A soldier joins in the fun, dancing with an Afghan
A soldier joins in the fun, dancing with an Afghan linguist Sept. 1 during a Eid ul-fitr celebration on Bagram Air Field.
Maj. Gen. Daniel Allyn, commanding general for Regional
Maj. Gen. Daniel Allyn, commanding general for Regional Command-East, and Paul Folmsbee (right), the senior civilian representative for RC-East, greets provincial leaders at an Eid ul-Fitr dinner celebration Sept. 6.
Capt. Markus Shawnee, (left) commander commander for
Capt. Markus Shawnee, (left) commander commander for Bravo Company, 179th Infantry, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, plans the next tactical movement after taking cover from rocket attacks and small-arms fire... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Daniel Allyn, 1st Cavalry Division
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Daniel Allyn, 1st Cavalry Division commanding general, answers a question posed by an Afghan media member, Sept. 20.
Brig. Gen. Gary Volesky, Combined Joint Task Force-1
Brig. Gen. Gary Volesky, Combined Joint Task Force-1 and Regional Command-East Deputy Commanding General – Maneuver, talks to a soldier from Task Force Bronco, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, near Wanat Vi... More
A mechanical engineer at the U.S. Army Research, Development
A mechanical engineer at the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Field Assistance in Science and Technology Center, sandblasts a piece of metal at the RFAST-C workshop Sept. 24.
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Gary Volesky, Combined Joint Task
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Gary Volesky, Combined Joint Task Force-1 and Regional Command-East deputy commanding general – Maneuver, talks with Afghan National Security Forces after a conference attended by Pakistan,... More
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Benjamin Vonderheide, a battle captain,
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Benjamin Vonderheide, a battle captain, HHC, 172nd Support Battalion, and U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Asunta Vonderheide, executive officer for A Company, 172nd Support Battalion try on their Angry Bird... More
Afghan National Army Sgt. Zahir Atifi, 52nd Medical
Afghan National Army Sgt. Zahir Atifi, 52nd Medical Company, teaches his soldiers how to stop the bleeding of a casualty Oct. 25.
Afghan National Army Sgt. Zahir Atifi, 52nd Medical
Afghan National Army Sgt. Zahir Atifi, 52nd Medical Company, teaches his soldiers how to stop the bleeding of a casualty Oct. 25.
U.S. Army Spc. Mike Roberson, Company A, 172nd Support
U.S. Army Spc. Mike Roberson, Company A, 172nd Support Battalion, sits in his vehicle early Oct. 26, readying himself to convoy to Forward Operating Base Orgun-E.
Afghan National Army and U.S. soldiers pose for a quick
Afghan National Army and U.S. soldiers pose for a quick photo after participating in a combined ANA and U.S. Army Soldier of the Month and promotion board Oct. 29.
Afghan Lt. Col Faiz Moh Salaugi (left), and U.S. Army
Afghan Lt. Col Faiz Moh Salaugi (left), and U.S. Army Maj. Ebony Lambert, executive officer, 172nd Support Battalion, discuss future joint training events Nov. 3.
Army Staff Sgt. Enrique Angelo, of Miami, Fla., a
Army Staff Sgt. Enrique Angelo, of Miami, Fla., a communications Non-commissioned officer in-charge from Taskforce Mustang, checks the blue force tracker before leaving on a supply convoy mission on Dec. 2. As ... More
Chief Warrant Officer David Pollard of Naples. Fla.,
Chief Warrant Officer David Pollard of Naples. Fla., and allied trades technician with B Company, 125th Brigade Support Battalion, helps 1st Lt. Zuri Hildreth of Copperas Cove, Texas, a brigade medical supply o... More
Army Spc. Anthony Villa, of San Antonio, a health care
Army Spc. Anthony Villa, of San Antonio, a health care specialist and licensed practical nurse for the 681st Forward Surgical Team, takes a boxing stance during a training session on Dec. 9. Villa was trained b... More
A medical evacuation helicopter lands at Forward Operating
A medical evacuation helicopter lands at Forward Operating Base Shank Dec. 9 to pick up and transport a casualty to Bagram Air Field to receive medical care.
A medical evacuation helicopter lands at Forward Operating
A medical evacuation helicopter lands at Forward Operating Base Shank on Dec. 9, to pick up and transport a casualty to Bagram Air Field to receive medical care.
U.S. Army Spc. Mark Brown, of New Braunfels, Texas,
U.S. Army Spc. Mark Brown, of New Braunfels, Texas, an operation room specialist from the 628th Forward Surgical Team, prepares surgical instruments for a class at Forward Operating Base Shank, Dec. 13. Members... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Donald Paquin, of 4th Battalion,
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Donald Paquin, of 4th Battalion, 1st Field Artillery Regiment, dismounts from an UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Combat Outpost Chak DC, Dec. 16.
