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An Afghan child examines a desk donated as part of

An Afghan child examines a desk donated as part of

An Afghan child examines a desk donated as part of a recent influx of supplies given to a school in Shah Wali Kot District, northern Kandahar province, by members of Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force... More

Afghan Commandos coordinate to provide security over

Afghan Commandos coordinate to provide security over

Afghan Commandos coordinate to provide security over watch during a mission in which the Afghan National Army's 3rd Commando Kandak, advised and assisted by Coalition forces, found and destroyed multiple bomb-m... More

A U.S. Special Forces soldier with Special Operations

A U.S. Special Forces soldier with Special Operations

A U.S. Special Forces soldier with Special Operations Task Force – South conducts a pre-operation brief Feb 8, 2011, with Afghan Commandos with 2nd Company, 3rd Commando Kandak, before embarking on a clearance ... More

Spc. Nicole McFarland (Left) stands with Carnage Troop’s

Spc. Nicole McFarland (Left) stands with Carnage Troop’s

Spc. Nicole McFarland (Left) stands with Carnage Troop’s mortar team; June 14, 2013. Photo by: 1st Sgt. Erick Figueroa.

A U.S. Air Force pararescue jumper and Navy SEALs,

A U.S. Air Force pararescue jumper and Navy SEALs,

A U.S. Air Force pararescue jumper and Navy SEALs, all with Special Operations Task Force – South, and Afghan Commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd Commando Kandak, board a MH-47 Chinook helicopter en ... More

Afghan commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd

Afghan commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd

Afghan commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd Commando Kandak, provide security overwatch via rooftop during a village clearing operation in Shah Wali Kot District, June 7, Kandahar province, Afghanista... More

Afghan Commandos with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd

Afghan Commandos with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd

Afghan Commandos with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd Commando Kandak, advised by U.S. Navy SEALs with Special Operations Task Force – South, participate in a sand-table rehearsal in preparation for an upcoming ... More

Afghan Commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd

Afghan Commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd

Afghan Commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd Commando Kandak, and U.S. Navy SEALs, with Special Operations Task Force – South, sit aboard an MH-47 Chinook helicopter en route to a village clearing oper... More

Afghan commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd

Afghan commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd

Afghan commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd Commando Kandak, and U.S. Navy SEALs, with Special Operations Task Force – South, make last minute preparations before boarding an aircraft bound for a vill... More

Brig. Gen. Jeffrey L. Bannister, Deputy Commanding

Brig. Gen. Jeffrey L. Bannister, Deputy Commanding

Brig. Gen. Jeffrey L. Bannister, Deputy Commanding General for Operations with 10th Mountain Division, awards Spc. John Blizinski, a combat medic with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 5th Squadron, 1st Cava... More

Soldiers with 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st

Soldiers with 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st

Soldiers with 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conduct cold load training with Afghan Nati... More

Pfc. Lois Navarro, Troop D, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 170th

Pfc. Lois Navarro, Troop D, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 170th

Pfc. Lois Navarro, Troop D, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, attached to 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, enjoys his view during combat operations July 29. Troop D deployed out of Ba... More

Sgt. Christopher Charleston, Troop D, 5th Cavalry Regiment,

Sgt. Christopher Charleston, Troop D, 5th Cavalry Regiment,

Sgt. Christopher Charleston, Troop D, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, attached to 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, return... More

Sgt. 1st Class Adam Mulvey, with Troop B, 5th Squadron,

Sgt. 1st Class Adam Mulvey, with Troop B, 5th Squadron,

Sgt. 1st Class Adam Mulvey, with Troop B, 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, talks with local village leaders of Ghafoor Karez, Aug. 8. As a result o... More

Soldiers with Troop D, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 170th

Soldiers with Troop D, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 170th

Soldiers with Troop D, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, attached to 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, partner with Afghan Uniformed Pol... More

U.S. Army Capt. Adam Decker, commander of B. Troop,

U.S. Army Capt. Adam Decker, commander of B. Troop,

U.S. Army Capt. Adam Decker, commander of B. Troop, 5th Squadron 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, leads a patrol through the Shah Wali Kot District in Afghanistan. ... More

