Rear Adm. Scott H. Swift, the deputy commander of U.S.
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Afghan National Army (ANA) Master Sgt. Sedig-Kamrom
Afghan National Army (ANA) Master Sgt. Sedig-Kamrom pours tea for U.S. Soldiers with the 344th Psychological Operations Company at Forward Operating Base Lindsey, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Oct. 28, 2010. ... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) Master Sgt. Sedig-Kamrom
Afghan National Army (ANA) Master Sgt. Sedig-Kamrom pours tea for U.S. Soldiers with the 344th Psychological Operations Company at Forward Operating Base Lindsey, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Oct. 28, 2010. ... More
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month,
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Remembrance Day was observed by allied armies posted in Afghanistan.
A soldier from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military
A soldier from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military Intelligence Company, shoots his target on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Jones from 525th Battlefield
Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Jones from 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade marks the target on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
Contractors learn the USACE way to assure quality
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Coalition members, deployed to Forward Operating Base
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Maj. Gen. Robert B. "Abe" Abrams, Regional Command
Maj. Gen. Robert B. "Abe" Abrams, Regional Command - South and Third Infantry Division commander, surrounds himself with "Desert Rogues," Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Forward Operating Base Lindsey, Afghanistan.... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Allysa Turner, paralegal specialist
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Jeff Regh, (center) an electrical engineer from Libby,
Jeff Regh, (center) an electrical engineer from Libby, Mont., deployed to Kandahar as a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Afghanistan Engineer District-South project engineer to build high-quality facilities for the... More
Task Force "Desert Rogues" Battalion Commander Lt.
Task Force "Desert Rogues" Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Charles Armstrong and Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Littlejohn prepare to case the battalion's colors during a Transfer of Authority Ceremony with Task Force "Vi... More
Marines with Mobile Strike Force Security Force Assistance
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Master Sgt, Harry E. Slone Jr., 4th Infantry Division’s
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A soldier of the 205th Coalition Advisory Team waits
A soldier of the 205th Coalition Advisory Team waits to hit the ball during a game of cricket against soldiers of the 205th Hero Corps, Afghan National Army, at Camp Hero, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Nov. 2... More
Soldiers from Forward Support Company, 65th Engineer
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Rear Adm. Scott H. Swift, the deputy commander of U.S.
Rear Adm. Scott H. Swift, the deputy commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, speaks to Army Col. William C. Cannon, Regional Corps Advisory Command about the hard work, impact and sacrifices of the sail... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) Master Sgt. Sedig-Kamrom
Afghan National Army (ANA) Master Sgt. Sedig-Kamrom discusses a proposed poster with U.S. Soldiers with the 344th Psychological Operations Company at Forward Operating Base Lindsey, Kandahar province, Afghanist... More
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month,
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Remembrance Day was observed by allied armies posted in Afghanistan.
Soldiers from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military
Soldiers from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military Intelligence Company, shoot their targets on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
A soldier from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military
A soldier from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military Intelligence Company, shoots his target on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
Col. Haroon Momand, Afghan National Army's Kandahar
Col. Haroon Momand, Afghan National Army's Kandahar Regional Military Training Center commander, serves himself a few pieces of barbecue chicken during a Bulgarian Liberation Day celebration on Forward Operatin... More
Maj. Gen. Robert B. "Abe" Abrams, Regional Command
Maj. Gen. Robert B. "Abe" Abrams, Regional Command - South and Third Infantry Division commander, congratulates Sgt. Julian C. Rodriguez, a native of Casa Grande, Ariz., Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Forward Oper... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Allysa Turner (left), paralegal specialist
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Jeff Regh, (left) an electrical engineer from Libby,
Jeff Regh, (left) an electrical engineer from Libby, Mont., deployed to Kandahar as a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Afghanistan Engineer District-South project engineer to build high-quality facilities for the b... More
Task Force "Vikings" Battalion Commander Lt. Col. William
Task Force "Vikings" Battalion Commander Lt. Col. William Downing and Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Kerns prepare to uncase the battalion's colors during a Transfer of Authority Ceremony with Task Force "Desert Rogu... More
Cpl. Nathan Pilla, left, wrecker operator with Mobile
Cpl. Nathan Pilla, left, wrecker operator with Mobile Strike Force Security Force Assistance Advisor Team, Regional Command Southwest, starts the engine of the Interim Stryker Recovery System, while Army Staff ... More
Sgt. First Class Thomas Maia, a range NCOIC with 1st
Sgt. First Class Thomas Maia, a range NCOIC with 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, points while briefing chaplain assistants during a stress training at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 19... More
A soldier of the 205th Coalition Advisory Team hurls
A soldier of the 205th Coalition Advisory Team hurls a ball during a game of cricket against soldiers of the 205th Hero Corps, Afghan National Army, at Camp Hero, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Nov. 21, 2013. ... More
Soldiers from Forward Support Company, 65th Engineer
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Rear Adm. Scott H. Swift, the deputy commander of U.S.
