A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest provides security
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest provides security during a patrol near Bost Airfield Jan. 24, 2018. The patrol helped to enhance security around Bost and to assist the Afghan National Defense and Securi... More
U.S. Marines Col. Christopher J. Douglas, senior advisor
U.S. Marines Col. Christopher J. Douglas, senior advisor with the 505th Zone National Police, and Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), listen and take notes during a... More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), and Maj. Gen Wali Mohammed Ahmadzai, commanding general of the Afghan National Army 215th Corps, listen to key leade... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest conduct a range
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest conduct a range reconnaissance in a MRZR-4 an ultra-terrain vehicle to at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2018. The Task Force Southwest security force observe and pr... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest prepares to
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest prepares to shoot the M-240B for the Combat Marksmanship Program at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Jan. 26, 2018. Several Marines with the unit’s security force executed the... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest fire a 120mm
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest fire a 120mm mortar in support of Operation Maiwand 11 at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, Jan. 28, 2018. The Marines fired multiple illumination rounds in order to light a nearb... More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), is greeted by the leaders of Afghan National Army, 4th Brigade, 215th Corps at Camp Delaram, Afghanistan Feb. 5, 201... More
Service members with Afghanistan Air Force (AAF) and
Service members with Afghanistan Air Force (AAF) and the 738th Aviation Expeditionary Advisor Group watch a C208 pilot perform an air drop at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2018. The training enhances the ... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest prepares to
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest prepares to fire the M107 Special Application Scope Rifle to test its functionality and to sustain combat marksmanship at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Feb. 8, 2018. Marine... More
Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Jones, sergeant major of Task Force
Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Jones, sergeant major of Task Force Southwest (TFSW) (left), Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT) (center), and Brig. Gen. Ben... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) arrive
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) arrive at 3rd Brigade, Afghan National Army 215th Corps’ base to participate in a key leader engagement with the Afghan National Defense and Security Force (ANDSF) ... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provide
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provide security during an expeditionary advisor mission with the 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, at New Garmser, Afghanistan, Feb. 19, 2018. M... More
A U.S. Marine sniper with Task Force Southwest prepares
A U.S. Marine sniper with Task Force Southwest prepares to fire the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System to test its functionality at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Feb. 19, 2018. Marines with the unit’s security force ... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provide
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provide security for a key-leader engagement between TFSW and 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, at Camp Regi-Tapa, Afghanistan, Feb. 22, 2018. ... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) scans
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) scans his area after receiving indirect fire during an advising mission with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps as they conduct Operation Maiwand ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps sniper with Task Force Southwest
A U.S. Marine Corps sniper with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) stands security during an advising mission with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps in support of Operation Maiwand 12 at Camp Shorser... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provide
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provide security for a CH-47 Chinook during an advising mission with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps during Operation Maiwand 12 at Camp Shorser... More
A U.S. Marine Corps sniper with Task Force Southwest
A U.S. Marine Corps sniper with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) sights in with a M107 .50-caliber Special Applications Scoped Rifle during a security post for an advising mission with 1st Brigade, Afghan National A... More
A U.S. Marine Corps sniper with Task Force Southwest
A U.S. Marine Corps sniper with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) presents a Texas flag that he keeps in his plate carrier in honor of his state and father. He has taken the flag everywhere with him for approximately... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), waits for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford to exit from a KC-130J Super Hercules a... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hubert Gonzales lands
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hubert Gonzales lands at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, April 5, 2018. Gonzales was a part of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment in 2011 when he was injured by an improvised explosiv... More
A soldier with Afghan National (ANA) Army 215th Corps
A soldier with Afghan National (ANA) Army 215th Corps photographs U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), and Maj. Gen. Wali Mohammed Ahmadzai, comman... More
NIMROZ PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 6, 2018) - U.S.