Capt. Adam Decker, the commander of Troop B, 5th Squadron,

Capt. Adam Decker, the commander of Troop B, 5th Squadron,

Capt. Adam Decker, the commander of Troop B, 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, on patrol with Afghan Uniformed Police during an air assault mission.... More

Pfc. Bradley Seats, a cavalry scout with Troop D, 5th

Pfc. Bradley Seats, a cavalry scout with Troop D, 5th

Pfc. Bradley Seats, a cavalry scout with Troop D, 5th Cavalry Regiment, attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, patrols an orchard in Zartalla, Sept. 14. Troop D conducted a two-day operatio... More

Habib Ullah (back row 2nd from right), minister of

Habib Ullah (back row 2nd from right), minister of

Habib Ullah (back row 2nd from right), minister of education, school teachers and students gather to take a picture on the first day of school. The school next to the SWK district center has been in the works f... More

Walking hand-in-hand with a boy from Loy Karez, 1st

Walking hand-in-hand with a boy from Loy Karez, 1st

Walking hand-in-hand with a boy from Loy Karez, 1st Lt. Vincent Gioielli, a civil affairs officer with 489th Civil Affairs Battalion attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, heads to a shura,... More

Spc. Brad Falde, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop,

Spc. Brad Falde, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop,

Spc. Brad Falde, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, shakes an Afghan childs hand. The boy is on his way to the firs... More

Meeting, Afghanistan, US Army Photo

Meeting, Afghanistan, US Army Photo

Capt. Stephen Hudak, squadron intelligence officer for 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, briefs Brig. Gen. Habibi, kandak commander of 1st Brigade, ... More

Brig. Gen. Mohammad Salim Ehsas, commander of 404th

Brig. Gen. Mohammad Salim Ehsas, commander of 404th

Brig. Gen. Mohammad Salim Ehsas, commander of 404th Afghan Uniformed Police, discusses the future partnership with soldiers from the newly arrived Afghan National Army at Forward Operating Base Frontenac, Oct. ... More

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Ray F. Chandler III, shares a

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Ray F. Chandler III, shares a

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Ray F. Chandler III, shares a laugh with Spc. Steven Deanda, a communications specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, before pr... More

Soldiers in Headquarters and Headquarters troop with

Soldiers in Headquarters and Headquarters troop with

Soldiers in Headquarters and Headquarters troop with 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, toss the latest shipment of mail Nov. 12. The package is a rep... More

Delivery, Afghanistan - A man in a military uniform holding a box

Delivery, Afghanistan - A man in a military uniform holding a box

A native to Huntsville, Ala., Pfc. Mario King, a soldier in the 350th Human Resources Command with 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, organizes the la... More

Afghan National Army Lt. Col Mangal lays one of the

Afghan National Army Lt. Col Mangal lays one of the

Afghan National Army Lt. Col Mangal lays one of the first bricks of the new government living quarters Dec. 5. Currently, the district leadership has to sleep in their offices or go home for rest. The new quar... More

An Afghan boy peeks through his bicycle in Shah Wali

An Afghan boy peeks through his bicycle in Shah Wali

An Afghan boy peeks through his bicycle in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, May 31. Coalition forces patrol the surrounding districts of Kandahar to disrupt insurgent safe havens and promote security ... More

Taliban leader detained, Afghanistan

Taliban leader detained, Afghanistan

An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition troops, search for suspected insurgents during an operation to detain a Taliban weapons supplier in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, J... More

Afghan National Army commandos from the 3rd Special

Afghan National Army commandos from the 3rd Special

Afghan National Army commandos from the 3rd Special Operations Kandak and coalition forces prepare to board a CH-47 Chinook helicopter after completing a patrol in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afg... More

Village clearing, Afghanistan

Village clearing, Afghanistan

Afghan National Army commandos from the 3rd Special Operations Kandak and coalition forces off-load from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at an undisclosed location in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afgha... More

