia during the operation

U.S. Army SSG Steve G. Tuttle (kneeling) uses a Tactical Satellite Com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED LIFT Base: Roberts International Airport Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Paul R. Caron Release S... More

United States Army Special Forces from 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST Battalion, out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, provide security for Fire Fighter personnel from the 86th Civil Engineering Squadron, out of Ramstein Air Base, Germany, while they fill a fire truck at the Firestone plant located outside Roberts International Airport in Liberia. The Fire Fighters are there in case of any aircraft emergencies, during Operation ASSURED LIFT. ASSURED LIFT is a Joint Task Force Operation to provide airlift and other logistical support to West African states that are deploying more than 600 troops to Liberia as part of the region's ongoing peacekeeping mission

United States Army Special Forces from 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED LIFT Base: Roberts International Airport Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Paul R. Caron, USAF Rele... More

United States Army Special Forces from 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST Battalion out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, off load supplies and equipment from a C-130E Hercules aircraft assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing at Roberts International Airport located outside of Monrovia, Liberia. The Special Forces Group will be providing security for United States Military aircraft landing in Liberia in support of Operation ASSURED LIFT. ASSURED LIFT is a Joint Task Force Operation to provide airlift and other logistical support to West African states that are deploying more than 600 troops to Liberia as part of the region's ongoing peacekeeping mission

United States Army Special Forces from 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED LIFT Base: Roberts International Airport Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Paul R. Caron, USAF Rele... More

United States Army STAFF Sergeant Steve G. Tuttle (left) and STAFF Sergeant William S. Collins (right) from 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST Battalion, out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, communicate with the Joint Task Force (JTF) personnel at Abidjan Felix/Houphouet/Boigny International Airport in Cote D' Ivoire (Ivory Coast) with a Tactical Satellite Communication Radio (TACSAT) at Roberts International Airport located outside of Monrovia, Liberia. The Special Forces Group will be providing security for United States Military aircraft landing in Liberia in support of Operation ASSURED LIFT. ASSURED LIFT is a Joint Task Force Operation to provide airlift and other logistical support to...

United States Army STAFF Sergeant Steve G. Tuttle (left) and STAFF Ser...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army STAFF Sergeant Steve G. Tuttle (left) and STAFF Sergeant William S. Collins (right) from 3rd Special Forces G... More

United States Army Special Forces from 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST Battalion, out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, off load supplies and equipment from a C-130E Hercules aircraft assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing at Roberts International Airport located outside of Monrovia, Liberia. The Special Forces Group will be providing security for United States Military aircraft landing in Liberia in support of Operation ASSURED LIFT. ASSURED LIFT is a Joint Task Force Operation to provide airlift and other logistical support to West African states that are deploying more than 600 troops to Liberia as part of the region's ongoing peacekeeping mission

United States Army Special Forces from 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED LIFT Base: Roberts International Airport Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Paul R. Caron, USAF Rele... More

United States Army Special Forces from 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST Battalion, out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, off load supplies and equipment from a C-130E Hercules aircraft assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing at Roberts International Airport located outside of Monrovia, Liberia. The Special Forces Group will be providing security for United States Military aircraft landing in Liberia in support of Operation ASSURED LIFT. ASSURED LIFT is a Joint Task Force Operation to provide airlift and other logistical support to West African states that are deploying more than 600 troops to Liberia as part of the region's ongoing peacekeeping mission

United States Army Special Forces from 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED LIFT Base: Roberts International Airport Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Paul R. Caron, USAF Rele... More

U.S. Army Special Forces from the 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST Battalion, Fort Bragg, N.C., off load supplies and equipment from an 86th Air Wing, Ramstein AB, Germany C-130E Hercules at Robert's International Airport, located outside Monrovia, Liberia. The Special Forces Group will be providing security for U.S. military aircraft participating in Operation Assured Lift, a 17 day United States airlift and support mission assisting West African states deploying more than 1100 troops to Liberia as part of the region's ongoing peacekeeping force

U.S. Army Special Forces from the 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST Battal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED LIFT Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Paul R. Caron Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

United States Army Special Forces from 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST Battalion, out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Economic Community Military Observation Group (ECOMOG) Nigerian Army Troops provide security as a United States Air Force C-130E aircraft assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, prepares to land at Roberts International Airport located outside of Monrovia, Liberia. The Nigerian Army troops keep people belonging to the rival Liberian factions gather outside the airport terminal from going onto the flightline area. The United States Special Forces Group and Nigerian Army Troops will be providing security for United States Military aircraft...

United States Army Special Forces from 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Special Forces from 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST Battalion, out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Economic ... More

United States Army Special Forces from 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST Battalion, out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, off load supplies and equipment from a United States Air Force C-130E Hercules aircraft assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, at Roberts International Airport located outside of Monrovia, Liberia. The Special Forces Group will be providing security for United States Military aircraft landing in Liberia in support of Operation ASSURED LIFT. ASSURED LIFT is a Joint Task Force (JTF) operation to provide airlift and other logistical support to West African states that are deploying more than 600 troops to Liberia as part of the region's ongoing...

