Afghan National Security Forces soldiers stand in formation combat ready as they are briefed for live-fire drills December 22, 2012 in Kabul, Afghanistan.
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Afghan National Security Forces rest during a joint security patrol with coalition force members in order to deny the enemy freedom of movement in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2012. ANSF have been taking the lead in security operations, with coalition forces as mentors, to bring security and stability to the people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Afghan National Security Forces rest during a joint security patrol with coalition force members in order to deny the enemy freedom of movement in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2012. ANSF have been taking the lead in security operations, with coalition forces as mentors, to bring security and stability to the people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-afghan-national-security-forces-rest-during-a-joint-security-patrol-51250170.html
U.S. Army soldier patrolling with Afghan National Security Forces through the streets of Afghanistan.
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Afghan national security forces conduct operations to disrupt the insurgents’ ability to engage friendly forces from prepared fighting positions in Helmand province, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo/Spc.David Gunn) Afghan security forces in Helmand -b
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Kabul, Afghanistan. 11th May, 2015. Afghans shout slogans against Taliban during a protest in Kabul, Afghanistan, May 11, 2015. Hundreds of Afghans staged a peaceful protest against Taliban militants and to support Afghan national security forces on Monday. Credit: Rahmin/Xinhua/Alamy Live News
Kabul, Afghanistan. 11th May, 2015. Afghans shout slogans against Taliban during a protest in Kabul, Afghanistan, May 11, 2015. Hundreds of Afghans staged a peaceful protest against Taliban militants and to support Afghan national security forces on Monday. Credit: Rahmin/Xinhua/Alamy Live News https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-kabul-afghanistan-11th-may-2015-afghans-shout-slogans-against-taliban-82282251.html
A soldier from the Alpha (Grenadier) company, The 3rd Battalion Royal regiment for Scotland meets a young child on a patrol in Nad e-Ali , the area is expected to be among the next places to be handed over to Afghan National security forces.
A soldier from the Alpha (Grenadier) company, The 3rd Battalion Royal regiment for Scotland meets a young child on a patrol in Nad e-Ali , the area is expected to be among the next places to be handed over to Afghan National security forces. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-soldier-from-the-alpha-grenadier-company-the-3rd-battalion-royal-106197512.html
Comptroller for II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Col. Michael Cordero, helped Afghans create a better future through financial instruction. He and his team traveled to areas throughout Helmand province teaching Afghan National Security Forces financial management techniques.
Comptroller for II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Col. Michael Cordero, helped Afghans create a better future through financial instruction. He and his team traveled to areas throughout Helmand province teaching Afghan National Security Forces financial management techniques. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/comptroller-for-ii-marine-expeditionary-force-forward-col-michael-cordero-helped-afghans-create-a-better-future-through-financial-instruction-he-and-his-team-traveled-to-areas-throughout-helmand-province-teaching-afghan-national-security-forces-financial-management-techniques-image214261791.html
William Swenson, a former active duty Army Captain, who will be awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry, listens as United States President Barack Obama makes remarks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on October 14, 2013. Captain Swenson accepted the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as an Embedded Trainer and Mentor of the Afghan National Security Forces with Afghan Border Police Mentor Team, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, during combat operations in Kunar Province, Afghanistan on
William Swenson, a former active duty Army Captain, who will be awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry, listens as United States President Barack Obama makes remarks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on October 14, 2013. Captain Swenson accepted the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as an Embedded Trainer and Mentor of the Afghan National Security Forces with Afghan Border Police Mentor Team, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, during combat operations in Kunar Province, Afghanistan on https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/william-swenson-a-former-active-duty-army-captain-who-will-be-awarded-image61640375.html
A 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade Soldier acting as a casualty hit by vehicle-born improvised explosive device is extracted from the mission site at the Joint Readiness Training Center Jan. 23, 2018, at Fort Polk, La. The 1st SFAB conducted training as part of a month-long rotation in preparation for their upcoming deployment to provide training and advising assistance to Afghan National Security Forces. Security Force Assistance Brigades allow the Army to reduce demand on conventional brigade combat teams, over time, for combat advising; increasing brigade combat team readiness for curr