An Afghan Uniformed Police officer greets a young Afghan

An Afghan Uniformed Police officer greets a young Afghan

An Afghan Uniformed Police officer greets a young Afghan boy following a Pashtu literacy class in the boy's village in Sah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 22. The AUP monitor and patrol... More

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Jan. 1, 2013. The detained Taliban leader facilitated lethal aid to insurgent fighters throughout c... More

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Jan. 1, 2013. The detained Taliban leader facilitated lethal aid to insurgent fighters throughout c... More

A coalition security force member prepares to conduct

A coalition security force member prepares to conduct

A coalition security force member prepares to conduct a mission where a Taliban leader was arrested in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Jan. 2, 2013. The Taliban leader was responsible for the plannin... More

During an operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar

During an operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar

During an operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, March 29, 2013, a coalition security force member provides rear security. The operation led to the arrest of a Taliban leader that is believed ... More

Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd

Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd

Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, load onto a CH-47 Chinook helicopter prior to conducting a clearing operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghan... More

An Afghan Uniform Policeman monitors his radio while

An Afghan Uniform Policeman monitors his radio while

An Afghan Uniform Policeman monitors his radio while Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, conduct a clearing operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Af... More

Afghan National Army Soldiers from the 205th Corps,

Afghan National Army Soldiers from the 205th Corps,

Afghan National Army Soldiers from the 205th Corps, 1st Kandak, and Afghan Uniform Police stand in formation before graduating from an Explosive Hazardous Reduction Course in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar pr... More

An Afghan National Army Commando with 1st Company,

An Afghan National Army Commando with 1st Company,

An Afghan National Army Commando with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak scans the horizon while providing security during a clearance operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan... More

An Afghan Local Police member hands out school supplies

An Afghan Local Police member hands out school supplies

An Afghan Local Police member hands out school supplies to children of Zartallah School in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 16, 2014. School supplies, food, and clothes were given to... More

Afghan National Army commandos of the 4th Special Operations

Afghan National Army commandos of the 4th Special Operations

Afghan National Army commandos of the 4th Special Operations Kandak search a vehicle during a reconnaissance patrol in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 18, 2014. The patrol was condu... More

Afghan National Army commandos, 3rd Special Operations

Afghan National Army commandos, 3rd Special Operations

Afghan National Army commandos, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, provide security during a clearance operation in Nangah village, Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March 3, 2014. The operati... More

An Afghan National Army Special Forces soldier climbs

An Afghan National Army Special Forces soldier climbs

An Afghan National Army Special Forces soldier climbs toward an over watch position to look for insurgent movements inside a village in the An Afghan National Army Special Forces soldier climbs toward an over w... More

Afghan elders take inventory of a recent influx of

Afghan elders take inventory of a recent influx of

Afghan elders take inventory of a recent influx of supplies donated by members of Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan to a school in Shah Wali Kot District, northern Kandahar province, July... More

An Afghan Commando calls out to those inside an Afghan

An Afghan Commando calls out to those inside an Afghan

An Afghan Commando calls out to those inside an Afghan home in Shah Wali Kot District, Kandahar province, during a security patrol, Sept. 1.

Sgt. Hafiz Rahman, a squad leader with 2nd Company,

Sgt. Hafiz Rahman, a squad leader with 2nd Company,

Sgt. Hafiz Rahman, a squad leader with 2nd Company, 3rd Commando Kandak, listens to the pre-operation briefing of a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier with Special Operations Task Force – South, Feb. 8, 2011, bef... More

A Ranger from 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment,

A Ranger from 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment,

A Ranger from 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, on patrol in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 26, 2011.

Spc. Nicole McFarland hangs an illumination round during

Spc. Nicole McFarland hangs an illumination round during

Spc. Nicole McFarland hangs an illumination round during a night training exercise; June 14, 2013. Photo by: 1st Sgt. Erick Figueroa.

