A mule and cart is parked near the staging area where US Marine Corps ...
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An Iraqi family in the town of Qalat Sukkar, Iraq, gathers outside of ...
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US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to E/Company, Battalion Landin...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to E/Company, Battalion Landin...
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Pictures of Saddam Hussein and other Baath Party symbols are gathered ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to E/Company, Battalion Landin...
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Pictures of Saddam Hussein and other Baath Party symbols are burned in...
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Local Iraqi citizens gather in the streets to show support as US Marin...
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Using a Mercedes G Interim Fast Attack Vehicle (IFAV) as a shield, Mar...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jeff Sisto, USMC Release Stat... More
A group of Iraqi children enjoy a conversation with a US Marine Corps ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
A group of Iraqi children gather in the streets and eagerly greet US M...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
Newly liberated Iraqi children gather in the streets and eagerly greet...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
A Local Afghani citizen of Qalat, Afghanistan, casts his vote in the f...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Qalat Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Joseph P. Collins Jr, USA Release Status:... More
A view of a"Jingle Truck"loaded with bags of seeds parked out side a t...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar Airfield Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Leslie Angulo, USA Release St... More
U.S. Army CAPT. Darby Silvernail General Medical Officer (GMO) (right)...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar Airfield Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Leslie Angulo, USA Release St... More
Two young Afgan girls present the Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (back t...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Qalat State: Zabul Province Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Andre' Reynolds, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More
First Sgt. Mark D. Dasch calls soldiers of Charlie
First Sgt. Mark D. Dasch calls soldiers of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment to attention at a change of command ceremony at Forward Operating Base Eagle, Oct. 17.
Radio Literacy package, Afghanistan
The Radio Literacy package includes one hand-crank radio and one handbook per family. This radio can receive AM, FM or shortwave radio frequencies and can be charged via hand-crank, solar panel, or operated off... More
Soldiers from the 1-24 Stryker Infantry along with
Soldiers from the 1-24 Stryker Infantry along with their ANA counter parts from FOB Massuod break ground on an area to be used as a check point in support of Operation Fairbanks. Operation Fairbanks is a combin... More
Spc. Adam Zettel, 49th Mine Dog Detection Detachment,
Spc. Adam Zettel, 49th Mine Dog Detection Detachment, provides water to Mine Detection Dog Allan while they take a break from performing a compound check in Qalat, Afghanistan, for possible unexploded ordnance,... More
Soldiers from the 1-24 Stryker Infantry along with
Soldiers from the 1-24 Stryker Infantry along with their ANA counter parts from Forward Operating Base Massoud work into the late Afghanistan evening to build a check point in support of Operation Fairbanks. Op... More
U.S. Army Spc. Christopher Fox, an automatic rifleman
U.S. Army Spc. Christopher Fox, an automatic rifleman attached to Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul, secures his sector of fire during a key leader engagement in Qalat, Afghanistan, Sept. 21, 2011. Members o... More
U.S. Army Spc. Nicholas Nutting, Provincial Reconstruction
U.S. Army Spc. Nicholas Nutting, Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul security forces grenadier, secures a chemical light to his vest at a traffic control point outside Qalat City, Zabul province, July 29. As a... More
Soldiers from Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry
Soldiers from Battle Company, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, stand ready to ambush some of their comrades’ during a good old-fashioned snowball fight held a... More
Capt. Ryan Weld, Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul
Capt. Ryan Weld, Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul intelligence officer, talks with shop owners during a stop at a drainage construction work site in Qalat, Afghanistan, Dec. 10. PRT engineers inspected the ... More
An ANA soldier from the 13th graduating class at the
An ANA soldier from the 13th graduating class at the ANA Academy, Zabul province, receives his graduation certificate Dec. 22, 2011. The ANA Academy at FOB Eagle is one of many academies across Afghanistan that... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Johnny Nguyen, rifleman, and other members
U.S. Army Pfc. Johnny Nguyen, rifleman, and other members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul patrol Qalat City, Afghanistan, Sept. 2. Nguyen is a member of Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul's security f... More
U.S. Army Spc. Kevin Nicoli, rifleman, scans an area
U.S. Army Spc. Kevin Nicoli, rifleman, scans an area with a remote controlled camera on Highway 1 in Zabul province, Afghanistan, Aug. 23. Nicoli is a member of Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul's security f... More
Soldiers from the 1-24 Infantry (Legion Air), 59th
