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Logistics to the front

Bouhammer — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:56:27 +0000

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7 unload cargo nets from a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on Aug. 12, 2010. The regiment is deployed to Helmand province to support the International Security Assistance Force.DoD photo by Lance Cpl. Cody A. Fodale, U.S. Marine Corp

Operation Azmaray Fury Soldiers on patrol

Bouhammer — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:29:58 +0000

U.S. Army soldiers from 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division kneel outside the town of Badmuk, Kunar province, Afghanistan, after a night assault on suspected Taliban positions as part of Operation Azmaray Fury on Aug. 2, 2010.DoD photo by Spc. Anthony Jackson, U.S. Army.

“Can you hear me now?”

Bouhammer — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:45:05 +0000

U.S. Army Pfc. Tahir Abdelmawla tests radio communications during an air assault operation in Bak, Afghanistan, on July 7, 2010. Abdelmawla is a focus tactical force forward observer with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment. DoD photo by Pfc. Chris McKenna, U.S. Army.

Bulldogs on Patrol

Bouhammer — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:39:10 +0000

U.S. Army soldiers from 1st Platoon, Bulldog Troop, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment make their way into Paspajak in Logar province, Afghanistan, during a patrol to check on conditions in the village on June 20, 2010. DoD photo by Sgt. Russell Gilchrest, U.S. Army.

POTD: Calling in Air Support

Bouhammer — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:13:37 +0000

Here is Today’s Photo of the Day (POTD)

U.S. Air force Tech. Sgt. Luke Smith calls for air support at Combat Outpost Jaghato, Afghanistan, on May 20, 2010. Smith is assigned to 9th Support Operation Team. DoD photo by Spc. De’Yonte Mosley, U.S. Army.

A Very True Motivational Poster

Bouhammer — Tue, 25 May 2010 19:09:55 +0000

ANP Mentors on patrol

Bouhammer — Sun, 23 May 2010 21:50:00 +0000

U.S. Army soldiers from the 1st Platoon, 401st Military Police Company, an Afghan police mentor and members of the Afghan National Police walk through the village of Sequala in the Jalrez district of the Wardak province of Afghanistan on May 11, 2010. The men were part of a combined force patrol working to help improve security in the area and communicate with locals. DoD photo by Sgt. Russell Gilchrest, U.S. Army.

Always on Watch

Bouhammer — Fri, 21 May 2010 21:52:35 +0000

U.S. Army Pvt. John Torres, of Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Lethal Warrior, provides over watch security in Qatar Kala, Afghanistan, on May 6, 2010. DoD photo by Spc. David A. Jackson, U.S. Army. (Released)

Why Afghanistan Matters Photo Contest Winners announced

Bouhammer — Mon, 10 May 2010 16:28:53 +0000

These are some great photos. I am sure it was a tough choice to pick the winners, but boy these are great ones. Go check out the photos contest winners as judged by NATO Joint Force’s Command HQ, Brunssum.

http://contest.afghanistanmatters.com/?p=4720

Mortar Maggots in training

Bouhammer — Mon, 10 May 2010 15:56:43 +0000

Afghan soldiers
receive training on how to properly set up a 82 mm mortar in Khost
province, Afghanistan, on April 4, 2010.

DoD photo
by Staff Sgt. Billie J. Nelson Jr., U.S. Army.