U.K. Royal Navy Cdr. Carol Betteridge, Role 3 Hospital
U.K. Royal Navy Cdr. Carol Betteridge, Role 3 Hospital commanding officer, and Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) and Regional Command Southwest, cut a ribbo... More
Another day passes at the Task Force Belleau Wood supply
Another day passes at the Task Force Belleau Wood supply office, where various units comprised of thousands of service members come to acquire any of their logistical needs. This unit’s supply account in partic... More
Sgt. Justin Hale, an Everett, Wash., native and
Sgt. Justin Hale, an Everett, Wash., native and communications mentor with Embedded Partnering Team, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), lays out parts of a 240G machine gun before cleaning them as part of a ... More
Col. Mike Lawrence (far left), Nimroz province coordinator,
Col. Mike Lawrence (far left), Nimroz province coordinator, briefs the plan that Afghan provincial leaders reviewed concerning the security, development and managerial provisions within the province. The confer... More
Sgt. Hamidullah (center) of the 1st Brigade, 215th
Sgt. Hamidullah (center) of the 1st Brigade, 215th Corps stands next to his students after instruction on explosive weapons assembly, handling and functionality. The Afghan National Army soldier has been teachi... More
Marines serving aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province,
Marines serving aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, listen to Gen. James F. Amos, 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, as they a... More
Alice, Texas, native maintains comms in Afghanistan
Lance Cpl. James Wilcox, an Alice, Texas, native tests a radio's functionality outside his office aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province. Wilcox, like many of the Marines who are currently serving aboard Cam... More
Sgt. Jesus Nivar, right, a Marine Corps Martial Arts
Sgt. Jesus Nivar, right, a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor trainer demonstrates a leg sweep on Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Cochran, also a program instructor. The Marines were teaching two members of Washir... More
US State Department representative & Senior Civilian
US State Department representative & Senior Civilian Representative Paul Reid talks with Afghan Border Police Kandak Commander Colonel Jowhari regarding security provisions in Nimroz province, Dec. 2. Reid and ... More
Servicemembers and DOD civilians introduce themselves
Servicemembers and DOD civilians introduce themselves as new staff members to Camp Leatherneck during a luncheon that followed a transfer of authority (TOA) ceremony, Dec 15. The new planners, developers and ov... More
Afghan National Army soldiers post security along a
Afghan National Army soldiers post security along a barrier wall as Afghan National Security Force and International Security Assistance Force leaders celebrate the opening of a temporary new Operational Coordi... More
A choir sings Christmas carols during a belated Christmas
A choir sings Christmas carols during a belated Christmas celebration at the new Afghan Cultural Center aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Dec. 26, 2011. The intent of the celebration was to share with ... More
Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, commanding general of II Marine
Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, talks to the Marines of Task Force Belleau Wood aboard Camp Leatherneck, Dec. 24. Paxton addressed in his visit some of the Corp's p... More
Afghan leaders met in Zaranj, the capital city of Nimroz
Afghan leaders met in Zaranj, the capital city of Nimroz province, Afghanistan, to discuss future development and security in the province, Dec. 30, 2011. In attendance were key leaders to include Maj. Gen. Joh... More
Marines and Coalition Forces run in a half-marathon
Marines and Coalition Forces run in a half-marathon on New Year's Day, aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan. The event was held to raise money for the British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association... More
Afghan National Army soldiers patrol the berm at Artillery
Afghan National Army soldiers patrol the berm at Artillery Hill, a former firing position for British artillery units. Now resided by Afghan National Army soldiers, the outpost served as one of many ideal hubs ... More
Cpl. Jake Porter, administrative orders noncommissioned
Cpl. Jake Porter, administrative orders noncommissioned officer for Task Force Belleau Wood and native of Fairfield, Texas, takes notes as he converses with United States Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta durin... More
MRI technologist Patrick Taylor (left), a Dayton, Ohio,
MRI technologist Patrick Taylor (left), a Dayton, Ohio, native, escorts U.K. Royal Navy Cdr. Carol Betteridge, Role 3 Hospital commanding officer, and Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general of II Marine E... More
The 215th Corps Logistics Battalion, Afghan National
The 215th Corps Logistics Battalion, Afghan National Army soldiers and the Marines of Embedded Partnering Team, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), advances down the route from Kabul toward Camp Shorabak, Hel... More
Col. Mike Lawrence, Nimroz province coordinator, discusses
Col. Mike Lawrence, Nimroz province coordinator, discusses the plan for the upcoming few days, during which Afghan provincial leaders will meet to review security, development and managerial provisions within t... More
Students in the Explosive Hazard Reduction course at
Students in the Explosive Hazard Reduction course at the Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest assemble blasting caps after instruction by Sgt. Hamidullah. Explosive weapons handling is an important skillset taug... More
Gen. James F. Amos, 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps,
