10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Breach Training
U.S Army Soldiers, from 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), breach a door during demolition training on Fort Carson, Colo., Sept. 29, 2016. The training helps reinforce proper technique when breaching and cle... More
10th SFG(A) Org. Week Combatives 2017
U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), fight in a combatives tournament held on Fort Carson, CO, May 5, 2017. The tournament was a part of organization week, five days of planned ... More
Afghan National Army Special Operations Command soldiers
Afghan National Army Special Operations Command soldiers conduct urban operations training during Commando Qualification Courses 20 and 21 at Camp Commando, Kabul on Oct. 17. Growth of the Commando force is a c... More
Afghan Commando Qualification Course conducts multiple urban operation...
Afghan Commando Qualification Courses 20 and 21 conduct room clearing and sensitive site exploitation training at Camp Morehead, Afghanistan, Oct. 17, 2017. The Afghan Command Qualification Course consists of 1... More
Gen. John Nicholson, NATO Resolute Support commander
Gen. John Nicholson, NATO Resolute Support commander and Command Sgt. Maj. David Clark, NATO Resolute Support senior enlisted leader, greet Afghan Special Operations Command School of Excellence leadership befo... More
Intelligence leaders discuss current operations
Maj. Gen. Gary W. Johnston, Resolute Support Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, attends a current operations and intelligence update with Afghan National Army Special Operations Command Corps leaders at Ca... More
An Afghan National Army Special Operations Commando
An Afghan National Army Special Operations Commando displays his graduation certificate during the graduation ceremony for the 20th Commando course at Camp Commando, Kabul on Oct. 25. 833 Afghan soldiers earned... More
Lt. Col. Randall Lefebvre, NATO Special Operations
Lt. Col. Randall Lefebvre, NATO Special Operations Component Command-Afghanistan personnel director, presents a human resource specialist from the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command recognition of ... More
Soldiers prepare for final Commando qualification exercise
An Afghan soldier scans his security sector during a patrolling class at the Commando Qualification Course in preparation for the final culmination exercise at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 27, 2017. ... More
Afghan Commandos conduct a map reconnaissance to build
Afghan Commandos conduct a map reconnaissance to build their sniper employment plan at the Commando School of Excellence, Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 29, 2017. The Commando School of Excellence offe... More
An Mi-8 helicopter hulk is delivered to the Afghan
An Mi-8 helicopter hulk is delivered to the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command School of Excellence for use as a training aide at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 29, 2017. The ANASOC SOE i... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Davor Petek, Command Senior Enlisted
Command Sgt. Maj. Davor Petek, Command Senior Enlisted Leader for Allied Command Operations at NATO’s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, observes instruction at the Afghan General Command of Police Spec... More
One thousand fifty-six Afghan soldiers stand ready
One thousand fifty-six Afghan soldiers stand ready for the start of the 21st Commando Qualification Course graduation at Camp Commando, Kabul, Dec. 6, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jacob Krone)
Col. Zekriaa, Afghan National Army Special Operations
Col. Zekriaa, Afghan National Army Special Operations Command School of Excellence commander greets Maj. General Waziri, ANASOC commander, to begin the Commando Specialty Course graduation at Camp Commando, Kab... More
Special Operations Commandos look after their own
Afghan young women line up to receive school supplies during the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command visit to the Afghan Women's Education Center near Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 13, 201... More
2nd Special Operations Kandak of the National Mission
2nd Special Operations Kandak of the National Mission Brigade conduct a night live fire exercise to validate their readiness to conduct a full range of special operations mission, Dec. 19, 2017. The NMB provide... More
Afghan soldiers conduct a foot march during the 22nd
Afghan soldiers conduct a foot march during the 22nd Commando Qualification Course at the ANA Special Operations Command School of Excellence, Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 20, 2017. Class 22 is part ... More
Special Operations soldiers of the National Mission
Special Operations soldiers of the National Mission Brigade conduct night live fire training exercises as part of the advanced special operations training course at the Kabul Military Training Center, Kabul, Af... More
Afghan soldiers conduct a 300-meter fireman's carry
Afghan soldiers conduct a 300-meter fireman's carry during the 22nd Commando Qualification Course at the ANA Special Operations Command School of Excellence, Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 22, 2017. Cl... More
ISIS-K fighting positions and caches destroyed in Mohmand Valley
Afghan Special Security Forces destroy former ISIS-K fighting positions and weapons caches in Mohmand Valley, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2018. A winter offensive pushed Taliban from their former ... More
Afghan Commandos prepare to conduct clearing operations
Afghan Commandos prepare to conduct clearing operations in Mohmand Valley, Nangarhar province Afghanistan, Feb. 2, 2018. The Afghan National Army is clearing the valley of ISIS-K fighters so that civilians can ... More
Coalition denies ISIS-K safe haven in Afghanistan
Two coalition airstrikes eliminated ISIS-K fighters and facilities in the Nangarhar and Jowzjan provinces of Afghanistan, Feb. 6, 2018. In the photo above, an airstrike destroys an ISIS-K fighting position duri... More
Commandos clear a way for Afghans to return to Nangarhar's Mohmand Val...
