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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Richard Johnson, U.S.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Richard Johnson, U.S.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Richard Johnson, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, teaches speed reloading techniques to Maldivian National Defense Force Support Service member before their annual rifle qualifica... More

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Francisco Vega, Mobile Training

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Francisco Vega, Mobile Training

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Francisco Vega, Mobile Training Team Officer in Charge, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, speaks to Maldivian National Defense Force personnel during an opening ceremony on Girifushi, M... More

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. John Martinez, Mobile

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. John Martinez, Mobile

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. John Martinez, Mobile Training Team Chief, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, speaks to Maldivian Marines during a meet and greet for an upcoming non-commissioned officer developme... More

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Richard Johnson, with

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Richard Johnson, with

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Richard Johnson, with Mobile Training Team, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, gives a class on Combat Mindset to Maldivian Marines during a non-commissioned officer development pro... More

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and Maldivian Marines

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and Maldivian Marines

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and Maldivian Marines run for physical training during a non-commissioned officer development program on Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Jan. 18, 2014. This training event between bot... More

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. John Martinez, Mobile

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. John Martinez, Mobile

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. John Martinez, Mobile Training Team Chief, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, stands with Maldivian Marines during an opening ceremony for a non-commissioned officer development pr... More

A Maldivian Marine practices shooting positions after

A Maldivian Marine practices shooting positions after

A Maldivian Marine practices shooting positions after a class given by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Marines on Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Jan. 19, 2014. This non-commissioned officer development program betw... More

A Maldivian Marine listens to U.S. Marine Corps Master

A Maldivian Marine listens to U.S. Marine Corps Master

A Maldivian Marine listens to U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. John Martinez, Mobile Training Team Chief, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, give a class on non-commissioned officer development to Maldivian Marine... More

A Maldivian Marine demonstrates a rope climbing technique

A Maldivian Marine demonstrates a rope climbing technique

A Maldivian Marine demonstrates a rope climbing technique before an upcoming squad competition during a non-commissioned officer development program on Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Jan. 21, 2014. This training even... More

Maldivian Marines run between events during a squad

Maldivian Marines run between events during a squad

Maldivian Marines run between events during a squad competition with U.S. Marines Corps Forces, Pacific Marines on Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Jan. 22, 2014. This squad competition was part of a non-commissioned o... More

Maafilaafushi residents watch as U.S. Marine Corps

Maafilaafushi residents watch as U.S. Marine Corps

Maafilaafushi residents watch as U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and Maldivian Marines clean up garbage that has washed ashore on Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Jan. 23, 2014. U.S. and Maldivian Marines are partici... More

Maldivian Marines load their AK-47 service rifles during

Maldivian Marines load their AK-47 service rifles during

Maldivian Marines load their AK-47 service rifles during live fire training with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Marines on Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Jan. 25, 2014. This non-commissioned officer development pr... More

A Maldivian Marine takes aim with his AK-47 service

A Maldivian Marine takes aim with his AK-47 service

A Maldivian Marine takes aim with his AK-47 service rifle during live fire training with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Marines on Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Jan. 26, 2014. This non-commissioned officer develo... More

Maldivian Marine Corps Cpl. Mohamed Shakir waits to

Maldivian Marine Corps Cpl. Mohamed Shakir waits to

Maldivian Marine Corps Cpl. Mohamed Shakir waits to fire during live fire training with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Marines on Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Jan. 28, 2014. This non-commissioned officer develop... More

Maldivian Marines wait to conduct live night fire training

Maldivian Marines wait to conduct live night fire training

Maldivian Marines wait to conduct live night fire training with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Marines on Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Jan. 29, 2014. This non-commissioned officer development program between bot... More

Maldivian Marine Corps Cpl. Ibrahim Adhleen aims in

Maldivian Marine Corps Cpl. Ibrahim Adhleen aims in

Maldivian Marine Corps Cpl. Ibrahim Adhleen aims in during dry rehearsals with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Marines before live fire training on Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Jan. 29, 2014. This non-commissione... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Cox, Mobile Training

