Allahadin Shah, 11, has his bandage changed by a U.S.
Allahadin Shah, 11, has his bandage changed by a U.S. Special Operations Forces medic in a clinic in Khak-e Safed, Farah province, Feb. 23. Coalition SOF treated Shah after his hand became badly infected from a... More
Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers, U.S.
Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers, U.S. service members from Special Operations Task Force-West, and coalition partnered forces conduct a patrol in Mirmandab, Afghanistan, April 3.
Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations
Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command prepare to board CH-47 Chinook helicopters as part of a two-day presence patrol with Afghan Commandos in Farah province Feb. 27. Marines with MA... More
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special Operations Kandak, and coalition forces pose for a photograph after a ribbon cutting ceremony for new facilities on 9th Commando's base in Herat, Afghani... More
Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers, U.S.
Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers, U.S. service members from Special Operations Task Force-West, and coalition partnered forces speak with Afghans while conducting a patrol in Mirmandab, Afghanistan, April 3.
Lt. Col. Steven Johnson, Special Operations Task Force-West,
Lt. Col. Steven Johnson, Special Operations Task Force-West, commander greets Bismillah Khan Mohammadi, Afghanistan Minister of Interior, upon arrival at a firebase in Shindand District, Afghanistan April 13, 2011.
Allahadin Shah, 11, has his bandage changed by a coalition
Allahadin Shah, 11, has his bandage changed by a coalition Special Operations Forces medic in a clinic in Khak-e Safed, Farah province, Feb. 23. Coalition SOF treated Shah after his hand became badly infected f... More
A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations
A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command watches a CH-47 Chinook helicopter depart after delivering Marines and Afghan Commandos to Farah province for a two-day presence patrol Feb. 27... More
Hichmad, a 12-year-old farmer from Sangin district,
Hichmad, a 12-year-old farmer from Sangin district, Helmand province, holds his new radio and Radio Literacy Program workbook after attending a coalition shura in Watan village, Helmand province, April 29. Hich... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins (left),
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins (left), and Sgt. Maj. Tracy Linch (right) wait for Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special Operations Kandak, and coalition forces to begin a ribbon ... More
A U.S. soldier, from Special Operations Task Force-West,
A U.S. soldier, from Special Operations Task Force-West, speaks with Afghans while conducting a patrol in Mirmandab, Afghanistan, April 3.
Lt. Col. Steven Johnson, Special Operations Task Force-West,
Lt. Col. Steven Johnson, Special Operations Task Force-West, commander greets Michele Flournoy, Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, upon arrival at a firebase in Shindand District, Afghanistan, April 13, 2011.
Allahadin Shah, 11, has his bandage changed by a coalition
Allahadin Shah, 11, has his bandage changed by a coalition Special Operations Forces medic in a clinic in Khak-e Safed, Farah province, Feb. 23. Coalition SOF treated Shah after his hand became badly infected f... More
Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations
Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command and Afghan Commandos conduct a two-day presence patrol in Farah province Feb. 27. Marines with MARSOC's 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion... More
Hichmad, a 12-year-old farmer from Sangin district,
Hichmad, a 12-year-old farmer from Sangin district, Helmand province, looks over his new radio during a coalition shura in Watan village, Helmand province, April 29. Hichmad lost his legs to an insurgent improv... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins (left),
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins (left), commander, Special Operations Task Force - West, speaks with Maj. Gen. Taj Mohammed Jahed, commander, 207th Afghan National Army Corps, before a ribbon cuttin... More
Coalition Special Operations Soldiers, assigned to
Coalition Special Operations Soldiers, assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West, speak with Afghan children while conducting a patrol in Mirmandab, Afghanistan, April 3.
A U.S. Special Forces team leader, assigned to Special
A U.S. Special Forces team leader, assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West, greets Michele Flournoy, Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, upon arrival at a firebase in Shindand District, Afghanistan Apr... More
Dr. Mohammad Tahir speaks to an interpreter before
Dr. Mohammad Tahir speaks to an interpreter before receiving treatment for 11-year-old Allahadin Shah, from coalition Special Operations Forces medics in a clinic in Khak-e Safed, Farah province, Feb. 23. Coali... More
Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations
Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command provide security during a two-day presence patrol with Afghan Commandos in Farah province Feb. 27. Marines with MARSOC's 1st Marine Special Oper... More
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special Operations Kandak, and coalition forces attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for new facilities on 9th Commando's base in Herat, Afghanistan, Oct. 11, 2012. ... More
Coalition special operations soldiers, assigned to
Coalition special operations soldiers, assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West, speak with Afghan children while conducting a patrol in Mirmandab, Afghanistan, April 3.