Commandos move to an engagement with Afghan locals in Mohmand Valley, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 14, 2018. Persistent offensive ground and air operations throughout the winter expelled ISIS-K from mo... More
Snow-capped mountains in Nangarhar's Mohmand Valley
Snow caps the mountains in Mohmand Valley, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Jacob Krone)
The Coalition conducted a series of airstrikes to support
The Coalition conducted a series of airstrikes to support Afghan Commandos clearance of ISIS-K fighters and fighting positions in Pekha Valley, Achin district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 17, 2018. Pe... More
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 10th Special Forces
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) take part in an advanced rifle and pistol course on Fort Carson, Colo., July 25, 2018. The course is designed to help better train our soldier... More
U.S. Army Operators assigned to 10th Special Forces
U.S. Army Operators assigned to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) perform sniper training with tripods on Fort Carson, Colorado, Dec. 6, 2018. The days range included training with tripods and firing through... More
Afghan National Army Special Operations Command soldiers
Afghan National Army Special Operations Command soldiers conduct urban operations training during Commando Qualification Courses 20 and 21 at Camp Commando, Kabul on Oct. 17. Growth of the Commando force is a c... More
Maj. Gen. Bismellah Waziri, Afghan National Army Special
Maj. Gen. Bismellah Waziri, Afghan National Army Special Operation Command commander,, congratulates the Commando Qualification Course student company commander on his mission brief to ANASOC and NATO Resolute ... More
Lt. Col. Randall Lefebvre and Master Sgt. Israel Luther,
Lt. Col. Randall Lefebvre and Master Sgt. Israel Luther, NATO Special Operations Component Command-Afghanistan personnel director and senior enlisted leader, present the Horatio Gates medal for distinguished se... More
Afghan National Army Special Operations Commandos don
Afghan National Army Special Operations Commandos don their maroon berets during the graduation ceremony for the 20th Commando course at Camp Commando, Kabul on Oct. 25. 833 Afghan soldiers earned the title of ... More
An Afghan Commando instructor provides an on-the-spot
An Afghan Commando instructor provides an on-the-spot correction to a soldier in the Commando Qualification Course at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 29, 2017. More than 1,000 soldiers are expected to e... More
An Mi-8 helicopter hulk is delivered to the Afghan
An Mi-8 helicopter hulk is delivered to the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command School of Excellence for use as a training aide at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 29, 2017. The ANASOC SOE i... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Davor Petek, Command Senior Enlisted
Command Sgt. Maj. Davor Petek, Command Senior Enlisted Leader for Allied Command Operations at NATO’s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, visited with Afghan General Command of Police Special Units stude... More
Lt. Gen. Mohammad Sharif Yaftali, Chief of the General
Lt. Gen. Mohammad Sharif Yaftali, Chief of the General Staff of the Afghan National Army, addresses the 1,056 graduates of the 21st Commando Qualification Course, Camp Commando, Kabul, Dec. 6, 2017. (U.S. Army ... More
One hundred ninety-one Afghan Commando prepare to graduate
One hundred ninety-one Afghan Commando prepare to graduate from specialty courses at the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command School of Excellence, Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 14, 2017. ... More
2nd Special Operations Kandak of the National Mission
2nd Special Operations Kandak of the National Mission Brigade conduct a night live fire exercise to validate their readiness to conduct a full range of special operations mission, Dec. 19, 2017. The NMB provide... More
Special Operations soldiers of the National Mission
Special Operations soldiers of the National Mission Brigade conduct night live fire training exercises as part of the advanced special operations training course at the Kabul Military Training Center, Kabul, Af... More
Afghan soldiers conduct a 300-meter duck walk during