U.S. Army Col. Bill Williams, Georgia Agribusiness
U.S. Army Col. Bill Williams, Georgia Agribusiness Development Team commander, talks with a Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan official, Dec. 19, about future watershed projects in Logar and Wardak provinces.
Local Afghan nationals perform traditional songs in
Local Afghan nationals perform traditional songs in celebration of the end of Ramadan at Bagram Air Field Sept. 1.
ANSF members converse with a U.S. soldier during an
ANSF members converse with a U.S. soldier during an Eid ul-Fitr dinner celebration commemorating the end of Ramadan Sept. 6.
U.S. Army soldier Jean Coronado, a supply specialist,
U.S. Army soldier Jean Coronado, a supply specialist, scans the ridgeline for enemy activity after receiving small- arms fire from caves built in cliffs surrounding the village.
Representatives of the Afghan Ministry of Defense,
Representatives of the Afghan Ministry of Defense, outline the government’s policies, before answering questions from the Afghan media Sept. 20, during a media conference.
A U.S. soldier with Task Force Bronco, 3rd Brigade,
A U.S. soldier with Task Force Bronco, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, looks through his sight at the village of Wanat Sept 22.
Jim Granitzki, a mechanical engineer at the U.S. Army
Jim Granitzki, a mechanical engineer at the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Field Assistance in Science and Technology Center, uses the digital laser scanner to place a 3D image of the ... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Daniel Allyn, Regional Command
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Daniel Allyn, Regional Command – East and Combined Joint Task Force-1 commanding general, and Afghan Border Police Executive Chief, Maj. Gen Khalil Bakhtiyer, look over notes during a confer... More
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Benjamin Vonderheide, a battle captain,
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Benjamin Vonderheide, a battle captain, HHC, 172nd Support Battalion, and U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Asunta Vonderheide, executive officer for A Company, 172nd Support Battalion, joke around outside, d... More
Army Staff Sgt. Sean Segroves, a senior medical advisor,
Army Staff Sgt. Sean Segroves, a senior medical advisor, 172nd Support Battalion, teaches four Afghan National Army soldiers medical techniques using a body dummy training aid Oct. 25.
Army Staff Sgt. Sean Segroves, a senior medical advisor,
Army Staff Sgt. Sean Segroves, a senior medical advisor, 172nd Support Battalion, teaches four Afghan National Army soldiers medical techniques using a body dummy training aid Oct. 25.
U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Mariamo, Company A, 172nd Support
U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Mariamo, Company A, 172nd Support Battalion, makes sure everything is tightly strapped down on his vehicle Oct. 26, before the start of a two to three-week mission.
Afghan National Army soldiers and U.S. soldiers participate
Afghan National Army soldiers and U.S. soldiers participate in a combined ANA and U.S. Army Soldier of the Month and promotion board together Oct. 29.
Afghan National Army Command Sgt. Major Shahwali (right),
Afghan National Army Command Sgt. Major Shahwali (right), and U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Binyam Mengestu, from Ethiopia, 172nd Support Battalion, share a laugh during a meeting Nov. 3.
Mine resistant ambush protected vehicles line up at
Mine resistant ambush protected vehicles line up at Forward Operating Base Shank before convoying to Bagram Air Field to provide supplies to various units on Dec. 2. Soldiers from A Company, 125th Brigade Suppo... More
Chief Warrant Officer David Pollard of Naples. Fla.,
Chief Warrant Officer David Pollard of Naples. Fla., an allied trades technician from B Company, 125th Brigade Support Battalion, teaches a class on recovering mine resistant ambush protected vehicles Dec. 3. T... More
Army Spc. Andy Sivilaything, of San Antonio, holds
Army Spc. Andy Sivilaything, of San Antonio, holds practice pads while Army Spc. Anthony Villa, of San Antonio, practices combinations on Dec. 9. Both soldiers are health care specialists and licensed practical... More
The flight crew on a medical evacuation helicopter
The flight crew on a medical evacuation helicopter loads a patient at Forward Operating Base Shank, for transport to Bagram Air Field on Dec. 9., to receive medical care.
Surgeons with the 628th Forward Surgical Team, provide
Surgeons with the 628th Forward Surgical Team, provide medical care to a patient Dec. 9, at Forward Operating Base Shank. The casualty was medically evacuated to the 628th FST to be stabilized before being sent... More
The flight crew on a medical evacuation helicopter
The flight crew on a medical evacuation helicopter loads a patient at Forward Operating Base Shank for transport to Bagram Air Field Dec. 9 to receive medical care.
