Soldiers of the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment,
Soldiers of the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Hawaii Army National Guard, conduct weapons qualification during pre-mobilization training, Jan. 31, 2012. The 117th MPAD is slated to deploy this spring ... More
Staff Sgt. Robert Souza III, a broadcast journalist
Staff Sgt. Robert Souza III, a broadcast journalist with the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, renders aid to Staff Sgt. Garrett Fedorka, a medic with the Hawaii Army National Guard Medical Detachment, du... More
Sgt. Matt Young, public affairs specialist, 117th Mobile
Sgt. Matt Young, public affairs specialist, 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, leads members of his unit during urban operations and site security training during mobilization training at Schofield Barrack... More
117th MPAD conducts training flight
Sgt. Matt Young, photojournalist, 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, surveys the coastline of Oahu from a Boeing CH-47 Chinook during a training flight, April 15, 2012. The 117th MPAD conducted flight fami... More
From left, Capt. Samuel Cho and Capt. Nick Brecht,
From left, Capt. Samuel Cho and Capt. Nick Brecht, 9th Civil Support Team, California National Guard, arrive at Kaneohe Bay in response to a call about suspicious packages on nearby Coconut Island during a CST ... More
New district governor visits FOB Spin Boldak
Mohammad Hasim Agha, the new district governor of Spin Boldak, meets for the first time, Col. Gary Johnston, commander, 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, Combined Task Force Viper, at Forward Operating Ba... More
Mohammad Hashim Agha, the new district governor, Spin
Mohammad Hashim Agha, the new district governor, Spin Boldak, greets Col. Gary Johnston, commander, 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, Combined Task Force Viper, at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, May 15, 2012.
Border mission critical for future of Afghanistan
Maj. Gen. Jim Huggins, commander of Regional Command-South and the 82nd Airborne Division, meets with Lt. Col. Sayed Asadi of the Afghan National Army (center), and Col. Abdul Khalil of the 3rd Zone Afghan Bord... More
Ghiasudin, a graduating Afghan police officer, appears
Ghiasudin, a graduating Afghan police officer, appears on graduation day at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, May 24, 2012. Ghiasudin is one of more than 240 graduating members of the Afghan Uniformed Police ... More
From left, Command Sgt. Maj. Craig Simpson and Lt.
From left, Command Sgt. Maj. Craig Simpson and Lt. Col. David Jones, 2nd Squadron, 38th Cavalry Regiment, roll up their unit colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak,... More
Afghan Brig. Gen. Tafseer Khan speaks to the approximately
Afghan Brig. Gen. Tafseer Khan speaks to the approximately 100 members of the Afghan National Security Force and International Security Force in attendance at a 3rd Zone Border Police commander's conference at ... More
Staff Sgt. Stanley Arnold, a squad leader with 1st
Staff Sgt. Stanley Arnold, a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, follows cultural requirements of removing his protective eyewear when speaking to villagers of Lowy K... More
Sgt. James Dillman and Sgt. James Roberts, both members
Sgt. James Dillman and Sgt. James Roberts, both members of 2nd Platoon, Company C, of the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, load up their gear prior to a dismounted patrol in Enjerga... More
An Afghan Border Policeman uses a metal detector to
An Afghan Border Policeman uses a metal detector to check for landmines during Operation Southern Strike II, near Yaro Kalay, Afghanistan, June 4, 2012. The ABP-led operation focused on disrupting enemy formati... More
A member of the Afghan Border Police appears moments
A member of the Afghan Border Police appears moments after dismounting his vehicle during the initial phase of Operation Southern Strike II in Yaro Kalay, Afghanistan, June 4, 2012. The ABP-led operation focuse... More
Spc. Clifton Roach, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment,
Spc. Clifton Roach, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, scans his sector from the turret of a mine resistant ambush protected all-terrain vehicle, during Operation Southern Strike II i... More
Col. Gary Johnston, commander of the 504th Battlefield
Col. Gary Johnston, commander of the 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, and Sgt. Maj. Marc Gianotti, operations sergeant major of the 504th BfSB, prepare to case their unit colors during a ceremony held at... More
Approximately 100 members of the Afghan National Security
Approximately 100 members of the Afghan National Security Force and International Security Assistance Force gathers for a 3rd Zone Afghan Border Police commander's conference at Forward Operating Base Spin Bold... More
