zharay district

415 media by topicpage 1 of 5
Afghan and coalition forces conduct a multi-day deliberate

Afghan and coalition forces conduct a multi-day deliberate

Afghan and coalition forces conduct a multi-day deliberate operation aimed at disrupting the Taliban's freedom of movement destroying four tones of narcotics near Nalgham and Siah villages, Zharay district, Kan... More

Afghan National Army Commandos from 3rd Commando Kandak

Afghan National Army Commandos from 3rd Commando Kandak

Afghan National Army Commandos from 3rd Commando Kandak listen to a pre-operation briefing from a U.S. Special Forces Soldier from Special Operations Task Force – South prior to operation execution, March 6, in... More

In this photo provided by ISAF Regional Command - South,

In this photo provided by ISAF Regional Command - South,

In this photo provided by ISAF Regional Command - South, during Operation Spartan Strike, 2nd Platoon, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and service member... More

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Michael Murnane (right), the commanding

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Michael Murnane (right), the commanding

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Michael Murnane (right), the commanding officer of the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team from Syracuse, N.Y., discusses initiatives with officials from Combined Task Force Spartan in Zhara... More

Lighting up the night - A group of people standing around a fire

Lighting up the night - A group of people standing around a fire

Third Platoon, Bravo Battery of the Automatic Battalion, 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment, lit up the Kandahar province night by firing illumination from their M777A2, 155 mm howitzer at suspected en... More

Soldiers with 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division,

Soldiers with 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division,

Soldiers with 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, travel alongside a Doking mine-clearance vehicle in Zharay District, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, during a recent patrol. The Doking is a remote-controlled,... More

Brig. Gen. Kenneth Dahl, deputy commanding general-support

Brig. Gen. Kenneth Dahl, deputy commanding general-support

Brig. Gen. Kenneth Dahl, deputy commanding general-support for Regional Command South and the 10th Mountain Division, poses with soldiers of the UAV Platoon, Bravo Company, 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion,... More

Zharay District Gov. Niaz Sarhadi gives remarks during

Zharay District Gov. Niaz Sarhadi gives remarks during

Zharay District Gov. Niaz Sarhadi gives remarks during a ceremony at the Pasab Bazaar, Aug. 18, for the Afghan national day, which celebrates their independence from the British Empire. The shadow of a giant Af... More

Niaz Sarhadi, the Zharay District governor, signs the

Niaz Sarhadi, the Zharay District governor, signs the

Niaz Sarhadi, the Zharay District governor, signs the oath of release for a former 13-year-old detainee who was released by coalition forces during a release ceremony at the Zharay District Center, Aug. 22.

Afghan schoolchildren play on playground equipment

Afghan schoolchildren play on playground equipment

Afghan schoolchildren play on playground equipment at the site of the Kandalay temporary school during a visit by Kandahar provincial education officials and Zharay district government, Sept. 6.

The group of former detainees is fitted for their new

The group of former detainees is fitted for their new

The group of former detainees is fitted for their new Civil Service Department vests following a release ceremony, in which they pledged their commitment to staying away from insurgent operations. The CSD is a ... More

Capt. Alissa Morrison, assistant civil affairs officer,

Capt. Alissa Morrison, assistant civil affairs officer,

Capt. Alissa Morrison, assistant civil affairs officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, (right) meets with Zharay district leaders and engineers ... More

Gov. Tooryalai Wesa, governor of Kandahar province,

Gov. Tooryalai Wesa, governor of Kandahar province,

Gov. Tooryalai Wesa, governor of Kandahar province, speaks at a provincial Governance, Reconstruction, and Development shura at the Zharay District Center, Oct. 5.

Afghan children talk with an Afghan army soldier after

Afghan children talk with an Afghan army soldier after

Afghan children talk with an Afghan army soldier after completion of the Now Ruzi Bridge.

A crowd of onlookers cheers on the wrestlers competing

A crowd of onlookers cheers on the wrestlers competing

A crowd of onlookers cheers on the wrestlers competing in the Nalgham wrestling tournament, Nov. 1.