A U.S. Special Forces team leader, assigned to Special
A U.S. Special Forces team leader, assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West, briefs Michele Flournoy, Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, and Bismullah Khan Muhammadi, Afghanistan Minister of Interior, ... More
Allahadin Shah, 11, poses with the coalition Special
Allahadin Shah, 11, poses with the coalition Special Operations Forces medics who potentially saved his life in a clinic in Khak-e Safed, Farah province, Feb. 23. Coalition forces treated Shah after his hand be... More
Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations
Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command provide security during a two-day presence patrol with Afghan Commandos in Farah province Feb. 27. Marines with MARSOC's 1st Marine Special Oper... More
Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Taj Mohammed Jahed,
Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Taj Mohammed Jahed, commander, 207th ANA Corps, speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony for new facilities on 9th Commando's base in Herat, Afghanistan, Oct. 11, 2012. Afghan Nati... More
A Coalition Special Operations Soldiers, assigned to
A Coalition Special Operations Soldiers, assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West, pulls security while on patrol in Mirmandab, Afghanistan, April 3.
A U.S. Special Forces team leader, assigned to Special
A U.S. Special Forces team leader, assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West, briefs Michele Flournoy, undersecretary of Defense for Policy, and Bismullah Khan Muhammadi, Afghanistan Minister of Interior,... More
Dr. Mohammad Tahir speaks to a coalition Special Operations
Dr. Mohammad Tahir speaks to a coalition Special Operations Forces medic before receiving medicine outside a clinic in Khak-e Safed, Farah province, Feb. 23. Tahir is preparing to care for 11-year-old Allahadin... More
Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Taj Mohammed Jahed,
Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Taj Mohammed Jahed, commander, 207th ANA Corps, speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony for new facilities on 9th Commando's base in Herat, Afghanistan, Oct. 11, 2012. Afghan Nati... More
Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers, U.S.
Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers, U.S. service members from Special Operations Task Force-West, and coalition partnered forces speak with Afghans while conducting a patrol in Mirmandab, Afghanistan, April 3.
A U.S. Special Forces team leader, assigned to Special
A U.S. Special Forces team leader, assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West, briefs Michele Flournoy, undersecretary of Defense for Policy, and Bismullah Khan Muhammadi, Afghanistan Minister of Interior, ... More
Afghan National Army Lt. Col. Naqibullah, commander,
Afghan National Army Lt. Col. Naqibullah, commander, 9th Special Operations Kandak, speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony for new facilities on 9th Commando's base in Herat, Afghanistan, Oct. 11, 2012. Afghan... More
Afghan children gather around a cameraman as U.S. service
Afghan children gather around a cameraman as U.S. service members from Special Operations Task Force-West, coalition partnered forces, and Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers speak with villagers in Mi... More
Michele Flournoy, undersecretary of Defense for Policy,
Michele Flournoy, undersecretary of Defense for Policy, and Bismillah Khan Mohammadi, Afghanistan Minister of Interior, meet with local leaders and village elders in Shindand District, Afghanistan, April 13, 2011.
A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations
A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command provides security at a landing zone in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand Province March 28. Marines with MARSOC's 1st Marine Special Operations Ba... More
Afghan National Army Lt. Col. Naqibullah, commander,
Afghan National Army Lt. Col. Naqibullah, commander, 9th Special Operations Kandak, speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony for new facilities on 9th Commando's base in Herat, Afghanistan, Oct. 11, 2012. Afghan... More
Members of a district reaction team clear a compound
Members of a district reaction team clear a compound during close quarter combat training at Coalition Base Price, Gereshk district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan 27. The District Reaction Team is an elite... More
Afghans in Mirmandab, Afghan National Army Special
Afghans in Mirmandab, Afghan National Army Special Forces, Coalition Special Operations members, and U.S. service members assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West, attend a weekly shura to discuss securit... More
(From right to left) Michele Flournoy, undersecretary
(From right to left) Michele Flournoy, undersecretary of Defense for Policy, Bismullah Khan Mohammadi, Afghanistan Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. David Rodriguez, International Security and Assistance Forces Jo... More
A member of coaliton forces watches as Members of 207th
A member of coaliton forces watches as Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special Operations Kandak, and coalition forces conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony for new facilities on 9th Commando's bas... More
Afghans in Mirmandab, Afghan National Army Special
Afghans in Mirmandab, Afghan National Army Special Forces, Coalition Special Operations members, and U.S. service members assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West, attend a weekly shura to discuss securit... More
Bismillah Khan Mohammadi, Afghanistan Minister of Interior,
Bismillah Khan Mohammadi, Afghanistan Minister of Interior, presents a U.S. Special Forces team leader with a certificate of appreciation to recognize his team for promoting stability in local villages. Mohamm... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins (center),
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins (center), commander, Special Operations Task Force - West, speaks to Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special Operations Kandak, and coalition forces ... More
Afghans in Mirmandab, Afghan National Army Special
Afghans in Mirmandab, Afghan National Army Special Forces, Coalition Special Operations members, and U.S. service members assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West, attend a weekly shura to discuss securit... More
Bismillah Khan Mohammadi, Afghanistan minister of Interior,
Bismillah Khan Mohammadi, Afghanistan minister of Interior, presents gifts of appreciation to village elders of Shindand District, Afghanistan April 13.