Hawaii 1st Lt. Veronica Aguila and Sgt. Lori Bilyou,
Hawaii 1st Lt. Veronica Aguila and Sgt. Lori Bilyou, both members of the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Hawaii Army National Guard, review a paper target at the range during pre-mobilization training, ... More
First Lt. Veronica Aguila, 117th Mobile Public Affairs
First Lt. Veronica Aguila, 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Hawaii Army National Guard, conducts a mission brief with members of her team, Spc. Nevada Jack Smith (left) and Sgt. Matt Young, during entry ... More
Sgt. Matt Young, photojournalist with the 117th Mobile
Sgt. Matt Young, photojournalist with the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Hawaii Army National Guard, snaps a few photos during camera familiarization training at Schofield Barracks, March 28, 2012. The... More
Army Sgt. Kris Quinones, 9th Civil Support Team, California
Army Sgt. Kris Quinones, 9th Civil Support Team, California National Guard, is the first survey team member to arrive on the incident site during a hazardous material training scenario on Coconut Island in Kane... More
District Gov. Mohammad Hashim Agha, Spin Boldak,
District Gov. Mohammad Hashim Agha, Spin Boldak, communicates via an interpreter with Col. Gary Johnston, commander of the 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, Combined Task Force Viper, at Forward Operating... More
Front left, Command Sgt. Maj. Craig Simpson and Lt.
Front left, Command Sgt. Maj. Craig Simpson and Lt. Col. David Jones, 2nd Squadron, 38th Cavalry Regiment, roll up their unit colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak... More
Afghan police officers and noncommissioned officers,
Afghan police officers and noncommissioned officers, who run the police academy here, hold an impromptu meeting before the graduation of more than 240 cadets at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, May 24, 2012.... More
Sadiqullah (center), the commander of Afghan Border
Sadiqullah (center), the commander of Afghan Border Police Checkpoint 62, speaks with 2nd Platoon soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, outside an Afghan Border ... More
Sgt. Jordano Hernandez, Company A, 163rd Military
Sgt. Jordano Hernandez, Company A, 163rd Military Intelligence Battalion, 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, checks the validity of the contents of several bags of fertilizer during a foot patrol at Enjerg... More
Afghan Border Police members line up prior to exploiting
Afghan Border Police members line up prior to exploiting a possible improvised explosive device cache site during Operation Southern Strike II in Yaro Kalay, Afghanistan, June 4, 2012. The ABP-led operation foc... More
Spc. Clifton Roach, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment,
Spc. Clifton Roach, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, scans his sector from the turret of a mine resistant ambush protected all-terrain vehicle, during Operation Southern Strike II i... More
Ataullah, commander of the local Afghan Border Police,
Ataullah, commander of the local Afghan Border Police, stands by some pressure plates discovered by one of his men during Operation Southern Strike II, near Yaro Kalay, Afghanistan, June 4, 2012. Pressure plate... More
Col. Gary Johnston, commander of the 504th Battlefield
Col. Gary Johnston, commander of the 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, is flanked by Command Sgt. Maj. Bryant C. Lambert, command sergeant major of the 82nd Airborne Division and Regional Command-South an... More
Capt. Melina Juan and 1st Sgt. Stephanie Hika, members
Capt. Melina Juan and 1st Sgt. Stephanie Hika, members of the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Hawaii Army National Guard, plot points on map for a class on call for fire during pre-mobilization training... More
Staff Sgt. Robert Souza III (left), and Sgt. Lori Bilyou,
Staff Sgt. Robert Souza III (left), and Sgt. Lori Bilyou, both members of the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Hawaii Army National Guard, participate in a convoy training excercise here March 2, 2012. T... More
From left, Sgt. Matt Young, 1st Lt. Christine Rosalin,
From left, Sgt. Matt Young, 1st Lt. Christine Rosalin, Spc. Stephanie Usita, Sgt. Satya Chhe and 2nd Lt. Cari Butler, all members of the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, review shooter point assignments ... More
Army Sgt. Kris Quinones, 9th Civil Support Team, California
Army Sgt. Kris Quinones, 9th Civil Support Team, California National Guard, ratchets closed a sample of hazardous material while Army Staff Sgt. Keith Hapenney quickly puts away supplies during a training scena... More
Mohammad Hasim Agha, district governor of Spin Boldak,
Mohammad Hasim Agha, district governor of Spin Boldak, walks with Col. Gary Johnston, commander, Combined Task Force Viper, and others outside the shura room at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, May 15, 2012.
Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Dotson and Lt. Col. Timothy
Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Dotson and Lt. Col. Timothy Davis, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, unfurl the unit's colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at Forward Operating B... More
Shafiqullah Abdullah, a graduating policeman, listens
Shafiqullah Abdullah, a graduating policeman, listens to a speech during the police academy graduation held here at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, May 24, 2012. The graduation was for more than 240 trainee... More
Approximately 100 members of the Afghan National Security
Approximately 100 members of the Afghan National Security Force and International Security Assistance Force gathers for a 3rd Zone Afghan Border Police commander's conference at Forward Operating Base Spin Bold... More
Two members of the Afghan Border Police speaks with
Two members of the Afghan Border Police speaks with local villagers during a joint patrol through Lowy Kariz, Afghanistan, May 31, 2012.
Pvt. Robert Tanner, an infantryman and radio operator
Pvt. Robert Tanner, an infantryman and radio operator with Company C, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, listens to radio traffic during a dismounted patrol in Enjergay, Afghanistan, ... More
From left, Cpl. Timothy Wickham and Staff Sgt. Nikola
From left, Cpl. Timothy Wickham and Staff Sgt. Nikola V. Tersiev, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, appear after dismounting their vehicle during Operation Southern Strike II in sout... More
An Afghan Border Police member waits for orders to
An Afghan Border Police member waits for orders to start clearing a possible improvised explosive device cache site during Operation Southern Strike II in Yaro Kalay, Afghanistan, June 4, 2012. The ABP-led oper... More
Several pressure plate devices appear near the cave
Several pressure plate devices appear near the cave where an Afghan Border Police member discovered them during Operation Southern Strike II, near Yaro Kalay, Afghanistan, June 4, 2012. Pressure plate component... More
Brig. Gen. Zarifi, commander of education and training
Brig. Gen. Zarifi, commander of education and training for the Afghanistan Uniform Police, applauds during a speech at the colors casing ceremony for the 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade at Forward Operat... More
Sgt. Matt Young and Capt. Jeff Hickman, 117th Mobile
Sgt. Matt Young and Capt. Jeff Hickman, 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Hawaii Army National Guard, work together to plot points for a class on call for fire during pre-mobilization training at the Wahi... More
Second Lt. Cari Butler (center left), and Staff Sgt.
Second Lt. Cari Butler (center left), and Staff Sgt. Sproat (center right), 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Hawaii Army National Guard, conduct an after action review with members of the 117th Mobile Public ... More
Sgt. Matt Young, photojournalist, 117th Mobile Public
Sgt. Matt Young, photojournalist, 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, surveys the coastline of Oahu from a Boeing CH-47 Chinook during a training flight, April 15, 2012. The 117th MPAD conducted flight fami... More
Army Staff Sgt. Keith Hapenney (left) and Army Sgt.