Soldiers from the 1-24 Infantry (Legion Air), 59th M.A.C and their ANA counter parts reach Mizan. Operation Fairbanks is a combined arms route clearing operation that will open route chicken for local commerce ... More
First Sgt. Aaron Alexander addresses his soldiers from
First Sgt. Aaron Alexander addresses his soldiers from Battle Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, during a post-mission brief. Battle Company moved in... More
Col. Chuck Webster, commander, 3rd Stryker Brigade
Col. Chuck Webster, commander, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, prepares to take off aboard a OH-58 “Kiowa” at FOB Lagman, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2011. Webster will be rece... More
Lt. Col. Andy Veres escorts an Afghan National Police
Lt. Col. Andy Veres escorts an Afghan National Police truck carrying a medevac patient though the gate at Forward Operating Base Smart, Afghanistan, Nov. 30. A civilian bus headed south on Highway 1 rolled over... More
Capt. Joe Mickley, commander, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry
Capt. Joe Mickley, commander, 5th Battalion 20th Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry, presents a graduation certificate to one of the Afghan National Army Academy graduates at Forward Opera... More
Col. Adrian Tonea (left), commander, Brigada 282nd
Col. Adrian Tonea (left), commander, Brigada 282nd Infanterie Mecanizata (282nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade, Romania), presents Col. Cristinel Cernea, commander, Brigada 2 Vanatori de Munte (2nd Mountain Hunter... More
Elders from the village of Moslem Zai visit with leadership
Elders from the village of Moslem Zai visit with leadership from 2nd platoon, Crazy Horse Troop, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, Feb. 28, 2012. The soldiers were there to visit with village elders and asse... More
Spc. Benjamin Macklin, 2nd Platoon, Crazy Horse Troop.
Spc. Benjamin Macklin, 2nd Platoon, Crazy Horse Troop. 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, pulls security in the village of Moslem Zai, Afghanistan, while platoon leadership meets with village elders, Feb. 28,... More
Local Iraqi citizens gather in the streets to rejoice as US Marine Cor...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to E/Company, Battalion Landin...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
Local Iraqi citizens gather in the streets to rejoice as US Marine Cor...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to E/Company, Battalion Landi...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
Iraqi RPG-7 Rocket Propelled Grenades are among the caches of weapons ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to E/Company, 24th Marine Exp...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
Armed US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to E/Company, Battalion ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine and his spotter both assigned to E/Com...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to E/Company, Battalion Land...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
Local towns people embrace an Arabic Translator working with US Marine...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
Marines from Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 2nd Battalion...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jeff Sisto, USMC Release Stat... More
Newly liberated Iraqi children gather in the streets and eagerly greet...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Tyson Nan Xia with the 24...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sikar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: MARINE WING SUPPORT SQUADRON 371 Scene Camera... More
Armed US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Exped...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
U.S. Army SGT. 1ST. Class Derek Smith (left) from the 82nd Airborne Ba...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar Army Air Field Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Leslie Angulo, USA Rele... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brenda Laun, Forward Operating
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brenda Laun, Forward Operating Base Smart mayor, secures a construction site during a quality assurance visit in Qalat City, Afghanistan, Aug. 3, 2011. Laun is a member of Provincial ... More
Soldiers from 1-24 Infantry (Legion Air) Near completion
Soldiers from 1-24 Infantry (Legion Air) Near completion of the first check point in support of Operation Fairbanks. Operation Fairbanks is a combined arms route clearing operation that will open route chicken ... More
Graduates of the Afghan National Army Academy at Forward
Graduates of the Afghan National Army Academy at Forward Operating Base Sweeney, Shinkai district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, form up for their graduation commencement ceremony Jan. 22, 2012. The ANA graduati... More
Capt. Chang J. Kim, unit chaplain for 1st Battery,
Capt. Chang J. Kim, unit chaplain for 1st Battery, 37th Field Artillery Regiment, Combined Task Force Arrowhead, preaches the sermon to the Protestant congregation at Forward Operating Base Lagman, Aug. 26, 2012.
Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel Murphy, 3rd Stryker Brigade
Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel Murphy, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division command sergeant major, explains the history of the 2nd Infantry Division patch to the soldiers of Zabul Agribusiness Deve... More
Left to Right, Pfc. Jonas Hunt, Sgt. Josh Bembry and
Left to Right, Pfc. Jonas Hunt, Sgt. Josh Bembry and Lance Cpl. Eric Hedy check the status of a new recruit during in-processing at the Zabul Police Training Center, Afghanistan, Feb. 25. More than 250 students... More
Afghan uniform police use sticks to eradicate a poppy
Afghan uniform police use sticks to eradicate a poppy field near the city of Qalat, Zabul province, Afghanistan, May 4.