United States Army Special Forces from 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Special Forces from 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST Battalion, out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, off load supp... More

MASTER Sergeant Thomas A. Nelson (far left), from the 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST Battalion, Fort Bragg, N.C., checks out the Economic Community Military Observation Group 13 (ECOMOG) Ghana Army troops in formation at Accra Airport Ghana. The troops are being airlifted to Robert's International Airport, Liberia for a six month deployment on U.S. military aircraft participating in Operation Assured Lift, a 17- day United States airlift and support mission assisting the West African states deploying more than 1100 troops to Liberia as part of the region's ongoing peacekeeping force

MASTER Sergeant Thomas A. Nelson (far left), from the 3rd Special Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED LIFT Country: Ghana (GHA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Paul R. Caron Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

United States Army Special Forces MASTER Sergeant Thomas A. Nelson (right) from the 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST Battalion, out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, checks out Economic Community Military Observation Group 13 (ECOMOG) Ghana Army Troops and provides security at Roberts International Airport located outside of Monrovia, Liberia. The Special Forces Group will be providing security for United States Military aircraft landing in Liberia in support of Operation ASSURED LIFT. ASSURED LIFT is a Joint Task Force (JTF) operation to provide airlift and other logistical support to West African states that are deploying more than 600 troops to Liberia as part of the region's ongoing...

United States Army Special Forces MASTER Sergeant Thomas A. Nelson (ri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Special Forces MASTER Sergeant Thomas A. Nelson (right) from the 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST Battalion, out... More

United States Army Special Forces from 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST Battalion, out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, off load supplies and equipment from a United States Air Force C-130E Hercules aircraft assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, at Roberts International Airport located outside of Monrovia, Liberia. The Special Forces Group will be providing security for United States Military aircraft landing in Liberia in support of Operation ASSURED LIFT. ASSURED LIFT is a Joint Task Force (JTF) operation to provide airlift and other logistical support to West African states that are deploying more than 600 troops to Liberia as part of the region's ongoing...

United States Army Special Forces from 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Special Forces from 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST Battalion, out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, off load supp... More

United States Army Special Forces from 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST Battalion, out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Economic Community Military Observation Group (ECOMOG) Nigerian Army Troops provide security as a United States Air Force C-130E Hercules assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, prepares to land at Roberts International Airport located outside of Monrovia, Liberia. The Special Forces Group and Nigerian Army troops keep a watch as people belonging to the rival Liberian factions gather outside the airport terminal. The United States Special Forces Group and Nigerian Army Troops will be providing security for United States Military...

United States Army Special Forces from 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Special Forces from 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST Battalion, out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Economic ... More

United States Ambassador to Mali David Rawson (middle) and Captain Berry J. Duplantis (left) from the 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST Battalion out Fort Bragg, North Carolina, look on at Bamako/Senou Airport in Mali, as United States Air Force and Army personnel load Mali Army personnel and equipment onto United States Air Force C-130E Hercules airplane. The personnel and equipment will be transported to Roberts International Airport in Liberia for a six month deployment in support Operation ASSURED LIFT. ASSURED LIFT is a Joint Task Force (JTF) operation to provide airlift and other logistical support to West African states that are deploying more than 600 troops to Liberia as part...

United States Ambassador to Mali David Rawson (middle) and Captain Ber...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Ambassador to Mali David Rawson (middle) and Captain Berry J. Duplantis (left) from the 3rd Special Forces Group, ... More

United States Army First Sergeant Joe W. Hoskins (right), from 3rd Special Forces Group, 1ST Battalion, out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, communicates with the Joint Task Force (JTF) personnel at Abidjan Felix/Houphouet/Boigny International Airport in Cote D' Ivoire (Ivory Coast), from Bamako/Senou Airport in Mali. The Special Forces Group will be providing security for United States Military aircraft landing in Mali in support of Operation ASSURED LIFT. ASSURED LIFT is a Joint Task Force (JTF) operation to provide airlift and other logistical support to West African states that are deploying more than 600 troops to Liberia as part of the region's ongoing peacekeeping mission

United States Army First Sergeant Joe W. Hoskins (right), from 3rd Spe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED LIFT Base: Senou Airport, Bamaco Country: Mali (MLI) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Paul R. Caron, USAF Release Status:... More

Members of A Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, prepare to exit the ramp of a C-130 Hercules aircraft on a night jump, with oxygen and equipment, from 25,000 feet above Roosevelt Roads Naval Air Station, Puerto Rico

Members of A Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Br...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Howard H. Blair Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

SPECIALIST First Class Brad Beauchamp, a jumpmaster from A Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, performs a pivot poised exit on a night jump with oxygen and equipment, at 25,000 feet above Roosevelt Roads Naval Air Station, Puerto Rico