Army Staff Sgt. Keith Hapenney (left) and Army Sgt. Kris Quinones, both members of the 9th Civil Support Team, California National Guard, identify secondary hazardous material threats during a training event on... More
Mohammad Hasim Agha, district governor of Spin Boldak,
Mohammad Hasim Agha, district governor of Spin Boldak, talks about his goals for area security with Col. Alden Saddlemire, deputy commander of the area's Security Force Assistance Team, and other key leaders du... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Dotson, 1st Battalion, 17th
Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Dotson, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, stands at parade rest after unfurling the unit's colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at Forward Operati... More
Afghan Border Police members listen to a speaker during
Afghan Border Police members listen to a speaker during the 3rd Zone Border Police commander's conference at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, May 26, 2012. The conference highlighted 3rd Zone ABP operations,... More
Spc. Matt Collins, an infantryman and radio operator
Spc. Matt Collins, an infantryman and radio operator with 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, shows photographs from home to members of the local Afghan Border Police following a patro... More
From left, 1st Lt. Patrick C. Ryan, Security Force
From left, 1st Lt. Patrick C. Ryan, Security Force Assistance Team 8, and Sgt. Jordano Hernandez of Company A, 163rd Military Intelligence Battalion, 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, evaluates local terr... More
Two explosive ordnance disposal team members prepare
Two explosive ordnance disposal team members prepare to blow up a cache of improvised explosive devices during Operation Southern Strike II near Yaro Kalay, Afghanistan, June 4, 2012. The Afghan Border Police-l... More
From left, Pfc. Jordan Stom and Pvt. Westley Steedman,
From left, Pfc. Jordan Stom and Pvt. Westley Steedman, both members of the 569th Engineer Company, appear with their mine hounds during Operation Southern Strike II near Yaro Kalay, Afghanistan, June 4, 2012. T... More
A rifleman with the Afghan Border Police provides security
A rifleman with the Afghan Border Police provides security for fellow ABP members at a known weapons cache site during Operation Southern Strike II near Yaro Kalay, Afghanistan, June 4, 2012. The ABP-led operat... More
Brig. Gen. Haji Abdul Razziq, chief of police of Kandahar
Brig. Gen. Haji Abdul Razziq, chief of police of Kandahar province, listens during a speech at the colors casing ceremony for the 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, Ju... More
First Lt. Christine Rosalin, 117th Mobile Public Affairs
First Lt. Christine Rosalin, 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Hawaii Army National Guard, conducts a convoy mission brief with members of her unit during premobilization training here March 4, 2012. The ... More
Sgt. Matt Young, photojournalist, 117th Mobile Public
Sgt. Matt Young, photojournalist, 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Hawaii Army National Guard, works out at Area X during mobilization training at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, April 19, 2012. Young volunt... More
Army Capt. Samuel Cho, medical operations officer,
Army Capt. Samuel Cho, medical operations officer, 9th Civil Support Team, California National Guard, reviews possible medical evacuation routes with Army Capt. Fernando Perez, operations officer, 9th CST, duri... More
Col. Gary Johnston, commander of Combined Task Force
Col. Gary Johnston, commander of Combined Task Force Viper speaks at a security shura with Col. Alden Saddlemire (distant left), deputy commander of the area's Security Force Assistance Team, and District Gov. ... More
Soldiers attached to the 2nd Squadron, 38th Cavalry
Soldiers attached to the 2nd Squadron, 38th Cavalry Regiment stand in formation during the transfer of authority ceremony between their unit and the incoming 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry ... More
From left, Maj. Gen. Abdul Hamid, Brig. Gen. Nesrullah
From left, Maj. Gen. Abdul Hamid, Brig. Gen. Nesrullah Zarifi and Brig. Gen. Tafseer Khan, appear before the commencement of a 3rd Zone Afghan Border Police commander's conference at Forward Operating Base Spin... More
First Lt. Dave Pensyl, platoon leader of 2nd Platoon,
First Lt. Dave Pensyl, platoon leader of 2nd Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, speaks with the local border police checkpoint commander Sadiqullah during a stop o... More
Sgt. 1st Class Bryan Anderson, platoon sergeant, 2nd
Sgt. 1st Class Bryan Anderson, platoon sergeant, 2nd Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, provides security during a dismounted patrol in Enjergay, Afghanistan, June... More
A member of the Afghan Border Police examines several
A member of the Afghan Border Police examines several pressure plates that he discovered in a cave during Operation Southern Strike II, near Yaro Kalay, Afghanistan, June 4, 2012. Pressure plate components are ... More
Staff Sgt. Nikola V. Tersiev, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry
Staff Sgt. Nikola V. Tersiev, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, scans his sector during Operation Southern Strike II near Yaro Kalay, Afghanistan, June 4, 2012. The Afghan Border Pol... More
