A local Afghan boy salutes U.S. soldiers within an
A local Afghan boy salutes U.S. soldiers within an Afghan Border Police compound, Nazyan district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, March 15, 2012. The purpose of the mission was to gain familiarization of the ... More
Afghan Border Police members relax before a village
Afghan Border Police members relax before a village clearing operation in Nangahar province, Afghanistan, May 23, 2012. The mission to clear the village is a joint effort among the Afghan Border Police, the Afg... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jennifer Perkins, re-enlists Spc.
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jennifer Perkins, re-enlists Spc. Nora Lesui aboard a CH-47 Chinook helicopter flying over Foward Operating Base Connolly, Nagahar province, Afghanistan, May 24. Both U.S. soldiers are with Al... More
Soldiers with 3rd Squadron, 61st Calvary Regiment,
Soldiers with 3rd Squadron, 61st Calvary Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conduct reflexive fire and target acquisition training with M4 carbines May 17 at Camp Marechal De Lat... More
1st Lt. Kelsey L. Didier of the 3-61 Cavalry Regiment
1st Lt. Kelsey L. Didier of the 3-61 Cavalry Regiment shares a smile with the camera after conquering the Via Ferrata Berim on May 19 in Kosovo.
A Soldier from the 3-61 CAV launces an RQ-11 Raven
A Soldier from the 3-61 CAV launces an RQ-11 Raven during Raven Initial Qualification Training May 24 at Camp Marechal De Lattre De Tassigny, Kosovo.
Soldiers react to direct fire during Advanced Rifle
Soldiers react to direct fire during Advanced Rifle Marksmanship and Individual Movement Techniques training May 24 at Camp Marechal De Lattre De Tassigny, Kosovo.
KFOR Multi-National Battle Group - East Soldiers from
KFOR Multi-National Battle Group - East Soldiers from the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, pose for a photo with their linguist Suzana Foreman on Oct. 20 in the Northern Kosovo town of Leposavic. From left ... More
Local Afghan girls walk past soldiers serving with
Local Afghan girls walk past soldiers serving with Mortar Platoon, 6th Afghan National Army Kandak outside of an Afghan Border Police compound, Nazyan district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, March 15, 2012. ... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Jeffrey Jacobs and 1st Lt. Noah
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Jeffrey Jacobs and 1st Lt. Noah Christians, discuss details of a village clearing operation that involved the U.S. Army and the Afghan National Security Forces on a Afghan Border Police stati... More
Spc. Justin Masters, recites the oath of enlistment
Spc. Justin Masters, recites the oath of enlistment as U.S. Army 1st Lt. Colan Kastanias officiates during a re-enlistment ceremony aboard a CH-47 Chinook helicopter flying over Forward Operating Base Connolly,... More
Staff Sgt. Leonard Robinson demonstrates proper hand
Staff Sgt. Leonard Robinson demonstrates proper hand placement and sight picture with the M9 pistol during reflexive fire and target acquisition training May 17 at Camp Marechal De Lattre De Tassingny, Kosovo.
Maj. Isaac S. Howard, executive officer for the 3-61
Maj. Isaac S. Howard, executive officer for the 3-61 CAV, listens to the troops expressing their view of rock climbing in Kosovo on May 19.
A Soldier bounds forward toward cover while another
A Soldier bounds forward toward cover while another suppresses the enemy during Advanced Rifle Marksmanship and Individual Movement Techniques training May 24 at Camp Marechal De Lattre De Tassigny, Kosovo.