Afghan Commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd

Afghan Commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd

Afghan Commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd Commando Kandak, search a compound of interest during a village clearing operation in Shah Wali Kot District, May 20, 2011, Kandahar province, Afghanistan. ... More

An Afghan commando, with the Afghan National Army’s

An Afghan commando, with the Afghan National Army’s

An Afghan commando, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd Commando Kandak, approaches a doorway within a compound during a village clearing operation in Shah Wali Kot District, June 7, Kandahar province, Afghanis... More

Two MH-47 Chinook helicopters land prior to being boarded

Two MH-47 Chinook helicopters land prior to being boarded

Two MH-47 Chinook helicopters land prior to being boarded by Afghan Commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd Commando Kandak, and U.S. Navy SEALs, with Special Operations Task Force – South, en route to a... More

Afghan Commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd

Afghan Commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd

Afghan Commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd Commando Kandak, and U.S. Navy SEALs, with Special Operations Task Force – South, provide security overwatch via hilltop during the early morning hours of a... More

Afghan commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd

Afghan commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd

Afghan commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd Commando Kandak, provide security overwatch via hilltop during a village-clearing operation in Shah Wali Kot District, July 3, Kandahar province, Afghanista... More

Brig. Gen. Jeffrey L. Bannister, Deputy Commanding

Brig. Gen. Jeffrey L. Bannister, Deputy Commanding

Brig. Gen. Jeffrey L. Bannister, Deputy Commanding General for Operations with 10th Mountain Division, pins the Combat Action Badge on Spc. Gain Solari, a cavalry scout with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop,... More

Soldiers with 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st

Soldiers with 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st

Soldiers with 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conduct cold load training with Afghan Nati... More

First Sgt. Jeffrey Chambers, Troop D, 5th Cavalry Regiment,

First Sgt. Jeffrey Chambers, Troop D, 5th Cavalry Regiment,

First Sgt. Jeffrey Chambers, Troop D, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, attached to 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry. Regiment, addresses his soldiers during a brief at Forward Operating Base F... More

Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph McFarlane, the command sergeant

Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph McFarlane, the command sergeant

Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph McFarlane, the command sergeant major of 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, congratulates Bacha Kahn, the district chief of ... More

Cpl. Tommy Clark, Troop B, 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry

Cpl. Tommy Clark, Troop B, 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry

Cpl. Tommy Clark, Troop B, 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, purchases fresh melons from a local merchant, Aug. 8. Clark hails from Woodway, Texas.

Second Lt. John Yager, an officer with Troop D, 5th

Second Lt. John Yager, an officer with Troop D, 5th

Second Lt. John Yager, an officer with Troop D, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, attached to 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, checks h... More

Soldiers with B Troop, 5th Squadron 1st Cavalry Regiment,

Soldiers with B Troop, 5th Squadron 1st Cavalry Regiment,

Soldiers with B Troop, 5th Squadron 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division and Delta Troop, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, prepare to board a CH... More

Sgt. Halley Post, a medic with Headquarters and Headquarters

Sgt. Halley Post, a medic with Headquarters and Headquarters

Sgt. Halley Post, a medic with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, prepares to enter a village during an air assa... More

Spc. John Vincent, a cavalry scout with Troop D, 5th

Spc. John Vincent, a cavalry scout with Troop D, 5th

Spc. John Vincent, a cavalry scout with Troop D, 5th Cavalry Regiment, attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, pulls security outside of a compound in Zartalla, Sept. 14. Troop D conducted a... More

Spc. Brad Falde, a cavalry scout with 5th Squadron,

Spc. Brad Falde, a cavalry scout with 5th Squadron,

Spc. Brad Falde, a cavalry scout with 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, welcomes a student to his first day of school Sept. 18. The boy walked at le... More

Villagers from Loy Karez show off their harvest of

Villagers from Loy Karez show off their harvest of

Villagers from Loy Karez show off their harvest of figs Sept. 20. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Mike Newmant)

Spc. Brad Falde, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop,

Spc. Brad Falde, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop,

Spc. Brad Falde, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, shakes an Afghan Childs hand. The boy is on his way to the firs... More