Zharay District Governor, Niaz Sarhadi, addresses the

Zharay District Governor, Niaz Sarhadi, addresses the

Zharay District Governor, Niaz Sarhadi, addresses the attendees at the second Mullah Conference, Dec. 7, at the Zharay District Center. Mullahs from eastern Zharay met to discuss plans for reaching their commun... More

Bagh e Pol park owner awarded $10,000 for improvements

Bagh e Pol park owner awarded $10,000 for improvements

An Afghan businessman was awarded $10,000 by Brig. Gen. Jeffrey A. Sinclair, 82nd Airborne Division and Regional Command ( South) Deputy Commanding General of Support, Dec. 13, to make improvements to his park ... More

An Afghan National Army lead surgeon from 203rd Corps,

An Afghan National Army lead surgeon from 203rd Corps,

An Afghan National Army lead surgeon from 203rd Corps, distributes wheelchairs to local disabled Afghan citizens at the Zharay District Center, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 18, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by... More

Afghan National Army's 203 Corps

Afghan National Army's 203 Corps

Local disabled Afghan people receive wheelchairs from the Afghan National Army's 203 Corps lead surgeon at the Zharay District Center, Afghanistan, Jan. 18, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen J. Schmitz)

Soldiers of Bronco Troop, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry

Soldiers of Bronco Troop, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry

Soldiers of Bronco Troop, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, secure a route for construction, Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 4, 2012. The new route i... More

Afghan workers at the agriculture center build greenhouses

Afghan workers at the agriculture center build greenhouses

Afghan workers at the agriculture center build greenhouses to prepare for upcoming planting seasons at Zharay, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2012. The purpose of this mission was to allow members of A Company,... More

Local men tie string to kites for Kite Day at Kolk,

Local men tie string to kites for Kite Day at Kolk,

Local men tie string to kites for Kite Day at Kolk, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 29, 2012.

Afghan National Army 1st Sgt. Sai Pulaka gives pencils

Afghan National Army 1st Sgt. Sai Pulaka gives pencils

Afghan National Army 1st Sgt. Sai Pulaka gives pencils to local children in Kolk, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 29, 2012.

Local women and children gather for International Women's

Local women and children gather for International Women's

Local women and children gather for International Women's Day at the Zhari District Center outside of Forward Operating Base Pasab, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Mar. 8, 2012. International Women's Day provi... More

An Afghan Local policeman listens to a radio Zhari

An Afghan Local policeman listens to a radio Zhari

An Afghan Local policeman listens to a radio Zhari District Center outside of Forward Operating Base Pasab, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March 8, 2012.

First Lt. Thomas “Mac” Brinker, the platoon leader

First Lt. Thomas “Mac” Brinker, the platoon leader

First Lt. Thomas “Mac” Brinker, the platoon leader for 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, pauses with one of his sol... More

During a road building mission that started March 18

During a road building mission that started March 18

During a road building mission that started March 18 in Kandahar province soldiers from Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division pull se... More

Staff Sgt. Jonathan B. James of Crestview, Fla., 2nd

Staff Sgt. Jonathan B. James of Crestview, Fla., 2nd

Staff Sgt. Jonathan B. James of Crestview, Fla., 2nd squad leader, 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division pulls security ... More

Spc. Grant M. Allen, 3rd Squad, 1st Platoon, Charlie

Spc. Grant M. Allen, 3rd Squad, 1st Platoon, Charlie

Spc. Grant M. Allen, 3rd Squad, 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, age 22, of Highland, Calif., was responsible for pulling security and helping engine... More

An Afghan National Army soldier pulls security on the

An Afghan National Army soldier pulls security on the

An Afghan National Army soldier pulls security on the side of the road during a battlefield circulation by ANA and U.S. Army leaders in Zharay district, Afghanistan, April 7, 2012.

Pfc. Steven Olson prepares his Tactical Explosive Detection

Pfc. Steven Olson prepares his Tactical Explosive Detection

Pfc. Steven Olson prepares his Tactical Explosive Detection Dog "Alex" for mission. Alex is specially trained to detect explosive material which in turns keeps safer stand-off distance for American troops while... More

Staff Sgt. Justin Petrone, an engineer with the 508th

Staff Sgt. Justin Petrone, an engineer with the 508th

Staff Sgt. Justin Petrone, an engineer with the 508th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, guides the positioning of a rapidly emplaceable bridge in Zharay district, Afghanistan, May 10. The bridge was dropped the... More

Sgt. David L. Nye, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne

Sgt. David L. Nye, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne

Sgt. David L. Nye, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division PAO Afghan National Army soldiers with the 2nd Kandak, 3rd Brigade, 205th Infantry Corps fire their rifles at paper targets on a range in Zhara... More

An Afghan National Army sergeant checks to ensure another

An Afghan National Army sergeant checks to ensure another

An Afghan National Army sergeant checks to ensure another soldier’s weapon is clear during a range in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan May 14. The ANA Soldiers were training on proper range proce... More