SPECIALIST First Class Brad Beauchamp, a jumpmaster from A Company, 2n...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Howard H. Blair Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

SPECIALIST First Class Brad Beauchamp, a jumpmaster from A Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, looks out the ramp of a C-130 Hercules aircraft for the drop zone during a night, oxygen, eqipment jump at 25,000 feet above Roosevelt Roads Naval Air Station, Puerto Rico

SPECIALIST First Class Brad Beauchamp, a jumpmaster from A Company, 2n...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Howard H. Blair Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

STAFF Sergeant Thomas Mazzone, loadmaster for the 2nd Airlift Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina (left) looks on as SPECIALIST First Class Brad Beauchamp, a jumpmaster for A Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, checks over his equipment during a night time, equipment jump with oxygen at 25,000 feet above Roosevelt Roads Naval Air Station, Puerto Rico

STAFF Sergeant Thomas Mazzone, loadmaster for the 2nd Airlift Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Howard H. Blair Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

A US Army (USA) paratrooper, 2nd Battalion (BN), 1ST Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Lewis, Washington (WA), jumps from a US Air Force (USAF) 446th Airlift Wing (AW), McChord Air Force Base (AFB), WA, C-141B Starlifter cargo aircraft during the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord AFB, WA

A US Army (USA) paratrooper, 2nd Battalion (BN), 1ST Special Forces Gr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cary Humphries, USAF Release S... More

A US Army (USA) paratrooper, 2nd Battalion (BN), 1ST Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Lewis, Washington (WA), jumps from a US Air Force (USAF) Air Mobility Warfare Center (AMWC), Little Rock Air Force Base (AFB), Arkansas (ARC-130 Hercules cargo aircraft during the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord AFB, WA. (SUBSTANDARD)

A US Army (USA) paratrooper, 2nd Battalion (BN), 1ST Special Forces Gr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cary Humphries, USAF Release S... More

A US Army (USA) paratrooper, 2nd Battalion (BN), 1ST Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Lewis, Washington (WA), jumps from a US Air Force (USAF) Reserve Command (AFRC) 315th Airlift Wing (AW), Charleston Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina (SC), C-17A Globemaster III cargo aircraft during the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord AFB, WA

A US Army (USA) paratrooper, 2nd Battalion (BN), 1ST Special Forces Gr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cary Humphries, USAF Release S... More

A US Army (USA) paratrooper, 2nd Battalion (BN), 1ST Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Lewis, Washington (WA), jumps from a US Air Force (USAF) 446th Airlift Wing (AW), McChord Air Force Base (AFB), WA, C-141B Starlifter cargo aircraft during the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord AFB, WA

A US Army (USA) paratrooper, 2nd Battalion (BN), 1ST Special Forces Gr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cary Humphries, USAF Release S... More

A US Army (USA) paratrooper, 2nd Battalion (BN), 1ST Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Lewis, Washington (WA), prepares to land on the drop zone (DZ) target after jumping from a US Air Force (USAF) 446th Airlift Wing (AW), McChord Air Force Base (AFB), WA, C-141B Starlifter cargo aircraft during the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord AFB, WA

A US Army (USA) paratrooper, 2nd Battalion (BN), 1ST Special Forces Gr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cary Humphries, USAF Release S... More

A C-5 Galaxy from 436th Airlift Wing, Dover, Delaware, sits with its nose visor up exposing the, soon to be lowered, hydraulic ramps as it is prepared to download soldiers and equipment from the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group and soldiers from the 252nd Signal Company. The loadmaster lowers the stairs from the crew door to off load troops. The soldiers arrive in Temehri, Guyana, in preparation for Exercise TRADEWINDS '99. One phase of this exercise provides instruction to the troops of the Caribbean Community on how to conduct coordinated disaster relief and humanitarian aid missions. (SUBSTANDAD)

A C-5 Galaxy from 436th Airlift Wing, Dover, Delaware, sits with its n...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TRADEWINDS '99 Base: Camp Stephenson, Timehri Country: French Guiana (GUF) Scene Major Command Shown: SOCSOUTH Scene Camera ... More

The 1ST Special Forces Group, 2nd Battalion, Fort Lewis, Washington, and the Royal Thai Army Airborne preform a friendship static jump during the Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. COBRA GOLD is a multilateral exercise that includes more than 10,000 participants, 45 aircraft and 9 ships from the United States military, the Royal Thai Armed Forces, and the Singaporean Armed Forces. COBRA GOLD is the largest multilateral military exercise held in Southeast Asia and is designed to improve the armed forces' ability to work together during peace enforcement operations and to conduct humanitarian assistance programs throughout the exercise area

The 1ST Special Forces Group, 2nd Battalion, Fort Lewis, Washington, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2001 Base: Camp "S" State: Phitsanulok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Special Forces Grou... More

Getting ready for a friendship static jump, soldiers from 1ST Special Forces Group, 2nd Battalion, Fort Lewis, Washington and the Royal Thai Army Airborne get into position in the CH-47 Chinook helocopter during Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. COBRA GOLD is a multilateral exercise that includes more than 10,000 participants, 45 aircraft and 9 ships from the United States military, the Royal Thai Armed Forces, and the Singaporean Armed Forces. COBRA GOLD is the largest multilateral military exercise held in Southeast Asia and is designed to improve the armed forces' ability to work together during peace enforcement operations and to conduct humanitarian assistance programs throughout the ...