Sgt. 1st Class Charles Henderson of the Zabul Agribusiness
Sgt. 1st Class Charles Henderson of the Zabul Agribusiness Development Team, conducts a stand count of the number of wheat stalks in a square foot at the Shar-e-Safa demo farm in Tamek wa Jaldak district, Zabul... More
Al-Qudah Sabri, a Jordanian Islamic Imam, and Asim
Al-Qudah Sabri, a Jordanian Islamic Imam, and Asim Hafiz, United Kingdom Armed Forces Islamic Imam, sit and meet with Zabul province governor Ashraf Naser in Qalat City, Afghanistan, prior to the start of a Mul... More
Graduates of the Afghan National Army training academy
Graduates of the Afghan National Army training academy at Forward Operating Base Eagle, Zabul, Afghanistan, listen as Afghan National Army Col. Mohammed Wazir addresses them at their graduation commencement cer... More
Spc. Jason Elder, C Troop, Task Force 1-14 Cavalry,
Spc. Jason Elder, C Troop, Task Force 1-14 Cavalry, delinks ammo into smaller strips at Forward Operating Base Apache, Afghanistan, Jan. 10, 2012.
Capt. Sayed Baba Mansory, officer-in-charge of the
Capt. Sayed Baba Mansory, officer-in-charge of the 1/2-205 ANA Corps, Shamulzai Detachment, destroys opium poppy plants discovered during a routine patrol, outside the village of Samogay, Afghanistan, May 7, 20... More
U.S. Army Spcs. Neal Perry and Jule Renner, Provincial
U.S. Army Spcs. Neal Perry and Jule Renner, Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul security forces members, watch as an Afghan National Police vehicle passes them during a combined dismounted patrol with the ANP ... More
Members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the
Members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul, inspect the progress and quality of a bridge construction site in the Zabul province of Afghanistan. The bridge was bein... More
Graduates applaud during an Afghan Uniform Police graduation
Graduates applaud during an Afghan Uniform Police graduation at the Qalat Police Training Center, Zabul province, Afghanistan, April 7. More than 240 officers graduated from training and will return to their re... More
A chalkboard displays the days of the week in English
A chalkboard displays the days of the week in English at Bibi Khala Girls' School in Qalat City, Zabul province, July 9, 2010. The school recently received a $135,000 renovation, which included foundation work,... More
U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker (top center)
U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker (top center) sits with Zabul Provincial Governor Mohammad Naseri (top right) and discusses the progress of the Zabul province in Qalat, Afghanistan, Jan. 26.
Airmen and soldiers from Provincial Reconstruction
Airmen and soldiers from Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul load a patient onto a medevac helicopter after a civilian bus, headed south on Highway 1, rolled over leaving seven dead and more than 30 injured ju... More
Col. Chuck Webster, commander, 3-2 SBCT, and Command
Col. Chuck Webster, commander, 3-2 SBCT, and Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel Murphy, 3-2 SBCT command sergeant major stand ready to present a graduation certificate to one of the graduating class at the 13th ANA Acade... More
Soldiers from the 1-24 Stryker Infantry along with
Soldiers from the 1-24 Stryker Infantry along with their ANA counter parts from FOB Massuod break ground on an area to be used as a check point in support of Operation Fairbanks. Operation Fairbanks is a combi... More
Senior Master Sgt. Michael Snyder carves a turkey during
Senior Master Sgt. Michael Snyder carves a turkey during Thanksgiving dinner on Forward Operating Base Smart, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Nov. 25. More than 200 soldiers, airmen and civilians are stationed on ... More
With the help of linguists, Staff Sgt. Jose Ortiz,
With the help of linguists, Staff Sgt. Jose Ortiz, center, and fellow Marines, brief Afghan Uniform Police recruits during their in-processing at the Zabul Police Training Center, Afghanistan, Feb. 25. More tha... More
Sgt. Travis Combs notes the location of a well in need
Sgt. Travis Combs notes the location of a well in need of repair in the village of Moslem Zai, Feb. 28, 2012. Crazy Horse soldiers were there to visit with village elders and assess any needs the village may have.