Sgt. Jason R. Hewitt conducts Raven Initial Qualification
Sgt. Jason R. Hewitt conducts Raven Initial Qualification Training May 24 at Camp Marechal De Lattre De Tassigny, Kosovo, with Soldiers in Alpha Troop, 3-61 CAV, to increase the squadron’s ability to conduct ae... More
Linguist Suzana Foreman poses for a photo with
Linguist Suzana Foreman poses for a photo with Multi-National Battle Group - East Commander Col. Nick Ducich in Leposavic, Kosovo, on Oct. 20.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha with Bravo
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha with Bravo Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment provide security in the Hindu Kush mountains along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, July 11, 2009. (U.S. Army Courte... More
A local Afghan looks at U.S. soldiers outside of an
A local Afghan looks at U.S. soldiers outside of an Afghan Border Police compound, Nazyan district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, March 15, 2012. The purpose of the mission was to gain familiarization of the... More
Afghan National Army Lt. Col. Shamsullhaq Karimi, commander
Afghan National Army Lt. Col. Shamsullhaq Karimi, commander of the 3rd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 201st Corps, speaks on the radio as an ANA soldier waits for instructions during a joint village clearing operation in... More
Soldiers from the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment,
Soldiers from the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, wait in line for inspection, Feb. 19, 2018, before boarding an aircraft to depart Fort Carson, Col... More
Cpl. Jacob Mathes and Sgt. Deion Horton eliminate targets
Cpl. Jacob Mathes and Sgt. Deion Horton eliminate targets to their left and right as part of the culminating event for reflexive fire and target acquisition training May 17 at Camp Marechal De Lattre De Tassing... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Jasan Weaver of the 3-61 CAV waits
Command Sgt. Maj. Jasan Weaver of the 3-61 CAV waits for the second group of rock climbers at the half-way point up Via Ferrata Berim in Kosovo on May 19.
Soldiers assault the objective during Advanced Rifle
Soldiers assault the objective during Advanced Rifle Marksmanship and Individual Movement Techniques training May 24 at Camp Marechal De Lattre De Tassigny, Kosovo.
A Soldier from the 3-61 CAV recovers the Raven May
A Soldier from the 3-61 CAV recovers the Raven May 24 after successfully landing it during Raven Initial Qualification Training at Camp Marechal De Lattre De Tassigny, Kosovo.
Girls display their art during Leposavic Municipality
Girls display their art during Leposavic Municipality Day in the town of Leposavic, Kosovo, on Oct. 20.
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Theodore Kim, from Honolulu, Hawaii,
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Theodore Kim, from Honolulu, Hawaii, serving with 1st Platoon, A Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, Task Force Raider, sits next to an Afghan Uniformed Police m... More
Afghan Border Police prepare to leave the ABP station
Afghan Border Police prepare to leave the ABP station for a village clearing operation in the Khogyani district of Nangahar province, Afghanistan, May 23, 2012. The mission to clear the village was a joint effo... More
Soldiers from 1st Platoon, Alpha Troop, conduct ready-up
Soldiers from 1st Platoon, Alpha Troop, conduct ready-up drills during reflexive fire and target acquisition training May 17 at Camp Marechal De Lattre De Tassingny, Kosovo.
Lt. Col. Donald T. Braman, commander of the 3-61 CAV
Lt. Col. Donald T. Braman, commander of the 3-61 CAV (left), 1st Chad R. Libby (middle), and Sgt. 1st Class Cecil E. Sherwood soak in the view inside a cave on Via Ferrata Berim in Kosovo on May 19.
Sgt. Jason Hewitt rotates an antenna to ensure the
Sgt. Jason Hewitt rotates an antenna to ensure the equipment does not lose communication with an RQ-11 Raven during Raven Initial Qualification Training May 24 at Camp Marechal De Lattre De Tassigny, Kosovo.
A Soldier simulates caring for a casualty during Advanced
A Soldier simulates caring for a casualty during Advanced Rifle Marksmanship and Individual Movement Techniques training May 24 at Camp Marechal De Lattre De Tassigny, Kosovo.
Members of Afghan National Security Forces and local
Members of Afghan National Security Forces and local government participate in a discussion during a Shura, Nazyan district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, March 15, 2012. The purpose of the Key Leader Engage... More
U.S. Army Capt. Matt Schardt, Alpha Troop, 3rd Squadron,
U.S. Army Capt. Matt Schardt, Alpha Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, discusses a village clearing operation with Afghan Border Patrol Col. Muhammad Has... More
Sgt. Deion Horton and Cpl. Jacob Mathes receive contact
Sgt. Deion Horton and Cpl. Jacob Mathes receive contact and exit the vehicle with M4 carbines to engage the enemy during reflexive fire and target acquisition training May 17 at Camp Marechal De Lattre De Tas... More
Soldiers stop to pose for a picture while climbing
Soldiers stop to pose for a picture while climbing Via Ferrata Berim in Kosovo on May 19.