Rear Adm. Scott H. Swift, the deputy commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, listens to a Lt. Joe Scott, Navy Garrison Administrative officer, while he talks about some of deployment challenges since ar... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) Master Sgt. Sedig-Kamrom
Afghan National Army (ANA) Master Sgt. Sedig-Kamrom comments on a proposed poster presented by U.S. Soldiers with the 344th Psychological Operations Company at Forward Operating Base Lindsey, Kandahar province,... More
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month,
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Remembrance Day was observed by allied armies posted in Afghanistan. Afghan soldiers stationed at Camp Hero shared in the vigil.
Capt. Trevor Gonklin from 525th Battlefield Surveillance
Capt. Trevor Gonklin from 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade helps make adjustments to an Afghan soldier's weapon on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
Soldiers from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military
Soldiers from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military Intelligence Company, check their targets on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
Bulgarian Capt. Zornitsa Zlateva, deployed as a finance
Bulgarian Capt. Zornitsa Zlateva, deployed as a finance advisor to the Afghan National Army's 205th Corps, places a white and red yarn bracelet, known as a martenitsa, on an ANA member during a Bulgarian Libera... More
Maj. Gen. Robert B. "Abe" Abrams, Regional Command
Maj. Gen. Robert B. "Abe" Abrams, Regional Command - South and Third Infantry Division commander, signs Staff Sgt. Philip D. Smith's oath of re-enlistment," Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Forward Operating Base Li... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Allysa Turner (left), paralegal specialist
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Regional Command (South) and Third Infantry Division
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Army Staff Sgt. David Miles, left, senior mechanic
Army Staff Sgt. David Miles, left, senior mechanic with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 4th Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment, points to tire wear marks from underneath the Interim Stryker Recovery System trai... More
Staff Sgt. Ronnie Collins, a California National Guardsman
Staff Sgt. Ronnie Collins, a California National Guardsman with the 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, teaches chaplain assistants about firing a rifle with an increased heart rate during a monthly training in ... More
Soldiers from the 205th Coaltion Advisory Team and
Soldiers from the 205th Coaltion Advisory Team and 205th Hero Corps, Afghan National Army, pose for a photo before a cricket match at Camp Hero, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Nov. 21, 2013. Coalition advisory... More
A Soldier from Forward Support Company, 65th Engineer
A Soldier from Forward Support Company, 65th Engineer Battalion, greets an Afghan child during a presence patrol in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. Many Soldiers from FSC are performing outside of their militar... More
A soldier from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military
A soldier from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military Intelligence Company, gets prepared to shoot his target on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
A soldier from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military
A soldier from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military Intelligence Company, shoots his target on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
Afghan National Army and coalition members gather at
Afghan National Army and coalition members gather at a dining facility on Forward Operating Base Lindsey, Afghanistan, to celebrate Bulgarian Liberation Day, March 3, 2012. The lunchtime event, arranged by the ... More
Maj. Gen. Robert B. "Abe" Abrams, Regional Command
Maj. Gen. Robert B. "Abe" Abrams, Regional Command - South and Third Infantry Division commander, signs each of the 25 oath of re-enlistment certificates Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Forward Operating Base Linds... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Allysa Turner (left), paralegal specialist
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Chaplain assistants do pushups to increase their heart
Chaplain assistants do pushups to increase their heart rate before sprinting to the firing line to fire their rifles during a training in which they learned about different levels of alertness and how to deal w... More
Soldiers from the 205th Hero Corps, Afghan National
Soldiers from the 205th Hero Corps, Afghan National Army, discuss strategy before a cricket match against soldiers of the 205th Coalition Advisory Team at Camp Hero, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Nov. 21, 201... More
A Soldier from Forward Support Company, 65th Engineer
A Soldier from Forward Support Company, 65th Engineer Battalion, walks amongst Afghan children during a presence patrol in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. Many Soldiers from FSC are performing outside of their ... More
Rear Adm. Scott H. Swift, the deputy commander of U.S.