Gen. James F. Amos, 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, answers questions from Marines serving aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Nov. 22. The open floor discussion hosted by Amos and Sgt. Maj. Micheal... More
Sgt. Jesus Nivar, a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program
Sgt. Jesus Nivar, a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor trainer observes while members of Washir district governor Daoud Mohammar's security detail practice leg sweeps on one another, Nov. 29, on Camp ... More
ISAF coordinators and plans developers huddle as they
ISAF coordinators and plans developers huddle as they review construction plans during a site visit to Zaranj in Nimroz province. The engagement between ISAF and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanista... More
Marine, Army and civilian leaders listen as servicemembers
Marine, Army and civilian leaders listen as servicemembers and DOD civilians introduce themselves as new staff members to Camp Leatherneck during a luncheon that followed a transfer of authority (TOA) ceremony,... More
Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general of Regional
Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general of Regional Command Southwest, enjoys a meal with Maj. Gen. Sayed Malouk, commanding general of the Afghan National Army's 215th Corps during a belated Christmas cel... More
Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, commanding general of II Marine
Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, talks to the Marines of Task Force Belleau Wood aboard Camp Leatherneck, Dec. 24. Paxton addressed in his visit some of the Corp's p... More
Afghan National Security Forces and International Security
Afghan National Security Forces and International Security Assistance Forces service members walk along the edge of a new construction site in Zaranj, Dec. 30, 2011. Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general... More
Marines and Coalition Forces run in a half-marathon
Marines and Coalition Forces run in a half-marathon on New Year's Day, aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan. The event was held to raise money for the British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association... More
Afghan National Army soldiers patrol the berm at Artillery
Afghan National Army soldiers patrol the berm at Artillery Hill, a former firing position for British artillery units. Now resided by Afghan National Army soldiers, the outpost served as one of many ideal hubs ... More
Cpl. Jake Porter, administrative orders noncommissioned
Cpl. Jake Porter, administrative orders noncommissioned officer for Task Force Belleau Wood and native of Fairfield, Texas, takes notes as he converses with United States Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta durin... More
The MRI center that was recently opened in Helmand
The MRI center that was recently opened in Helmand province is an invaluable asset to the base's concussion rehabilitation care center, which treats wounded servicemembers for head injuries. The MRI is to be fi... More
Cpl. Joel Emmert, the armory mentor with Embedded Partnering
Cpl. Joel Emmert, the armory mentor with Embedded Partnering Team, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), cleans the windows of his vehicle's turret in preparation for another day of travel in a convoy, Oct. 30.... More
Sgt. Hamidullah teaches students at the Joint Sustainment
Sgt. Hamidullah teaches students at the Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest on properly assembling explosives before they begin practical application. Hamidullah, an instructor at JSAS for the last three months... More
Gen. James F. Amos, 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps,
Gen. James F. Amos, 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, answers questions from Marines serving aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Nov. 22. The open floor discussion hosted by Amos and Sgt. Maj. Micheal... More
Sgt. Jesus Nivar, left, a Marine Corps Martial Arts
Sgt. Jesus Nivar, left, a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor trainer executes a forward thrust with a dummy knife alongside Taj Mohammad, a member of the Washir district governor's personal security d... More
David Farcht, a member of the Regional Platform Southwest's
David Farcht, a member of the Regional Platform Southwest's Border Management Task Force explains the need for border protection measures like opium detection kits and ordnance detection devices. These measures... More
Sonja Odom, master planner for the Camp Commandant's
Sonja Odom, master planner for the Camp Commandant's office aboard Camp Leatherneck, enjoys a light lunch after a transition of authority ceremony and words from new leadership, Dec. 15. Odom, like the other ne... More
Helmand Provincial Governor Gulab Mangal serves himself
Helmand Provincial Governor Gulab Mangal serves himself dinner during a Christmas celebration at the Afghan Cultural Center aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Dec. 26, 2011. The intent of the celebratio... More
Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, commanding general of II Marine
Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, talks to the Marines of Task Force Belleau Wood aboard Camp Leatherneck, Dec. 24. Paxton addressed in his visit some of the Corp's p... More
Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general of Regional
Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general of Regional Command Southwest, discusses future construction plans in Zaranj with Nimroz provincial governor Karim Brahawi, Maj. Gen. Sayed Malouk. Zaranj, the capit... More
Marines and Coalition Forces run in a half-marathon
Marines and Coalition Forces run in a half-marathon on New Year's Day, aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan. The event was held to raise money for the British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association... More
A British soldier surveys the Afghan plains while halted