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Cox, Mobile Training

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Cox, Mobile Training Team, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, runs to the firing line during live fire training with Maldivian Marines on Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Jan. 30, 2014. T... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maxwell McCants, Mobile Training

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maxwell McCants, Mobile Training

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maxwell McCants, Mobile Training Team, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, leads U.S. Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training with Maldivian Marines on Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Feb. 1, ... More

Maldivian Marine Corps Cpl. Mohamed Shakir takes part

Maldivian Marine Corps Cpl. Mohamed Shakir takes part

Maldivian Marine Corps Cpl. Mohamed Shakir takes part in squad push-ups during U.S. Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Marines on Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Feb. 3, ... More

Maldivian Marine Cpl. Ahmed Dawood executes a push

Maldivian Marine Cpl. Ahmed Dawood executes a push

Maldivian Marine Cpl. Ahmed Dawood executes a push kick during U.S. Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Marines on Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Feb. 6, 2014. This non-c... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William T. Stables, U.S.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William T. Stables, U.S.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. William T. Stables, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MFP), speaks with Maldivian Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Fayaz about the training exchange between MFP and Maldivian Marines on Maafi... More

U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Mark Rudes (right),

U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Mark Rudes (right),

U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Mark Rudes (right), U.S. Pacific Command, receives a tour of Maldivian Coast Guard Ship Ghazee from Maldivian Coast Guard 1st Lt. Ahmed Naifu in the Indian Ocean outside of Male, ... More

U.S. Marines with K Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines,

U.S. Marines with K Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines,

U.S. Marines with K Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, leave their Observation Post in Karmah, Iraq, on Dec. 20, 2007. They're conducting a patrol to talk with the local populace and prevent enemy freedom of ... More

U.S. Marine Lt Col. David L. Odom greets U.S. Senator

U.S. Marine Lt Col. David L. Odom greets U.S. Senator

U.S. Marine Lt Col. David L. Odom greets U.S. Senator John McCain Dec. 7 on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan. U.S. Military service members with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Afghanistan and British Roy... More

Cpl. Andrew Pearson, an engineer with Route Clearance

Cpl. Andrew Pearson, an engineer with Route Clearance

Cpl. Andrew Pearson, an engineer with Route Clearance Platoon, prepares a wheel module to be attached to the main hull of a Husky tactical support vehicle on Camp Barber, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Dec. 9... More

Illumination flares light the sky over Camp Barber

Illumination flares light the sky over Camp Barber

Illumination flares light the sky over Camp Barber Dec. 9. U.S. Marines and sailors with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, the ground combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Afghanistan... More

Cpl. Andrew Pearson, an engineer with Route Clearance

Cpl. Andrew Pearson, an engineer with Route Clearance

Cpl. Andrew Pearson, an engineer with Route Clearance Platoon, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Afghanistan, prepares a wheel module to be attached to the main hu... More

Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles Swoboda (left) and

Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles Swoboda (left) and

Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles Swoboda (left) and Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason Shaw (right) organize boxes donated by citizens across America on Camp Barber, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Dec. 12. Swoboda ... More

Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles Swoboda and Petty Officer

Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles Swoboda and Petty Officer

Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles Swoboda and Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason Shaw organize boxes donated by citizens from across America.

Lance Cpl. Harrison Bruining, a rifleman with Company

Lance Cpl. Harrison Bruining, a rifleman with Company

Lance Cpl. Harrison Bruining, a rifleman with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, turns around during a census patrol in the Helmand province of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Dec. 22. 3/8 is t... More

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), cover their ears in a cloud of sand while firing the 120 mm mortar system on a combat outpost during Operation Gateway III in the Farah province of ... More

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion,

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion,

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, form for a change of command ceremony on Camp H.M. Smith, June 2. Col. Alan L. Thoma, commanding officer of HQSVCBN, MARF... More

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow (right),

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow (right),

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow (right), deputy commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, speaks before presenting the Navy and Marine Commendation Medal to Capt. Don Newberry Jr. (left), his aid... More

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, the battalion landing team for 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, arrive for exercise Talisman Sabre 2011 at Camp Rocky, Rockhampton, Australia, July 7, 2011. ... More

