Sgt. Aaron West, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, signs off on Sgt. Jakub Cebula's zero target. Once a Soldier successfully zeroes their weapon, they move on to the qualification range. Soldiers of the 33rd I More
(Left to Right) Cpt. Samane Sihabout, of Elgin, Ill., Master Sgt. Michael Hill, of Peoria, Ill., and Sgt. Ty Rathbun, of Peru, Ill., help four other 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Soldiers tow a "wounded" So More
Brigadier Gen. Steven P. Huber and Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Bowman uncase the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Illinois Army National Guard, colors in a Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Af More
Gov. David Paterson and Col. Brian K. Balfe conduct an interview with a military reporter at Camp Phoenix, Kabul Afghanistan. Gov. Paterson came to Camp Phoenix to visit troops of the New York-based 27th Infant More
Service members of Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix VIII serve themselves sides for their Christmas Day feast. Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan, was filled with holiday cheer as service members celebrated the More
Spc. Curt Hodgfirst belts out his best at Camp Phoenix's first night of "Phoenix Idol." The competition helped to bring in the New Year for service members at the camp.
Soldiers of the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team in Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan, hold signs of thanks for the gift of cheese the unit received from Mason Hamilton, 15, of Black Creek, N.Y. Hamilton sent t More
Sgt. David Hergett and 1st Lt. Susan Moore, medics with the 33rd Infantry Combat Team, remove bandages on a local Afghan boy's burned leg at the Troop Medical Clinic at Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan. The boy More
Staff Sgt. Josh Almadovar, Police Mentor Team, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, pulls security alongside an Afghan national police riot squad member outside the Kabul soccer stadium, Kabul, Afghanistan. The A More
33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Soldiers pull Pfc. Anthony Arnold, of Springfield, Ill., away from battle during a base defense exercise. Arnold became a mock casualty after the entry control point took fire More
Soldiers of the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Illinois Army National Guard, unveil the 33rd IBCT plaque at the Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix Transfer of Authority Ceremony. The plaque commemorates the More
Troops stand as Gov. David Paterson exits the dining facility at Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan. Paterson handed out awards to members of the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team during a visit to the outgoing N More
French soldiers at Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan, help themselves to a Christmas feast. Christmas at Camp Phoenix was filled with the holiday spirit as the dining facility was decorated wall-to-wall for the More
Sgt. 1st Class Bryan Rotherham (Left), 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, hands fellow unit member Staff Sgt. John Robinson a few blocks of cheese. Ninety-six blocks of Cuba Cottage sharp cheddar cheese was mai More
Sgt. David Hergett, 1st Lt. Susan Moore, medics with the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, and Maj. Robert Bailey, a doctor with the 33rd IBCT, look over old scars on a local Afghan boy's back at the Troop Med More
Soldiers of Delta Company Security Forces, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, conduct a presence patrol in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Afghan national policemen unload bundles of household supplies from a trailer in preparation for a humanitarian aid drop at the Kabul, Afghanistan, soccer stadium. The ANP handed out bundles of food and clothin More
A Soldier of the Illinois-based 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat team applauds after Aretha Franklin's musical piece preceding the inauguration of President Barack Obama. Service members and civilians stationed at More
Sgt. Christopher Saldaris, a 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Soldier from McHenry, Ill., takes cover in a car while an attack ensues at the front gate. Saldaris was in the middle of a search on the car as par More
Major Gen. Richard P. Formica, Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan commander, bids farewell to the outgoing 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New York Army National Guard, and welcomes the 33rd More
Gov. David Paterson hands out awards with Col. Brian K. Balfe at Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan. Paterson presented the awards to Soldiers of the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team during his visit to the New More
Sgt. Michael Zombro wails on the microphone for the first night of "Phoenix Idol" at Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan. Theon began competition began on New Year's Eve when service members gathered in the dining More
Sgt. James Stroh, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, cuts into the sharp cheddar cheese sent to Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan, as a gift of support and appreciation. Mason Hamilton, 15, of Black Creek, NY, m More
A 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team medic assists 1st Lt. Susan Moore, also a medic with the 33rd IBCT, while shes checks over a young Afghan boy's scars at the Troop Medical Clinic at Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afgh More
Afghan national policemen prepare to hand out bundles of household supplies, including food and clothing, to local families in Kabul, Afghanistan. The humanitarian aid drop was coordinated with a Police Mentor More
Spc. Brian Patterson, from Steeleville, Ill., provides aid to "wounded" Soldier Pfc. Anthony Arnold, from Springfield, Ill., during a base defense exercise at Forward Operating Base Patriot on Fort Bragg, N.C. More
Gov. David Paterson shakes Col. Brian K. Balfe's hand before his departure from Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan. Paterson came to Camp Phoenix to visit troops from the New York-based 27th Infantry Brigade Comb More
First Lt. Susan Moore, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team medic, holds a patients hand during treatment at the Troop Medical Clinic at Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan. The patient, a local Afghan boy, was at wo More
Afghan national policemen lay tarp in preparation for a humanitarian aid drop at the Kabul, Afghanistan, soccer stadium. The ANP handed, with the help of village elders, handed out bundles of household supplies More
Soldiers from the Illinois-based 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team sit together in the Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan, dining facility to watch the live broadcast of President Barack Obama's inauguration.