An Afghan National Army soldier with the 4th Kandak,

An Afghan National Army soldier with the 4th Kandak,

An Afghan National Army soldier with the 4th Kandak, 3rd Brigade, 205th Infantry Corps displays his certificate of graduation from the Combat Lifesaver Course May 24 at Forward Operating Base Azizzullah in Zhar... More

U.S. Army Capt. Evan Wolf and 1st Sgt. Alfred Brinkley

U.S. Army Capt. Evan Wolf and 1st Sgt. Alfred Brinkley

U.S. Army Capt. Evan Wolf and 1st Sgt. Alfred Brinkley pay their respects to Staff Sgt. Alexander G. Povilaitis during his memorial ceremony, June 8. In tradition with memorial ceremonies, Wolf leaves a memento... More

Capt. Michael A. Figer, Bravo Troop, 1st Battalion,

Capt. Michael A. Figer, Bravo Troop, 1st Battalion,

Capt. Michael A. Figer, Bravo Troop, 1st Battalion, 14th Cavalry Regiment Commander, speaks to local men during a patrol June 9. The patrol was a joint mission between his soldiers and soldiers with the Afghan ... More

An Afghan National Army soldier with the 2nd Kandak,

An Afghan National Army soldier with the 2nd Kandak,

An Afghan National Army soldier with the 2nd Kandak, 3rd Brigade, 205th Infantry Corps give a radio and a radio literacy book to an Afghan boy during a visit to a local school June 9 in Zharay District, Afghani... More

Spc. William Gibson, a cook for the 5th Battalion,

Spc. William Gibson, a cook for the 5th Battalion,

Spc. William Gibson, a cook for the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, prepares dinner at FOB Siah Choy, June 28. After earning his bachelor’s degree he enlisted to be a cook for the Army. He has been deplo... More

Members of the 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 5th Battalion,

Members of the 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 5th Battalion,

Members of the 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment walk through the village of Pankilla in Zharay district, Afghanistan June 29. This street connects the entire town and was previo... More

Local Afghan workers ready the cement mixing machine,

Local Afghan workers ready the cement mixing machine,

Local Afghan workers ready the cement mixing machine, June 30, in Ghariban, Zharay district. They used the machine to help rebuild the surrounding compound during a partnered project with a team from the 445th ... More

Soldier known by many titles

Soldier known by many titles

Sgt. Jeremiah Hampton, a sniper team leader with Scout Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment finds time for a smile during a convoy in Zharay district, Kandahar provi... More

An Afghan and coalition security force conducts an

An Afghan and coalition security force conducts an

An Afghan and coalition security force conducts an operation to detain a Taliban explosives specialist in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan on July 7, 2012. The Taliban explosive specialist is re... More

Village elders file in to attend a shura July 7, in

Village elders file in to attend a shura July 7, in

Village elders file in to attend a shura July 7, in Tieranon, a village cluster in Zharay district of Kandahar, Afghanistan. Roughly 50 village elders from all around Zharay were in attendance at the largest sh... More

An Afghan and coalition security force conducts an

An Afghan and coalition security force conducts an

An Afghan and coalition security force conducts an operation to detain a Taliban explosives specialist in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, July 7, 2012. The Taliban explosive specialist is respo... More

Sgt. Kyle Matychowiak (front) and Staff Sgt. Bennie

Sgt. Kyle Matychowiak (front) and Staff Sgt. Bennie

Sgt. Kyle Matychowiak (front) and Staff Sgt. Bennie R. Mendez, soldiers of 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment scan their sectors for any threats at Azikzai police stati... More

Spc. Jason Sanders, a paratrooper of 2nd Platoon, Alpha

Spc. Jason Sanders, a paratrooper of 2nd Platoon, Alpha

Spc. Jason Sanders, a paratrooper of 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, carefully observes some shepherds near the Azikzai police station, July 9, 2012, in Central Azi... More

Sgt. Kyle Matychowiak (front) and Staff Sgt. Bennie

Sgt. Kyle Matychowiak (front) and Staff Sgt. Bennie

Sgt. Kyle Matychowiak (front) and Staff Sgt. Bennie R. Mendez, soldiers of 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment scan their sectors for any threats at Azikzai police stati... More

Village elders, members of the Afghan National Army’s

Village elders, members of the Afghan National Army’s

Village elders, members of the Afghan National Army’s 2nd Kandak, 3rd Brigade, 205th Infantry Corps and International Security Assistance Forces lower their heads in prayer before starting a shura, July 14, in ... More