Getting ready for a friendship static jump, soldiers from 1ST Special ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Getting ready for a friendship static jump, soldiers from 1st Special Forces Group, 2nd Battalion, Fort Lewis, Washington and t... More

Captains Will Franklin (left) and Hue Bailey (right) 1ST Special Forces Group 2nd Battalion, Fort Lewis, Washington, make sure all the flight gear is functioning properly before a friendship jump with the Thai Royal Army during Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. COBRA GOLD is a multilateral exercise that includes more than 10,000 participants, 45 aircraft and 9 ships from the United States military, the Royal Thai Armed Forces, and the Singaporean Armed Forces. COBRA GOLD is the largest multilateral military exercise held in Southeast Asia and is designed to improve the armed forces' ability to work together during peace enforcement operations and to conduct humanitarian assistance programs ...

Captains Will Franklin (left) and Hue Bailey (right) 1ST Special Force...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Captains Will Franklin (left) and Hue Bailey (right) 1st Special Forces Group 2nd Battalion, Fort Lewis, Washington, make sure ... More

Getting ready for a friendship static jump, soldiers from 1ST Special Forces Group, 2nd Battalion, Fort Lewis, Washington, and the Royal Thai Army Airborne get into position in the CH-47 Chinook helocopter during Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. COBRA GOLD is a multilateral exercise that includes more than 10,000 participants, 45 aircraft and 9 ships from the United States military, the Royal Thai Armed Forces, and the Singaporean Armed Forces. COBRA GOLD is the largest multilateral military exercise held in Southeast Asia and is designed to improve the armed forces' ability to work together during peace enforcement operations and to conduct humanitarian assistance programs throughout the ...

Getting ready for a friendship static jump, soldiers from 1ST Special ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Getting ready for a friendship static jump, soldiers from 1st Special Forces Group, 2nd Battalion, Fort Lewis, Washington, and ... More

The 1ST Special Forces Group, 2nd Battalion, Fort Lewis, Washington, and the Royal Thai Army Airborne preform a friendship static jump out of a CH-47 Chinook helocopter during Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. COBRA GOLD is a multilateral exercise that includes more than 10,000 participants, 45 aircraft and 9 ships from the United States military, the Royal Thai Armed Forces, and the Singaporean Armed Forces. COBRA GOLD is the largest multilateral military exercise held in Southeast Asia and is designed to improve the armed forces' ability to work together during peace enforcement operations and to conduct humanitarian assistance programs throughout the exercise area

The 1ST Special Forces Group, 2nd Battalion, Fort Lewis, Washington, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2001 Base: Camp "S" State: Phitsanulok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Special Forces Grou... More

Members from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, and Thailand Airborne soldiers jump from the ramp of an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter in support of Exercise COBRA GOLD. US and Thai forces are participating in a combined Army High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump in preparation for the opening ceremony activities at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD. COBRA GOLD is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the Royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

Members from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 01 Base: Phitsanulok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Re... More

Members from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Ft. Lewis, Washington and Thailand Airborne soldiers prepare their parachutes prior to boarding an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter. The US/Thai airborne soldiers are participating in a combined US/Thai Army High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump in preparation for the opening ceremony activities at this years Exercise COBRA GOLD 01. COBRA GOLD '01 is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the Royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

Members from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Ft. Lewis, Washington and T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 01 Base: Phitsanulok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Re... More

Members from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washingt, and Thailand Airborne soldiers coordinate their parachute flight and landing procedures prior to boarding a Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter, Phitsanulok, Thailand. The U.S. and Thai airborne soldiers are participating in a combined Army High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump in preparati for the opening ceremy activities at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD 01. COBRA GOLD is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regial peace and strengthen the ability of the Royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respd to regial ctingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will focus...

Members from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washingt, and T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, and Thailand Airborne soldiers coordinate their parachute fli... More

Army Sergeant Major (SGM) Davis, 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, scans the skies as his aircraft climbs to altitude from Phitsanulok, Thailand. SGM Davis is participating in a combined Army High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump in preparation for the opening ceremony activities at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD. COBRA GOLD is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the Royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

Army Sergeant Major (SGM) Davis, 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 01 Base: Phitsanulok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Re... More

Members from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, and Thailand Airborne soldiers run through last minute preparations prior to jumping from an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Phitsanulok, Thailand. U.S. and Thai forces are participating in a combined Army High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump in preparation for the opening ceremony activities at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD. COBRA GOLD is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the Royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

Members from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 01 Base: Phitsanulok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Re... More