Prior to a base defense exercise, Cpt. Paul Meier, from Vienna, Ill., lays out the plan of action on a small scale model of the base defense entry control point. The exercise tested 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat More
Col. Brian K. Balfe (right) and Command Sgt. Maj. David A. Piwowarski case the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New York Army National Guard, colors to mark the end of their tour as Combined Joint Task Force More
Gov. David Paterson shakes Spc. Alvarado's hand and presents him a coin at Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan, during a visit to the troops. Alvarado was earned his citizenship today for his service to America. P More
Medics 1st Lt. Susan Moore, Sgt. David Hergett and Sgt. 1st Class Tammy Genovese, of the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, remove dead tissue from a local Afghan boy's leg as his father comforts him. While at More
A security guard for the Kabul soccer stadium escorts locals into the stadium for an Afghan national police humanitarian aid drop. The HA drop, at Kabul, Afghanistan, was coordinated by a 33rd Infantry Brigade More
An Afghan role player stands aside after Soldiers of the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team searched her person. The Soldiers participated in a base defense exercise at Forward Operation Base Patriot on Fort Bra More
A French Soldier stands ready to hoist his nation's flag during an award ceremony. Brigadier Gen. Steven P. Huber, Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix VIII commander, Illinois Army National Guard, awarded French More
Sgt. 1st Class Adam bolthouse takes the audience for a ride on New Year's Eve at Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan. It was first night of the "Phoenix Idol" compeition.
A local Afghan boy receives a check-up from Maj. Robert Bailey, a 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team doctor at the Troop Medical Clinic at Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan. The boy came to the TMC complaining of More
Sgt. Lissette Chaidez, of Chicago, passes a local Afghan in Kabul, Afghanistan, during a foot patrol with Delta Comapny Security Forces, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
French soldiers at Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan, are presented awards by Brig. Gen. Steven P. Huber, Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix VIII commander, Illinois Army National Guard. The Soldiers received U.S More
A Soldier at Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan, deals out the cards during the New Year's Eve Texas Hold 'Em poker tournaments at the dining facility.
The Afghan national police search locals entering the Kabul soccer stadium, Kabul, Afghanistan for a humanitarian aid drop. A Police Mentor Team, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, coordinated the HA drop for t More
Staff Sgt. Henry Baez, of Chicago, instructs a local child to move away from the patrol for the safety of both parties. Delta Company Security Forces, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Soldiers conduct foot pa More
Staff Sgt. Henry Baez, of Chicago, Spc. Todd Verstrate, of Kewanee, Ill., as well as other Soldiers of Delta Company Security Forces, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, conduct a foot patrol in Kabul, Afghanist More
Two Afghan national policemen unload bundles of household supplies from a police vehicle in preparation for a humanitarian aid drop at the Kabul, Afghanistan, soccer stadium. The ANP handed out bundles of food More
Sgt. Jordan Rowe, of Kirkland, Ill., as well as other Soldiers of Delta Company Security Forces, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, conduct a foot patrol in Kabul, Afghanistan. The patrol helps Soldiers become More
An Afghan man hoists a bundles of humanitarian aid supplies onto his back at an HA event the Afghan national police held at the Kabul soccer stadium, Kabul, Afghanistan. The event was coordinated by a 33rd Infa More
Sgt. Jordan Rowe, of Kirkland, Ill., returns an Afghan child's thumbs up during a Delta Company Security Forces, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, patrol in Kabul, Afghanistan.
A yound Afghan boy waits in line at the Kabul soccer stadium, Kabul, Afghanistan during a humanitarian aid drop conducted by the Afghan national police through coordination with a Police Mentor Team, 33rd Infan More
A local woman and her child arrive at the Kabul soccer stadium, Kabul, Afghanistan, to pickup a bundle of humanitarian aid supplies. The HA event was held at the stadium by the Afghan national police in coordin More
A local woman wearing the traditional burka hands her ticket for humanitarian aid supplies to an Afghan national policeman. The ANP held the HA event at the Kabul soccer stadium, Kabul, Afghanistan, through coo More
Afghan national police riot squad members stand guard outside the Kabul soccer stadium, Kabul, Afghanistan. Inside the stadium, ANP members hand out bundles of household goods to local families as part of their More
One of Kabul's Afghan national police commanders talks to local villagers about the ANP's humanitarian aid mission at the Kabul soccer stadium, Kabul, Afghanistan. The ANP gave out bundles of household goods, i More