Lt. Col. Deborah Ellis, the 502nd Military Intelligence

Lt. Col. Deborah Ellis, the 502nd Military Intelligence

Lt. Col. Deborah Ellis, the 502nd Military Intelligence Battalion commander, addresses some of her soldiers July 23 before a patching ceremony in Forward Operating Base Pasab, Zharay district, Kandahar province... More

A Civil Order Police Commander briefs his men’s

A Civil Order Police Commander briefs his men’s

A Civil Order Police Commander briefs his men’s responsibilities for Operation Tolosha Dorost, or Continued Dominance, during a rehearsal July 29 in Zharay district of Kandahar province, Afghanistan. Civil Orde... More

An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition

An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition

An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition troops, detained six suspected insurgents during an operation to arrest a Taliban weapons supplier in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 8, 2012.

Bakhtnishan (top), a site manager and interpreter,

Bakhtnishan (top), a site manager and interpreter,

Bakhtnishan (top), a site manager and interpreter, translates instructions for Noorkhan, an air conditioner mechanic, Aug. 14 at Combat Outpost Pashmul South in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan. ... More

Spc. Luke Schrader, air conditioner mechanic with

Spc. Luke Schrader, air conditioner mechanic with

Spc. Luke Schrader, air conditioner mechanic with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, visually inspects cables connected to an AC unit Aug. 14 at Combat Outpost Pashmul... More

A soldier with 4th Kandak, 3rd Battalion, 205th Infantry

A soldier with 4th Kandak, 3rd Battalion, 205th Infantry

A soldier with 4th Kandak, 3rd Battalion, 205th Infantry Corps grades the new road Aug. 17 near Tieranon in Zharay District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. The new 1,200 meter route provides soldiers with an i... More

An Afghan and coalition force arrested five suspected

An Afghan and coalition force arrested five suspected

An Afghan and coalition force arrested five suspected insurgents during an operation to capture a Taliban leader in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 27, 2012. (Department of Defense photo b... More

The Afghan Special Operations Unit, supported by coalition

The Afghan Special Operations Unit, supported by coalition

The Afghan Special Operations Unit, supported by coalition troops, detained a Taliban explosives dealer on an operation in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 3, 2012. The explosive dealer wa... More

Members of the Afghan National Army’s 2nd Kandak, 3rd

Members of the Afghan National Army’s 2nd Kandak, 3rd

Members of the Afghan National Army’s 2nd Kandak, 3rd Brigade, 205th Infantry Corps fill book bags with supplies at the school near Combat Outpost Kolk in Zharay district Sept. 10. The purpose of the supply han... More

Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Stryker

Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Stryker

Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division attended their gym’s grand opening in the Mustang Field House dressed for a workout at Forward Operating Base ... More

Soldiers from various companies of 2nd Brigade Support

Soldiers from various companies of 2nd Brigade Support

Soldiers from various companies of 2nd Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team recite the creed of the non commissioned officer to complete their NCO induction ceremony at Forward Operating B... More

Sgt. Adam Serella, a narcotics patrol detector dog

Sgt. Adam Serella, a narcotics patrol detector dog

Sgt. Adam Serella, a narcotics patrol detector dog handler with the 3rd Infantry Division, and his dog, Nero, search a vehicle during the 563rd Military Police Company’s Operation Clean Sweep conducted in distr... More

Staff Sgt. Terry Young, an explosives patrol detector

Staff Sgt. Terry Young, an explosives patrol detector

Staff Sgt. Terry Young, an explosives patrol detector dog handler with the 3rd Infantry Division, and his dog, Wero, carefully search every compartment of a vehicle during a traffic control point as part of Ope... More

Brig. Gen. Chris Hughes (center), the 3rd Infantry

Brig. Gen. Chris Hughes (center), the 3rd Infantry

Brig. Gen. Chris Hughes (center), the 3rd Infantry Division and Regional Command South deputy commanding general for maneuver, discusses security issues with AUP security officers and Dr. Catherine Dale (right)... More

Afghan National Civil Order Police 2nd Brigade commander,

Afghan National Civil Order Police 2nd Brigade commander,

Afghan National Civil Order Police 2nd Brigade commander, Brig. Gen. Ghulum Mohaidin (right) holds a quail caught at a combat outpost in Zharay district, November 5, 2012. Mohaidin surveyed several checkpoints... More

