Afghan National Army commandos discuss techniques during
Afghan National Army commandos discuss techniques during a squad live-fire and maneuver training exercise in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Jan. 28, 2013. The commandos participate in maneuver tra... More
An Afghan National Army commando platoon sergeant discusses
An Afghan National Army commando platoon sergeant discusses tactics with his team during a Close Quarters Battle (CQB) training exercise in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 5, 2013. The command... More
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, receive a briefing on an upcoming mission in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013. The briefing was conducted in order... More
Afghan National Army Commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army Commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, receive a briefing on an upcoming mission in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013. The briefing was conducted in order... More
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak fires at a paper target during a zero range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 18, 2013. The commandos are zeroing their... More
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak (SOK), fly in a Special Mission Wing MI-17 while conducting air assault operations training in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, ... More
Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers with School
Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers with School of Excellence prepare for an inspection during a Ministry of Defense demonstration in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 16, 2013. The de... More
An Afghan National Army Special Forces (ANASF) soldier
An Afghan National Army Special Forces (ANASF) soldier guards an Afghan flag at a weapons range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. The ANASF train often at nearby ranges to ensure t... More
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, simulates a patient during medical training in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. Commandos at every level rece... More
An Afghan National Army commando Platoon Sergeant with
An Afghan National Army commando Platoon Sergeant with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, prepares his platoon at a weapons range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. The commandos t... More
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, fires a crew served weapon during a weapons range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 19, 2013. The commandos train oft... More
A rainbow appears after a hailstorm in Kabul district,
A rainbow appears after a hailstorm in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2013. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. James K. McCann / Released)
A coalition service member aims an infrared laser during
A coalition service member aims an infrared laser during a night range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 24, 2013. The range was conducted to ensure each laser was zeroed. (U.S. Army Photo b... More
An Afghan National Army (ANA) commando with the 6th
An Afghan National Army (ANA) commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, prepares to board a CH-47 Chinook in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 25, 2013. The commandos conducted a clearin... More
Afghan National Army commando officers with the 6th
Afghan National Army commando officers with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, look at the window of a contractor helicopter enroute to a meeting with the National Interdiction Unit in Kabul district, Kabul pro... More
An Afghan mother and her children wait to see a coalition
An Afghan mother and her children wait to see a coalition forces medic during a local medical clinic in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, April 7, 2013. U.S. coalition service members reopened a clos... More
An Afghan National Army commando engineer with the
An Afghan National Army commando engineer with the Headquarters Company, 6th Special Operations Kandak, demonstrates counter-improvised explosive device techniques in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan... More
Afghan National Army Commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army Commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak assist each other packing supplies during mission preparation in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, June 23, 2013. (U.S. Army Phot... More
An Afghan National Army commando with 3rd Company,
An Afghan National Army commando with 3rd Company, 6th Special Operations Kandak, passes out supplies to members of his platoon during mission preparation in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, June 23... More
Members of the Afghan National Army Special Operations
Members of the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command (ANASOC) color guard approach the parade field as part of a ANASOC graduation at Camp Commando, Kabul on July 11, 2013. The ANASOC graduation consi... More
Afghan National Army commando and Special Forces medics
Afghan National Army commando and Special Forces medics with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, participate in a dental training class in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Aug. 20, 2013. The dental c... More
Afghan leaders from the 6th Special Operations Kandak,
Afghan leaders from the 6th Special Operations Kandak, plan an operation during a mission readiness exercise, or MRX, near Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 5, 2014. The purpose of the MRX was to have key lead... More
An Afghan National Army commando teaches techniques
An Afghan National Army commando teaches techniques during a squad live-fire and maneuver training exercise in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Jan. 28, 2013. The commandos participate in maneuver t... More
Afghan National Army commandos prepare to clear a practice
Afghan National Army commandos prepare to clear a practice facility during a Close Quarters Battle (CQB) training exercise in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 5, 2013. The commandos practice CQ... More
An Afghan National Army commando platoon sergeant with
An Afghan National Army commando platoon sergeant with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, takes notes during a briefing on an upcoming mission in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013. The b... More