U.S. Army Spc. John Garcia, of Tracy, Calif., an infantryman
U.S. Army Spc. John Garcia, of Tracy, Calif., an infantryman with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, shaves outside at Combat Outpost Chak DC, Dec. 16.
Logar province’s Director of Agriculture, Irrigation
Logar province’s Director of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Humayun Omar, speaks at the Logar Agribusiness Leadership and Business training conference Dec. 18, at Pol-e ‘Alam City Hall. The two-day trai... More
A U.S. soldier and an Afghan interpreter talk with
A U.S. soldier and an Afghan interpreter talk with a provincial Afghan leader during an Eid ul-Fitr dinner celebration Sept. 6.
Aziz Saeed, a linguist for Mission Essential Personnel,
Aziz Saeed, a linguist for Mission Essential Personnel, belts out a song while performing for a gathering to celebrate the end of Ramadan on Sept. 6 at Bagram Air Field.
An Afghan child watches as ANA and U.S. soldiers travel
An Afghan child watches as ANA and U.S. soldiers travel through a village during Operation Lionheart, Sept. 12.
Members of Afghan media raise their hands during the
Members of Afghan media raise their hands during the question and answer portion of Maj. Gen. Allyn's discussion at the media conference Sept. 20. Allyn is the 1st Cavalry Division and Combined Joint Task Force... More
A U.S. soldier looks down at Wanat Village from his
A U.S. soldier looks down at Wanat Village from his fighting position Sept. 22.
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Matthew DeLay, U.S. Army Research,
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Matthew DeLay, U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Field Assistance in Science and Technology Center, looks around the new site Sept. 24, which is scheduled to open late October.
Pakistan Brig. Gen. Aamer Abbassi, 11th Corps chief
Pakistan Brig. Gen. Aamer Abbassi, 11th Corps chief of staff, and Pakistan Maj. Gen. Rizwan Akhtar, general officer Commanding, 9th Division, listen to briefings during a conference between Pakistan, Afghanista... More
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Benjamin Vonderheide, a battle captain,
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Benjamin Vonderheide, a battle captain, HHC, 172nd Support Battalion, and U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Asunta Vonderheide, executive officer for A Company, 172nd Support Battalion, pose for a quick photo... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Bolker Hasen, Company A, 172nd Support
U.S. Army Sgt. Bolker Hasen, Company A, 172nd Support Battalion, inspects his vehicle prior to convoying to Foward Operating Base Organ-E Oct. 26.
Afghan National Army Sgt. Zahir Atifi, 52nd Medical
Afghan National Army Sgt. Zahir Atifi, 52nd Medical Company, applies an enhanced trauma bandage to an U.S. Army sergeant while his soldier watches and helps Oct. 26.
Afghan National Army Sgt. Zahir Atifi, 52nd Medical
Afghan National Army Sgt. Zahir Atifi, 52nd Medical Company, applies an enhanced trauma bandage to an U.S. Army sergeant while his soldier watches and helps Oct. 26.
Afghan 1st Sgt. Amrodin, Headquarters and Headquarters
Afghan 1st Sgt. Amrodin, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 5/2 Kandak, 203rd Corps, poses a question to a U.S. soldier Oct. 29 during a combined ANA and U.S. Army Soldier of the Month and promotion board.
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Major Terry Burton, 172nd Support
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Major Terry Burton, 172nd Support Battalion, gives Afghan National Army 1st Sgt. Amrodin, a warm greeting Nov. 3.
U.S. Army Spec. John Mondragon, of Colorado Springs,
U.S. Army Spec. John Mondragon, of Colorado Springs, Colo., a petroleum specialist, from A Company, 125th Brigade Support Battalion, talks to Spc. Ladis Wade, of Norway, S.C., a petroleum specialist, with A Com... More
Army 1st Lt. Tonya Garrett of Yutica, N.Y., a supply
Army 1st Lt. Tonya Garrett of Yutica, N.Y., a supply support activity platoon leader, A Company, 125th Brigade Support Battalion, looks up at a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle that is hoisted in the air... More
A medical evacuation patient is transported from Forward
A medical evacuation patient is transported from Forward Operating Base Shank to Bagram Air Field to receive medical care Dec. 9.
A medical evacuation patient is transported from Forward
A medical evacuation patient is transported from Forward Operating Base Shank, to Bagram Air Field to receive medical care on Dec. 9.
A medical evacuation patient lands at Forward Operating
A medical evacuation patient lands at Forward Operating Base Shank on Dec. 9, and is taken to the Forward Surgical Team. The FST has five general surgeons and one orthopedic surgeon, ready to operate 24 hours a day.