Afghan soldiers conduct a 300-meter duck walk during the 22nd Commando Qualification Course at the ANA Special Operations Command School of Excellence, Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 21, 2017. Class 22... More
Afghan soldiers conduct a 300-meter fireman's carry
Afghan soldiers conduct a 300-meter fireman's carry during the 22nd Commando Qualification Course at the ANA Special Operations Command School of Excellence, Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 22, 2017. Cl... More
An Afghan Commando scans for signs of hostile forces
An Afghan Commando scans for signs of hostile forces in Mohmand Valley, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 2, 2018. The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces are clearing the valley of ISIS-K fighters ... More
The Coalition conducted a series of airstrikes to support
The Coalition conducted a series of airstrikes to support Afghan Commandos’ clearance of ISIS-K fighters and fighting positions in Pekha Valley, Achin district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 17, 2018. P... More
U.S. Army Soldiers attached to 10th Special Forces
U.S. Army Soldiers attached to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) take part in a move-shoot-move style range as part of a marksmanship course at Fort Carson, Colorado, July 25, 2018. This exercise is meant to... More
A U.S. Army Operator assigned to 10th Special Forces
A U.S. Army Operator assigned to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) finds a sight picture during sniper training on Fort Carson, Colorado, Dec., 6, 2018. Training with tripods increases overall precison and s... More
Afghan National Army Special Operations Command soldiers
Afghan National Army Special Operations Command soldiers conduct urban operations training during Commando Qualification Courses 20 and 21 at Camp Commando, Kabul on Oct. 17. Growth of the Commando force is a c... More
Gen. John Nicholson, NATO Resolute Support commander
Gen. John Nicholson, NATO Resolute Support commander and Command Sgt. Maj. David Clark, NATO Resolute Support senior enlisted leader, engage with Afghan National Army Special Operations Command School of Excell... More
The Afghan National Army Special Operations Command
The Afghan National Army Special Operations Command hosted senior Afghan Ministry of Defense officials and NATO Resolute Support leadership for the graduation of the 20th Commando course at Camp Commando, Kabul... More
Afghan Commandos conduct a map reconnaissance to build
Afghan Commandos conduct a map reconnaissance to build their sniper employment plan at the Commando School of Excellence, Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 29, 2017. The Commando School of Excellence offe... More
Afghan National Army Special Operations Command School
Afghan National Army Special Operations Command School of Excellence received two Mi-8 helicopter hulks for use as training aides at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 29, 2017. The ANASOC SOE is responsi... More
One thousand fifty-six Afghan soldiers earned the title
One thousand fifty-six Afghan soldiers earned the title of “Commando” upon completion of the 14-week Commando Qualification Course at Camp Commando, Kabul, Dec. 6, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jacob Krone)
Command Sgt. Maj. Davor Petek, Command Senior Enlisted
Command Sgt. Maj. Davor Petek, Command Senior Enlisted Leader for Allied Command Operations at NATO’s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, meets with Afghan General Command of Police Special Units leaders... More
A specialty course graduation certificate is received
A specialty course graduation certificate is received by an Afghan Commando at the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command School of Excellence, Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 14, 2017. (U.S. ... More
2nd Special Operations Kandak of the National Mission
2nd Special Operations Kandak of the National Mission Brigade conduct a night live fire exercise to validate their readiness to conduct a full range of special operations mission, Dec. 19, 2017. The NMB provide... More
Special Operations soldiers of the National Mission
Special Operations soldiers of the National Mission Brigade conduct night live fire training exercises as part of the advanced special operations training course at the Kabul Military Training Center, Kabul, Af... More
Small teams of Afghan soldiers carry weighted water
