A CH-47 Chinook takes off from Forward Operating Base
A CH-47 Chinook takes off from Forward Operating Base Bostick in the Ghaziabad province, Afghanistan, in support of combat Operations, Feb. 16, 2011.
Afghan Border Patrol soldiers unload supplies on forward
Afghan Border Patrol soldiers unload supplies on forward Operating Base Joyce to prepare for soldiers arriving in Ghakai Valley, Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 9, 2011
An AH-64 Apache Longbow helicoptor flies during low
An AH-64 Apache Longbow helicoptor flies during low visibility to provide air support for troops on the ground during combat operations in the Barawala Kalte Valley, Kunar province, Afghanistan, April 1, 2011.
Lt. Col. Stephen Spencer with the 132nd Surgeon Squadron
Lt. Col. Stephen Spencer with the 132nd Surgeon Squadron (Forward Surgical team) inspects a young child's leg during a clinic held for local villagers in Konar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 17, 2011.
A CH-47 Chinook takes off from Forward Operating Base
A CH-47 Chinook takes off from Forward Operating Base Joyce to drop off soldiers and supplies in Ghakai Valley, Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 9, 2011.
U.S. Army soldiers From the 2/327th No Slack Battalion,
U.S. Army soldiers From the 2/327th No Slack Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, Pull security after a fire fight with the Taliban in the Barawala Kalet valley, Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 29, 2011.
Lt. Col. Stephen Spencer with the 132nd Surgeon Squadron
Lt. Col. Stephen Spencer with the 132nd Surgeon Squadron inspects a young child that has the flu in Konar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 16, 2011.
Afghan Border Patrol soldiers unload supplies on forward
Afghan Border Patrol soldiers unload supplies on forward Operating Base Joyce to prepare for soldiers arriving in Ghakai Valley, Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 9, 2011.
An Afghan army soldier stands guard on top of a roof
An Afghan army soldier stands guard on top of a roof during combat operations in the valley of Barawala Kalet, Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 29.
A CH-47 Chinook prepares to drop off a sling- loaded
A CH-47 Chinook prepares to drop off a sling- loaded container at Forward Operating Base Joyce in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 9,2011.
An Afghan National Army soldier returns fire with a
An Afghan National Army soldier returns fire with a rocket propelled grenade during a fire fight in the valley of Barawala Kalet, Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 29, 2011.
A CH-47 Chinook prepares to land on Forward Operating
A CH-47 Chinook prepares to land on Forward Operating Base Joyce to drop off soliders and supplies in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 9,2011.
U.S. Army soldiers From the 2/327th No Slack Battalion,
U.S. Army soldiers From the 2/327th No Slack Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, and Military Police, from behind cover during combat operation in the valley of Barawala Kalet, Kunar province Afghanistan March 29, 2011.
Lt. Col. Stephen Spencer with the 132nd Surgeon Squadron
Lt. Col. Stephen Spencer with the 132nd Surgeon Squadron (Forward Surgical Team), holds a clinic for the local children of a village in Konar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 16, 2011.
A CH-47 Chinook lands on Forward Operating Base Joyce.
A CH-47 Chinook lands on Forward Operating Base Joyce. The helicopter is preparing to pick up Afghan Border Patrol soldiers and supplies to take to Ghakai Valley in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 9, 2011.
U.S. Army soldiers from the 2/327th No Slack Battalion,
U.S. Army soldiers from the 2/327th No Slack Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, return fire from a window during a fire fight with the Taliban in the valley of Barawala Kalet, Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 29.
U.S.. Army soldiers train Afghan Border Patrol soldiers
U.S.. Army soldiers train Afghan Border Patrol soldiers how to perfrom sling load operations in order to send supplies out in Ghakai Valley, Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 9, 2011.
U.S. Army soldiers From the 2/327th No Slack Battalion,
U.S. Army soldiers From the 2/327th No Slack Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, return fire after receiving small-arms fire during combat operation in the valley of Barawala Kalet, Kunar province, Afghanistan,... More
A CH-47 Chinook kicks up dust as it lands on Forward
A CH-47 Chinook kicks up dust as it lands on Forward Operating Joyce to drop off soliders and supplies in Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 9, 2011.
U.S. Army soldiers From the 2/327th No Slack Battalion,
U.S. Army soldiers From the 2/327th No Slack Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, prepare to return fire during a fire fight in the valley of Barawala Kalet, Kunar province, Afghanistan March 29, 2011.
Afghan Border Patrol soldiers rush onto a mock CH-47
Afghan Border Patrol soldiers rush onto a mock CH-47 Chinook during "cold load" training at Forward Operating Base Joyce, Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 9, 2011. They are training for future operations. (
Afghan National Army soldiers returns fire with M-249
Afghan National Army soldiers returns fire with M-249 semi automatic weapons in the during a fire fight in the valley of Barawala Kalet, Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 29, 2011.