U.S. Army Spc. Mark Brown, of New Braunfels, Texas,
U.S. Army Spc. Mark Brown, of New Braunfels, Texas, an operation room specialist from the 628th Forward Surgical Team, prepares surgical instruments for a class at Forward Operating Base Shank, Dec. 13. The ins... More
U.S. Army Spc. Rick Vargas, of Bronx, N.Y., a combat
U.S. Army Spc. Rick Vargas, of Bronx, N.Y., a combat medic with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, organizes medication in preparation for the Afghan National Army sick call, Dec. 16, at Combat Ou... More
An Afghan leader in a farming association poses a question
An Afghan leader in a farming association poses a question during a group discussion at the Logar Agribusiness Leadership and Business Training, Dec. 18.
A local national plays the tanbour for the celebration
A local national plays the tanbour for the celebration on Bagram Air Field Sept. 6.
Ryan Crocker, U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, outlines
Ryan Crocker, U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, outlines the plan for ANSF's eventual take over of peacekeeping and security for Afghanistan during an Eid ul-Fitr dinner celebration Sept. 6.
U.S. Army Spc. Trent McIlwraith, of Edmond, Okla.,
U.S. Army Spc. Trent McIlwraith, of Edmond, Okla., a combat medic for Bravo Company, 1-179th Infantry, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, administers an I.V. to Tech Sgt. Gevoyd Litlle, of Columbus, Ohio, an e... More
Afghan National Security Force leaders sit on a panel
Afghan National Security Force leaders sit on a panel and speak with Afghan media representatives during a media conference Sept. 20.
Brig. Gen. Gary Volesky, Combined Joint Task Force-1
Brig. Gen. Gary Volesky, Combined Joint Task Force-1 and Regional Command-East Deputy Commanding General – Maneuver, talks to troops from Task Force Bronco, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, near Wanat Villa... More
Keith Sheridan, a mechanical engineer technician for
Keith Sheridan, a mechanical engineer technician for the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Field Assistance in Science and Technology Center, dons protective gear before going to the weld... More
The United States, Afghanistan and Pakistan flags are
The United States, Afghanistan and Pakistan flags are displayed at a conference attended by key military leaders from all three countries Oct. 13.
Afghan National Army Sgt. Zahir Atifi, 52nd Medical
Afghan National Army Sgt. Zahir Atifi, 52nd Medical Company, applies an intra-venous saline lock to a fellow Afghan soldier Oct. 26, during a week-long medical training event on Forward Operating Base Sharana.
U.S. Army Pfc. Sam Bennett, Company A, 172nd Support
U.S. Army Pfc. Sam Bennett, Company A, 172nd Support Battalion, makes sure his communications equipment is ready, before convoying to pick up vehicles Oct. 26.
Afghan National Army Sgt. Zahir Atifi, 52nd Medical
Afghan National Army Sgt. Zahir Atifi, 52nd Medical Company, applies an intravenous saline lock to a fellow Afghan soldier Oct. 26, during a week-long medical training event on Forward Operating Base Sharana.
An Afghan National Army soldier answers questions during
An Afghan National Army soldier answers questions during a combined ANA and U.S. Army Soldier of the Month and promotion board Oct. 29.
U.S. Army Pfc. Luis Hernandez, of Rialto, Calif., a
U.S. Army Pfc. Luis Hernandez, of Rialto, Calif., a truck driver for A Company, 125th Brigade Support Battalion, tightens straps on the back of a truck prior to leaving on a supply convoy to Bagram Air Field De... More
Army Capt. Marisha Mclean of Bronx, N.Y., a physician
Army Capt. Marisha Mclean of Bronx, N.Y., a physician assistant for C Company, 125th Brigade Support Battalion, looks through the scope of an improvised target acquisition system during officer professional dev... More
Army Spc. Anthony Villa, of San Antonio, a health care
Army Spc. Anthony Villa, of San Antonio, a health care specialist and licensed practical nurse for the 681st Forward Surgical Team, takes off his gloves after a practice session on Dec. 9. Villa grew up in Pont... More
Spc. Rick Vargas, of Bronx, N.Y., a combat medic with
Spc. Rick Vargas, of Bronx, N.Y., a combat medic with B Company 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, gives a shot to Spc. Louis Moore, of Cerro Gordo, N.C., a cook with B Company, 25th Infantry Battalion, afte... More
Leaders and members of Afghan farming associations
Leaders and members of Afghan farming associations and cooperatives listen intently after breaking into small groups during the two-day Logar Agribusiness Leadership and Business training conference at Pol-e ‘A... More
A mixed band of local nationals and one Afghan-American
A mixed band of local nationals and one Afghan-American linguist plays in celebration marking the end of Ramadan.