Rear Adm. Scott H. Swift, the deputy commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, listens to sailors as they talk about their deployment challenges as Individual Augmentees assigned in Kandahar, Afghanistan.... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Karlton Killebrew, left, with the 344th
U.S. Army Sgt. Karlton Killebrew, left, with the 344th Psychological Operations Company, discusses a proposed poster with Afghan National Army Master Sgt. Sedig-Kamrom at Forward Operating Base Lindsey, Kandaha... More
Capt. Trevor Gonklin from 525th Battlefield Surveillance
Capt. Trevor Gonklin from 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade helps make adjustments to an Afghan soldiers weapon on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
Sgt. 1st Class. Jeffrey Jones from 525th Battlefield
Sgt. 1st Class. Jeffrey Jones from 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade marks the target on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Mallory (right), congratulates
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Mallory (right), congratulates U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Thaddeus Gravely on his promotion to senior master sergeant at Forward Operating Base Lindsey, Oct. 1, at Kandahar, Afghanistan.
A Bulgarian armed forces member, along with Afghan
A Bulgarian armed forces member, along with Afghan National Army and other coalition members, stand during the playing of the Bulgarian national anthem during a Bulgarian Liberation Day lunchtime celebration on... More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Clark LeMasters Jr., right, NATO
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Clark LeMasters Jr., right, NATO Training Mission - Afghanistan's deputy commander of Supporting Operations commander, speaks with Afghan National Army Col. Hassan, left, 205th Corps Logist... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Lorena Anderson (left), veterinary
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Lorena Anderson (left), veterinary food inspector with the 438th Medical Detachment, snaps a picture of her younger sister, Sgt. Allysa Turner, paralegal specialist and female engagement te... More
Chaplain assistants run to the firing line to fire
Chaplain assistants run to the firing line to fire their rifles with an increased heart rate during a training in which they learned about different levels of alertness and how to deal with stress in combat. (U... More
A soldier of the 205th Coalition Advisory Team hurls
A soldier of the 205th Coalition Advisory Team hurls a ball during a game of cricket against soldiers of the 205th Hero Corps, Afghan National Army, at Camp Hero, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Nov. 21, 2013. ... More
Soldiers from Forward Support Company, 65th Engineer
Soldiers from Forward Support Company, 65th Engineer Battalion, conduct a presence patrol in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, March 24, 2014. Many Soldiers from FSC are performing outside of their military occup... More
A soldier from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military
A soldier from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military Intelligence Company, shoots his target on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
Sgt. 1st Class. Jeffrey Jones from 525th Battlefield
Sgt. 1st Class. Jeffrey Jones from 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade marks the target on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
Bulgarian Lt. Col. Todor Nekezov, commanding officer
Bulgarian Lt. Col. Todor Nekezov, commanding officer of the Bulgarian advising teams on Forward Operating Base Lindsey, Afghanistan, chats with Col. Haroon Momand, Afghan National Army Kandahar Regional Militar... More
Sgt. Ron Mohone, a reservist with the 207th Regional
Sgt. Ron Mohone, a reservist with the 207th Regional Support Group, who is currently the garrison chaplain assistant NCOIC at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, fires his rifle at a paper target after completing p... More
Soldiers and spectators watch a cricket match between
Soldiers and spectators watch a cricket match between Afghan National Army soldiers of the 205th Hero Corps and the 205th Coalition Advisory Team at Camp Hero, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Nov. 21, 2013. The... More
Soldiers from Forward Support Company, 65th Engineer
Soldiers from Forward Support Company, 65th Engineer Battalion, pose for a group photo after conducting a presence patrol in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, March 24, 2014. Many Soldiers from FSC are performing... More
Capt. Trevor Gonklin from 525th Battlefield Surveillance
Capt. Trevor Gonklin from 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade helps make adjustments to an Afghan soldier's weapon on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
A soldier from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military