A British soldier surveys the Afghan plains while halted during a foot patrol in the district of Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand province. Soldiers from the British Army's 2nd Battalion, The Rifles and Danish soldiers fr... More
MRI technologist Patrick Taylor discusses the functionality
MRI technologist Patrick Taylor discusses the functionality of an MRI machine to U.K. Royal Navy Cdr. Carol Betteridge, Role 3 Hospital commanding officer and Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general of II ... More
Staff Sgt. Jason Browning, a Bowie, Md., native and
Staff Sgt. Jason Browning, a Bowie, Md., native and operations chief for Embedded Partnering Team, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), scans the horizon through his rifle combat optic after dismounting during... More
NATO ISAF and Government of the Islamic Republic of
NATO ISAF and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan representatives gathered for a meeting aboard Camp Leatherneck in Helmand province, recently. The conference was a three-day forum that provided i... More
Sgt. Hamidullah assembles C-4 explosives as a demonstration
Sgt. Hamidullah assembles C-4 explosives as a demonstration for students at Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand Province. Hamidullah's expertise was noted when he went through ... More
Marines serving aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province,
Marines serving aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, listen to General James F. Amos, 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, as th... More
Sgt. Jesus Nivar, left, a Marine Corps Martial Arts
Sgt. Jesus Nivar, left, a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor trainer executes a forward thrust with a dummy knife alongside Taj Mohammad, a member of the Washir district governor's personal security d... More
A bulldozer excavates a construction site that is being
A bulldozer excavates a construction site that is being prepared to become a vehicle checkpoint for commercial trucks going to and from Iran and Afghanistan, Dec. 2. The vehicle checkpoint, estimated to cost ju... More
Lt. Col. Brian Bower, deputy commander of the Base
Lt. Col. Brian Bower, deputy commander of the Base Operations Sustainment and Integration department of the Camp Commandant's office aboard Camp Leatherneck, shakes hand with Army Col. Bruce Pollard, the incomi... More
Maj. Gen. Ematullah Dawlatzai speaks to to International
Maj. Gen. Ematullah Dawlatzai speaks to to International Security Assistance Force and Afghan National Security Force leaders during a ribbon cutting ceremony that marked the opening of a new temporary Operatio... More
Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, commanding general of II Marine
Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, talks to the Marines of Task Force Belleau Wood aboard Camp Leatherneck, Dec. 24. Paxton addressed in his visit some of the Corp's p... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Stephens, logistics chief for
Staff Sgt. Christopher Stephens, logistics chief for the Regional Command Southwest C-10 Afghan National Security Forces Development section and a Plano, Texas native peers downward as an MV-22B Osprey kicks up... More
Marines and Coalition Forces run in a half-marathon
Marines and Coalition Forces run in a half-marathon on New Year's Day, aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan. The event was held to raise money for the British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association... More
Staff Sgt. Michael Mancuso, a joint terminal attack
Staff Sgt. Michael Mancuso, a joint terminal attack controller for 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, secures air support for the day's foot patrol as part of Operation Shamali Kamarband. The clearing opera... More
Afghan National Army soldiers with the 215th Corps
Afghan National Army soldiers with the 215th Corps Logistics Battalion dismount and provide security as others stretch and take a break from 20 consecutive hours of slow-moving convoy driving, Nov. 1. Alongside... More
Afghan students at Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest,
Afghan students at Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand Province, mimic their instructor, Sgt. Hamidullah, after he demonstrated the proper technique for wrapping detonation cor... More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, and 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, talk with Marines after hosting an open floor discussion with Marines and ... More
Sgt. Jesus Nivar, left, a Marine Corps Martial Arts
Sgt. Jesus Nivar, left, a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor trainer, acts the role of an enemy combatant and attacks his student, a member of Washir District Governor Daoud Mohammar's security detail... More
ISAF coordinators and plans developers huddle as they
ISAF coordinators and plans developers huddle as they review construction plans during a site visit to Zaranj in Nimroz province. The engagement between ISAF and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanista... More
Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, commanding general of II Marine
Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, talks to the Marines of Task Force Belleau Wood aboard Camp Leatherneck, Dec. 24. Paxton addressed in his visit some of the Corp's p... More
Marines and Coalition Forces run in a half-marathon
Marines and Coalition Forces run in a half-marathon on New Year's Day, aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan. The event was held to raise money for the British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association... More
Danish soldiers survey the horizon beyond a harvested
Danish soldiers survey the horizon beyond a harvested poppy field while halted during a foot patrol in the district of Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand province. Soldiers from the British Army's 2nd Battalion, The Rifles ... More