NIMROZ PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 6, 2018) - U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest begin establishing a secure position during an expeditionary advisory package at forward operating base (FOB) Delaram. U.S. M... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest provides security
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest provides security during a patrol near Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2018. The patrol helped to enhance security around Bost and to assist the Afghan National Defe... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest observes the
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest observes the integrity of a weapons range during a range reconnaissance at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2018. The Task Force Southwest security force observe and ... More
Top advisors from Task Force Southwest (TFSW) and the
Top advisors from Task Force Southwest (TFSW) and the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) share a meal together after a security shura at Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 25, 2018. Top advisors ... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest prepare to fire
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest prepare to fire a 120mm mortar in support of Operation Maiwand 11 at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, Jan. 27, 2018. The Marines fired multiple illumination rounds in order to li... More
U.S. Marines Col. Christopher J. Douglas, senior advisor
U.S. Marines Col. Christopher J. Douglas, senior advisor with the 505th Zone National Police (left), and Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), conduct planning for op... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest sights in on
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest sights in on the M-240B when shooting for the Combat Marksmanship Program at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Jan. 26, 2018. Several Marines with the unit’s security force exe... More
Afghan soldier Command Sgt. Maj. Waheddin Wafa, command
Afghan soldier Command Sgt. Maj. Waheddin Wafa, command sergeant major of the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps (left), and Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Jones, sergeant major of Task Force Southwest (right), address... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest prepares to
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest prepares to fire the M107 Special Application Scope Rifle to test its functionality and to sustain combat marksmanship at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Feb. 8, 2018. Marine... More
A pilot with the Afghanistan Air Force (AAF) stands
A pilot with the Afghanistan Air Force (AAF) stands in front of his C208 airplane after conducting an air drop at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2018. The training enhances the readiness of their pilots to... More
Col. Matthew R. Nation, plans officer for U.S. Marine
Col. Matthew R. Nation, plans officer for U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT) (left) and Col. John Armellino, deputy commander of Task Force Southwest (TFSW) walk together during tour of Camp Sho... More
U.S. Marine Col. Christopher J. Douglas, senior advisor
U.S. Marine Col. Christopher J. Douglas, senior advisor for the 505th Zone National Police, Task Force Southwest (TFSW), arrive at 3rd Brigade, Afghan National Army 215th Corps’ base to participate in a key lea... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provides
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provides security during an expeditionary advisor mission with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps at New Garmser, Afghanistan, Feb. 19, 2018. Mari... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest fires the M110
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest fires the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System as part of the combat marksmanship program at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Feb. 19, 2018. Marines with the unit’s security force c... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provides
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provides security for a key-leader engagement with the 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, at Camp Regi-Tapa, Afghanistan, Feb. 22, 2018. Marines ... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provides
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provides security while a CH-47 Chinook crew unloads cargo to create a forward operating base to advise 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps as they... More
A U.S. Marine Corps advisor with Task Force Southwest
A U.S. Marine Corps advisor with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) oversees combat operational planning for Operation Maiwand 12 with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps during an advising mission at ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW) (middle), arrives for a command visit to see the Marines advising 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th... More
A U.S. Marine Corps sniper with Task Force Southwest
A U.S. Marine Corps sniper with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) sights in with a rifle combat optic on a M4 carbine during a security post for an advising mission with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps sniper with Task Force Southwest
A U.S. Marine Corps sniper with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) presents a Texas flag that he keeps in his plate carrier in honor of his state and father. He has taken the flag everywhere with him for approximately... More
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford is greeted by U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), after exiting from a KC-130J Super ... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest greets retired
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest greets retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hubert Gonzalez after landing at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, April 5, 2018. Gonzales was a part of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), and Maj. Gen. Wali Mohammed Ahmadzai, commanding general of Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, listen to ... More
NIMROZ PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 7, 2018) - U.S.