Maj. Gen. Abdul Hamied (left), commander of 205th Afghan

Maj. Gen. Abdul Hamied (left), commander of 205th Afghan

Maj. Gen. Abdul Hamied (left), commander of 205th Afghan Army Corps, Brig. Gen. Mohammad Salim Ehsas, commander of 404th Afghan Uniformed Police, and Maj. Gen. James Huggins Jr. (right), commander of 82nd Airbo... More

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Ray F. Chandler III, talks with

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Ray F. Chandler III, talks with

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Ray F. Chandler III, talks with soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, during a town hall at Forward Operating Base Frontenac, Oct. 20. Chandler received an operati... More

A native to Huntsville, Ala., Pfc. Mario King, a soldier

A native to Huntsville, Ala., Pfc. Mario King, a soldier

A native to Huntsville, Ala., Pfc. Mario King, a soldier in the 350th Human Resources Command with 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, organizes the la... More

District Governor Obeidallah Popal (left) and District

District Governor Obeidallah Popal (left) and District

District Governor Obeidallah Popal (left) and District Chief of Police Bacha Khan (right) cut the ceremonial ribbon at the site of a new government living quarters Dec. 5. The living quarters will allow leaders... More

Coalition forces approach a village in Shah Wali Kot

Coalition forces approach a village in Shah Wali Kot

Coalition forces approach a village in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, May 31. Coalition forces patrol the surrounding districts of Kandahar to disrupt insurgent safe havens and promote security in the area.

An U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter off-loads personnel

An U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter off-loads personnel

An U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter off-loads personnel as coalition forces provide security during a patrol in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 12. Coalition forces partnered with Af... More

The Afghan Local Police commander participates in a

The Afghan Local Police commander participates in a

The Afghan Local Police commander participates in a literacy class in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 17. The ALP partner with coalition forces to conduct the classes for children ... More

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Jan. 1, 2013. The detained Taliban leader facilitated lethal aid to insurgent fighters throughout c... More

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Jan. 1, 2013. The detained Taliban leader facilitated lethal aid to insurgent fighters throughout c... More

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban

An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Jan. 2, 2013. The detained Taliban leader was responsible for the planning and execution of vehicle... More

During an operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar

During an operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar

During an operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, March 29, 2013, a coalition security force member provides security on a hill ridge line. The operation led to the arrest of a Taliban leader th... More

Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd

Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd

Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, board a CH-47 Chinook helicopter prior to conducting a clearing operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanista... More

Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd

Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd

Afghan National Army commandos with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, and Afghan Uniform Policemen, conduct movement during a clearing operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanist... More

An Afghan Uniform Policeman receives applause from

An Afghan Uniform Policeman receives applause from

An Afghan Uniform Policeman receives applause from guests during an Explosive Hazardous Reduction Course in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, July 23, 2013. Afghan National Army soldiers f... More

Afghan National Army Commandos with 1st Company, 3rd

Afghan National Army Commandos with 1st Company, 3rd

Afghan National Army Commandos with 1st Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak fill sandbags to provide cover during a clearing operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2013... More

Afghan students look at supplies given to them at the

Afghan students look at supplies given to them at the

Afghan students look at supplies given to them at the Zartallah School in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 16, 2014. Afghan National Army special forces and Afghan Local Police distr... More

Afghan National Army commandos of the 4th Special Operations

Afghan National Army commandos of the 4th Special Operations

Afghan National Army commandos of the 4th Special Operations Kandak provide security around a camp during a reconnaissance patrol in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 18, 2014, to deny insurgent freedom of m... More

Afghan National Army commandos, 3rd Special Operations

Afghan National Army commandos, 3rd Special Operations

Afghan National Army commandos, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, provide security during a clearance operation in Nangah village, Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March 3, 2014. The operati... More

An Afghan National Army Special Forces soldier climbs

An Afghan National Army Special Forces soldier climbs

An Afghan National Army Special Forces soldier climbs toward an over watch position to look for insurgent movements inside a village in the Chenartu Valley in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanis... More

