BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Sergeant Ismael Ruiz,
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Sergeant Ismael Ruiz, a logistics specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division Resolute Support Sustainment Brigade, talk... More
Col. John Armellino, Task Force Southwest deputy commander,
Col. John Armellino, Task Force Southwest deputy commander, walks to greet Lt. Gen. Richard Cripwell, NATO Resolute Support Headquarters deputy commander at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, April 12, 2018. Cripwell’... More
Staff Sgt. Ritchie L. Rich, Task Force Southwest’s
Staff Sgt. Ritchie L. Rich, Task Force Southwest’s mortar training team advisor, and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Ronald C. Hathaway, Task Force Southwest’s infantry weapons specialist, train soldiers with the Afgha... More
An explosive ordnance disposal technician, with Task
An explosive ordnance disposal technician, with Task Force Southwest, explains wrapping procedures when handling plastic explosives to soldiers with the Afghan National Army 215th Corps during a live-fire exami... More
Soldiers with 1st Kandak, 3rd Brigade, Afghan National
Soldiers with 1st Kandak, 3rd Brigade, Afghan National Army 215th Corps stand in formation during an Operational Readiness Cycle (ORC) graduation ceremony at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, April 26, 2018. The grad... More
(From left) The Honorable Shamim Khan Katawazai, the
(From left) The Honorable Shamim Khan Katawazai, the Governor of Paktiya Province, along with Afghan Brig. Gen. Mohammad Osman Jan Baz, Paktiya Province Chief of Police, and UK Brig. Gen. Leigh R. Tingey, 1st A... More
(From left) Lt. Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt, The Center
(From left) Lt. Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt, The Center for the Sustainment of Trauma Readiness Skills Omaha director, Tech. Sgt. Victor Kipping, public health non-commissioned officer in charge, and Maj. Kisha W... More
While MAJ John Zook overlooks the presentation script,
While MAJ John Zook overlooks the presentation script, Sergeant Major Nathan Marshall and Lieutenant Colonel Paul Sipe admire the de Fleury medal. (Photo by Rick Benoit)
A common construction site upon arrival, replete with
A common construction site upon arrival, replete with trails and debris, in Afghanistan. (Official USACE TAA courtesy photo/released)
Catherine Lowrey, Combined Joint Interagency Task Force
Catherine Lowrey, Combined Joint Interagency Task Force 435 Deputy Director, Public Affairs snaps a self-portrait during a photo mission, Camp Phoenix, Afghanistan, 2013.
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael R. Eyre, U.S Army Corps
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael R. Eyre, U.S Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division commander, addresses an audience during the Transatlantic Afghanistan District activation ceremony at Camp Phoenix, Kabul ... More
U.S. Army Col. Alfred A. Pantano, Jr., left, relinquishes
U.S. Army Col. Alfred A. Pantano, Jr., left, relinquishes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic District North (TAN) colors to Transatlantic Division commander Maj. Gen. Michael R. Eyre during the TAN ... More
Asif's safety experience with the Corps of Engineers
Asif's safety experience with the Corps of Engineers has helped him understand safety infractions he's witnessed in the past. (Official USACE TAA photo by T.W. Lyman/released)
Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Sayed Malook, (far right)
Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Sayed Malook, (far right) who commands the 215th Corps from his base of operations in Helmand, and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. W. Lee Miller, commander of Regional Command Southwe... More
Col. Richard J.E. Heitkamp was awarded the Bronze Star
Col. Richard J.E. Heitkamp was awarded the Bronze Star Medal by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division Commander, Maj. Gen. Michael Eyre during a Sept. 26, 2013 ceremony at Engineer Village, Ca... More
Afghan National Police stand in formation for Maj.