Small teams of Afghan soldiers carry weighted water jugs during the 22nd Commando Qualification Course at the ANA Special Operations Command School of Excellence, Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 20, 201... More
A cloud of smoke fills the air after a coalition airstrike
A cloud of smoke fills the air after a coalition airstrike destroys an ISIS-K stronghold in Mohmand Valley, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 2, 2018. The munition was dropped to allow Afghan Special Securi... More
U.S. Army Soldiers attached to 10th Special Forces
U.S. Army Soldiers attached to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) practice techniques taught during a marksmanship course at Fort Carson, Colo., July 26, 2018. The course teaches advanced weapon marksmanship ... More
A U.S. Army Operator assigned to 10th Special Forces
A U.S. Army Operator assigned to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) fires through holes in barriers, also known as loopholes, as part of sniper training on Fort Carson, Colorado, Dec. 6, 2018. Loopholes help ... More
Afghan National Army Special Operations Command soldiers
Afghan National Army Special Operations Command soldiers conduct urban operations training during Commando Qualification Courses 20 and 21 at Camp Commando, Kabul on Oct. 17. Growth of the Commando force is a c... More
Afghan soldiers from Commando Qualification Class 20
Afghan soldiers from Commando Qualification Class 20 conduct a rehearsal raid mission in preparation for their final culmination exercise at Camp Commando, Kabul on Oct. 21.
Command Sgt. Maj. David Clark, NATO Resolute Support
Command Sgt. Maj. David Clark, NATO Resolute Support Senior Enlisted Leader, presents a graduation certificate to an Afghan National Army Special Operations Commando during graduation of the 20th Commando cours... More
Afghan soldiers in the Commando Qualification Course
Afghan soldiers in the Commando Qualification Course conduct urban operations training in preparation for the final culmination exercise at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 29, 2017. More than 1,000 sold... More
Lt. Gen. Mohammad Sharif Yaftali, Chief of General
Lt. Gen. Mohammad Sharif Yaftali, Chief of General Staff of the Afghan National Army, and Maj. Gen. Bishmillah Waziri, ANA Special Operations Command commander, review the 1,056 Afghan soldiers that earned the ... More
Afghan Commandos move to an observation post in Mohmand
Afghan Commandos move to an observation post in Mohmand Valley, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 2, 2018. Observation post are established throughout the valley to prevent hostile forces from attempting to... More
U.S. Army Operators assigned to 10th Special Forces
U.S. Army Operators assigned to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) perform barrier hole and tripod training on Fort Carson, Colorado, Dec. 6, 2018. Firing through barrier holes simulates firing through walls ... More
Afghan National Army Special Operations Command soldiers
Afghan National Army Special Operations Command soldiers conduct urban operations training during Commando Qualification Courses 20 and 21 at Camp Commando, Kabul on Oct. 17. Growth of the Commando force is a c... More
An Afghan soldier from Commando Qualification Class
An Afghan soldier from Commando Qualification Class 20 scans his sector of fire during a rehearsal mission at Camp Commando, Kabul on Oct. 21.
Afghanistan’s newest Commandos don their maroon berets
Afghanistan’s newest Commandos don their maroon berets for the first time during graduation of the 21st Commando Qualification Course, Camp Commando, Kabul, Dec. 6, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jacob Krone)
Lt. Gen. Mohammad Sharif Yaftali, Chief of the General
Lt. Gen. Mohammad Sharif Yaftali, Chief of the General Staff of the Afghan National Army, presents a graduation certificate to one of the 1,056 graduates of the 21st Commando Qualification Course, Camp Commando... More
An Afghan Commando presents his course certificate
An Afghan Commando presents his course certificate to his fellow graduates at the 21st Commando Qualification Course, Camp Commando, Kabul, Dec. 6, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jacob Krone)
An Afghan Commando presents his course certificate
An Afghan Commando presents his course certificate to his fellow graduates at the 21st Commando Qualification Course, Camp Commando, Kabul, Dec. 6, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jacob Krone)