An Afghan National Army Commando Platoon sergeant with
An Afghan National Army Commando Platoon sergeant with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, takes notes during a briefing on an upcoming mission in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013. The b... More
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, check a paper target during a zero range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 18, 2013. The commandos are zeroing their wea... More
Afghan soldiers prepare to secure a compound during
Afghan soldiers prepare to secure a compound during a first-responder training exercise in Kabul province, March 2, 2013. The training is part of the transition of security to the Afghan National Security Force... More
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak (SOK), fly in a Special Mission Wing MI-17 while conducting air assault operations training in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, ... More
An Afghan National Army special forces officers inspects
An Afghan National Army special forces officers inspects his men before a Ministry of Defense demonstration in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 16, 2013. The demonstration highlighted the vari... More
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, fire from cover at a weapons range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. The commandos train often at the range t... More
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, observes a demonstration during medical training in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. Commandos at every level... More
An Afghan National Army Special Forces (ANASF) soldier
An Afghan National Army Special Forces (ANASF) soldier guards an Afghan flag at a weapons range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. The ANASF train often at nearby ranges to ensure t... More
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, fires a crew served weapon during a weapons range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 19, 2013. The commandos train oft... More
A rainbow appears after a hailstorm in Kabul district,
A rainbow appears after a hailstorm in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2013. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. James K. McCann / Released)
A coalition service member hits a steel target during
A coalition service member hits a steel target during a night range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 24, 2013. The range was conducted to ensure each laser was zeroed. (U.S. Army Photo by P... More
An Afghan National Army (ANA) commando with the 6th
An Afghan National Army (ANA) commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, tests his night vision device prior to an operation in Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 25, 2013. The commandos conducted a clear... More
Col. Mohammad Gul, commander of the National Interdiction
Col. Mohammad Gul, commander of the National Interdiction Unit, meets with Afghan National Army commando officers with the 6th Special Operations Kandak in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, April 4, ... More
Afghan children wait to see a coalition force medic
Afghan children wait to see a coalition force medic during a local medical clinic in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, April 7, 2013. Coalition forces service members reopened a closed medical clinic... More
An Afghan National Army commando engineer with the
An Afghan National Army commando engineer with the Headquarters Company, 6th Special Operations Kandak, demonstrates counter-improvised explosive device techniques in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan... More
Afghan National Army commandos with 3rd Company, 6th
Afghan National Army commandos with 3rd Company, 6th Special Operations Kandak, assist each other by packing supplies during mission preparation in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, June 23, 2013. Th... More
An Afghan National Army commando with 6th Special Operations
An Afghan National Army commando with 6th Special Operations Kandak tests his night vision device during mission preparation in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, June 23, 2013. (U.S. Army Photo by Sp... More
A member of the Afghan National Army Special Operations
A member of the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command (ANASOC) color guard adjusts the presentation of the Afghan national flag as members of the graduating class await the beginning of the ceremony a... More
Afghan National Army commando and Special Forces medics
Afghan National Army commando and Special Forces medics with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, practice anesthesia techniques during a dental training class in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Aug.... More
An Afghan leader with the 6th Special Operations Kandak
An Afghan leader with the 6th Special Operations Kandak discusses details of an operation with other leaders during a mission readiness exercise, or MRX, near Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 5, 2014. The purp... More
With Train, Advise, Assist Command - Air mentorship,
With Train, Advise, Assist Command - Air mentorship, an Afghan air force Airman inspects the cables used to control rudders on a C-208 Feb. 24, 2015 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Afghans are now completing C-208 phase... More
USACE New Kabul Compound Veterans proudly display the
USACE New Kabul Compound Veterans proudly display the symbolic flag of USACE as they continue their service to the country. (Photo by Theresa Marcil) #KnowYourMil
Afghan National Army commandos survey the range atop
Afghan National Army commandos survey the range atop a berm during a squad live-fire and maneuver training exercise in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Jan. 28, 2013. The commandos participate in ma... More
An Afghan National Army Commando Team clears the hallway
An Afghan National Army Commando Team clears the hallway of a practice facility during a Close Quarters Battle (CQB) training exercise in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 5, 2013. The commandos... More
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, receive a briefing on an upcoming mission in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013. The briefing was conducted in order... More