A 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade Soldier acting as a casualty hit by vehicle-born improvised explosive device is extracted from the mission site at the Joint Readiness Training Center Jan. 23, 2018, at Fort Polk, La. The 1st SFAB conducted training as part of a month-long rotation in preparation for their upcoming deployment to provide training and advising assistance to Afghan National Security Forces. Security Force Assistance Brigades allow the Army to reduce demand on conventional brigade combat teams, over time, for combat advising; increasing brigade combat team readiness for curr https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-1st-security-force-assistance-brigade-soldier-acting-as-a-casualty-172668465.html
An Afghan elder is searched by security before a shura - a meeting between village elders, U.S. troops and Afghan National Security Forces - near Command Outpost AJK (short for Azim-Jan-Kariz, a near-by village) in Maiwand District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Burton (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY)
An Afghan elder is searched by security before a shura - a meeting between village elders, U.S. troops and Afghan National Security Forces - near Command Outpost AJK (short for Azim-Jan-Kariz, a near-by village) in Maiwand District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Burton (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/an-afghan-elder-is-searched-by-security-before-a-shura-a-meeting-between-village-elders-us-troops-and-afghan-national-security-forces-near-command-outpost-ajk-short-for-azim-jan-kariz-a-near-by-village-in-maiwand-district-kandahar-province-afghanistan-january-26-2013-reutersandrew-burton-afghanistan-tags-politics-military-image399707115.html
U.S. Soldiers secure their landing zone during an air assault mission in the Khowst province of Afghanistan on August 2, 2009. The Soldiers, Afghan National Security Forces and International Security Assistance Forces are targeting specific militants and safe havens within the Sabari and Terezai districts of the Khowst province in eastern Afghanistan. UPI/Matthew Freire/U.S. Army
U.S. Soldiers secure their landing zone during an air assault mission in the Khowst province of Afghanistan on August 2, 2009. The Soldiers, Afghan National Security Forces and International Security Assistance Forces are targeting specific militants and safe havens within the Sabari and Terezai districts of the Khowst province in eastern Afghanistan. UPI/Matthew Freire/U.S. Army https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/us-soldiers-secure-their-landing-zone-during-an-air-assault-mission-in-the-khowst-province-of-afghanistan-on-august-2-2009-the-soldiers-afghan-national-security-forces-and-international-security-assistance-forces-are-targeting-specific-militants-and-safe-havens-within-the-sabari-and-terezai-districts-of-the-khowst-province-in-eastern-afghanistan-upimatthew-freireus-army-image258606463.html
Helmand, Afghanistan. 23rd Sep, 2012. Afghan National Army recruits wait to be screened during the biometrics phase of ANA induction at Regional Military Training Center Southwest in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 23, 2012. Biometric screening is one of the steps to vet and screen all recruits in the Afghan National Security Forces.Just over 1,000 recruits recently arrived to begin the nine-week ANA Regional Basic Warrior Training at RMTC-SW. Credit: Bill Putnam/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
Helmand, Afghanistan. 23rd Sep, 2012. Afghan National Army recruits wait to be screened during the biometrics phase of ANA induction at Regional Military Training Center Southwest in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 23, 2012. Biometric screening is one of the steps to vet and screen all recruits in the Afghan National Security Forces.Just over 1,000 recruits recently arrived to begin the nine-week ANA Regional Basic Warrior Training at RMTC-SW. Credit: Bill Putnam/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/helmand-afghanistan-23rd-sep-2012-afghan-national-army-recruits-wait-to-be-screened-during-the-biometrics-phase-of-ana-induction-at-regional-military-training-center-southwest-in-helmand-province-afghanistan-sept-23-2012-biometric-screening-is-one-of-the-steps-to-vet-and-screen-all-recruits-in-the-afghan-national-security-forcesjust-over-1000-recruits-recently-arrived-to-begin-the-nine-week-ana-regional-basic-warrior-training-at-rmtc-sw-credit-bill-putnamzuma-wirealamy-live-news-image244381583.html
Kandahar, Afghanistan - September 24, 2010: An Afghan National Policeman waits outside as his commander to meets with US Forces
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Afghan Police-Security in Herat, Afghanistan
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An Afghan National Army-Territorial Force member watches security demonstrations during an exercise at the Kabul Military Training Center in Kabul, Afghanistan, June 11, 2018, June 11, 2018. Demonstrations consisted of security checkpoint procedures, medical evacuations, Improvised Explosive Device detection, and concealment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sharida Jackson). ()