A Soldier from the 3-61 CAV launces an RQ-11 Raven
A Soldier from the 3-61 CAV launces an RQ-11 Raven during Raven Initial Qualification Training May 24 at Camp Marechal De Lattre De Tassigny, Kosovo.
Soldiers bound forward toward the enemy during Advanced
Soldiers bound forward toward the enemy during Advanced Rifle Marksmanship and Individual Movement Techniques training May 24 at Camp Marechal De Lattre De Tassigny, Kosovo.
U.S. soldiers, serving with A Troop, 3rd Squadron,
U.S. soldiers, serving with A Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, and B Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, listen to their interpreter during a Shu... More
U.S. Army Capt. Matt Schardt listens to an Afghan Uniform
U.S. Army Capt. Matt Schardt listens to an Afghan Uniform Police chief on a Afghan Border Police Station in Khogyani district, Nangahar province, Afghanistan, May 23, 2012. They were discussing village clearing... More
Spc. Sheldon Babin reloads his weapon while Spc. Michael
Spc. Sheldon Babin reloads his weapon while Spc. Michael Patterson engages targets during reflexive fire and target acquisition training May 17 at Camp Marechal De Lattre De Tassingny, Kosovo.
Soldiers from the 3-61 CAV climb Via Ferrata Berim
Soldiers from the 3-61 CAV climb Via Ferrata Berim mountain May 19 in Kosovo.
Sgt. Jason Hewitt directs a Soldier where to land an
Sgt. Jason Hewitt directs a Soldier where to land an RQ-11 Raven during Raven Initial Qualification Training May 24 at Camp Marechal De Lattre De Tassigny, Kosovo.
Local Afghan elders participate in a discussion during
Local Afghan elders participate in a discussion during a Shura with Afghan National Security Forces, Nazyan district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, March 15, 2012. The purpose of the Key Leader Engagement wa... More
An Afghan Uniform Police chief speaks to an interpreter
An Afghan Uniform Police chief speaks to an interpreter at a Afghan Border Police station in Khogyani district, Nangahar province, Afghanistan, May 23, 2012. The AUP chief was using the interpreter to discuss a... More
Sgt. 1st Class David Lore Mayo instructs Pfc. Jose
Sgt. 1st Class David Lore Mayo instructs Pfc. Jose Gonzalez on proper stance while engaging a target during reflexive fire and target acquisition training May 17 at Camp Marechal De Lattre De Tassingny, Kosovo.
Soldiers from the 3-61 CAV take in the view atop Via
Soldiers from the 3-61 CAV take in the view atop Via Ferrata Berim mountain May 19 in Kosovo.
A local Afghan elder takes notes during a Shura with
A local Afghan elder takes notes during a Shura with Afghan National Security Forces, Nazyan district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, March 15, 2012. The purpose of the Key Leader Engagement was to gain famil... More
U.S. Army Capt. Matt Schardt, Alpha Troop, 3rd Squadron,
U.S. Army Capt. Matt Schardt, Alpha Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Regiment, jots down a note while a Afghan Border Police officer briefs him on a ABP station ... More
1st Lt. Kareem A. Abiose of the 3-61 CAV takes in the
1st Lt. Kareem A. Abiose of the 3-61 CAV takes in the view of his surroundings on Via Ferrata Berim mountain May 19 in Kosovo. This was his first time rock climbing.
Spc. Michael Restivo dispalys a painting by a kiosk
Spc. Michael Restivo dispalys a painting by a kiosk owners in appreciation of his visit to Leposavic Municipality Day on Oct. 20 in Leposavic, Kosovo. Restivo, with the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, is s... More
A local Afghan elder speaks during a Shura with Afghan
A local Afghan elder speaks during a Shura with Afghan National Security Forces, Nazyan district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, March 15, 2012. The purpose of the Key Leader Engagement was to gain familiariz... More
U.S. Army Maj. Alex Perez-Cruz, 3rd Squadron, 61st
U.S. Army Maj. Alex Perez-Cruz, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, shares a laugh with an Afghan Border Police logistics officer on a ABP Station in the Khogyan... More
Cpt. Jeremy J. Workman (front), 1st Lt. Warren P. Clayton
Cpt. Jeremy J. Workman (front), 1st Lt. Warren P. Clayton (left), Cpt. Calvin Burns (middle) and 1st Lt. Raleigh Howard (left) of the 3-61 CAV prepare to climb Via Ferrata Berim mountain May 19 in Kosovo.