NIMROZ PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 7, 2018) - U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest return to base after filling sandbags during an expeditionary advisory package at forward operating base (FOB) Delaram. U.S. ... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) meet
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) meet with Afghan National policemen during a patrol near Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2018. The encounter helped reaffirm TFSW’s commitment to assisting the... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest fire a 120mm
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest fire a 120mm mortar in support of Operation Maiwand 11 at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, Jan. 27, 2018. The Marines fired multiple illumination rounds in order to light a nearb... More
U.S. Marines Col. Edward J. Healey, senior Marine advisor
U.S. Marines Col. Edward J. Healey, senior Marine advisor with the Afghan National Army 215th Corps (left), Col. Christopher J. Douglas, senior Marine advisor with the 505th Zone Afghan National Police, (middle... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest assesses the
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest assesses the integrity of a weapons range while conducting a range reconnaissance at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2018. The Task Force Southwest security force ob... More
Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Wali Mohammed Ahmadzai,
Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Wali Mohammed Ahmadzai, the commanding general of 215th Corps, and leaders from the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) take notes during a security shura with sen... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest battle sight
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest battle sight zero the M-240B in preparation for the Combat Marksmanship Program at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Jan. 26, 2018. Several Marines with the unit’s security forc... More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), listens as Afghan National Defense and Security Force (ANDSF) leaders talk about progress during Operation Maiwand 1... More
A Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest waits for
A Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest waits for a C208 airplane during an air drop at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2018. The training enhances the readiness of their pilots to improve the delivery o... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest fires an M107
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest fires an M107 Special Application Scope Rifle to test its functionality and to sustain combat marksmanship at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Feb. 8, 2018. Marines with the u... More
Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, commanding general of
Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT), learns about new assets and capabilities of Task Force Southwest (TFSW) while touring Camp Shorab, Afghanis... More
Afghan soldier Maj. Gen. Wali Muhammed Ahmadzai, commanding
Afghan soldier Maj. Gen. Wali Muhammed Ahmadzai, commanding general of the Afghan National Army 215th Corps (left), speaks to village elders from the Nahr-e- Saraj district during a shura to discuss bringing st... More
A U.S. Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest (TFSW),
A U.S. Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest (TFSW), Brig. Gen. Abdul Raziq Hotak, commanding general of the 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps (center), and Mr. Ayub Omar, district governor... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest fires the M110
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest fires the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System as part of the combat marksmanship program at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Feb. 19, 2018. Marines with the unit’s security force c... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) give
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) give advice for an upcoming operation during a key-leader engagement with the 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, at Camp Regi-Tapa, Afghanistan, F... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) rush
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) rush to offload cargo from a CH-47 Chinook at a new forward operating base to advise 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps as they conduct Operation M... More
Brig. Gen. Abdul Raziq Hotak, commanding general of
Brig. Gen. Abdul Raziq Hotak, commanding general of 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps (middle), discusses tactical operations with his soldiers for Operation Maiwand 12 at Camp Shorserack, Afg... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), is greeted by Brig. Gen. Abdul Raziq Hotak, commanding general of 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215t... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) observe
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) observe their surroundings while at a security post for an advising mission with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps as they conduct Operation Maiwa... More
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford is greeted by U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Jones, sergeant major of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), after exiting from a KC-130J Super Hercules ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps advisor with Task Force Southwest
A U.S. Marine Corps advisor with Task Force Southwest speaks to retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hubert Gonzales about an improved explosive device(IED) training lane for the Afghan National Army at Camp Shorabak... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provides
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provides security during a key-leadership engagement at Camp Nolay, Afghanistan, April 7, 2018. TFSW advises at the brigade level to enable the Afghan National Def... More
NIMROZ PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 8, 2018) - U.S.
NIMROZ PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 8, 2018) - U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest and soldiers with 4th Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps escort district governors to a security shura during an... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest assess the integrity
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest assess the integrity of a weapons range while conducting a range reconnaissance at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2018. The Task Force Southwest security force obser... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest provides security
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest provides security during a patrol near Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2018. The patrol helped to enhance security around Bost and to assist the Afghan National Defe... More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), listens to key leaders from the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) at Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, J... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest walks to the
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest walks to the ammo supply point to gather 7.62mm rounds to feed into the M-240B for the Combat Marksmanship Program at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Jan. 26, 2018. Several M... More
180128-M-PL003-034 U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest
180128-M-PL003-034 U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest prepare to fire a 120mm mortar in support of Operation Maiwand 11 at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, Jan. 28, 2018. The Marines fired multiple illumination ro... More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), speaks with leaders of the Afghan National Defense and Security Force (ANDSF) about offensive operations across Helm... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest fires the M107
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest fires the M107 Special Application Scope Rifle to test its functionality and to sustain combat marksmanship at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Feb. 8, 2018. Marines with the ... More
Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, commanding general of
Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT), talks to Marines and Sailors of Task Force Southwest (TFSW) during a town hall on Camp Shorab, Afghanistan,... More
An Afghan soldier with the Afghan National Army 3rd
An Afghan soldier with the Afghan National Army 3rd Brigade, 215th Corps, records Mr. Hayatullah Hayat, governor of Helmand province, during a speech to village elders from the Nahr-e- Saraj district during a s... More
A U.S. Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest (TFSW)
A U.S. Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) observes Brig. Gen. Abdul Raziq Hotak, commanding general of the 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, and Mr. Ayub Omar, district governor ... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest takes aim with
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest takes aim with the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System as part of the combat marksmanship program at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Feb. 19, 2018. Marines with the unit’s securit... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provides
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provides security for a key-leader engagement with the 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, at Camp Regi-Tapa, Afghanistan, Feb. 22, 2018. Marines ... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provide
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provide security while a CH-47 Chinook arrives with cargo to create a forward operating base to advise 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps for Opera... More
Brig. Gen. Abdul Raziq Hotak, commanding general of
Brig. Gen. Abdul Raziq Hotak, commanding general of 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, listens to his soldiers discuss tactical operations for Operation Maiwand 12 at Camp Shorserack, Afghanis... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Edward J. Healey, the Task Force
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Edward J. Healey, the Task Force Southwest (TFSW) senior advisor to the Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, is greeted by Brig. Gen. Abdul Raziq Hotak, commanding general of 1st Briga... More
A U.S. Marine Corps sniper with Task Force Southwest
A U.S. Marine Corps sniper with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) sights in with a M107 .50-caliber Special Applications Scoped Rifle during a security post for an advising mission with 1st Brigade, Afghan National A... More
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford is greeted by U.S. Marine Corps Col. Christopher J. Douglas, senior advisor for the 505th Zone National Police Force, Task Force Southwest (TFSW) (ri... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hubert Gonzales takes
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Hubert Gonzales takes a group photo with other wounded warriors from the Afghan National Army at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, April 5, 2018. Gonzales was a part of 3rd Battalion, 5... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provides
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) provides security during a key-leadership engagement at Camp Nolay, Afghanistan, April 7, 2018. TFSW advises at the brigade level to enable the Afghan National Def... More
NIMROZ PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 8, 2018) - U.S.
NIMROZ PROVINCE, Afghanistan (July 8, 2018) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Christopher J. Douglas, Task Force Southwest’s senior advisor to the 505th Zone Afghan National Police, arrives at the security shura during ... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest provides security
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest provides security during a patrol near Bost Airfield, Jan. 24, 2018. The patrol helped to enhance security around Bost and to assist the Afghan National Defense and Secur... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest conduct a range
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest conduct a range reconnaissance in a MRZR-4 an ultra-terrain vehicle while at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2018. The Task Force Southwest security force observe and... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest fires the M-249B
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest fires the M-249B as part of the Combat Marksmanship Program at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Jan. 26, 2018. Several Marines with the unit’s security force executed the trai... More
An Afghan National Defense and Security Force member
An Afghan National Defense and Security Force member who helped to identify and kill a suicide bomber is congratulated by his leadership, Marjah, Afghanistan, Jan. 29, 2018. The ANDSF identified a vehicle born... More
Local elders from Delaram share a meal prepared by
Local elders from Delaram share a meal prepared by the Afghan National Defense and Security Force (ANDSF) with leaders from Task Force Southwest (TFSW) at Camp Delaram, Afghanistan Feb. 5, 2018. Key leaders fro... More
Col. John Armellino, deputy commander of Task Force
Col. John Armellino, deputy commander of Task Force Southwest (left) and Lt. Gen. William D. Beydler, commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT), talks to a Marine with TFSW while ... More
Mr. Hayatullah Hayat, governor of Helmand province,
Mr. Hayatullah Hayat, governor of Helmand province, gives a speech to village elders from the Nahr-e- Saraj district during a shura to discuss bringing stability back into the region at Camp Jadeed, Afghanistan... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest prepares to
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest prepares to fire the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System as part of the combat marksmanship program at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Feb. 19, 2018. Marines with the unit’s secur... More
A soldier with the 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army
A soldier with the 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps, listens to a Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) give advice for an upcoming operation during a key-leader engagement at Camp ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps sniper with Task Force Southwest
A U.S. Marine Corps sniper with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) sprints to a better vantage point after receiving indirect fire during an advising mission with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps as... More
A U.S. Marine Corps advisor with Task Force Southwest
A U.S. Marine Corps advisor with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) oversees combat operational planning for Operation Maiwand 12 with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps during an advising mission at ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of Task Force Southwest (TFSW), greets a soldier with 1st Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps during a command visit to see the Ma... More