An Afghan National Army-Territorial Force member watches security demonstrations during an exercise at the Kabul Military Training Center in Kabul, Afghanistan, June 11, 2018, June 11, 2018. Demonstrations consisted of security checkpoint procedures, medical evacuations, Improvised Explosive Device detection, and concealment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sharida Jackson). () https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/an-afghan-national-army-territorial-force-member-watches-security-demonstrations-during-an-exercise-at-the-kabul-military-training-center-in-kabul-afghanistan-june-11-2018-june-11-2018-demonstrations-consisted-of-security-checkpoint-procedures-medical-evacuations-improvised-explosive-device-detection-and-concealment-us-air-force-photo-by-tech-sgt-sharida-jackson-image209222846.html
Remains of an outpost of the Afghan National Police, just off the main road in Bolo Bluk district, Farah province. According to Afghan Commandos, the outpost had been recently overrun by the Taliban and razed to the ground. Afghanistan’s elite military forces – the Commandos and the Special Forces are one of the key elements in the Afghan and U.S. strategy to turn the grinding fight against the Taliban and other insurgents around. These pictures show the Commandos and Special Forces during training and in the field; also right before and after an operation in the restive western Afghan provinc
Remains of an outpost of the Afghan National Police, just off the main road in Bolo Bluk district, Farah province. According to Afghan Commandos, the outpost had been recently overrun by the Taliban and razed to the ground. Afghanistan’s elite military forces – the Commandos and the Special Forces are one of the key elements in the Afghan and U.S. strategy to turn the grinding fight against the Taliban and other insurgents around. These pictures show the Commandos and Special Forces during training and in the field; also right before and after an operation in the restive western Afghan provinc https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/remains-of-an-outpost-of-the-afghan-national-police-just-off-the-main-road-in-bolo-bluk-district-farah-province-according-to-afghan-commandos-the-outpost-had-been-recently-overrun-by-the-taliban-and-razed-to-the-ground-afghanistans-elite-military-forces-the-commandos-and-the-special-forces-are-one-of-the-key-elements-in-the-afghan-and-us-strategy-to-turn-the-grinding-fight-against-the-taliban-and-other-insurgents-around-these-pictures-show-the-commandos-and-special-forces-during-training-and-in-the-field-also-right-before-and-after-an-operation-in-the-restive-western-afghan-provinc-image177771141.html
A group of Afghan National Army recruits in basic training at the Kabul Military Training Centre, Afghanistan.
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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 safe havens allowing the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces to prepare the area for the re-habitation by Afghan property owners. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jacob Krone)
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 safe havens allowing the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces to prepare the area for the re-habitation by Afghan property owners. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jacob Krone) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/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-safe-havens-allowing-the-afghan-national-defense-and-security-forces-to-prepare-the-area-for-the-re-habitation-by-afghan-property-owners-us-army-photo-by-spc-jacob-krone-image344929650.html
TORKHAM, 21/02/2017: Pakistan-Gate at Torkham border has been closed sinece Fen 17, 2017. the border security forces stand alert to deter any sort of mishap. it to be mentioned here that after militants attack on a Sufi shrine in Pakistan.
TORKHAM, 21/02/2017: Pakistan-Gate at Torkham border has been closed sinece Fen 17, 2017. the border security forces stand alert to deter any sort of mishap. it to be mentioned here that after militants attack on a Sufi shrine in Pakistan. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-torkham-21022017-pakistan-gate-at-torkham-border-has-been-closed-sinece-134341017.html
Afghan National Security Forces prepare to lead a joint security patrol with coalition force members October 30, 2012 in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan. ANSF have been taking the lead in security operations with coalition forces as mentors.
Afghan National Security Forces prepare to lead a joint security patrol with coalition force members October 30, 2012 in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan. ANSF have been taking the lead in security operations with coalition forces as mentors. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-afghan-national-security-forces-prepare-to-lead-a-joint-security-patrol-51969892.html
Afghan National Security Forces lead a joint security patrol with coalition force members in order to deny the enemy freedom of movement in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2012. ANSF have been taking the lead in security operations, with coalition forces as mentors, to bring security and stability to the people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
Afghan National Security Forces lead a joint security patrol with coalition force members in order to deny the enemy freedom of movement in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2012. ANSF have been taking the lead in security operations, with coalition forces as mentors, to bring security and stability to the people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-afghan-national-security-forces-lead-a-joint-security-patrol-with-51249181.html
Afghan National Army Special Forces.