A soldier of the Afghan National Army grasps hands
A soldier of the Afghan National Army grasps hands with a member of the Afghan Uniformed Police at the conclusion of a Shura with Afghan National Security Forces, Nazyan district, Nangarhar province, Afghanista... More
A local village malik, 4th from left, speaks to Haji
A local village malik, 4th from left, speaks to Haji Rockmon, the Khogyani district sub-governor, 3rd from left, during a discussion with key leaders of the Afghan Border Police, Afghan Uniform Police, and the ... More
Soldiers from the 3-61 CAV and their climbing guide
Soldiers from the 3-61 CAV and their climbing guide take in the view atop Via Ferrata Berim mountain May 19 in Kosovo.
Members of the Afghan Uniformed Police eat lunch with
Members of the Afghan Uniformed Police eat lunch with soldiers of the Afghan National Army, Nazyan district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, March 15, 2012. The purpose of the mission was to gain familiarizati... More
U.S. Army Capt. Matt Schardt, Alpha Troop, 3rd Squadron,
U.S. Army Capt. Matt Schardt, Alpha Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, listens to Afghan National Army Lt. Col. Shamsullhaq Karimi, center, during a disc... More
Lt. Col. Donald T. Braman, commander of the 3-61 CAV,
Lt. Col. Donald T. Braman, commander of the 3-61 CAV, was the first up Via Ferrata Berim mountain May 19 in Kosovo. His confidence encouraged others to follow.
A local Afghan boy pauses in his chore to look at the
A local Afghan boy pauses in his chore to look at the camera, Nazyan district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, March 15, 2012. The purpose of the mission was to gain familiarization of the district and key leadership.
U.S. Army Maj. Jason Hancock, commander of the 3rd
U.S. Army Maj. Jason Hancock, commander of the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, gives a speech during a visit to an Afghan Border Police Station in Khogyani d... More
Sgt. Maj Thomas L. Ray, of the 3-61 CAV, climbs Via
Sgt. Maj Thomas L. Ray, of the 3-61 CAV, climbs Via Ferrata Berim mountain May 19 in Kosovo.
Local Afghan boys smile at U.S. soldiers in Nazyan
Local Afghan boys smile at U.S. soldiers in Nazyan district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, March 15, 2012. The purpose of the mission was to gain familiarization of the district and key leadership.
Leaders in 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, pose
Leaders in 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, pose for a group photo before rock climbing the Via Ferrata Berim mountain in Kosovo on May 19.
Members of the Afghan Uniformed Police smile at the
Members of the Afghan Uniformed Police smile at the camera during a Key Leader Engagement, Nazyan district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, March 15, 2012. The purpose of the mission was to gain familiarizatio... More
Members of 2nd Coy, Afghan Border Police, listen during
Members of 2nd Coy, Afghan Border Police, listen during a Key Leader Engagement within the ABP compound, Nazyan district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, March 15, 2012. The purpose of the mission was to gain ... More
A member of 2nd Coy, Afghan Border Police, looks at
A member of 2nd Coy, Afghan Border Police, looks at the camera during a Key Leader Engagement within the ABP compound, Nazyan district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, March 15, 2012. The purpose of the missio... More
A member of 2nd Coy, Afghan Border Police, looks back
A member of 2nd Coy, Afghan Border Police, looks back at the camera from his post at the wall of the ABP compound, Nazyan district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, March 15, 2012. The purpose of the mission wa... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Eric Harder, from Crystal, Minn.,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Eric Harder, from Crystal, Minn., serving with B Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, test fires his M4 carbine outside of an Afghan Border Police compound, Na... More
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. David Hubert, from Shirley, N.Y.,
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. David Hubert, from Shirley, N.Y., serving with 2nd Platoon, A Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, test fires his M4 carbine outside of an Afghan Border Police co... More