Combat Cameraphotos

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel salutes the command team of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division as he exits a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules during a visit to Forward Operating Base (FOB) Fenty, Nangarhar province. The

Secretary of Defense visits FOB Fenty to connect with Soldiers and to evaluate the current state of U.S.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel makes his way to a brief with the command team of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division during a visit to Forward Operating Base (FOB) Fenty, Nangarhar province. The Secretary of Defense visits

FOB Fenty to connect with Soldiers and to evaluate the current state of U.S. operations.

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks to Soldiers during a visit to Forward Operating Base (FOB) Fenty, Nangarhar province. The Secretary of Defense visits FOB Fenty to connect with Soldiers and to evaluate the current state of U.S.

operations.

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An Afghan National Army soldier serving with 201st Corps checks his equipment during training on Forward Operating Base Mehtar Lam, Laghman province. The soldier is part of a group being trained on how to aim and operate the D-30 howitzer.

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Afghan National Army officers have a discussion before a live-fire clearing demonstration by members of the Afghan National Security Forces in Bamiyan province. The demonstration was attended by local government officials.

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Members of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) stand in formation after conducting a live-fire clearing demonstration in Bamiyan province. The demonstration was one of the first of its kind to showcase the capabilities of th ANSF for local

government officials.

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Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) members lead a convoy of vehicles through the hilly terrain of Bamiyan province. Members of the ANSF provided security for local government officials leaving the area after a live-fire demonstration that

showcased the abilities of the ANSF.

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Local women listen to a speaker at an International Women's Day meeting at the Khost Provincial Headquarters in Khost city, Khost province. The meeting was one of the largest gatherings of women to ever occur in Khost province. They discussed a

woman's strength and responsibility in her household as well as higher education for all women and girls.

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Local women listen to a speaker at an International Women's Day meeting at the Khost Provincial Headquarters in Khost city, Khost province. The meeting was one of the largest gatherings of women to ever occur in Khost province. They discussed a

woman's strength and responsibility in her household as well as higher education for all women and girls.

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Khost Provincial Governor Abdul Jabar Naeemi offers certificates of appreciation to the women who organized an International Women's Day meeting at the Khost Provincial Headquarters in Khost city, Khost province.

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An Afghan Commando from 3rd Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak engages fictitious insurgents during ambush drills in Washer district, Helmand province. The commandos, along with their coalition force mentors review combat movement

techniques to increase combat effectiveness.

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Afghan Commandos from 3rd Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak pull security during ambush drills in Washer district, Helmand province. The commandos, along with their coalition force mentors review combat movement techniques to increase

combat effectiveness.

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Afghan Commandos from 3rd Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak pulls security during ambush drills in Washer district, Helmand province.

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An Afghan National Policeman talks about handcuffs with Afghan Local Police recruits during training in Helmand province. Afghan Local Police complement counterinsurgency efforts by assisting and supporting rural areas with limited Afghan National

Security Forces presence, in order to enable conditions for improved security, governance and development.

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An Afghan Local Police recruit hides from the rain during training conducted by Afghan National Police in Helmand province. Afghan Local Police complement counterinsurgency efforts by assisting and supporting rural areas with limited Afghan National

Security Forces presence, in order to enable conditions for improved security, governance and development.

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Afghan commandos from 3rd Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak check the accuracy of their shots on their targets in Washer district, Helmand province. The commandos, along with their coalition force mentors check the accuracy of their

weapons to increase combat effectiveness.

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An Afghan Commando from 3rd Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak checks the accuracy of his nighttime aiming device during a night range in Washer district, Helmand province. The commandos, along with their coalition force mentors check the

accuracy of their weapons to increase combat effectiveness.

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Afghan commandos from 3rd Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak clear a room during close quarters combat techniques training in Washer district, Helmand province. The commandos, along with their coalition force mentors practice these

techniques to work on procedures and gain experience to increase combat effectiveness.

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An Afghan commando from 3rd Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak carries his partner during mass casualty drills in Washer district, Helmand province. The commandos, along with their coalition force mentors practice these carrying techniques

to be ready to respond in the event that casualty needs assistance.

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