Afghan National Army Commandos from the 3rd Special

Afghan National Army Commandos from the 3rd Special

Afghan National Army Commandos from the 3rd Special Operations Kandak walk down a road during a village clearing operation in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Dec. 15. Coalition forces are condu... More

A U.S. Special Forces team leader meets with an Afghan

A U.S. Special Forces team leader meets with an Afghan

A U.S. Special Forces team leader meets with an Afghan Local Police checkpoint commander in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 21, 2013. His team conducts regular visits to ALP checkpoints in ... More

A coalition security force member provides rear security

A coalition security force member provides rear security

A coalition security force member provides rear security during a night operation in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, May 26, 2013. The operation resulted in the detainment of a Taliban improvi... More

An Afghan and coalition security force searches for

An Afghan and coalition security force searches for

An Afghan and coalition security force searches for homemade explosive materials in Zharay District, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 4, 2013. The security force arrested a Taliban facilitator and three oth... More

Afghan National Army 5th Kandak commander Lt. Col.

Afghan National Army 5th Kandak commander Lt. Col.

Afghan National Army 5th Kandak commander Lt. Col. Sayed Nazif addresses the newest ALP graduates at a graduation ceremony in Zharay district, Kandahar province, June 5, 2013. This was the first joint ALP gradu... More

An Afghan National Army soldier renders a salute to

An Afghan National Army soldier renders a salute to

An Afghan National Army soldier renders a salute to his superior during a graduation ceremony in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 27, 2013. The soldier was part of a team of ANA instructors... More

A new ALP graduate shakes hands with an Afghan Uniform

A new ALP graduate shakes hands with an Afghan Uniform

A new ALP graduate shakes hands with an Afghan Uniform Police cadre after receiving his diploma during an Afghan Local Police graduation ceremony held at the Regional Training Center in Zharay district, Kandaha... More

Local villagers register for a veterinarian class held

Local villagers register for a veterinarian class held

Local villagers register for a veterinarian class held in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 15, 2013. The class was was held to raise awareness on common illnesses that can infect livestock... More

A female Afghan Uniformed Police member prepares to

A female Afghan Uniformed Police member prepares to

A female Afghan Uniformed Police member prepares to fire an AK-47 rifle during training in Zharay district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 20, 2013. An U.S. cultural support team along with special opera... More

An Afghan National Army commando from 3rd Commando

An Afghan National Army commando from 3rd Commando

An Afghan National Army commando from 3rd Commando Kandak listens to a pre-operation briefing from a U.S. Special Forces Soldier from Special Operations Task Force – South prior to operation execution March 6, ... More

In this photo provided by ISAF Regional Command - South,

In this photo provided by ISAF Regional Command - South,

In this photo provided by ISAF Regional Command - South, during Operation Spartan Strike, 2nd Platoon, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Thursday, April 2... More

Rich Pacheco, the District Support Team lead for Zharay

Rich Pacheco, the District Support Team lead for Zharay

Rich Pacheco, the District Support Team lead for Zharay District with the U.S. State Department from Torrance, Calif., discusses district issues with leaders from the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team at ... More

Soldiers with 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division,

Soldiers with 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division,

Soldiers with 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, travel in front of the Doking mine-clearance vehicle during a recent patrol in Zharay District, Kandahar province, Afghanistan. The Doking is a remote-controll... More

Zharay District Gov. Niaz Sarhadi (center in white)

Zharay District Gov. Niaz Sarhadi (center in white)

Zharay District Gov. Niaz Sarhadi (center in white) speaks to the attendees at Combined Task Force Spartan's "Hamkari V" conference Aug. 11, where Spartan leaders talked about their progress in Zharay and Maiwa... More

A detachment of Afghan soldiers from the 3rd Brigade,

A detachment of Afghan soldiers from the 3rd Brigade,

A detachment of Afghan soldiers from the 3rd Brigade, 205th Corps participate in a ceremony, Aug. 18, honoring national day, the Afghanistan independence day.

A coalition forces' interpreter reads the oath of release

A coalition forces' interpreter reads the oath of release

A coalition forces' interpreter reads the oath of release to a 13-year-old former detainee who was returned to his community following a detainee release ceremony at the Zharay District Center, Aug. 22.