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. John Wyatt (left) and Staff

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. John Wyatt (left) and Staff

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. John Wyatt (left) and Staff Sgt. Ira Prahl with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, the battalion landing team with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, look at dingos at ... More

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion,

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion,

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are being transported aboard Australian light amphibious recovery crafts during Talisman Sabre 20... More

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's battalion landing team, are being transported aboard an Australian light amphibious recovery craft, during Talisman Sab... More

Royal Australian Army Pvt. Kurtis Russell, an engineer

Royal Australian Army Pvt. Kurtis Russell, an engineer

Royal Australian Army Pvt. Kurtis Russell, an engineer attached to 8/9 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, is training with a mine detector before an upcoming training event during Talisman Sabre 2011 in The ... More

Royal Australian Army soldiers with Delta Company,

Royal Australian Army soldiers with Delta Company,

Royal Australian Army soldiers with Delta Company, 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, load into a S-70 A9 Black Hawk helicopter as part of entry and exit drills before an upcoming training event before a... More

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher Sampson, of

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher Sampson, of

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher Sampson, of Detroit, an amphibious assault vehicle crewman with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting pre-operation checks on an amphibious assault vehicle befor... More

Those in attendance bow their heads for the opening

Those in attendance bow their heads for the opening

Those in attendance bow their heads for the opening invocation during a change of command ceremony on Camp H.M. Smith, Aug. 15, 2011. U.S. Marine Corps Col. Russell H. Smith, commander, Headquarters and Service... More

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Duane D. Thiessen (left),

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Duane D. Thiessen (left),

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Duane D. Thiessen (left), commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, speaks during a promotion ceremony for Lance Cpl. Vilay Thongphounphim (right), an administrative clerk with th... More

U.S. Marines with 2nd Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security

U.S. Marines with 2nd Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security

U.S. Marines with 2nd Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team out of Norfolk, Va., and Royal Australian Military service members wait for U.S. President Barack Obama and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard to sp... More

Australian Army Lt. Christian Johnston with 5th Battalion,

Australian Army Lt. Christian Johnston with 5th Battalion,

Australian Army Lt. Christian Johnston with 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, speaks to U.S. Marines with 2nd Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team out of Norfolk, Va., on Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Austr... More

Australian army Lt. Christian Johnston, with 5th Battalion,

Australian army Lt. Christian Johnston, with 5th Battalion,

Australian army Lt. Christian Johnston, with 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, leads U.S. Marines with 2nd Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team out of Norfolk, Va., in cool-down stretches on Robertson Bar... More

U.S. Marines with 2nd Fleet Anti-terrorism Security

U.S. Marines with 2nd Fleet Anti-terrorism Security

U.S. Marines with 2nd Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team out of Norfolk, Va., demonstrate how they transition from primary to secondary weapons for Australian army soldiers with 5th Battalion, Royal Australian ... More

U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Reis with 2nd Fleet Antiterrorism

U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Reis with 2nd Fleet Antiterrorism

U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Reis with 2nd Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team out of Norfolk, Va., takes a photo of Australian army soldiers with 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, holding Marine Corps weapon... More

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Sinjin Belanger, with 2nd Fleet

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Sinjin Belanger, with 2nd Fleet

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Sinjin Belanger, with 2nd Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team out of Norfolk, Va., and an Australian army soldier with 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment grapple during Marine Corps ... More

U.S. Marines with 2nd Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security

U.S. Marines with 2nd Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security

U.S. Marines with 2nd Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team out of Norfolk, Va., and Australian army soldiers with 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, clear a notional room during advanced urban combat train... More

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Benjamin Schaben with 2nd Fleet

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Benjamin Schaben with 2nd Fleet

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Benjamin Schaben with 2nd Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team out of Norfolk, Va., maintains security in a patrol during advanced urban combat training at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Austra... More

U.S. Marine Cpl. Levi Reynolds, with 2nd Fleet

U.S. Marine Cpl. Levi Reynolds, with 2nd Fleet

U.S. Marine Cpl. Levi Reynolds, with 2nd Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team out of Norfolk, Va., fires the F88 Austyer during a live-fire range with Australian army soldiers with 5th Battalion, Royal Australian... More

