Abdul Samad, a former insurgent commander, discusses
Abdul Samad, a former insurgent commander, discusses district security and development issues with an Afghan National Army special forces soldier in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 3... More
Matiullah Khan, Khas Uruzgan district National Directorate
Matiullah Khan, Khas Uruzgan district National Directorate of Security Chief, greets village elders at the beginning of a district meeting in Garmab village, Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan... More
An Afghan National Army soldier prepares to unload
An Afghan National Army soldier prepares to unload security supplies during a delivery to an Afghan Local Police checkpoint in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 8. The district chief o... More
Elders from Bodanzai village take their seats before
Elders from Bodanzai village take their seats before a meeting in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 9. Topics of the meeting included various village improvement projects and security ... More
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter delivers supplies in Khas
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter delivers supplies in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 11. Helicopters are one of a number of ways the coalition special operations forces transport supplies... More
The District Development Assembly Shura Leader reviews
The District Development Assembly Shura Leader reviews the agenda before a development shura begins in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 14. Village elders from throughout the distric... More
Abdul Halim, district governor for Khas Uruzgan, talks
Abdul Halim, district governor for Khas Uruzgan, talks to village elders about security during a shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 15. The meeting also served as an opportunit... More
Abdul Halim, district governor for Khas Uruzgan, talks
Abdul Halim, district governor for Khas Uruzgan, talks to village elders about security during a shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 15. The meeting also served as an opportunit... More
A C-130 Hercules cargo airplane drops supplies for
A C-130 Hercules cargo airplane drops supplies for coalition Special Operations Forces in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 16. The drops are a regular part of military resupply opera... More
A member of the Afghan Local Police provides security
A member of the Afghan Local Police provides security during a patrol through Bodanzai village, Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 16. ALP and coalition Special Operations Forces member... More
Village elders from Charaysi take their seats moments
Village elders from Charaysi take their seats moments before the start of a development shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 18. The elders gathered to discuss bridges and metho... More
An Afghan National Army soldier fires his rifle during
An Afghan National Army soldier fires his rifle during a range exercise in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 19. Members of coalition forces partner with ANA to improve their training... More
Abdul Samad, a former insurgent commander, discusses
Abdul Samad, a former insurgent commander, discusses district security and development issues with an Afghan National Army special forces soldier in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 3... More
Village elders take their seats at a district meeting
Village elders take their seats at a district meeting in Garmab village, Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 6. Approximately 20 village elders attended to listen to district leaders di... More
Members of the Afghan Local Police and Afghan Uniformed
Members of the Afghan Local Police and Afghan Uniformed Police unload supplies during a delivery for the Matakzai checkpoint in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 8. The district chief ... More
An elder from Bodanzai village discusses a list of
An elder from Bodanzai village discusses a list of concerns with his fellow village leaders during a meeting in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 9. Topics of the meeting included va... More
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter delivers supplies in Khas
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter delivers supplies in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 11. Helicopters are one of a number of ways the coalition special operations forces transport supplies... More
The District Development Assembly Shura Leader addresses
The District Development Assembly Shura Leader addresses village elders during a development shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 14. Village elders from throughout the district ... More
Abdul Halim, district governor for Khas Uruzgan, talks
Abdul Halim, district governor for Khas Uruzgan, talks to village elders about security during a shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 15. The meeting also served as an opportunit... More
Abdul Halim, district governor for Khas Uruzgan, talks
Abdul Halim, district governor for Khas Uruzgan, talks to village elders about security during a shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 15. The meeting also served as an opportunit... More
A C-130 Hercules cargo airplane drops supplies for
A C-130 Hercules cargo airplane drops supplies for coalition Special Operations Forces in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 16. The drops are a regular part of military resupply opera... More
Members of the Afghan Local Police make their way down
Members of the Afghan Local Police make their way down a small hill during a patrol through Bodanzai village, Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 16. ALP and coalition Special Operation... More
A village elder offers ideas on how to improve a bridge
A village elder offers ideas on how to improve a bridge in his village during a development shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 18. The elders gathered to discuss bridges and m... More
An Afghan National Army soldier waits for instruction
An Afghan National Army soldier waits for instruction during a range exercise in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 19. Members of coalition forces partner with ANA to improve their tr... More
Village elders take their seats at a district meeting
Village elders take their seats at a district meeting in Garmab village, Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 6. Approximately 20 village elders attended to listen to district leaders di... More