A U.S. Special Forces Operational team lines up

A U.S. Special Forces Operational team lines up

A U.S. Special Forces Operational team lines up Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles for refueling in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March 7, 2014. The USSF assisted the Afghan Nati... More

An Afghan Commando checks a building for improvised

An Afghan Commando checks a building for improvised

An Afghan Commando checks a building for improvised explosive devices during a mission in which the Afghan National Army's 3rd Commando Kandak, advised and assisted by Coalition forces, found and destroyed mult... More

Afghan Commandos from 2nd Company, 3rd Commando Kandak,

Afghan Commandos from 2nd Company, 3rd Commando Kandak,

Afghan Commandos from 2nd Company, 3rd Commando Kandak, along with service members from Special Operations Task Force – South, head to their objective via helicopter during a clearing operation Feb. 8, 2011, in... More

In Tangay and Mian villages of Shah Wali Kot district,

In Tangay and Mian villages of Shah Wali Kot district,

In Tangay and Mian villages of Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Afghan and coalition forces conduct a deliberate clearing operation aimed at disrupting the Taliban's freedom of movement, ... More

Spc. Nicole McFarland poses for the camera after shooting

Spc. Nicole McFarland poses for the camera after shooting

Spc. Nicole McFarland poses for the camera after shooting her first mortar round in Afghanistan; June 14, 2013. Photo by: 1st Sgt. Erick Figueroa.

An Air Force pararescue jumper, with Special Operations

An Air Force pararescue jumper, with Special Operations

An Air Force pararescue jumper, with Special Operations Task Force – South, provides security overwatch via rooftop for Afghan Commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd Commando Kandak, and Navy SEALs duri... More

A U.S. Navy SEAL, with Special Operations Task Force

A U.S. Navy SEAL, with Special Operations Task Force

A U.S. Navy SEAL, with Special Operations Task Force – South, and an Afghan commando, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd Commando Kandak, utilize flashlights while searching a compound during a village clearin... More

U.S. Navy SEALs team leaders meet with the crews of

U.S. Navy SEALs team leaders meet with the crews of

U.S. Navy SEALs team leaders meet with the crews of four MH-47 Chinook helicopters, all with Special Operations Task Force – South, prior to beginning a village-clearing operation in Shah Wali Kot District, Jun... More

A U.S. Navy SEAL team member, with Special Operations

A U.S. Navy SEAL team member, with Special Operations

A U.S. Navy SEAL team member, with Special Operations Task Force – South, provides security overwatch via hilltop during the early morning hours of a village clearing operation in Shah Wali Kot District, June 2... More

Afghan commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd

Afghan commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd

Afghan commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd Commando Kandak, patrol through the objective area during a village-clearing operation in Shah Wali Kot District, July 3, Kandahar province, Afghanistan. Th... More

Afghan Uniformed Police and soldiers with Troop D,

Afghan Uniformed Police and soldiers with Troop D,

Afghan Uniformed Police and soldiers with Troop D, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, attached to 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Div... More

Cpl. Tommy Clark and Spc. Corey Penton, with Troop

Cpl. Tommy Clark and Spc. Corey Penton, with Troop

Cpl. Tommy Clark and Spc. Corey Penton, with Troop B, 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, carry away watermelons they purchased from a local merchant, Aug. 8.

Soldiers with Troop B, 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment,

Soldiers with Troop B, 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment,

Soldiers with Troop B, 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, prepare to board a CH-47 Chinook helicopter after an air assault mission. (Photo by Capt. K... More

Spc. Brett Bailey, a cavalry scout with Troop D, 5th

Spc. Brett Bailey, a cavalry scout with Troop D, 5th

Spc. Brett Bailey, a cavalry scout with Troop D, 5th Cavalry Regiment, attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, enters the village of Zartalla as an air weapons team flies overhead Sept. 13. ... More

Staff Sgt. Corey Eichler, a cavalry scout with Headquarters

Staff Sgt. Corey Eichler, a cavalry scout with Headquarters

Staff Sgt. Corey Eichler, a cavalry scout with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, shakes the hand of a boy in Loy... More

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