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Catherine Russell, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global

Catherine Russell, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global

Catherine Russell, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues shares a light moment with International Security Assistance Force service members and civilian gender advisors during a Veteran’s Day break... More

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ramses Martinez, standing, an

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ramses Martinez, standing, an

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ramses Martinez, standing, an infantry squad leader from Bronx, N.Y., fires a .50-caliber machine gun while U.S. Army Pfc. Joshua B. Myrick, seated, an infantryman from Elwood, Ind., prepar... More

Afghan National Security Forces stand in formation

Afghan National Security Forces stand in formation

Afghan National Security Forces stand in formation preparing for a dismounted patrol of the Panjwai district in southern Afghanistan, April 1, 2012.

Colonel A. E. “Sparky” Renforth, Regimental Combat

Colonel A. E. “Sparky” Renforth, Regimental Combat

Colonel A. E. “Sparky” Renforth, Regimental Combat Team7 commanding officer, uses binoculars to view the Helmand River Valley during a battlefield tour, Jan. 29, here. Renforth and Sgt. Maj. Scott Samuels, the ... More

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division commander Maj. Gen. Michael Eyre presented Sgt. 1st Class Leadell J. Smith with the Bronze Star and Bronze Order of the de Fleury Medal during an awards cerem... More

The Bronze Star is normally awarded to U.S. officers

The Bronze Star is normally awarded to U.S. officers

The Bronze Star is normally awarded to U.S. officers and senior enlisted who, while serving in any capacity in or with the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard has distinguished, himself or herse... More

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division commander Maj. Gen. Michael Eyre presented Maj. John A. Gresh with the Bronze Star during an awards ceremony Sept. 26, 2013 at Engineer Village, Camp Phoenix,... More

Left to right, U.S. Army Capt. Rebecca Lloyd, a native

Left to right, U.S. Army Capt. Rebecca Lloyd, a native

Left to right, U.S. Army Capt. Rebecca Lloyd, a native of Clinton, Md., speaks with Leslie Cunningham, U.S. State Department's Women and Civil Society, and Catherine Russell, the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Gl... More

Afghan National Security Forces and U.S. soldiers conduct

Afghan National Security Forces and U.S. soldiers conduct

Afghan National Security Forces and U.S. soldiers conduct a dismounted patrol of the Panjwai district in southern Afghanistan, April 1, 2012. The patrol consisted of clearing more than a half dozen villages and... More

Marines with Regimental Combat Team 7 and Georgian

Marines with Regimental Combat Team 7 and Georgian

Marines with Regimental Combat Team 7 and Georgian soldiers with the 12th Georgian Battalion listen during a patrol brief Jan. 29, here. Colonel A. E. “Sparky” Renforth, RCT-7 commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. ... More

Maj. Gresh was presented with the medal in recognition

Maj. Gresh was presented with the medal in recognition

Maj. Gresh was presented with the medal in recognition for his exceptionally meritorious service while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as the officer in charge of the Ghazni Resident Office, T... More

Sgt. 1st Class Leadell Smith was presented with the

Sgt. 1st Class Leadell Smith was presented with the

Sgt. 1st Class Leadell Smith was presented with the medals in recognition for his exceptionally meritorious service while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as the noncommissioned officer in char... More

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division commander Maj. Gen. Michael Eyre presented Lt. Col. Clifford A. Conklin with the Bronze Star and Bronze Order of the de Fleury Medal during an awards ceremony... More

Catherine Russell, the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for

Catherine Russell, the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for

Catherine Russell, the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues, speaks to International Security Assistance Force military and civilian gender advisers during a Veteran’s Day breakfast held in the di... More

An Afghan National Policeman braves the heat and bullets

An Afghan National Policeman braves the heat and bullets

An Afghan National Policeman braves the heat and bullets of the Pech River Valley in eastern Afghanistan's Kunar Province, July 28. ANP and soldiers from Company D, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, Task F... More

Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st

Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st

Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division pull security while stopped during an Afghan partnered foot patrol in Panjwai district, southern Afghani... More