Afghan National Police stand in formation for Maj. Hashem Kahn, commander of the ANP District-15, during the official raising of the Afghanistan national flag. The flag was raised during the ribbon-cutting cere... More
Workers tie together rebar that will strengthen concrete
Workers tie together rebar that will strengthen concrete floors at the Herat University Women’s Dormitory Project. Corps officials are overseeing construction of the Commander's Emergency Response Program proje... More
During the ceremony for the Presidential Information
During the ceremony for the Presidential Information and Coordination Center, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford noted that the building represents more than the brick and mortar. “Although we’ve come together to inaugurat... More
Col. D. Peter Helmlinger, Command Sgt. Maj. James A.
Col. D. Peter Helmlinger, Command Sgt. Maj. James A. Kilpatrick, Jr., Maj. Jon-Paul A. Leos and other personnel assigned to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Afghanistan District confer with the Af... More
Col. Paul Owen is the new USACE Transatlantic Afghanistan
Col. Paul Owen is the new USACE Transatlantic Afghanistan District commander.
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Mitchell Chitwood, director, Essential
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Mitchell Chitwood, director, Essential Function Three, looks on as Lt. Col. Mohammad Muskin, an Afghan National Civil Order Police human rights officer, expresses his dedication to human ri... More
Col. Jon Chytka, left, commander, U.S. Army Corps of
Col. Jon Chytka, left, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Transatlantic Afghanistan District, applauds Spec. Andrew Rinkenberger upon receiving the Combat Action Badge for his actions under fire in Afghanistan.
Afghan National Army Explosive Ordinance Soldiers from
Afghan National Army Explosive Ordinance Soldiers from the 203rd Thunder Corps, create a mainline branch line to dispose of hazards during an Explosive Hazards Reduction Course at the Thunder Corps training ran... More
Pfc. Samuel Frank a Cavalry Scout with B Troop, 6th
Pfc. Samuel Frank a Cavalry Scout with B Troop, 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division conducts “Guardian Angel” security duty Mar. 20 for the Police Advising Team at the 303rd Police Zone Hea... More
A Kabul National Military Hospital cardiologist exams
A Kabul National Military Hospital cardiologist exams a critically injured soldier in the Intensive Care Unit, Kabul, Afghanistan, April 1. Hospital staff continues to ensure patients receive quality medical ca... More
U.S. Army Paratroopers deployed in support of Combined
U.S. Army Paratroopers deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and assigned to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, "Falcon Brigade" 82nd Airborne Division, play to become "King of To... More
A shipment of brooms arrives at the Kabul National
A shipment of brooms arrives at the Kabul National Military Hospital, Kabul, Afghanistan, April 8. The major restoration construction, following an attack in March, is complete and shipments of items needed by ... More
Brig. Gen. Abdul Wasea Milad,(Seated left) Commander
Brig. Gen. Abdul Wasea Milad,(Seated left) Commander of ANA 203rd “Thunder” Corps and Maj. Gen. Asadullah Shirzad, (Seated right) Commander of ANP 303rd Police Headquarters Zone inspects operations May 21 in D... More
Capt. Travis Kelly, Commander of B Troop “Blackfoot’,
Capt. Travis Kelly, Commander of B Troop “Blackfoot’, 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division stands with an Afghan Border Police Officer Jun 21 during a Fly to Advise mission conducted by Task... More
A U.S. Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest speaks
A U.S. Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest speaks with his counterpart during a train, advise and assist mission at the Helmand Provincial Police Headquarters in Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan, July 9, 2017. Thi... More
Operation Maiwand Four consists of Afghan National
Operation Maiwand Four consists of Afghan National Security and Defense Forces and coalition air support working together to clear the Nawa District of enemy presence and to expand the security belt around Lash... More
U.S. Army Soldiers from Task Force Southeast load onto
U.S. Army Soldiers from Task Force Southeast load onto a helicopter to conduct a fly-to-advise mission in the southeastern zone, Aug. 2. (U.S. Army photo provided by Sgt. Christopher B. Dennis, 1st Cavalry Division PAO.)