Lieutenant Colonel Grant Davis, USA, 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, prepares his parachute prior to boarding an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Phitsanulok, Thailand. U.S. and Thai forces are participating in a combined Army High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump in preparation for the opening ceremony activities at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD. COBRA GOLD is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the Royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

Lieutenant Colonel Grant Davis, USA, 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Le...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 01 Base: Phitsanulok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Re... More

Members from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, and Thai Airborne soldiers drop onto the drop zone at Wing 46, Amphor Muang, Phitsanulok, Thailand, during opening ceremonies at Exercise COBRA GOLD O1. COBRA GOLD is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the Royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

Members from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 01 Base: Phitsanulok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Re... More

Army Sergeant Juan Galvez, parachute rigger, 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, lays out the panels marking the drop zone at Wing 46, Amphor Muang, Phitsanulok, Thailand, in support of Exercise COBRA GOLD 01. COBRA GOLD is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the Royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

Army Sergeant Juan Galvez, parachute rigger, 1ST Special Forces Group,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 01 Base: Phitsanulok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Re... More

Members from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, and Thai Airborne soldiers drop onto the drop zone at Wing 46, Amphor Muang, Phitsanulok, Thailand, during opening ceremonies at Exercise COBRA GOLD O1. COBRA GOLD is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the Royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

Members from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 01 Base: Phitsanulok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Re... More

Army Command Sergeant Major Hoopy Qualls, 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, presents Army parachutist wings to members of the Thai Armed Forces after participating in a joint-combined High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump at Phitsonulok, Thailand, at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD O1. COBRA GOLD is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the Royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

Army Command Sergeant Major Hoopy Qualls, 1ST Special Forces Group, Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 01 Base: Phitsanulok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Re... More

Members from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, and Thai Airborne soldiers drop onto the drop zone at Wing 46, Amphor Muang, Phitsanulok, Thailand, during opening ceremonies at Exercise COBRA GOLD O1. COBRA GOLD is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the Royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

Members from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 01 Base: Phitsanulok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Re... More

Members from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, continually check the winds over the drop zone during a joint-combined jump exchange at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. A jump exchange is a time honored jump tradition that affords individual the opportunity to earn the right to wear the wings of foreign military paratroopers who participate in the jump exchange. CG '01 is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

Members from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, con...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2001 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

US Army Airborne soldiers, 1ST Special Forces Group, Ft. Lewis, Washington, receive Thailand Army jump wings from Thai airborne soldiers after participating in a US/Thai joint-combined jump exchange at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD. A jump exchange is a time honored jump tradition that affords individual the opportunity to earn the right to wear the wings of foreign military paratroopers who participate in the jump exchange. COBRA GOLD '01 is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will...

US Army Airborne soldiers, 1ST Special Forces Group, Ft. Lewis, Washin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Army Airborne soldiers, 1ST Special Forces Group, Ft. Lewis, Washington, receive Thailand Army jump wings from Thai airborne ... More

Closeup of US Army Sergeant Bradly Norcutt, Radio Operator, 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, during a joint-combined jump exchange at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. A jump exchange is a time honored tradition that affords individuals the opportunity to earn the right to wear the wings of foreign military paratroopers who participate in the jump exchange. CG '01 is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

Closeup of US Army Sergeant Bradly Norcutt, Radio Operator, 1ST Specia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2001 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

US Army Sergeant Guillermo Gonzales, 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, receives a set of Thai jump wings from a Thailand airborne soldier after participating in a US/Thai joint-combined jump exchange at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. A jump exchange is a time honored jump tradition that affords individuals the opportunity to earn the right to wear the wings of foreign military paratroopers who participate in the jump exchange. CG '01 is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise the 20th in the ...

US Army Sergeant Guillermo Gonzales, 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Le...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Army Sergeant Guillermo Gonzales, 1st Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, receives a set of Thai jump wings from a... More

US Army soldiers from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, receive hand-to-hand combat training from members in the Royal Thai Army during this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. CG '01 is a regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

US Army soldiers from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2001 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

US Army soldiers from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Ft. Lewis, WA, receive hand-to-hand combat training from members in the Royal Thai Army during this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD '01. CG '01 is a regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

US Army soldiers from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Ft. Lewis, WA, rec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 01 Base: Phitsanulok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez Release Status: Released... More

US Army soldiers from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, receive hand-to-hand combat training from members in the Royal Thai Army during this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. CG '01 is a regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

US Army soldiers from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2001 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

US Army soldiers from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, receive hand-to-hand combat training from members in the Royal Thai Army during this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. CG '01 is a regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

US Army soldiers from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2001 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Soldiers from the United States Armys 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, receive live field training in the art of Cobra snake manipulation, by Royal Thai Army personnel

Soldiers from the United States Armys 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 01 Base: Phitsanulok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Efrain Gonzalez Release Status: Re... More

US Army soldiers from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, receive hand-to-hand combat training from members in the Royal Thai Army during this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. CG '01 is a regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