Afghan Border Police and soldiers with the 630th Explosive
Afghan Border Police and soldiers with the 630th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company examine a crater the day after the controlled detonation of more than 80 pounds of homemade explosives found buried in an aba... More
Col. Gary Johnston, commander of the 504th Battlefield
Col. Gary Johnston, commander of the 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade and Combined Task Force Viper, talks with members of the Afghan National Police following a color casing ceremony for the 504th BfSB a... More
Maj. Melina Juan, and 1st Sgt. Stephanie Hika, commander
Maj. Melina Juan, and 1st Sgt. Stephanie Hika, commander and first sergeant of the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Hawaii Army National Guard, gather together at a vehicle search area during premobiliza... More
Sgt. Matt Young, photojournalist, 117th Mobile Public
Sgt. Matt Young, photojournalist, 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, works on a print story assignment for homework at Ewa Beach, Hawaii, April 21, 2012. Young volunteered to interstate transfer from the T... More
Army Capt. Samuel Cho, medical operations officer,
Army Capt. Samuel Cho, medical operations officer, 9th Civil Support Team, California National Guard, reviews possible medical evacuation routes with Army Capt. Fernando Perez, operations officer, 9th CST, duri... More
District Gov. Mohammad Hasim Agha, Spin Boldak, and
District Gov. Mohammad Hasim Agha, Spin Boldak, and Lt. Col. Timothy Davis, commander, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, meet for the first time at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak... More
Soldiers of the 2nd Squadron, 38th Cavalry Regiment,
Soldiers of the 2nd Squadron, 38th Cavalry Regiment, 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, stand in formation during the transfer of authority ceremony between their unit and the incoming 1st Battalion, 17th ... More
Afghan Brig. Gen. Tafseer Khan, commander of the 3rd
Afghan Brig. Gen. Tafseer Khan, commander of the 3rd Zone Afghan Border Police, listens to a speaker during a 3rd Zone ABP commander's conference at Forward Operating Spin Boldak, May 26, 2012. The 3rd Zone ABP... More
From left, Sadiqullah, the commander of Checkpoint
From left, Sadiqullah, the commander of Checkpoint 62, Afghan Border Police, escorts 1st Lt. Dave Pensyl, and his soldiers from 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, during a dismounted ... More
A member of the Afghan Border Police voices his concerns
A member of the Afghan Border Police voices his concerns during a shura meeting with local elders in the village of Enjergay, Afghanistan, June 2, 2012. The ABP is concerned about the reluctance of local villag... More
Staff Sgt. Kendall Reed, 630th Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Staff Sgt. Kendall Reed, 630th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, communicates with another soldier before clearing a known cache site during Operation Southern Strike II near Yaro Kalay, Afghanistan, June 4,... More
Sgt. Edward Wells, 569th Engineer Company, scans his
Sgt. Edward Wells, 569th Engineer Company, scans his sector during Operation Southern Strike II near Yaro Kalay, Afghanistan, June 4, 2012. The Afghan Border Police-led operation focused on disrupting enemy for... More
Sgt. Jordano Hernandez, Company A, 163rd Military
Sgt. Jordano Hernandez, Company A, 163rd Military Intelligence Battalion, 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, looks at several pressure plates that were recovered by the Afghan Border Police during Operatio... More
Mohammad Hashim Agha, governor of the district of Spin
Mohammad Hashim Agha, governor of the district of Spin Boldak, talks with Maj. Gen. Jim Huggins, commander of the 82nd Airborne Division and Regional Command South, and other guests following a color casing cer... More
Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama, 117th Mobile Public
Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama, 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Hawaii Army National Guard, moves as a member of a team while dismounted during premobilization training here March 4, 2012. The 117th ... More
From left, Capt. Nick Brecht and Capt. Fernando Perez,
From left, Capt. Nick Brecht and Capt. Fernando Perez, 9th Civil Support Team, California National Guard, wait off shore of Coconut Island while two initial team members check the area for possible contaminatio... More
A member of the Afghan Border Police speaks at a 3rd
A member of the Afghan Border Police speaks at a 3rd Zone Border Police conference at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, May 26, 2012. The conference highlighted 3rd Zone ABP operations, personnel overview, lo... More
Members of the local Afghan Border Police lead 2nd
Members of the local Afghan Border Police lead 2nd Platoon soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, during a partnered patrol through the streets of Lowy Kariz, Afg... More
Spc. Justin Mullen, combat medic with 1st Battalion,
Spc. Justin Mullen, combat medic with 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, scans his sector during a patrol in Enjergay, Afghanistan, June 2, 2012. Mullen is a native of Oxford, Pa.