A U.S. Army Soldier with 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry
A U.S. Army Soldier with 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment maintains security during a Warrior Training Alliance (WTA) Route Clearing Course given to Afghan National Army 203rd Corps Soldiers at FOB Thunder. (... More
U.S. Army Gen. John W. Nicholson, center left, the
U.S. Army Gen. John W. Nicholson, center left, the commanding general of Resolute Support Mission, and Governor Hayatullah Hayat, center right, the governor of Helmand Province, sit down to discuss the current... More
A view from above as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’
A view from above as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Transatlantic Afghanistan District Commander, along with a team of program managers and engineers, conducts aerial inspections of Charikar and Gulbahar Sub... More
Ahmad Baktash, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Transatlantic
Ahmad Baktash, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Transatlantic Afghanistan Lead Local National Engineer, at the Marmal Resident Office at Camp Marmal, Baktash shares his extensive experience working with USACE TAA ... More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Transatlantic Afghanistan
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Transatlantic Afghanistan District Command Team and staff welcome Maj. Gen. Leopoldo Quintas, the U.S. Army Deputy Commander, Support USFOR-A and Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Hendrex, ... More
An Afghan National Defense and Security Force policeman
An Afghan National Defense and Security Force policeman radios an adjacent unit from the Operational Coordination Center – Regional at Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 3, 2017. One of the primary missions of th... More
Afghan National Policemen with the 1st Operational
Afghan National Policemen with the 1st Operational Kandak conduct lane training near Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 21, 2017. The class was given to advance the kandak’s capabilities, as well as give the pers... More
A U.S. Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest shows
A U.S. Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest shows a possible enemy location to the Afghan Tactical Air Coordinator’s during operation Maiwand 10 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Dec. 26, 2017. This locati... More
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - United States Soldiers,
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - United States Soldiers, airmen, coalition forces and civilians tour the Afghan National Army’s Central Workshop Jan. 16 in Kabul, Afghanistan. These individuals advise the Afghan ... More
Col. John Armellino, Task Force Southwest deputy commander,
Col. John Armellino, Task Force Southwest deputy commander, shakes hands with Lt. Gen. Richard Cripwell, NATO Resolute Support Headquarters deputy commander at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, April 12, 2018. Cripwe... More
Staff Sgt. Ritchie L. Rich, Task Force Southwest’s
Staff Sgt. Ritchie L. Rich, Task Force Southwest’s mortar training team advisor, checks for accuracy on the M64A1 sight during a basic and advance mortar instructor course at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, April 1... More
An explosive ordnance disposal technician with Task
An explosive ordnance disposal technician with Task Force Southwest assists a soldier with the Afghan National Army 215th Corps with wrapping a plastic explosive during a live-fire examination at Camp Shorabak,... More
Soldiers with 1st Kandak, 3rd Brigade, Afghan National
Soldiers with 1st Kandak, 3rd Brigade, Afghan National Army 215th Corps march the Afghan flag during an Operational Readiness Cycle (ORC) graduation ceremony at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, April 26, 2018. The g... More
Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry
Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment, Illinois Army National Guard conduct security following an advise and assistance mission Sept. 17 in Southeastern Afghanistan. These Soldiers are... More
Bob Valentine (far left), The Center for the Sustainment
Bob Valentine (far left), The Center for the Sustainment of Trauma Readiness Skills Omaha administrator, manages and observes a simulated scenario as Maj. Kisha Wood, C-STARS deputy director, Lt. Col. Elizabeth... More
LTC Paul Sipe, outgoing Deputy Commander Afghanistan
LTC Paul Sipe, outgoing Deputy Commander Afghanistan District is presented with the Bronze Order of the de Fleury Medal by Senior Enlisted Leader SGM Nathan Marshall and incoming Deputy Commander LTC Stephanie ... More
In the 1950s, as a gesture of goodwill to the Afghan
In the 1950s, as a gesture of goodwill to the Afghan people, the Soviet Union built the Salang Corridor, a series of 19 galleries and the 1.6 mile Salang Tunnel, that provided travelers protection from the elem... More
Tim Kerr established rapport by distributing candy
Tim Kerr established rapport by distributing candy to a crowd of children prior to beginning work at a site in Kabul with the assistance of an interpreter and co-worker. Breaking down communication barriers is ... More
The color guard posts during the Transatlantic Afghanistan
The color guard posts during the Transatlantic Afghanistan District activation ceremony at Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan July 9. (Official USACE TAA photo by T.W. Lyman, released)
U.S. Army Col. Alfred A. Pantano, Jr. and Command Sgt.