Afghan Border Patrol soldiers line up on Forward Operating
Afghan Border Patrol soldiers line up on Forward Operating Base Joyce, Kunar province, Afghanistan, They are receiving training from U.S. Army soldiers on how to properly load and unload a CH-47 Chinook March 9, 2011.
U.S. Army soldiers From the 2/327th No Slack Battalion,
U.S. Army soldiers From the 2/327th No Slack Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, return fire in the valley of Barawala Kalet, Kunar province, Afghanistan March 29, 2011.
Sgt. 1st Class Bruce "Pooky" Bogerty from Fayetteville,
Sgt. 1st Class Bruce "Pooky" Bogerty from Fayetteville, N.C., prepares to attach a sling load to the bottom of a CH-47 Chinook at Forward Operating Base Joyce, Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 9, 2011.
U.S. Army soldiers From the 2/327th No Slack Battalion,
U.S. Army soldiers From the 2/327th No Slack Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, return fire from behind cover during combat operations in the valley of Barawala Kalet, Kunar province, Afghanistan March 29, 2011.
Afghan Border Patrol soldiers receive training from
Afghan Border Patrol soldiers receive training from U.S. Army soldiers and their commander on how to properly load and unload a CH-47 Chinook on Forward Operating Base Joyce, Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 9, 2011.
U.S. Army soldiers From the 2/327th No Slack Battalion,
U.S. Army soldiers From the 2/327th No Slack Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, return fire after receiving small-arms fire during combat operation in the valley of Barawala Kalet, Kunar province, Afghanistan,... More
Afghan Border Patrol soldiers receive training from
Afghan Border Patrol soldiers receive training from U.S. Army soldiers on how to properly load and unload a CH-47 Chinook at Forward Operating Base Joyce, Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 9, 2011.
A UH-60 Black Hawk drops of supplies to U.S. Army soldiers
A UH-60 Black Hawk drops of supplies to U.S. Army soldiers From the 2/327th No Slack Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, after five days of combat operations in the valley of Barawala Kalet, Kunar province, Afg... More
Afghan Border Patrol soldiers unload food supplies
Afghan Border Patrol soldiers unload food supplies to be sent to their patrol base in Ghakai Valley, Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 9, 2011.
A U.S. Army soldier From the 2/327th No Slack Battalion,
A U.S. Army soldier From the 2/327th No Slack Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, dries his socks off after five days of combat operations in the valley of Barawala Kalet, Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 29, 2011.
Afghan Border Patrol soldiers receive "cold load" training
Afghan Border Patrol soldiers receive "cold load" training from U.S. Army soldiers. A U.S. Army soldier is simulating how to properly load and unload a CH-47 Chinook on Forward Operating Base Joyce, Kunar provi... More
A U.S. Army soldier From the 2/327th No Slack Battalion,
A U.S. Army soldier From the 2/327th No Slack Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, relieved after a fire fight with the Taliban opens his mouth up towards the sky to taste the snow as it falls in the valley of B... More
Afghan Border Patrol soldiers prepare supplies for
Afghan Border Patrol soldiers prepare supplies for a sling-load drop. The supplies are being sent to soldiers in Ghakai Valley, Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 9, 2011.
Afghan army soldiers take a break during combat operations
Afghan army soldiers take a break during combat operations in valley of Barawala Kalet, Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 29, 2011.
Sgt. 1st Class Bruce" Pooky" Bogerty from Fayetteville,
Sgt. 1st Class Bruce" Pooky" Bogerty from Fayetteville, NC, prepares to attach a sling load to the bottom of a CH-47 Chinook at Forward Operating Base Joyce, Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 9, 2011. (
A U.S. Army soldier From the 2/327th No Slack Battalion,
A U.S. Army soldier From the 2/327th No Slack Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, returns fire with a M-249 squad automatic weapon during combat operations in the valley of Barawala Kalet, Kunar province, Afgha... More
Afghan Border Patrol soldiers unload supplies on forward
Afghan Border Patrol soldiers unload supplies on forward Operating Base Joyce to prepare for soldiers arriving in Ghakai Valley, Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 9, 2011.
A U.S. Army soldier From the 2/327th No Slack Battalion,
A U.S. Army soldier From the 2/327th No Slack Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, points towards incoming fire during a fire fight with the Taliban in the valley of Barawala Kalet, Kunar province, Afghanistan, ... More
U.S.. Army soldiers train Afghan Border Patrol soldiers
U.S.. Army soldiers train Afghan Border Patrol soldiers on how to perfrom sling load operations in order to send supplies out in Ghakai Valley, Kunar province, Afghanistan, March 9, 2011.