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment,

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment,

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, go over targets for fire support missions during Lava Viper in Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Jan. 11, 2012. Lava Viper is a battalion-level combined-arms... More

A U.S. Marine with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd

A U.S. Marine with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd

A U.S. Marine with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, maintains security during an immediate-action drill at Lava Viper in Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Jan. 19, 2012. Lava Viper is a battalio... More

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins (left),

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins (left),

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins (left), and Sgt. Maj. Tracy Linch (right) wait for Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special Operations Kandak, and coalition forces to begin a ribbon ... More

Coalition force members watch one of their translators

Coalition force members watch one of their translators

Coalition force members watch one of their translators fly a kite for a boy before meeting with Herat provincial Government officials in Herat City, Herat province, Afghanistan, Oct. 15, 2012. Herat Government ... More

A coalition force member prepares his vehicle to conduct

A coalition force member prepares his vehicle to conduct

A coalition force member prepares his vehicle to conduct village stability operations in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan, Oct. 20, 2012. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the lead in se... More

A coalition force member speaks with an Afghan Local

A coalition force member speaks with an Afghan Local

A coalition force member speaks with an Afghan Local Policeman from the area in order to re-validate his employment in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan, Oct. 20, 2012. Afghan National Security Forces h... More

Coalition force members stop inside a pharmacy during

Coalition force members stop inside a pharmacy during

Coalition force members stop inside a pharmacy during a presence patrol to meet and greet with the populace in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan, Oct. 21, 2012. Afghan National Security Forces have been... More

An Afghan National Army soldier receives aid from coalition

An Afghan National Army soldier receives aid from coalition

An Afghan National Army soldier receives aid from coalition force members after being wounded in an improvised explosive device attack in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan, Oct. 22, 2012. Afghan Nationa... More

Paris, a military working dog, clears vehicles for

Paris, a military working dog, clears vehicles for

Paris, a military working dog, clears vehicles for explosives in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan, Oct. 29, 2012. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the lead in security operations, with ... More

An Afghan National Army soldier greets a coalition

An Afghan National Army soldier greets a coalition

An Afghan National Army soldier greets a coalition force member before Afghan National Security Forces lead a joint security patrol in order to deny the enemy freedom of movement in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province... More

A coalition force member assists Afghan Local Policemen

A coalition force member assists Afghan Local Policemen

A coalition force member assists Afghan Local Policemen with record keeping to ensure they are legitimately employed in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan, Oct. 31, 2012. Afghan National Security Forces ... More

A coalition force member maintains security during

A coalition force member maintains security during

A coalition force member maintains security during a joint patrol with Afghan Local Policemen near Khost village, Farah province, Afghanistan, Nov. 2, 2012. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the ... More

A coalition force member are assists Afghan Local Police

A coalition force member are assists Afghan Local Police

A coalition force member are assists Afghan Local Police with record keeping to ensure proper employment for the ALP in Khost Village, Farah province, Afghanistan, Nov. 3, 2012. Afghan National Security Forces ... More

A commander with 9th Special Operations Kandak, Afghan

A commander with 9th Special Operations Kandak, Afghan

A commander with 9th Special Operations Kandak, Afghan National Army, breifs events before conducting company level training to promote camaraderie and cohesion in Herat province, Afghanistan, Nov. 5, 2012. Afg... More

A coalition force member watches a controlled detonation

A coalition force member watches a controlled detonation

A coalition force member watches a controlled detonation during live fire training on a base in Herat province, Afghanistan, Nov. 9, 2012. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the lead in security o... More

A commando with 9th Special Operations Kandak, Afghan

A commando with 9th Special Operations Kandak, Afghan

A commando with 9th Special Operations Kandak, Afghan National Army, sweeps for notional improvised explosive devices during counter IED training on Camp Gilbert, Herat province, Afghanistan, Nov. 10, 2012. Afg... More

A commando with 9th Special Operations Kandak, Afghan

A commando with 9th Special Operations Kandak, Afghan

A commando with 9th Special Operations Kandak, Afghan National Army, follows instruction given by coalition force members during counter improvised explosive device training in Herat province, Afghanistan, Nov.... More