A soldier from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military Intelligence Company, shoots his target on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
A soldier of the 205th Hero Corp hits a ball during
A soldier of the 205th Hero Corp hits a ball during a cricket match against members of the 205th Coalition Advisory Team at Camp Hero, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Nov. 21, 2013. Coalition advisory teams hav... More
Soldiers from Forward Support Company, 65th Engineer
Soldiers from Forward Support Company, 65th Engineer Battalion, go through a post-patrol brief at Forward Operating Base Lindsey, Afghanistan, March 24, 2014. Many Soldiers from FSC are performing outside of th... More
Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Jones from 525th Battlefield
Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Jones from 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade marks the target on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
A soldier from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military
A soldier from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military Intelligence Company, shoots his target on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
Sgt. Zabiullah Shinwari, an intelligence noncommissioned
Sgt. Zabiullah Shinwari, an intelligence noncommissioned officer with the Afghan National Army 205th Hero Corps, claps as his team plays in a cricket match against soldiers of the 205th Coalition Advisory Team ... More
The dining facility staff of Forward Support Company,
The dining facility staff of Forward Support Company, 65th Engineer Battalion, pose in front of “Gogue’s Grill,” the DFAC at Forward Operating Base Lindsey, March 25, 2014. The DFAC is named after Sgt. William ... More
A soldier from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military
A soldier from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military Intelligence Company, shoots his target on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
A soldier from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military
A soldier from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military Intelligence Company, shoots his target on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
A soldier from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military
A soldier from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military Intelligence Company, gets prepared to shoot his target on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
Soldiers from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military
Soldiers from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military Intelligence Company, check their targets on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
Soldiers from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military
Soldiers from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military Intelligence Company, check their targets on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
Capt. Trevor Gonklin from 525th Battlefield Surveillance
Capt. Trevor Gonklin from 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade helps make adjustments to an Afghan soldiers weapon on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Jones from 525th Battlefield
Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Jones from 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade helps make adjustments to an Afghan soldiers weapon on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
Soldiers from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military
Soldiers from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military Intelligence Company, check their targets on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
Sgt. 1st Class. Jeffrey Jones from 525th Battlefield
Sgt. 1st Class. Jeffrey Jones from 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade helps make adjustments to an Afghan soldier's weapon on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
Soldiers from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military
Soldiers from the 205th, Afghan National Army, Military Intelligence Company shoot their targets on the range in Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 1, 2011.
U.S. Air Force Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, left, the NATO supreme allied...
U.S. Air Force Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, left, the NATO supreme allied commander, Europe, speaks to U.S. and Australian service members at Forward Operating Base Lindsey in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 9, 2014.
U.S. Air Force Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, left, the NATO supreme allied...
U.S. Air Force Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, left, the NATO supreme allied commander, Europe, speaks to U.S. and Australian service members at Forward Operating Base Lindsey in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 9, 2014.