Members of the Afghan Local Police and Afghan Uniformed
Members of the Afghan Local Police and Afghan Uniformed Police unload supplies during a delivery for the Matakzai checkpoint in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 8. The district chief ... More
An elder from Bodanzai village talks about security
An elder from Bodanzai village talks about security in his village during a meeting in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 9. Topics of the meeting included various village improvement p... More
A coalition forces gunner looks out from a CH-47 Chinook
A coalition forces gunner looks out from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter as it delivers supplies in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 11. Helicopters are one of a number of ways the coaliti... More
Village elders from throughout the district listen
Village elders from throughout the district listen to possible locations for a potential bridge in the area during a development shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 14. Village ... More
A village elder runs his fingers along a set of prayer
A village elder runs his fingers along a set of prayer beads in contemplation while district leaders discuss security during a shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 15. The meetin... More
Supply containers dropped from a C-130 Hercules cargo
Supply containers dropped from a C-130 Hercules cargo airplane fall to coalition Special Operations Forces below in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 16. The drops are a regular part... More
Village elders discuss potential improvement projects
Village elders discuss potential improvement projects during a shura in Bodanzai village, Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 16. Afghan Local Police and coalition Special Operations For... More
Malik Abdul Halim, district governor for Khas Uruzgan,
Malik Abdul Halim, district governor for Khas Uruzgan, talks to Charaysi village elders about the best ways to ensure development for their village during a shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afg... More
A village elder discusses various needs of his village
A village elder discusses various needs of his village during a development shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 18. The elders gathered to discuss bridges and methods of contro... More
An Afghan National Army soldier fires his rifle during
An Afghan National Army soldier fires his rifle during a range exercise in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 19. Members of coalition forces partner with ANA to improve their training... More
Abdul Halim, Khas Uruzgan District Governor, speaks
Abdul Halim, Khas Uruzgan District Governor, speaks to village elders during a district meeting in Garmab village, Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 6. Approximately 20 village elders... More
Members of the Afghan Local Police and Afghan Uniformed
Members of the Afghan Local Police and Afghan Uniformed Police unload supplies during a delivery for the Matakzai checkpoint in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 8. The district chief ... More
An elder from Bodanzai village talks about security
An elder from Bodanzai village talks about security in his village during a meeting in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 9. Topics of the meeting included various village improvement p... More
Village elders provide input for potential projects
Village elders provide input for potential projects in the Nawian and Nakruz villages during a development shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 14. Village elders from throughout... More
Sardar Wali, outgoing district chief of police for
Sardar Wali, outgoing district chief of police for Khas Uruzgan district, takes notes during a shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 15. The meeting served as an opportunity to di... More
Village elders discuss potential improvement projects
Village elders discuss potential improvement projects during a shura in Bodanzai village, Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 16. Afghan Local Police and coalition Special Operations For... More
Charaysi village elders discuss the best ways to improve
Charaysi village elders discuss the best ways to improve a bridge in their village during a development shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 18. The elders gathered to discuss b... More
Soldiers from the Afghan National Army fire from their
Soldiers from the Afghan National Army fire from their rifles during a range exercise in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 19. Members of coalition forces partner with ANA to improve t... More
Malik Abdul Karim, district community council chairman,
Malik Abdul Karim, district community council chairman, speaks to village elders during a district meeting in Garmab village, Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 6. Approximately 20 vill... More
Members of the Afghan Local Police unload supplies
Members of the Afghan Local Police unload supplies during a delivery for the Matakzai checkpoint in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 8. The district chief of police and ALP commander ... More
An elder from Bodanzai village talks about potential
An elder from Bodanzai village talks about potential improvement projects in his village during a meeting in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 9. Topics of the meeting included various... More
A village elder provides input for potential projects
A village elder provides input for potential projects in the Nawian and Nakruz villages during a development shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 14. Village elders from througho... More
A member of the Afghan Local Police discusses logistical
A member of the Afghan Local Police discusses logistical and administrative issues during a shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 15. The meeting served as an opportunity to addre... More
Village elders discuss potential improvement projects
Village elders discuss potential improvement projects during a shura in Bodanzai village, Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 16. Afghan Local Police and coalition Special Operations For... More
Malik Abdul Halim, District Governor for Khas Uruzgan,
Malik Abdul Halim, District Governor for Khas Uruzgan, talks to Charaysi village elders about the best ways to ensure development for their village during a shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afg... More