Lt. Col. Conklin was presented the Bronze Star medal

Lt. Col. Conklin was presented the Bronze Star medal

Lt. Col. Conklin was presented the Bronze Star medal in recognition for his exceptionally meritorious service while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as the office in charge, Camp Bastion, Trans... More

During his tenure, Maj. Gresh’s exemplary leadership,

During his tenure, Maj. Gresh’s exemplary leadership,

During his tenure, Maj. Gresh’s exemplary leadership, skill and ceaseless efforts resulted in the successful execution of $200 million worth of quality construction encompassing over 21 Afghan National Security... More

Afghan National Security Forces and U.S. soldiers conduct

Afghan National Security Forces and U.S. soldiers conduct

Afghan National Security Forces and U.S. soldiers conduct a dismounted patrol of the Panjwai district in southern Afghanistan, April 1, 2012. The patrol consisted of clearing more than a half dozen villages and... More

An F-15 Eagle fighter jet screams low across the floor

An F-15 Eagle fighter jet screams low across the floor

An F-15 Eagle fighter jet screams low across the floor of the Pech River Valley in eastern Afghanistan's Kunar Province for a show of force right after a firefight with insurgents and troops from Company D, 2nd... More

Afghan National Security Forces conduct a dismounted

Afghan National Security Forces conduct a dismounted

Afghan National Security Forces conduct a dismounted patrol of the Panjwai district in southern Afghanistan, April 1, 2012. The patrol consisted of clearing more than a half dozen villages and was planned, orga... More

Afghan National Security Forces conduct a dismounted

Afghan National Security Forces conduct a dismounted

Afghan National Security Forces conduct a dismounted patrol of the Panjwai district in southern Afghanistan, April 1, 2012. The patrol consisted of clearing more than a half dozen villages and was planned, orga... More

As bullets whiz overhead, U.S. Army Pfc. Joshua B.

As bullets whiz overhead, U.S. Army Pfc. Joshua B.

As bullets whiz overhead, U.S. Army Pfc. Joshua B. Myrick, an infantryman from Elwood, Ind., assigned to Company D, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Cacti, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantr... More

Afghan National Security Forces conduct a dismounted

Afghan National Security Forces conduct a dismounted

Afghan National Security Forces conduct a dismounted patrol of the Panjwai district in southern Afghanistan, April 1, 2012. The patrol consisted of clearing more than a half dozen villages and was planned, orga... More

Afghan National Security Forces conduct a dismounted

Afghan National Security Forces conduct a dismounted

Afghan National Security Forces conduct a dismounted patrol of the Panjwai district in southern Afghanistan, April 1, 2012. The patrol consisted of clearing more than a half dozen villages and was planned, orga... More

While on a dismounted patrol Afghan Local Police stop

While on a dismounted patrol Afghan Local Police stop

While on a dismounted patrol Afghan Local Police stop and talk to local children of the Panjwai district in southern Afghanistan, April 1, 2012. The patrol consisted of clearing more than a half dozen villages ... More

Afghan National Security Forces clear a grape orchard

Afghan National Security Forces clear a grape orchard

Afghan National Security Forces clear a grape orchard while conducting a dismounted patrol of the Panjwai district in southern Afghanistan, April 1, 2012. The patrol consisted of clearing more than a half dozen... More

Afghan National Security Forces clear a grape orchard

Afghan National Security Forces clear a grape orchard

Afghan National Security Forces clear a grape orchard while conducting a dismounted patrol of the Panjwai district in southern Afghanistan, April 1, 2012. The patrol consisted of clearing more than a half dozen... More

An Afghan boy leans against a wall as Afghan and U.S.

An Afghan boy leans against a wall as Afghan and U.S.