Kandahar provincial education officials, the Zharay

Kandahar provincial education officials, the Zharay

Kandahar provincial education officials, the Zharay district government, and leaders with the 3rd Brigade, 205th ANA Corps, address a crowd of Afghan schoolchildren at the Now Ruzzi school in eastern Zharay dis... More

District government officials from Zharay and Maiwand

District government officials from Zharay and Maiwand

District government officials from Zharay and Maiwand districts are joined by other key influential elders from the area, at the Combined Task Force Spartan Reintegration Shura at Forward Operating Base Pasab, ... More

Zharay district leaders and Afghan engineers met at

Zharay district leaders and Afghan engineers met at

Zharay district leaders and Afghan engineers met at the Zharay District center, Sept. 22, to discuss irrigation and water development in the area.

Gov. Niaz Sarhadi, the Zharay district governor speaks

Gov. Niaz Sarhadi, the Zharay district governor speaks

Gov. Niaz Sarhadi, the Zharay district governor speaks at the provincial shura at the Zharay District Center, Oct. 5.

Coalition forces vehicles at the site of the Now Ruzi

Coalition forces vehicles at the site of the Now Ruzi

Coalition forces vehicles at the site of the Now Ruzi Bridge Oct. 11, which has been non-usable for at least three decades.

Two competitors wrestle in the ring at the Nalgham

Two competitors wrestle in the ring at the Nalgham

Two competitors wrestle in the ring at the Nalgham wrestling tournament, held in Nalgham, Nov. 1.

Zharay District Gov. Niaz Sarhadi (center) is joined

Zharay District Gov. Niaz Sarhadi (center) is joined

Zharay District Gov. Niaz Sarhadi (center) is joined by Masom Khan, Col. Abdul and Haji Hamidullah in cutting the ribbon at the new police patrol station in Howz-e-Madad Nov. 16.

Wheelchairs await distribution at the Zharay District

Wheelchairs await distribution at the Zharay District

Wheelchairs await distribution at the Zharay District Center during the Mullah Conference, Dec. 7.

An Afghan National Army lead surgeon from 203rd Corps,

An Afghan National Army lead surgeon from 203rd Corps,

An Afghan National Army lead surgeon from 203rd Corps, distributes wheelchairs to local disabled Afghan citizens at the Zharay District Center, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 18, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by... More

Members of the 2-87 Infantry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team,

Members of the 2-87 Infantry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team,

Members of the 2-87 Infantry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division civil affairs visit the leadership at the agriculture center in Zharay, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2012. The visit was to allow... More

Local children run to the Kolk school for Kite Day

Local children run to the Kolk school for Kite Day

Local children run to the Kolk school for Kite Day at Kolk, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, 29 Feb., 2012.

Afghan National Army 1st Sgt. Sai Paluka speaks with

Afghan National Army 1st Sgt. Sai Paluka speaks with

Afghan National Army 1st Sgt. Sai Paluka speaks with local men at Kolk, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 29, 2012.

Local women gather for a speech at the Zhari District

Local women gather for a speech at the Zhari District

Local women gather for a speech at the Zhari District Center outside of Forward Operating Base Pasab, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March 8, 2012.

Local women and children gather for International Women's

Local women and children gather for International Women's

Local women and children gather for International Women's Day at the Zhari District Center outside of Forward Operating Base Pasab, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Mar. 8, 2012. International Women's Day provi... More

While soldiers from Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion,

While soldiers from Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion,

While soldiers from Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division pull security, 1st Lt. Thomas “Mac” Brinker, the Platoon leader for 1st Pla... More

Capt. Jose Armento, commander, Charlie Company, 2nd

Capt. Jose Armento, commander, Charlie Company, 2nd

Capt. Jose Armento, commander, Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division pauses during a road building mission in Zharay district, Kandah... More

While local Afghan boys help steady the picket, a soldier

While local Afghan boys help steady the picket, a soldier

While local Afghan boys help steady the picket, a soldier from Alpha Company, 508th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division prepares to set the picket into the ground March 18.... More

Staff Sgt. Jonathan B. James of Crestview, Fla., 2nd

Staff Sgt. Jonathan B. James of Crestview, Fla., 2nd

Staff Sgt. Jonathan B. James of Crestview, Fla., 2nd squad leader, 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division helps keep troo... More

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Guy M. Jones, battalion commander,

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Guy M. Jones, battalion commander,

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Guy M. Jones, battalion commander, 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, talks to an interpreter about security developments in Zh... More

Tactical Explosive Detection Dogs stand with their

Tactical Explosive Detection Dogs stand with their

Tactical Explosive Detection Dogs stand with their handlers April 29 after their long-awaited arrival to Forward Operating Base Pasab. The TEDDs are combat multipliers which provide early detection and warning ... More

Previous

of 5

Next