Local Iraqi citizens gather in the streets to rejoice as US Marine Cor...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
Local Iraqi citizens gather in the streets to rejoice as US Marine Cor...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
Members of the local News Media photograph local Iraqi citizens rejoic...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
Pictures of Saddam Hussein and other Baath Party symbols are gathered ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
Armed US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to E/Company, Battalion ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
Newly liberated Iraqi children gather in the streets and eagerly greet...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
Armed with an FNMI 5.56mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), US Marine...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jonathan P. Sotelo, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Com... More
Newly liberated Iraqi civilians gather in the streets and eagerly gree...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (left), U.S. Secretary of Defense, ta...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Qalat State: Zabul Province Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Andre' Reynolds, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More
Zabul Governor Delbar Jan Arman Shinwari (left), speaking through his ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Qalat State: Zabul Province Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Andre' Reynolds, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz, left,
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz, left, receives a mission brief from Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul Commander Lt. Col. Andy Veres during a visit to Forward Operating Base Smart, Afghanistan,... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Daniel Farrell, Provincial Reconstruction
U.S. Army Sgt. Daniel Farrell, Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul team leader, secures his sector of fire as PRT Zabul engineers conduct a qualty assessment inspection on a construction project in Qalat City,... More
Lt. Col. Dorin T. T Toma, 495th Romanian Infantry Battalion
Lt. Col. Dorin T. T Toma, 495th Romanian Infantry Battalion commander, and Lt. Col. Corneliu Visan, the 26th Romanian Infantry Battalion commander, exchange salutes during a transfer of authority ceremony at Fo... More
Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Jackson from Lynchburg, Va.,
Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Jackson from Lynchburg, Va., stops to say hello to a young child during a foot patrol through the bazaar in Qalat, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Aug. 21.
Local Afghan women shell almonds at a female-owned
Local Afghan women shell almonds at a female-owned almond-cleaning business, Oct. 19, in Qalat, Zabul province, Afghanistan. The Combined Team Zabul Female Engagement Team helped two local women, Fatima and Bib... More
A U.S. Army UH -60 Black Hawk helicopter flies over
A U.S. Army UH -60 Black Hawk helicopter flies over Forward Operating Base Smart, Afghanistan Jan. 26. The helicopter transported U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker and key personnel to FOB Smart for a... More
Qalat Shura, Afghanistan, operation Enduring Freedom
Teenagers learning English receive books during a women's shura held in Qalat Sept. 26, 2013.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edward Winkowski, squad leader,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edward Winkowski, squad leader, patrols through Qalat City, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2011. Winkowski is a member of Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul's security force and is deployed from th... More
Chaplain Christopher Deering preaches the gospel at
Chaplain Christopher Deering preaches the gospel at the Forward Operating Base Lagman chapel in Zabul province, Afghanistan, during Christmas Eve Mass Dec. 24, 2011.
As other members of the Zabul Agribusiness Development
As other members of the Zabul Agribusiness Development Team visited the Qalat Stockyard, Sgt. Rolan Wade (right), a member of the Mississippi Army National Guard and Ray, an interpreter assigned to the ZADT, st... More
Mark Bridges and Rick Durham, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Mark Bridges and Rick Durham, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, inspect the exterior walls of a building at Bibi Khala Girls' School in Qalat City, Zabul province, July 9, 2010. The school recently received a $135,... More
JL Summerlin (left), project manager, walks down highway
JL Summerlin (left), project manager, walks down highway one secured by U.S. Army Pfc. Johnny Nguyen, rifleman, during a patrol in Zabul province, Afghanistan, July 13. Summerlin works for the U.S. Army Corps ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Morgan discusses progress
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Morgan discusses progress on construction at a radio tower compound with a local contractor Sept. 13 during a quality assurance/quality control mission. Morgan is a civil engineer... More
Members from Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul recover
Members from Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul recover a broken down vehicle in the Daub Pass in the mountains in Zabul province of Afghanistan. The PRT was conducting operations in the Zabul province when ... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Erik Goepner, Provincial
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Erik Goepner, Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul commander, speaks to local officials during a leadership conference in Qalat City, Zabul Province, Oct. 9, 2010. Officials from Zabul P... More
A U.S. mlitary convoy traveling south on Route Duck
A U.S. mlitary convoy traveling south on Route Duck passes a tractor carrying wood and civilians, Dec. 21. With an unobstructed 360-degree view of the surrounding area, MRAP gunners are the eyes and ears of the... More