US Army soldiers from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2001 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

US Army soldiers from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, receive hand-to-hand combat training from members in the Royal Thai Army during a Thai survival class at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. CG '01 is a regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

US Army soldiers from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2001 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A soldier of the 1ST Battalion 3rd Special Forces Group, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, teaches basic platoon movement formations to soldiers of the 1ST Infantry Battalion Senegal Army during OPERATION FOCUS RELIEF II (OFR II) in Thies, Senegal. OFR II is an operation provided by the U.S. Army Special Forces to the Senegal Army for training on new equipment and fighting tactics to bring up their proficiency level for peace enforcement in Sierra Leone

A soldier of the 1ST Battalion 3rd Special Forces Group, Ft. Bragg, No...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OPERATION FOCUS RELIEF II Base: Thies Country: Senegal (SEN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Underwood, Jr., USAF Release ... More

US Air Force personnel from the 86th Contingency Response Group, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, using a fork lift, prepare to move a pallet of cargo belonging to A Company, 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, at the airfield in Accra, Ghana, Operation FOCUS RELIEF

US Air Force personnel from the 86th Contingency Response Group, Ramst...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOCUS RELIEF Base: Accra Country: Ghana (GHA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamela J. Farlin,... More

US Army Soldiers from the 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg North Carolina board a C-5 Galaxy at the airfield in Accra, Ghana, in preparation to return to the US following a three month deployment, Operation FOCUS RELIEF

US Army Soldiers from the 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg North C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOCUS RELIEF Base: Accra Country: Ghana (GHA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamela J. Farlin,... More

US Army Soldiers from the 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg North Carolina board a C-5 Galaxy at the airfield in Accra, Ghana, in preparation to return to the US following a three month deployment, Operation FOCUS RELIEF

US Army Soldiers from the 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg North C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOCUS RELIEF Base: Accra Country: Ghana (GHA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamela J. Farlin,... More

A US Army (USA) 1ST Special Forces Group (SFG) Soldier armed with 5.56mm Colt M4 carbine, uses a vehicle mounted radio, during exercise rehearsals at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), Fort Polk, Louisiana (LA)

A US Army (USA) 1ST Special Forces Group (SFG) Soldier armed with 5.56...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Polk State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Raymond A. Bar... More

Two US Army (USA) 1ST Special Forces Group (SFG) Soldiers armed with 5.56mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapons (SAW) train at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), Fort Polk, Louisiana (LA)

Two US Army (USA) 1ST Special Forces Group (SFG) Soldiers armed with 5...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Polk State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Raymond A. Bar... More

US Army (USA) 1ST Special Forces Group (SFG) Soldiers armed with 5.56mm Colt M4 carbine and 5.56mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), train at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), Fort Polk, Louisiana (LA)

US Army (USA) 1ST Special Forces Group (SFG) Soldiers armed with 5.56m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Polk State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Raymond A. Bar... More

A US Army (USA) Soldier (foreground) assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG), gives assistance to an Afghanistan National Army (ANA) Soldier, who is attempting to assemble his 5.56mm AK-47 assault rifle while blindfolded, at the military academy near Kabul, Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. New recruits in the ANA received training, advising and assistance from USA personnel assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd SFG

A US Army (USA) Soldier (foreground) assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Sp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

New Recruits in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) gather to listen as US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG), conduct training classes at the military academy near Kabul, Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

New Recruits in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) gather to listen a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

Afghanistan National Army (ANA) Soldiers practice assembling their 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifles while blindfolded at the military academy near Kabul, Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. New recruits in the ANA received training, advising and assistance from US Army (USA) personnel assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG)

Afghanistan National Army (ANA) Soldiers practice assembling their 7.6...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

An Afghani girl poses for a photograph in front of US Army (USA) Colonel (COL) Kevin McDonnell (right), Commander, 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG) and Afghanistan National Army (ANA) COL Nahji Bulla (center) at the Asheiy School in Kabul, Afghanistan. School Officials invited US Military and Afghani Army personnel to watch a series of short plays and songs celebrating International Children's Day, telling about freedom from the Taliban and the promise of a better future

An Afghani girl poses for a photograph in front of US Army (USA) Colon...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

US Army (USA) Colonel (COL) Kevin McDonnell (right), Commander, 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG) and Afghanistan National Army (ANA) COL Nahji Bulla (center) sit with two Afghani boys and watch a series of short plays and songs performed by the students at the Asheiy School in Kabul, Afghanistan, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. School Officials invited US Military and Afghani Army personnel to watch the performance telling about freedom from the Taliban and the promise of a better future

US Army (USA) Colonel (COL) Kevin McDonnell (right), Commander, 1ST Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

US Army (USA) Colonel (COL) Kevin McDonnell (background center), Commander, 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG) and Afghanistan National Army (ANA) COL Nahji Bulla (to COL McDonnells right) were special guest at a lunch held at the Asheiy School in Kabul, Afghanistan, following series of short plays and songs performed by students celebrating International Children's Day. School Officials invited US Military and Afghani Army personnel to the celebration telling about freedom from the Taliban and the promise of a better future