Spc. Shane Marks, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment,
Spc. Shane Marks, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, provides security during Operation Southern Strike II near Yaro Kalay, Afghanistan, June 4, 2012. Shane's unit is from Joint Base ... More
Spc. Shane Marks, an infantryman with the 1st Battalion,
Spc. Shane Marks, an infantryman with the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, takes a sip of water while providing security during Operation Southern Strike II near Yaro Kalay, Afghani... More
Col. Gary Johnston, commander of the 504th Battlefield
Col. Gary Johnston, commander of the 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade and Combined Task Force Viper, receives traditional Afghan attire as a gift from Mohammad Hashim Agha, district governor of Spin Bolda... More
Spc. Nevada Jack Smith (center), photojournalist with
Spc. Nevada Jack Smith (center), photojournalist with the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, takes on a leadership role as a lieutenant and leads members of his unit during dismounted pre-mobilization trai... More
Army Staff Sgt. Keith Hapenney, 9th Civil Support Team,
Army Staff Sgt. Keith Hapenney, 9th Civil Support Team, California National Guard, prepares a sample of hazardous material for testing during a training scenario on Coconut Island in Kaneohe Bay April 24, 2012.... More
Pfc. Johnny Arnold, an automatic rifleman with 1st
Pfc. Johnny Arnold, an automatic rifleman with 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, meets local children during a joint patrol in the village of Lowy Kariz, Afghanistan, May 31, 2012. I... More
Spc. Justin Mullen, combat medic with 1st Battalion,
Spc. Justin Mullen, combat medic with 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, scans his sector during a patrol in Enjergay, Afghanistan, June 2, 2012. Mullen is a native of Oxford, Pa.
Armed with a rocket-propelled grenade, a member of
Armed with a rocket-propelled grenade, a member of the Afghan Border Police scans the perimeter while others examine a cache site for improvised explosive devices during Operation Southern Strike II near Yaro K... More
Spc. Joshua Laine, an infantryman with the 17th Infantry
Spc. Joshua Laine, an infantryman with the 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, provides security at the halt during Operation Southern Strike II in Ganjitsu, Afghanistan, June 5, 2012. The Afghan Bor... More
Maj. Reginald Evans, 504th Battlefield Surveillance
Maj. Reginald Evans, 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, receives a certificate following a color casing ceremony for the 504th BfSB at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, June 18, 2012. Evan's unit is base... More
Capt. Fernando Perez, operations officer, 9th Civil
Capt. Fernando Perez, operations officer, 9th Civil Support Team, California National Guard, speaks with a role-playing FBI agent about suspicious packages found on Coconut Island during a training scenario Apr... More
Spc. Sam Hofland, from Blair, Wis., speaks with a member
Spc. Sam Hofland, from Blair, Wis., speaks with a member of the local Afghan Border Police at Checkpoint 62 on the outskirts of Lowy Kariz, Afghanistan, May 31, 2012. Hofland is an infantryman with 1st Battalio... More
Sgt. James Roberts, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment,
Sgt. James Roberts, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, approaches a moving Mine Resistant Ambush Protected all-terrain vehicle, following a dismounted patrol in Enjergay, Afghanistan,... More