An Afghan boy leans against a wall as Afghan and U.S. soldiers maneuver through his village in Panjwai district, southern Afghanistan, April 1, 2012. The patrol consisted of clearing more than a half dozen vill... More

An Afghan National Army soldier uses a radio in order

An Afghan National Army soldier uses a radio in order

An Afghan National Army soldier uses a radio in order to check on the statuses of other ANA squads and keep them on their objectives, while on patrol of the Panjwai district in southern Afghanistan, April 1, 20... More

Afghan children peek from behind a door as Afghan and

Afghan children peek from behind a door as Afghan and

Afghan children peek from behind a door as Afghan and U.S. soldiers maneuver through their village in Panjwai district, southern Afghanistan, April 1, 2012. The patrol consisted of clearing more than a half doz... More

Afghan National Security Forces enter and clear a house

Afghan National Security Forces enter and clear a house

Afghan National Security Forces enter and clear a house while conducting a dismounted patrol of the Panjwai region in southern Afghanistan, April 1, 2012. The patrol consisted of clearing more than a half dozen... More

Afghan National Security Forces conduct a dismounted

Afghan National Security Forces conduct a dismounted

Afghan National Security Forces conduct a dismounted patrol of the Panjwai district in southern Afghanistan, April 1, 2012. The patrol consisted of clearing more than a half dozen villages and was planned, orga... More

Afghan National Security Forces conduct a dismounted

Afghan National Security Forces conduct a dismounted

Afghan National Security Forces conduct a dismounted patrol of the Panjwai district in southern Afghanistan, April 1, 2012. The patrol consisted of clearing more than a half dozen villages and was planned, orga... More

Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st

Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st

Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division maneuver through a village while on an Afghan partnered foot patrol in Panjwai District, southern Afghan... More

An Afghan girl leans against a wall as Afghan and U.S.

An Afghan girl leans against a wall as Afghan and U.S.

An Afghan girl leans against a wall as Afghan and U.S. soldiers maneuver through her village in Panjwai district, southern Afghanistan, April 1, 2012. The patrol consisted of clearing more than a half dozen vil... More

Sgt. Rice of 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment,

Sgt. Rice of 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment,

Sgt. Rice of 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division maneuvers with his platoon through a village while on an Afghan partnered foot patrol in Panjwai distri... More

An Afghan National Army soldier uses a radio in order

An Afghan National Army soldier uses a radio in order

An Afghan National Army soldier uses a radio in order to check on the statuses of other ANA squads and keep them on their objectives, while on patrol of the Panjwai district in southern Afghanistan, April 1, 20... More

An Afghan National Army soldier uses a radio in order

An Afghan National Army soldier uses a radio in order

An Afghan National Army soldier uses a radio in order to check on the statuses of other ANA squads and keep them on their objectives, while on patrol of the Panjwai district in southern Afghanistan, April 1, 20... More

Afghan National Security Forces conduct a dismounted

Afghan National Security Forces conduct a dismounted

Afghan National Security Forces conduct a dismounted patrol of the Panjwai district in southern Afghanistan, April 1, 2012. The patrol consisted of clearing more than a half dozen villages and was planned, orga... More

Afghan National Security Forces clear a field while

Afghan National Security Forces clear a field while

Afghan National Security Forces clear a field while conducting a dismounted patrol of the Panjwai district in southern Afghanistan, April 1, 2012. The patrol consisted of clearing more than a half dozen village... More

Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st

Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st

Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division maneuver through a grape orchard while on an Afghan partnered foot patrol in Panjwai district, southern ... More

Afghan National Security Forces maneuver through a

Afghan National Security Forces maneuver through a

Afghan National Security Forces maneuver through a village during a dismounted patrol of the Panjwai district in southern Afghanistan, April 1, 2012. The patrol consisted of clearing more than a half dozen vill... More

Afghan National Army soldiers exit a cleared house

Afghan National Army soldiers exit a cleared house

Afghan National Army soldiers exit a cleared house while conducting a dismounted patrol of the Panjwai district in southern Afghanistan, April 1, 2012. The patrol consisted of clearing more than a half dozen vi... More

An Afghan National Police officer marks the door to

An Afghan National Police officer marks the door to

An Afghan National Police officer marks the door to an Afghan home after it was cleared, while conducting a dismounted patrol of the Panjwai district in southern Afghanistan, April 1, 2012. The patrol consisted... More