Afghan National Army Commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army Commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, receive a briefing on an upcoming mission in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013. The briefing was conducted in order... More
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak fire their weapons during a zero range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 18, 2013. The commandos are zeroing their weapon... More
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak (SOK), exit a Special Mission Wing MI-17 while conducting air assault operations training in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Ma... More
Afghan National Army special sorces soldiers with School
Afghan National Army special sorces soldiers with School of Excellence prepare for an inspection during a Ministry of Defense demonstration in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 16, 2013. The de... More
An Afghan National Army commando medic with the 6th
An Afghan National Army commando medic with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, teaches his platoon during medical training in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. Commandos at every leve... More
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, move to cover at a weapons range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. The commandos train often at the range to ... More
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, fire crew served weapons during a weapons range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 19, 2013. The commandos train often a... More
A rainbow appears after a hail storm in Kabul district,
A rainbow appears after a hail storm in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2013. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. James K. McCann / Released)
A coalition service member aims an infrared laser during
A coalition service member aims an infrared laser during a night range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 24, 2013. The range was conducted to ensure each laser was zeroed. (U.S. Army Photo b... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army (ANA) commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, prepare for an operation in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 25, 2013. The commandos conducted a clearing operation... More
Members of the National Interdiction Unit, discuss
Members of the National Interdiction Unit, discuss a possible operation with Afghan National Army commando officers with the 6th Special Operations Kandak in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, April 4... More
An Afghan mother and her daughter prepare to leave
An Afghan mother and her daughter prepare to leave after being seen by a coalition forces medic during a local medical clinic in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, April 7, 2013. Coalition forces serv... More
An Afghan National Army commando engineer with the
An Afghan National Army commando engineer with the Headquarters Company, 6th Special Operations Kandak, demonstrates counter-improvised explosive device techniques in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan... More
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter prepares to land and pick
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter prepares to land and pick up Afghan National Army commandos with 6th Special Operations Kandak in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, June 23, 2013. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. ... More
An Afghan National Army commando with 3rd Company,
An Afghan National Army commando with 3rd Company, 6th Special Operations Kandak, waits for supplies during mission preparation in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, June 23, 2013. The commandos prepa... More
The Afghan National Army Special Operations Command
The Afghan National Army Special Operations Command (ANASOC) color guard presents colors as members of the graduating class await the beginning of the ceremony at Camp Commando, Kabul on July 11, 2013. The ANAS... More
Afghan National Army commando and Special Forces medics
Afghan National Army commando and Special Forces medics with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, practice anesthesia techniques during a dental training class in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Aug.... More
An Afghan Commando of the 6th Special Operations Kandak
An Afghan Commando of the 6th Special Operations Kandak documents a mission readiness exercise, or MRX, near Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 5, 2014. The purpose of the MRX was to have key leaders plan an ... More
Afghan National Army commandos take part in a squad
Afghan National Army commandos take part in a squad live-fire and maneuver training exercise in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Jan. 28, 2013. The commandos participate in maneuver training exercis... More
Afghan National Army commando noncommissioned officers
Afghan National Army commando noncommissioned officers watch as a platoon enters the practice facility during a Close Quarters Battle (CQB) training exercise in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb.... More
An Afghan National Army commando Officer with the 6th
An Afghan National Army commando Officer with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, speaks during a briefing on an upcoming mission in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013. The briefing was co... More
An Afghan National Army Commando Officer with the 6th
An Afghan National Army Commando Officer with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, speaks during a briefing on an upcoming mission in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013. The briefing was co... More
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak fires his M249 at a zero range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 18, 2013. The commandos are zeroing the weapons to ens... More
An MI-17 with the Afghan National Army Special Mission
An MI-17 with the Afghan National Army Special Mission Wing provides over watch while Afghan National Army Commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak (SOK) conduct air assault operations training in Kabul... More
MI-17s with the Afghan National Army Special Mission
MI-17s with the Afghan National Army Special Mission Wing prepare for the air assault portion of a Ministry of Defense demonstration in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 16, 2013. The demonstra... More
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special