U.S. Army Col. Alfred A. Pantano, Jr. and Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald R. Flubacher case the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic District North colors during the unit inactivation ceremony at Camp Phoenix, K... More
Sami recalls incidents where proper safety precautions
Sami recalls incidents where proper safety precautions could have prevented injury. (Official USACE TAA photo/released)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Afghanistan
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Afghanistan District completed construction of the Mobile Strike Force facility at Camp Shorabak in Helmand province in August. Photographed are the exteriors of two o... More
A first lieutenant Afghanistan National Policeman pays
A first lieutenant Afghanistan National Policeman pays respect to Maj. Hashem Kahn as the Afghan national flag is raised during the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new ANP Headquarters located in Kabul’s Urban D... More
Workers tie together rebar that will strengthen concrete
Workers tie together rebar that will strengthen concrete floors at the Herat University Women’s Dormitory Project. Corps officials are overseeing construction of the Commander's Emergency Response Program proje... More
The Presidential Information and Coordination Center
The Presidential Information and Coordination Center was designed by USACE New England District architect Bogdan Figiel, who deployed to Afghanistan in 2010. The 20,000-square-foot facility features an Islamic-... More
The barracks and office buildings under construction
The barracks and office buildings under construction at the Afghan National Police headquarters in Charikar, Afghanistan, Aug. 21, 2014. (DoD photo by U.S. Army Maj. Devon McRainey/Released)
Afghan National Army and police human rights activists
Afghan National Army and police human rights activists and officers attend a rule of law shura at Forward Operating Base Fenty hosted by Resolute Support Essential Function Three. The event brought together Afg... More
Norman Boeman (center), chief, construction division,
Norman Boeman (center), chief, construction division, USACE Transatlantic Afghanistan District (TAA) poses with Col. Paul owen (left), commander, USACE-TAA and Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Lococo, USACE-TAA, T... More
U.S. Army Scout Pfc. Jordan Austin, a Scout from B
U.S. Army Scout Pfc. Jordan Austin, a Scout from B Troop, 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, provides security after conducting a helicopter insertion on a fly to advise mission to the 303rd Zone Police Headq... More
Kabul National Military Hospital doctors and nurses
Kabul National Military Hospital doctors and nurses bring a critically injured Afghan National Army soldier to the ICU to initiate life-saving care, Kabul, Afghanistan, April 1. Kabul Hospital remains operation... More
The setting sun over Advising Platform Lightning Apr.