A coalition force member prepares an M120 mortar system

A coalition force member prepares an M120 mortar system

A coalition force member prepares an M120 mortar system for sustainment training in Farah province, Afghanistan, Nov. 20, 2012. Coalition force members are deployed to Farah province to ensure Afghan National S... More

A coalition force member maintains security during

A coalition force member maintains security during

A coalition force member maintains security during a movement to visit Afghan National Security Force partners in Farah province, Afghanistan, Nov. 21, 2012. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the... More

Paris, a coalition force military working dog, stands

Paris, a coalition force military working dog, stands

Paris, a coalition force military working dog, stands in a tactical vehicle in Farah province, Afghanistan, Nov. 24, 2012. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the lead in security operations, with ... More

A coalition force member maintains security during

A coalition force member maintains security during

A coalition force member maintains security during village stability operations in Farah province, Afghanistan, Nov. 25, 2012. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the lead in security operations, w... More

A coalition force member maintains security in Farah

A coalition force member maintains security in Farah

A coalition force member maintains security in Farah province, Afghanistan, Nov. 26, 2012. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the lead in security operations, with coalition forces as mentors, to ... More

A coalition force member prepares for a presence patrol

A coalition force member prepares for a presence patrol

A coalition force member prepares for a presence patrol in Farah province, Afghanistan, Dec. 1, 2012. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the lead in security operations, with coalition forces as m... More

A coalition force member maintains security during

A coalition force member maintains security during

A coalition force member maintains security during a meeting Afghan Local Policemen and National Policemen to talk about self sustainment for the ALP and ANP in Farah province, Afghanistan, Dec. 3, 2012. Afghan... More

Paris, a coalition force military working dog, follows

Paris, a coalition force military working dog, follows

Paris, a coalition force military working dog, follows her handler during a security patrol with Afghan National Police to deny enemy freedom of movement in Farah province, Afghanistan, Dec. 7, 2012. Afghan Nat... More

A coalition force member prepares for a presence patrol

A coalition force member prepares for a presence patrol

A coalition force member prepares for a presence patrol in Farah province, Afghanistan, Dec. 9, 2012. Coalition forces were conducting a patrol to assess the Afghan Local Police in the village. Afghan Local Pol... More

A coalition force member maintains security during

A coalition force member maintains security during

A coalition force member maintains security during a meeting with Afghan Local Police in a village in Farah province, Afghanistan, Dec. 11, 2012. Coalition forces were conducting a patrol to assess the Afghan L... More

An Afghan National Policeman waits to disassemble his

An Afghan National Policeman waits to disassemble his

An Afghan National Policeman waits to disassemble his AK-47 during training in Farah province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2012. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the lead in security operations, with ... More

A coalition force patrols through the desert on a presence

A coalition force patrols through the desert on a presence

A coalition force patrols through the desert on a presence patrol in Farah province, Afghanistan, Dec. 13, 2012. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the lead in security operations, with coalition ... More

Coalition force members prepare for a presence patrol

Coalition force members prepare for a presence patrol

Coalition force members prepare for a presence patrol in Farah province, Afghanistan, Dec. 15, 2012. The coalition forces conducting the presence patrol are deployed to train and mentor Afghan National Security... More

A coalition force member talks to a villager during

A coalition force member talks to a villager during

A coalition force member talks to a villager during a presence patrol in Farah province, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2012. The coalition forces conducting the presence patrol are deployed to train and mentor Afghan N... More

A coalition force member waits to fire the Mark 44

A coalition force member waits to fire the Mark 44

A coalition force member waits to fire the Mark 44 minigun during live fire training on a base in Farah province, Afghanistan, Dec. 29, 2012. The coalition forces conducting the training are deployed to train a... More

An Afghan National Policeman reloads his AK-47 during

An Afghan National Policeman reloads his AK-47 during

An Afghan National Policeman reloads his AK-47 during live firing training with coalition forces in Farah province, Afghanistan, Dec. 29, 2012. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the lead in secur... More