A Marine carrying a Thor II backpack-mounted counter
A Marine carrying a Thor II backpack-mounted counter IED jammer provides security for key ISAF coordinators and plans developers during a site visit to Zaranj in Nimroz province. The engagement between ISAF and... More
Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, commanding general of II Marine
Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, talks to the Marines of Task Force Belleau Wood aboard Camp Leatherneck, Dec. 24. Paxton addressed in his visit some of the Corp's p... More
An Afghan National Army soldier works on opening the
An Afghan National Army soldier works on opening the heater to a Meal, Ready-to-Eat as he looks on at the controlled detonation of an improvised explosive device found in the ground earlier in the morning by AN... More
Sgt. Anton Hoffman, a native of West Hartford, Conn.,
Sgt. Anton Hoffman, a native of West Hartford, Conn., with Scout Sniper Platoon, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment provides security for key ISAF coordinators and plans developers during a site visit to Zaran... More
A Danish soldier looks out into the battlespace while
A Danish soldier looks out into the battlespace while halted during a foot patrol in the district of Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand province. At the edge of the cliff face, Afghan, British, Danish and U.S. Marine forces... More
U.S. Marines and civilians inspect their surroundings
U.S. Marines and civilians inspect their surroundings in Zaranj, a border town between Iran and Afghanistan that is a major commercial hub for Nimroz province. ISAF and Afghan leaders spent the day in Zaranj t... More
British soldiers from 2nd Battalion, The Rifles cautiously
British soldiers from 2nd Battalion, The Rifles cautiously cross a waterway during a foot patrol through a large area of farmland in the district of Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand province. Alongside the Afghan National... More
A Danish soldier climbs a ladder to make his way back
A Danish soldier climbs a ladder to make his way back up a cliff in the district of Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand province. At the edge of the cliff face, Afghan, British, Danish and U.S. Marine forces observed the exe... More
British soldiers from 2nd Battalion, The Rifles and
British soldiers from 2nd Battalion, The Rifles and Danish soldiers from the Danish Battle Group return to high ground after a long day of patrolling in the district of Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand province. Alongside... More
Coalition servicemembers look toward the source of
Coalition servicemembers look toward the source of a loud explosion, a controlled detonation of an improvised explosive device unearthed by Afghan National Army soldiers of the 215th Corps. Throughout the Afgha... More
A British soldier's wet boot dries next to a burning
A British soldier's wet boot dries next to a burning pile of corn husks after it's owner fell into a creek bed while patrolling through the Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, the day prior. The soldier he... More
Danish soldiers scale down a cliff face during a patrol
Danish soldiers scale down a cliff face during a patrol in the district of Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand province. Alongside servicemembers from the Danish Battle Group, Afghan, British, and U.S. Marine forces aided in... More
A Danish soldier patrols through a harvested poppy
A Danish soldier patrols through a harvested poppy field with a ladder, an essential piece of gear for units anticipating the crossing of waterways or high obstacles. Throughout Operation Shamali Kamarband, an ... More
A Danish soldier patrols along the edge of a compound
A Danish soldier patrols along the edge of a compound in the district of Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand province. At the edge of a nearby cliff face, Afghan, British, Danish and U.S. Marine forces observed the execution... More
A Danish soldier greets a local child with a handshake
A Danish soldier greets a local child with a handshake while halted during a foot patrol in the district of Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand province. Coalition forces interacted with the local populace throughout Operati... More
A Danish soldier surveys the Afghan plains while halted
A Danish soldier surveys the Afghan plains while halted during a foot patrol in the district of Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand province. Soldiers from the Danish Battle Group provided security and assistance in Operatio... More
A Danish soldier patrols up to an uninhabited compound
A Danish soldier patrols up to an uninhabited compound with a ladder, an essential piece of gear for units anticipating the crossing of waterways or high obstacles. Throughout Operation Shamali Kamarband, an Af... More
A Danish soldier warms his hands over dying embers
A Danish soldier warms his hands over dying embers after a frigid night in the open desert of Afghanistan. During a recent clearing operation, Danish, British, U.S. Marine and Afghan forces lived off of only wh... More
British soldiers from 2nd Battalion, The Rifles and
British soldiers from 2nd Battalion, The Rifles and Danish soldiers from the Danish Battle Group begin a long day of patrolling in the district of Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand province. Alongside the Afghan National A... More
British soldiers from 2nd Battalion, The Rifles and
British soldiers from 2nd Battalion, The Rifles and Danish soldiers from the Danish Battle Group enjoy down time before beginning a long day of patrolling in the district of Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand province. Alon... More
Afghan National Army soldiers and Afghan Uniformed
Afghan National Army soldiers and Afghan Uniformed Police officers look down into the battlespace during Operation Shamali Kamarband, a collaborative mission between several of the ANA's 215th Corps' battalions... More