The setting sun over Advising Platform Lightning Apr. 2 provides an interesting backdrop for the Soldiers, Airmen and Contractors as they conclude their day. The smaller hill in the middle of the picture is an ... More
An artillery crew from the Afghan National Army 203rd
An artillery crew from the Afghan National Army 203rd Thunder Corps conduct a live fire training on a D30 122mm Artillery weapon system at FOB Thunder in Gardez, Afghanistan. (Afghanistan National Army photo pr... More
The restored entrance at Kabul National Military Hospital
The restored entrance at Kabul National Military Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, is part of a major restoration project, following an attack on the facility in March. Hospital officials say the restoration is 9... More
Brig. Gen. Abdul Wasea Milad,(far right) Commander
Brig. Gen. Abdul Wasea Milad,(far right) Commander of ANA 203rd “Thunder” Corps and Maj. Gen. Asadullah Shirzad, (left of center, without hat) Commander of ANP 303rd Police Headquarters Zone inspects operation... More
Soldiers assigned to Task Force Southeast from Headquarters
Soldiers assigned to Task Force Southeast from Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division and 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division pose for a squadron photo Jun 23 on Advi... More
Leaders from the Afghan National Police and Afghan
Leaders from the Afghan National Police and Afghan National Army celebrate success after operations in Ghazni Province, central Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo provided by Colonel Kelly Ivanoff, TF Southeast)
A U.S. Navy Sailor with Task Force Southwest gets a
A U.S. Navy Sailor with Task Force Southwest gets a tour from his counterpart of the medical facility at the Helmand Provincial Police Headquarters in Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan, July 9, 2017. This mission provid... More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Roger Turner, right, commanding
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Roger Turner, right, commanding general of Task Force Southwest walks with U.S. Army Gen. John W. Nicholson, left, the commanding general of Resolute Support Mission, to a shura at Bost A... More
A view from above as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’
A view from above as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Transatlantic Afghanistan District Project Engineer Randy Tisdale conducts aerial inspections of Charikar and Gulbahar Substations, power lines and project... More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Transatlantic Afghanistan
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Transatlantic Afghanistan Project Engineer Ulrike Kruger shares her unique experiences and dedication to the projects she helped complete across Afghanistan over the last decade du... More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Transatlantic Afghanistan
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Transatlantic Afghanistan District Command Sgt. Maj. Chad Blansett speaks with Maj. Gen. Leopoldo Quintas, the U.S. Army Deputy Commander, Support USFOR-A just before a command bri... More
Afghan National Defense and Security Force policemen
Afghan National Defense and Security Force policemen from various units conduct daily tasks at the Operational Coordination Center – Regional at Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2017. One of the primary miss... More
A U.S. Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest shows
A U.S. Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest shows how to setup the metal detector during a train, advise and assist mission at the 1st Operational Kandak near Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 21, 2017. The ... More
A U.S. Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest gives
A U.S. Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest gives a grid location to the Afghan Tactical Air Coordinator’s during operation Maiwand 10 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Dec. 26, 2017. These locations allow... More
Col. John Armellino, Task Force Southwest deputy commander,
Col. John Armellino, Task Force Southwest deputy commander, and U.S. Marines escort Lt. Gen. Richard Cripwell, NATO Resolute Support Headquarters deputy commander to his vehicle at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, A... More
Staff Sgt. Ritchie L. Rich, Task Force Southwest’s
Staff Sgt. Ritchie L. Rich, Task Force Southwest’s mortar training team advisor, and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Ronald C. Hathaway, Task Force Southwest’s infantry weapons specialist, go over an exam with soldiers... More
Soldiers with the Afghan National Army 215th Corps
Soldiers with the Afghan National Army 215th Corps wait for the command to detonate their blasting caps during a live-fire examination at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, April 17, 2018. The Afghan National Defense ... More
A soldier with 1st Kandak, 3rd Brigade, Afghan National
A soldier with 1st Kandak, 3rd Brigade, Afghan National Army (ANA) 215th Corps salute ANA Maj. Gen. Wali Mohammed Ahmadzai during an Operational Readiness Cycle (ORC) graduation ceremony at Camp Shorabak, Afgha... More
(From Left) Afghan Brig. Gen. Khanullah Shuja, commander