A sergeant from the Afghan National Army monitors other
A sergeant from the Afghan National Army monitors other soldiers in his unit as they conduct a range exercise in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 19. Members of coalition forces part... More
Malik Abdul Karim, district community council chairman,
Malik Abdul Karim, district community council chairman, speaks to village elders during a district meeting in Garmab village, Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 6. Approximately 20 vill... More
Members of the Afghan Local Police unload supplies
Members of the Afghan Local Police unload supplies during a delivery for the Matakzai checkpoint in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 8. The district chief of police and ALP commander ... More
Elders from Bodanzai village speak with one another
Elders from Bodanzai village speak with one another during a meeting in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 9. Topics of the meeting included various village improvement projects and se... More
A village elder discusses how security forces provide
A village elder discusses how security forces provide stability in allowing improvement projects to take place in the area during a shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 14. Villa... More
Haji Abdul Rashid, the new district chief of police
Haji Abdul Rashid, the new district chief of police for Khas Uruzgan, introduces himself to village elders during a shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 15. The meeting also serv... More
A village elder signs his promise to support Afghan
A village elder signs his promise to support Afghan Local Police during a shura in Bodanzai village, Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 16. ALP and coalition Special Operations Forces m... More
Matiullah Khan, Khas Uruzgan district National Directorate
Matiullah Khan, Khas Uruzgan district National Directorate of Security Chief, tells Charaysi village elders that supporting security in the area will bring development to their village during a shura in Khas Ur... More
A sergeant from the Afghan National Army helps a soldier
A sergeant from the Afghan National Army helps a soldier adjust his position during a range exercise in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 19. Members of coalition forces partner with ... More
Abdul Halim, Khas Uruzgan District Governor, speaks
Abdul Halim, Khas Uruzgan District Governor, speaks with village elders in front of a local hydro-electric power plant in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 6. The power plant is about ... More
Members of the Afghan Local Police, Afghan Uniformed
Members of the Afghan Local Police, Afghan Uniformed Police and Afghan National Army unload supplies during a delivery for the Matakzai checkpoint in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March ... More
Elders from Bodanzai village look over a map as they
Elders from Bodanzai village look over a map as they discuss locations for potential village improvement projects during a meeting in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 9. Topics of the... More
Sardar Wali, outgoing district chief of police for
Sardar Wali, outgoing district chief of police for the Khas Uruzgan district, offers his support for Haji Abdul Rashid, the new DCOP, during a shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Marc... More
Charaysi village elders discuss the best locations
Charaysi village elders discuss the best locations for various improvement projects during a development shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 18. The elders gathered to discuss ... More
A soldier from the Afghan National Army fires from
A soldier from the Afghan National Army fires from his rifle during a range exercise in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 19. Members of coalition forces partner with ANA to improve th... More
Abdul Halim, Khas Uruzgan District Governor, is one
Abdul Halim, Khas Uruzgan District Governor, is one of a handful of district leaders who worked to start a project at a local hydro-electric power plant in Garmab village, Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan provinc... More
A group of children gather to watch members of the
A group of children gather to watch members of the Afghan Local Police, Afghan Uniformed Police and Afghan National Army unload supplies during a delivery to an Afghan Local Police checkpoint in Khas Uruzgan di... More
Elders from Bodanzai village discuss locations for
Elders from Bodanzai village discuss locations for potential village improvement projects during a meeting in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 9. Topics of the meeting included variou... More
Charaysi village elders discuss the best locations
Charaysi village elders discuss the best locations for various improvement projects in their area during a development shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 18. The elders gather... More
Soldiers from the Afghan National Army listen to closing
Soldiers from the Afghan National Army listen to closing remarks after a range exercise in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 19. Members of coalition forces partner with ANA to improve... More
A member of the Afghan Uniformed Police departs after
A member of the Afghan Uniformed Police departs after helping to deliver supplies for the Matakzai checkpoint in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 8. The district chief of police and A... More
A sergeant from the Afghan National Army prepares to
A sergeant from the Afghan National Army prepares to lead his soldiers back to their base after a range exercise in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 19. Members of coalition forces pa... More
Nic Mohammed, the Afghan Local Police commander for
Nic Mohammed, the Afghan Local Police commander for Khas Uruzgan district, and Malik Abdul Halim, district governor, discuss ALP checkpoints during a security shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, A... More
Matiullah Khan, Khas Uruzgan district National Directorate
Matiullah Khan, Khas Uruzgan district National Directorate of Security chief, offers his thoughts during a security shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 19. The shura addressed A... More
Malik Abdul Halim, Khas Uruzgan district governor,
Malik Abdul Halim, Khas Uruzgan district governor, addresses district security leaders during a security shura in Khas Uruzgan district, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 19. The shura addressed Afghan Local... More