A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations
A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command fires an MK-47 automatic grenade launcher at insurgents in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand Province April 3. Marines with MARSOC's 1st Marine Sp... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins, commander,
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins, commander, Special Operations Task Force - West, speaks to Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special Operations Kandak, and coalition forces during a ... More
Afghans in Mirmandab, Afghan National Army Special
Afghans in Mirmandab, Afghan National Army Special Forces, Coalition Special Operations members, and U.S. service members assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West, attend a weekly shura to discuss securit... More
Brig. Gen. Austin Miller, Combined Forces Special Operations
Brig. Gen. Austin Miller, Combined Forces Special Operations Component Command-Afghanistan commander, meets staff members of Special Operations Task Force-West at Camp Lawton, Afghanistan, April 13, 2011.
Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations
Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command conduct a shura with local villagers outside Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand Province April 8. Marines with MARSOC's 1st Marine Special Operation... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins, commander,
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins, commander, Special Operations Task Force - West, speaks to Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special Operations Kandak, and coalition forces during a ... More
A medic, assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West,
A medic, assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West, checks the eyes of an Afghan man during a medical assessment held for Afghans with illnesses, after the weekly shura, in Mirmandab, Afghanistan, April 4.
Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations
Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command talk to Afghan Local Policemen at an ALP checkpoint in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand Province April 9. Marines with MARSOC's 1st Marine Special... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins, commander,
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins, commander, Special Operations Task Force - West, returns to his seat after speaking to Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special Operations Kandak, an... More
An Afghan National Army Special Forces soldier, working
An Afghan National Army Special Forces soldier, working with Special Operations Task Force-West, checks the blood pressure of an Afghan man during a medical assessment held for Afghans with illnesses, after the... More
A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations
A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command establishes a security position on a rooftop during a joint patrol with Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers in Nahr-e Saraj district, ... More
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special Operations Kandak, and coalition forces attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for new facilities on 9th Commando's base in Herat, Afghanistan, Oct. 11, 2012. ... More
An Afghan National Army Special Forces soldier, working
An Afghan National Army Special Forces soldier, working with Special Operations Task Force-West, checks the blood pressure of an Afghan man during a medical assessment held for Afghans with illnesses, after the... More
Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations
Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command patrol through a compound in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand Province April 3. Marines with MARSOC's 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion rece... More
Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Taj Mohammed Jahed (left),
Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Taj Mohammed Jahed (left), commander 207th ANA Corps, is presenting Lt. Col. Naqibullah (right), commander, 9th Special Operations Kandak, with a plaque during a ribbon cutting ce... More
An Afghan National Army Special Forces soldier, working
An Afghan National Army Special Forces soldier, working with Special Operations Task Force-West, checks the blood pressure of an Afghan man during a medical assessment held for Afghans with illnesses, after the... More
A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations
A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command waits in ambush for insurgents during a joint patrol with Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand Provin... More
Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Taj Mohammed Jahed (right),
Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Taj Mohammed Jahed (right), commander 207th ANA Corps, is presenting U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins (left), commander, Special Operations Task Force - West, with a ce... More
Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers, Coalition
Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers, Coalition Special Operations soldiers, and U.S. Service members, assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West, patrol villages around Mirmandab, Afghanistan, April 7.
A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations
A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command waits in ambush for insurgents during a joint patrol with Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand Provin... More
Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Taj Mohammed Jahed (center),
Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Taj Mohammed Jahed (center), commander 207th ANA Corps, is presenting U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins (left), commander, Special Operations Task Force - West, with a c... More
A Coalition Special Operations soldier, assigned to
A Coalition Special Operations soldier, assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West, patrols villages around Mirmandab, Afghanistan, April 7.
Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations
Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command conduct a joint patrol with Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand Province April 3. Marines with MARSOC... More
Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Taj Mohammed Jahed (center),
Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Taj Mohammed Jahed (center), commander 207th ANA Corps, speaks with local press after a ribbon cutting ceremony for new facilities on 9th Commando's base in Herat, Afghanistan, Oc... More
A soldier, assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West,
A soldier, assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West, hands out tooth brushes and toothpaste to Afghan children in villages near Mirmandab, Afghanistan, April 7.