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Afghan national security forces conduct operations to disrupt the insurgents’ ability to engage friendly forces from prepared fighting positions in Helmand province, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo/Spc.David Gunn) Afghan security forces in Helmand -a
Afghan national security forces conduct operations to disrupt the insurgents’ ability to engage friendly forces from prepared fighting positions in Helmand province, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo/Spc.David Gunn) Afghan security forces in Helmand -a https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-afghan-national-security-forces-conduct-operations-to-disrupt-the-129544934.html
Kabul, Afghanistan. 11th May, 2015. Afghan policemen stand guard during a protest against Taliban in Kabul, Afghanistan, May 11, 2015. Hundreds of Afghans staged a peaceful protest against Taliban militants and to support Afghan national security forces on Monday. Credit: Rahmin/Xinhua/Alamy Live News
Kabul, Afghanistan. 11th May, 2015. Afghan policemen stand guard during a protest against Taliban in Kabul, Afghanistan, May 11, 2015. Hundreds of Afghans staged a peaceful protest against Taliban militants and to support Afghan national security forces on Monday. Credit: Rahmin/Xinhua/Alamy Live News https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-kabul-afghanistan-11th-may-2015-afghan-policemen-stand-guard-during-82282252.html
Lieutenant Rob Beecher, 23, from Bournemouth, of 3 Yorks, who lost men in an IED blast on their Warrior armoured vehicle, rests against a wall as his Corporal, Jamie Oldham, 24, from Rotherham , enters a room in a compound that has to be cleared, in the Yakhchal area of Helmand Province on operation 'Now Roz' (meaning New Day in in Dari), which sees British Forces and Afghan National Security Forces search compounds for suspected IED factories and evidence of insurgent activity in Afghanistan.
Lieutenant Rob Beecher, 23, from Bournemouth, of 3 Yorks, who lost men in an IED blast on their Warrior armoured vehicle, rests against a wall as his Corporal, Jamie Oldham, 24, from Rotherham , enters a room in a compound that has to be cleared, in the Yakhchal area of Helmand Province on operation 'Now Roz' (meaning New Day in in Dari), which sees British Forces and Afghan National Security Forces search compounds for suspected IED factories and evidence of insurgent activity in Afghanistan. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lieutenant-rob-beecher-23-from-bournemouth-of-3-yorks-who-lost-men-106378343.html
-- BALKH PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- Female members of the Afghan Uniformed Police and Afghan Border Patrol attend a female shura on Camp Marmal, July 11. The official assembly gave women in uniform and female provincial leaders a forum to discuss recruitment and retention of women into the Afghan National Security Forces.
-- BALKH PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- Female members of the Afghan Uniformed Police and Afghan Border Patrol attend a female shura on Camp Marmal, July 11. The official assembly gave women in uniform and female provincial leaders a forum to discuss recruitment and retention of women into the Afghan National Security Forces. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/balkh-province-afghanistan-female-members-of-the-afghan-uniformed-police-and-afghan-border-patrol-attend-a-female-shura-on-camp-marmal-july-11-the-official-assembly-gave-women-in-uniform-and-female-provincial-leaders-a-forum-to-discuss-recruitment-and-retention-of-women-into-the-afghan-national-security-forces-image235134537.html
William Swenson, a former active duty Army Captain, who will be awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry, listens as United States President Barack Obama makes remarks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on October 14, 2013. Captain Swenson accepted the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as an Embedded Trainer and Mentor of the Afghan National Security Forces with Afghan Border Police Mentor Team, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, during combat operations in Kunar Province, Afghanistan on
William Swenson, a former active duty Army Captain, who will be awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry, listens as United States President Barack Obama makes remarks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on October 14, 2013. Captain Swenson accepted the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as an Embedded Trainer and Mentor of the Afghan National Security Forces with Afghan Border Police Mentor Team, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, during combat operations in Kunar Province, Afghanistan on https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/william-swenson-a-former-active-duty-army-captain-who-will-be-awarded-image61640371.html
A 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade Soldier acting as a casualty hit by vehicle-born improvised explosive device is extracted from the mission site at the Joint Readiness Training Center Jan. 23, 2018, at Fort Polk, La. The 1st SFAB conducted training as part of a month-long rotation in preparation for their upcoming deployment to provide training and advising assistance to Afghan National Security Forces. Security Force Assistance Brigades allow the Army to reduce demand on conventional brigade combat teams, over time, for combat advising; increasing brigade combat team readiness for curr