US Army (USA) Colonel (COL) Kevin McDonnell (background center), Comma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

A US Army (USA) Solider assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG), checks his watch during a training class at the military academy near Kabul, Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Army (USA) Solider assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

Afghanistan National Army (ANA) Colonel (COL) Nahji Bulla (left) and US Army (USA) COL Kevin McDonnell (center), Commander, 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG), are special guest at a luncheon held at the Asheiy School in Kabul, Afghanistan, following series of short plays and songs performed by students celebrating International Children's Day. School Officials invited US Military and Afghani Army personnel to the celebration telling about freedom from the Taliban and the promise of a better future

Afghanistan National Army (ANA) Colonel (COL) Nahji Bulla (left) and U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

US Army (USA) COL Kevin McDonnell (center), Commander, 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG), uses an interpreter to thank School Official and Students at the Asheiy School in Kabul, Afghanistan, for inviting US Military and Afghani Army personnel to their International Children's Day Celebration, telling about freedom from the Taliban and the promise of a better future

US Army (USA) COL Kevin McDonnell (center), Commander, 1ST Battalion, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

A US Army (USA) Soldier (foreground) assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG), carrying a 5.56mm Colt M4 carbine equipped with the Knights Armament Company (KAC) Modular Weapon System (MWS), looks on as Afghanistan National Army (ANA) Officers help a recruit to cool down during training at the military academy near Kabul, Afghanistan, where new recruits in the ANA are receiving training, advise and assistance from USA SFG Soldiers, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Army (USA) Soldier (foreground) assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Sp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

Two US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG), one carrying a 5.56mm Colt M4 carbine equipped with the Knights Armament Company (KAC) Modular Weapon System (MWS), stand outside the military academy near Kabul, Afghanistan, where new recruits in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) are receiving training, advise and assistance from USA SFG Soldiers, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Two US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

A US Army (USA) Solider assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG), uses an interpreter to translate during a fundamentals course on the Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG-7) Launcher, during a training class for new recruits in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA), held at the military academy near Kabul, Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Army (USA) Solider assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

US Army (USA) Major General (MGEN) Edwards (center), Deputy Commander Coalition Forces Land Component, is given a tour of Forward Operating Base (FOB) 31, located near Kabul, Afghanistan, by USA Colonel (COL) Kevin McDonnell (right), Commander, 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG), during MGEN Edwards visit to the area during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Army (USA) Major General (MGEN) Edwards (center), Deputy Commander ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Fob 31 Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

An unidentified US Army (USA) Major (MAJ) assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG) gives an interview to a television new crew at the military academy near Kabul, Afghanistan, where new recruits in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) are receiving training, advise and assistance from USA SFG Soldiers, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

An unidentified US Army (USA) Major (MAJ) assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

A US Army (USA) Solider assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG), uses an interpreter to translate during a fundamentals course on the Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG-7) Launcher, during a training class for new recruits in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA), held at the military academy near Kabul, Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Army (USA) Solider assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

Afghanistan National Army (ANA) Soldiers practice assembling their 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifles at the military academy near Kabul, Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. New recruits in the ANA are receiving training, advise and assistance from US Army (USA) personnel assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG)

Afghanistan National Army (ANA) Soldiers practice assembling their 7.6...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

A US Army (USA) Soldier assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG), use a whistle to signal participants during a filed training exercises held near Kabul, Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Army (USA) Soldier assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kubal Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

A US Army (USA) Solider assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG), holds up a teaching aid during a Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training class for new recruits in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA), held at the military academy near Kabul, Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Army (USA) Solider assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG), use a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), mounted with a .50 caliber machine gun, to provide security during training exercises held near Kabul, Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kubal Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG) armed with 5.56mm Colt M4 carbines equipped with the Knights Armament Company (KAC) Modular Weapon System (MWS), provide security at the Military Academy located near Kabul, Afghanistan, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

A US Army (USA) Soldier assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG) looks at a notebook belonging to a Student from the Technical Academy Elementary School located near Kabul, Afghanistan, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. USA SFG Soldiers delivered donated "School-in-a-box" sets containing pens, pencils, notebooks and textbooks, to the school

A US Army (USA) Soldier assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

An Afghani School Teacher (left) from the Technical Academy Elementary School located near Kabul, Afghanistan, takes a moment to thank a US Army (USA) Soldier assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG) and Afghanistan National Army (ANA) Soldiers for delivering donated "School-in-a-box" sets containing pens, pencils, notebooks and textbooks, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

An Afghani School Teacher (left) from the Technical Academy Elementary...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

A US Army (USA) Soldier assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG), armed with a 5.56mm Colt M4 carbine equipped with the Knights Armament Company (KAC) Modular Weapon System (MWS), talks with two students of at the Technical Academy Elementary School, near Kabul, Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Army (USA) Soldier assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