(From Left) Afghan Brig. Gen. Khanullah Shuja, commander of the 203rd Thunder Corps, and the Honorable Shamim Khan Katawazai share a laugh during a security shura Sept. 17 in Southeastern Afghanistan. Key leade... More
(From left) Maj. Kisha Wood, The Center for the Sustainment
(From left) Maj. Kisha Wood, The Center for the Sustainment of Trauma Readiness Skills Omaha deputy director, Tech. Sgt. Victor Kipping, public health non-commissioned officer in charge, Bob Valentine, C-STARS ... More
Lieutenant Commander Paul Sipe dons his recent award
Lieutenant Commander Paul Sipe dons his recent award as he was presented the Bronze Order of the de Fleury Medal for his outstanding service for the Transatlantic Afghanistan District. (Photo by Rick Benoit)
In the 1950s, as a gesture of goodwill to the Afghan
In the 1950s, as a gesture of goodwill to the Afghan people, the Soviet Union built the Salang Corridor, a series of 19 galleries and the 1.6 mile Salang Tunnel, that provided travelers protection from the elem... More
Some construction techniques are familiar regardless
Some construction techniques are familiar regardless of the country. Here workers demonstrate their concrete-placing ability. (Official USACE TAA photo by T.W. Lyman/released)
U.S. Army Col. Michael J. Price, new U.S. Army Corps
U.S. Army Col. Michael J. Price, new U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Afghanistan District commander, addresses the audience during the District activation ceremony at Camp Phoenix, Kabul province, Af... More
Maj. Gen. Michael R. Eyre, Transatlantic Division commander,
Maj. Gen. Michael R. Eyre, Transatlantic Division commander, addresses the audience during the Transatlantic District North inactivation ceremony at Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan, July 10. (Official USACE T... More
Pat Freedman, program manager, is the lead trainer
Pat Freedman, program manager, is the lead trainer for Afghan safety professionals. He is serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from USACE Philadelphia District. (Official USACE TAA photo by T.W. Ly... More
Maj. Hashem Kahn, commander of Afghanistan National
Maj. Hashem Kahn, commander of Afghanistan National Police District-15, cuts the ceremonial ribbon during the official opening of the ANP Headquarters located in Kabul’s Urban District-15, Oct. 9, 2013. During ... More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project engineer Mitchell
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project engineer Mitchell Thomas inspects work being done at the Herat University Women’s Dormitory Project. Corps officials are overseeing construction of the Commander's Emergency... More
Afghan construction workers apply the finishing touches
Afghan construction workers apply the finishing touches to the outside of a building at the Afghan National Police headquarters in Charikar, Afghanistan, Aug. 21, 2014. (DoD photo by U.S. Army Maj. Devon McRain... More
Sabrina Hamidi, Afghanistan Independent Human Rights
Sabrina Hamidi, Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission, discusses rule of law at a shura hosted by Resolute Support Essential Function Three at Forward Operating Base Fenty. Hamidi said that human righ... More
Kabul National Military Hospital pharmacists conduct
Kabul National Military Hospital pharmacists conduct medication inventories in the outpatient pharmacy, Kabul, Afghanistan, April 1.
Capt. Marilu Wilkinson a Civil Affairs Officer from
Capt. Marilu Wilkinson a Civil Affairs Officer from 36th Infantry Division, Lance Armbruster, Senior Mentor and Shams Khairkhaw a linguist for the Military Advising Team meet and talk with Col. Gullam Farroq, R... More
A doctor arrives for work and passes through an Afghan
A doctor arrives for work and passes through an Afghan National Army security checkpoint at Kabul National Military Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, April 8. The ANA is dedicated to the safety and security of th... More
Afghanistan National Army Soldiers from 203rd “Thunder”
Afghanistan National Army Soldiers from 203rd “Thunder” Corps based out of FOB Thunder in Gardez, Afghanistan assemble for convoy-route clearance operations May 25 in Tagab district of Ghazni province. (Afghani... More
Troopers of 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st
Troopers of 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division pose for a squadron photo Jun 23 on Advising Platform Lightning. “Iron Dragoons” assigned to Task Force Southeast in support of the Training,... More
Afghan National Army Soldiers from the Route Clearance
Afghan National Army Soldiers from the Route Clearance Company, 4th brigade, 203rd Thunder Corps, test and verify the that their hand held metal detectors are operational at the Thunder Corps training range ne... More
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest provides security
A U.S. Marine with Task Force Southwest provides security for the Marine advisors at the Helmand Provincial Police Headquarters in Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan, July 9, 2017. Task Force Southwest, comprised of appr... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Christopher K. Haas, the deputy
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Christopher K. Haas, the deputy chief of staff of Resolute Support Mission, speaks with U.S. Marine Col. Matthew Reid, the deputy commander of Task Force Southwest, at Bastion Airfield, Afgh... More