An ANSF soldier enjoys some traditional Afghan music
An ANSF soldier enjoys some traditional Afghan music while attending an Eid ul-Fitr dinner celebration Sept. 6.
U.S. Army Spc. Josias Salas, (left) a military information
U.S. Army Spc. Josias Salas, (left) a military information support operations specialist, and Spc. Jean Cornanado, a supply specialist, talk with some afghan children during Operation Lionheart, Sept. 12.
An Afghan media member asks a question to the Afghan
An Afghan media member asks a question to the Afghan National Security Forces panel during a media conference Sept. 20.
U.S. soldiers from Task Force Bronco, 3rd Brigade,
U.S. soldiers from Task Force Bronco, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, position themselves in dug-out firing position overwatching Wanat Village Sept. 22.
George Van Why, an engineer technician for the U.S.
George Van Why, an engineer technician for the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Field Assistance in Science and Technology Center, uses the hand grinder at the RFAST-C shop Sept. 24.
High-ranking military leaders from Pakistan, Afghanistan
High-ranking military leaders from Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United States pose for a photo after a conference Oct 13.
U.S. Army Pfc. Sam Bennett, Company A, 172nd Support
U.S. Army Pfc. Sam Bennett, Company A, 172nd Support Battalion, makes sure his communications are set, before convoying to pick up vehicles Oct. 26.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Brad Eungrad, Task Force Black Talon
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Brad Eungrad, Task Force Black Talon commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Terry D. Burton, Task Force Black Talon command sergeant major, both of the 172nd Support Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regim... More
U.S. Army soldiers from A Company, 125th Support Battalion,
U.S. Army soldiers from A Company, 125th Support Battalion, line up for pre-combat inspections at Forward Operating Base Shank, prior to leaving on a supply convoy to Bagram Air Field Dec. 2. The soldiers from ... More
Army Sgt. Joshua James of New Orleans, La., a small
Army Sgt. Joshua James of New Orleans, La., a small arms artillery repair technician for B Company, 125th Brigade Support Battalion, shows an officer the basics on maintenance on a .105mm cannon Dec. 4.
Army Spc. Antony Villa, of San Antonio, a health care
Army Spc. Antony Villa, of San Antonio, a health care specialist and licensed practical nurse with the 681st Forward Surgical Team, collects information from the flight team after receiving a medical evacuation... More
U.S. Army Spc. Whitt Revis, an infantryman with Company
U.S. Army Spc. Whitt Revis, an infantryman with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, inspects a supply room at Outpost Chak DC, Dec. 16.
Roy Campbell, a representative from the United States
Roy Campbell, a representative from the United States Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Catherine Tait, Georgia Agribusiness Development Team executive officer, teach a class about business stra... More
Brig. Gen. Gary Volesky (left), deputy commanding general
Brig. Gen. Gary Volesky (left), deputy commanding general for Regional Command-East, and a government official enjoy food and drink during an Eid ul-Fitr dinner Sept. 6.
Village elders sit on the steps of the medical clinic
Village elders sit on the steps of the medical clinic on Sept. 12, that U.S. forces built for a village in order to provide better healthcare to the region.
U.S. Army Col. Daniel King, ISAF Joint Command, Chief,
U.S. Army Col. Daniel King, ISAF Joint Command, Chief, Public Affairs Office, listens to the concerns of an Afghan media member during a one-on-one discussion at a Regional Command East hosted media conference Sept. 20.
Brig. Gen. Gary Volesky, Combined Joint Task Force-1
Brig. Gen. Gary Volesky, Combined Joint Task Force-1 and Regional Command-East Deputy Commanding General – Maneuver, and soldiers from Task Force Bronco, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, look down at Wanat ... More
Jim Granitzki, a mechanical engineer at the U.S. Army
Jim Granitzki, a mechanical engineer at the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Field Assistance in Science and Technology Center, uses the digital laser scanner to place a 3D image of the ... More
A Pakistan army soldier take notes during a conference
A Pakistan army soldier take notes during a conference focusing on Afghanistan and Pakistan relations Oct 13.
U.S. Army Sgt. Thomas Ackert, of Dixon, Ill., tightens
U.S. Army Sgt. Thomas Ackert, of Dixon, Ill., tightens down a load, while Spc. Timothy Lemon, of Chicago, watches before leaving on a supply convoy Dec. 2 to Bagram Air Field. Both soldiers are heavy equipment ... More