A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations
A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command provides security during a joint patrol with Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand Province April 3. M... More
(From left to right) Afghan National Army Lt. Col.
(From left to right) Afghan National Army Lt. Col. Naqibullah, commander, 9th Special Operations Kandak, ANA Maj. Gen. Taj Mohammed Jafed (center), commander, 207th ANA Corps, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Law... More
Afghan children sit and listen as an interpreter, working
Afghan children sit and listen as an interpreter, working with Special Operations Task Force-West, explains how to utilize tooth brushes and tooth paste near Mirmandab, Afghanistan, April 7.
A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations
A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command patrols through poppy fields in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand Province April 3. Marines with MARSOC's 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins (center),
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Lawrence Huggins (center), commander, Special Operations Task Force - West, takes part in a ribbon cutting ceremony for new facilities on Afghan National Army, 9th Commando's base in ... More
Afghan children receive tooth brushes and tooth paste
Afghan children receive tooth brushes and tooth paste from a soldier, assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West, near Mirmandab, Afghanistan, April 7.
Afghan Local Police conduct a shura with their mentors
Afghan Local Police conduct a shura with their mentors from U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand Province April 3. Marines with MARSOC's 1st Marine Special Oper... More
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special Operations Kandak, and coalition forces are conducting a ribbon cutting ceremony for new facilities on 9th Commando's base in Herat, Afghanistan, Oct. 11... More
An Afghan boy brings his younger sister to receive
An Afghan boy brings his younger sister to receive tooth brushes, tooth paste, and various other items that are being given out by Afghan, Coalition, and U.S. service members, assigned to Special Operations Tas... More
(From left to right) Afghan National Army Lt. Col.
(From left to right) Afghan National Army Lt. Col. Naqibullah, commander, 9th Special Operations Kandak, ANA Maj. Gen. Taj Mohammed Jafed (center), commander, 207th ANA Corps, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Law... More
Afghans sit and listen as a coalition Special Operations
Afghans sit and listen as a coalition Special Operations soldier, assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West, speaks to them prior to hading out humanitarian supplies near Mirmandab, Afghanistan, April 7.
(From left to right) Afghan National Army Lt. Col.
(From left to right) Afghan National Army Lt. Col. Naqibullah, commander, 9th Special Operations Kandak, ANA Maj. Gen. Taj Mohammed Jafed (center), commander, 207th ANA Corps, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Law... More
Coalition Special Operations Soldiers, assigned to
Coalition Special Operations Soldiers, assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West, hand out shoes to Afghan children near Mirmandab, Afghanistan, April 7.
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, and 9th
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, and 9th Special Operations Kandak raise the Afghan National Flag after a ribbon cutting ceremony for new facilities on 9th Commando's base in Herat, Afghanistan, Oct... More
An Afghan man sits with his son after receiving a pair
An Afghan man sits with his son after receiving a pair of shoes and a tooth brush from Coalition Special Operations soldiers, assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West, near Mirmandab, Afghanistan, April 7.
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special Operations Kandak, and coalition forces celebrate after a ribbon cutting ceremony for new facilities on 9th Commando's base in Herat, Afghanistan, Oct. 1... More
An Afghan man sits with his son after receiving a pair
An Afghan man sits with his son after receiving a pair of shoes and a tooth brush from Coalition Special Operations soldiers, assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West, near Mirmandab, Afghanistan, April 7.
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special Operations Kandak, and coalition forces celebrate after a ribbon cutting ceremony for new facilities on 9th Commando's base in Herat, Afghanistan, Oct. 1... More
Coalition Special Operations soldiers, assigned to
Coalition Special Operations soldiers, assigned to Special Operations Task Force-West, hand out humanitarian supplies to Afghans near Mirmandab, Afghanistan, April 7.
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special Operations Kandak, and coalition forces celebrate after a ribbon cutting ceremony for new facilities on 9th Commando's base in Herat, Afghanistan, Oct. 1... More
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special Operations Kandak, and coalition forces celebrate after a ribbon cutting ceremony for new facilities on 9th Commando's base in Herat, Afghanistan, Oct. 1... More
Marine engineers with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special
Marine engineers with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command lay C-wire at a newly-constructed Village Stability Platform in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand Province June 26. Marines with MARSOC's ... More
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special Operations Kandak, and coalition forces celebrate after a ribbon cutting ceremony for new facilities on 9th Commando's base in Herat, Afghanistan, Oct. 1... More
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special
Members of 207th Afghan National Army Corps, 9th Special Operations Kandak, and coalition forces celebrate after a ribbon cutting ceremony for new facilities on 9th Commando's base in Herat, Afghanistan, Oct. 1... More