Afghani Students at the Technical Academy Elementary School located near Kabul, Afghanistan, help US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG), offload donated "School-in-a-box" sets containing pens, pencils, notebooks and text books, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Afghani Students at the Technical Academy Elementary School located ne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

New recruits in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) fire their 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifles under the supervision of a US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG), during training conducted at the Military Academy located near Kabul, Afghanistan, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

New recruits in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) fire their 7.62mm ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kubal Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

A US Army (USA) Soldier (left) assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG), scores a marksmanship target as an Afghanistan National Army (ANA) Soldier looks on during squad level competition on a firing range at the Military Academy near Kabul, Afghanistan. The drill was part of the first squad level competition conducted involving USA 3rd SFG Soldiers and ANA Recruits, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Army (USA) Soldier (left) assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG) instruct new recruits in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA), on the operation of their 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifles, during a live fire exercise held on the range near Kabul, Afghanistan, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Sw) Arlo K. Abrahamson, USN Release Statu... More

A new recruit in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) fires his 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifle under the supervision of a US Army (USA) Soldier assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG), during training conducted at the Military Academy located near Kabul, Afghanistan, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A new recruit in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) fires his 7.62mm ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kubal Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

New Recruits in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) run an obstacle course carrying, five-gallon water jugs at a military academy near Kabul, Afghanistan. US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG), are aiding, assisting, and training the recruits until the Afghan military can take over training

New Recruits in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) run an obstacle co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG), assist French Army Soldiers with cataloging DNA blood sample taken from the new recruits from the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) processing for basic training at the Military Academy near Kabul, Afghanistan, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

US Army (USA) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) McDonnell (left), speaks with USA Lieutenant General (LGEN) Bryan D. Brown, Commander, USA Special Operation Command (SOC), during LGEN Browns visit to the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) Military Academy training site located near Kabul, Afghanistan, where USA Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG) are helping to train new recruits in the ANA

US Army (USA) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) McDonnell (left), speaks with U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

US Army (USA) High-ranking Officer visit the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) Military Academy training site located near Kabul, Afghanistan, where USA Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG) are helping to train new recruits in the ANA. Pictured are USA Brigadier General (BGEN) John H. Kern (bottom left), ander, 352nd Civil Affairs and (CFC); (USA) National Guard BGEN Dean A. Youngman, Kentucky (KT) Adjutant General; USA Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) McDonnell; USA Lieutenant General (LGEN) Bryan D. Brown, ander, USA Special Operation and (SOC); also USA Major General (MGEN) Geoffrey C. Lambert (upper right), anding General, USA Special Forces...

US Army (USA) High-ranking Officer visit the Afghanistan National Army...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Army (USA) High-ranking Officer visit the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) Military Academy training site located near Kabul, ... More

US Army (USA) High-ranking Officers visit the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) Military Academy training site located near Kabul, Afghanistan, where USA Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG) are helping to train new recruits in the ANA. Pictured are USA Major General (MGEN) Geoffrey C. Lambert (third from left), Commanding General, USA Special Forces Command (Airborne); USA Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) McDonnell; USA Lieutenant General (LGEN) Bryan D. Brown, Commander, USA Special Operation Command (SOC); and USA Brigadier General (BGEN) John H. Kern, Commander, 352nd Civil Affairs Command (CFC)

US Army (USA) High-ranking Officers visit the Afghanistan National Arm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

A new recruit in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) practices grenade-throwing techniques on the range at the military academy near Kabul, Afghanistan, where US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG) are helping to train new recruits in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA)

A new recruit in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) practices grenade...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG) grills ribs on a self designed grill at the military academy near Kabul, Afghanistan, where US Army (USA) Soldiers are helping to train new recruits in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA)

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, armed with 5.56mm M4 carbines, practice Close Quarters Battle (CQB) drills at a military academy near Kabul, Afghanistan. The USA 101st Airborne Division Soldiers are providing security for USA Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG) who are helping to train new recruits in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA)

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, armed ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to the 101st Airborne Division practice Close Quarters Battle (CQB) drills at a military academy near Kabul, Afghanistan. The USA 101st Airborne Division Soldiers are providing security for USA Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG) who are helping to train new recruits in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA)

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to the 101st Airborne Division practic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

US Army (USA) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) McDonnell, 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG) shakes hands with a new recruit in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) as he waits in line to receive his pay at a Military Academy near Kabul, Afghanistan, where US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd SFG are helping to train new recruits in the ANA

US Army (USA) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) McDonnell, 1ST Battalion, 3rd S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG) check the roster numbers of new recruits in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) waiting to receive their monthly pay at a Military Academy near Kabul, Afghanistan, where US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd SFG are helping to train new recruits in the ANA

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

New recruits in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) wait in line to receive their pay at a Military Academy near Kabul, Afghanistan. US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG) are helping to train new recruits in the ANA

New recruits in the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) wait in line to re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

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