Afghan National Army commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, provide covering fire while a team moves at a weapons range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. The commandos t... More
An Afghan National Army commando medic with the 6th
An Afghan National Army commando medic with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, demonstrates a technique during medical training in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. Commandos at every... More
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, fires a crew served weapon during a weapons range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 19, 2013. The commandos train oft... More
The sun set casts a golden glow over a guard tower
The sun set casts a golden glow over a guard tower in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2013. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. James K. McCann / Released)
A coalition service member aims an infrared laser during
A coalition service member aims an infrared laser during a night range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 24, 2013. The range was conducted to ensure each laser was zeroed. (U.S. Army Photo b... More
Members of the National Interdiction Unit, discuss
Members of the National Interdiction Unit, discuss a possible operation with Afghan National Army commando Officers with the 6th Special Operations Kandak in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, April 4... More
An Afghan teenager and her sister wait to see a coalition
An Afghan teenager and her sister wait to see a coalition forces medic during a local medical clinic in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, April 7, 2013. Coalition service members reopened a closed me... More
An Afghan National Army commando engineer with the
An Afghan National Army commando engineer with the Headquarters Company, 6th Special Operations Kandak, demonstrates counter improvised explosive device techniques in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan... More
An Afghan National Army commando with 3rd Company,
An Afghan National Army commando with 3rd Company, 6th Special Operations Kandak, passes out supplies to members of his platoon during mission preparation in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, June 23... More
Members of the Afghan National Army Special Operations
Members of the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command (ANASOC)graduating class stand in formation and await the beginning of the ceremony at Camp Commando, Kabul on July 11, 2013. The ANASOC graduation... More
Afghan National Army commando and Special Forces medics
Afghan National Army commando and Special Forces medics with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, practice anesthesia techniques during a dental training class in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Aug.... More
An Afghan leader from the 6th Special Operations Kandak
An Afghan leader from the 6th Special Operations Kandak takes notes during a mission readiness exercise, or MRX, briefing near Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 5, 2014. The purpose of the MRX was to have key l... More
An Afghan National Army commando officer issues commands
An Afghan National Army commando officer issues commands during a squad live-fire and maneuver training exercise in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Jan. 28, 2013. The commandos participate in maneu... More
An Afghan National Army Commando Team begins to clear
An Afghan National Army Commando Team begins to clear a room of a practice facility during a Close Quarters Battle (CQB) training exercise in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 5, 2013. The comma... More
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, studies information during a briefing on an upcoming mission in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013. The briefing w... More
An Afghan National Army Commando with the 6th Special
An Afghan National Army Commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, studies information during a briefing on an upcoming mission in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013. The briefing w... More
An MI-17 with the Afghan National Army Special Mission
An MI-17 with the Afghan National Army Special Mission Wing provides over watch while Afghan National Army Commandos with the 6th Special Operations Kandak (SOK) conduct air assault operations training in Kabul... More
An MI-17 with the Afghan National Army Special Mission
An MI-17 with the Afghan National Army Special Mission Wing prepares for the air assault portion of a Ministry of Defense demonstration in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 16, 2013. The demons... More
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, fires at a target during a weapons range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. The commandos train often at the... More
An Afghan National Army commando team leader with the
An Afghan National Army commando team leader with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, applies techniques learned during medical training in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. Commandos ... More
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special
An Afghan National Army commando with the 6th Special Operations Kandak, fires a crew served weapon during a weapons range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 19, 2013. The commandos train oft... More
The sun set casts a golden glow over a guard tower
The sun set casts a golden glow over a guard tower in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2013. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. James K. McCann / Released)
A coalition service member fires his weapon during
A coalition service member fires his weapon during a night range in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, March 24, 2013. The range was conducted to ensure each laser was zeroed. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc.... More
Members of the National Interdiction Unit, discuss
Members of the National Interdiction Unit, discuss a possible operation with Afghan National Army commando officers with the 6th Special Operations Kandak in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, April 4... More
A coalition forces medic describes to a local Afghan
A coalition forces medic describes to a local Afghan how to apply medicine during a local medical clinic in Kabul district, Kabul province, Afghanistan, April 7, 2013. Coalition forces service members reopened ... More