A coalition force member waits for a Utility Helicopter-60

A coalition force member waits for a Utility Helicopter-60

A coalition force member waits for a Utility Helicopter-60 Black Hawk in order to conduct a battle circulation over Farah province, Afghanistan, Jan. 4, 2013. The coalition forces conducting the battlefield cir... More

Afghan National Security Forces meet for counter improvised

Afghan National Security Forces meet for counter improvised

Afghan National Security Forces meet for counter improvised explosive device training in Farah province, Afghanistan, Jan. 10, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the lead in security operati... More

An Afghan National Policeman and Local Policeman check

An Afghan National Policeman and Local Policeman check

An Afghan National Policeman and Local Policeman check a notional danger area during counter improvised explosive device training in Farah province, Afghanistan, Jan. 11, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces h... More

An Afghan National Policeman sets off a notional improvised

An Afghan National Policeman sets off a notional improvised

An Afghan National Policeman sets off a notional improvised explosive device during training with fellow Afghan National Security Force members in Farah province, Afghanistan, Jan. 13, 2013. Afghan National Sec... More

A coalition force member speaks to Afghan National

A coalition force member speaks to Afghan National

A coalition force member speaks to Afghan National Army soldiers, Afghan National Police, and Afghan Local Police waiting to receive certificates of completion after four days of counter-improvised explosive de... More

An Afghan National Army Commander talks with a coalition

An Afghan National Army Commander talks with a coalition

An Afghan National Army Commander talks with a coalition force member in Farah province, Afghanistan, Jan. 22, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the lead in security operations, with coalit... More

A Farah province district governor (center) speaks

A Farah province district governor (center) speaks

A Farah province district governor (center) speaks with Afghan National Security Force members, villagers, and coalition force members in Farah province, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2013. Coalition forces were assist... More

A coalition force member talks with children in Herat

A coalition force member talks with children in Herat

A coalition force member talks with children in Herat province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2013. Coalition forces have been holding bi-weekly women's clinic for the villages surrounding their village stability platfo... More

An Afghan National Army Special Forces solider (right)

An Afghan National Army Special Forces solider (right)

An Afghan National Army Special Forces solider (right) lines up ANA soldiers before conducting weapons training in Herat province, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the... More

Afghan National Army special forces soldiers attend

Afghan National Army special forces soldiers attend

Afghan National Army special forces soldiers attend a brief for a unilateral mission in Herat province, Afghanistan, Feb. 8, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the lead in security operation... More

An Afghan National Army special forces soldier takes

An Afghan National Army special forces soldier takes

An Afghan National Army special forces soldier takes a tarp off of a M-240 machine gun before a unilateral mission in Herat province, Afghanistan, Feb. 8, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking ... More

Afghan National Army Special Forces Soldiers attend

Afghan National Army Special Forces Soldiers attend

Afghan National Army Special Forces Soldiers attend a map reading class in Herat province, Afghanistan, Feb. 13, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the lead in security operations to bring s... More

Two little girls await treatment from coalition forces

Two little girls await treatment from coalition forces

Two little girls await treatment from coalition forces in Herat province, Afghanistan, Feb. 14, 2013. Coalition forces have been holding bi-weekly women's clinic for the villages surrounding their village stabi... More

Coalition force members maintain security during a

Coalition force members maintain security during a

Coalition force members maintain security during a movement to establish a temporary patrol base with Afghan National Army Special Forces in Herat province, Afghanistan, Feb. 17, 2013. Coalition force members a... More

A coalition force member puts on his helmet in order

A coalition force member puts on his helmet in order

A coalition force member puts on his helmet in order to attend a transition shura in Khak-E-Safed district, Farah province, Afghanistan, Feb. 23, 2013. Farah Provincial Governor Dr. Mohammed Akram Khpalwak used... More

A coalition force member stands by vehicles staged

A coalition force member stands by vehicles staged

A coalition force member stands by vehicles staged to depart a village stability platform in Khak-E-Safed district, Farah province, Afghanistan, Feb. 25, 2013. Coalition force members were located at Village St... More

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