A 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade Soldier acting as a casualty hit by vehicle-born improvised explosive device is extracted from the mission site at the Joint Readiness Training Center Jan. 23, 2018, at Fort Polk, La. The 1st SFAB conducted training as part of a month-long rotation in preparation for their upcoming deployment to provide training and advising assistance to Afghan National Security Forces. Security Force Assistance Brigades allow the Army to reduce demand on conventional brigade combat teams, over time, for combat advising; increasing brigade combat team readiness for curr https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-1st-security-force-assistance-brigade-soldier-acting-as-a-casualty-172668458.html
A local Afghan elder speaks at a shura - a meeting between village elders, U.S. troops and Afghan National Security Forces - near Command Outpost AJK (short for Azim-Jan-Kariz, a near-by village) in Maiwand District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Burton (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
A local Afghan elder speaks at a shura - a meeting between village elders, U.S. troops and Afghan National Security Forces - near Command Outpost AJK (short for Azim-Jan-Kariz, a near-by village) in Maiwand District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Burton (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/a-local-afghan-elder-speaks-at-a-shura-a-meeting-between-village-elders-us-troops-and-afghan-national-security-forces-near-command-outpost-ajk-short-for-azim-jan-kariz-a-near-by-village-in-maiwand-district-kandahar-province-afghanistan-january-26-2013-reutersandrew-burton-afghanistan-tags-politics-military-tpx-images-of-the-day-image378447714.html
U.S. Army Cpl. Shaun Armstrong, of South Carolina, scans the area during an air assault mission in the Khowst province of Afghanistan on August 2, 2009. The Soldiers, Afghan National Security Forces and International Security Assistance Forces are targeting specific militants and safe havens within the Sabari and Terezai districts of the Khowst province in eastern Afghanistan. UPI/Matthew Freire/U.S. Army
U.S. Army Cpl. Shaun Armstrong, of South Carolina, scans the area during an air assault mission in the Khowst province of Afghanistan on August 2, 2009. The Soldiers, Afghan National Security Forces and International Security Assistance Forces are targeting specific militants and safe havens within the Sabari and Terezai districts of the Khowst province in eastern Afghanistan. UPI/Matthew Freire/U.S. Army https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/us-army-cpl-shaun-armstrong-of-south-carolina-scans-the-area-during-an-air-assault-mission-in-the-khowst-province-of-afghanistan-on-august-2-2009-the-soldiers-afghan-national-security-forces-and-international-security-assistance-forces-are-targeting-specific-militants-and-safe-havens-within-the-sabari-and-terezai-districts-of-the-khowst-province-in-eastern-afghanistan-upimatthew-freireus-army-image258606464.html
An Afghan commando speaks with villagers during a clearing operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 7, 2011. Operations such as these are conducted in order to deny Taliban influence and promote the Government of Afghanistan, while providing security and stability throughout the province. The commandos are with the Afghan national army?s 3rd Commando Kandak. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Daniel P. Shook/Released)
An Afghan commando speaks with villagers during a clearing operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 7, 2011. Operations such as these are conducted in order to deny Taliban influence and promote the Government of Afghanistan, while providing security and stability throughout the province. The commandos are with the Afghan national army?s 3rd Commando Kandak. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Daniel P. Shook/Released) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-an-afghan-commando-speaks-with-villagers-during-a-clearing-operation-38138606.html
Kandahar, Afghanistan - September 24, 2010: An Afghan National Policeman takes a knee while on a joint US-ANP Patrol.
Kandahar, Afghanistan - September 24, 2010: An Afghan National Policeman takes a knee while on a joint US-ANP Patrol. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-kandahar-afghanistan-september-24-2010-an-afghan-national-policeman-54259479.html
Afghan Police-Security in Herat, Afghanistan
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Afghan security forces drying a carpet in Kabul
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Afghan Commandos inside the remains of an Afghan National Defence and Security Forces outpost behind Farahrud Bazaar, just off the main road in Bolo Bluk district, Farah province. According to the Commandos, the outpost had been recently overrun and razed by Taliban who hold the nearby village. Afghanistan’s elite military forces – the Commandos and the Special Forces are one of the key elements in the Afghan and U.S. strategy to turn the grinding fight against the Taliban and other insurgents around. These pictures show the Commandos and Special Forces during training and in the field; also r
Afghan Commandos inside the remains of an Afghan National Defence and Security Forces outpost behind Farahrud Bazaar, just off the main road in Bolo Bluk district, Farah province. According to the Commandos, the outpost had been recently overrun and razed by Taliban who hold the nearby village. Afghanistan’s elite military forces – the Commandos and the Special Forces are one of the key elements in the Afghan and U.S. strategy to turn the grinding fight against the Taliban and other insurgents around. These pictures show the Commandos and Special Forces during training and in the field; also r https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/afghan-commandos-inside-the-remains-of-an-afghan-national-defence-and-security-forces-outpost-behind-farahrud-bazaar-just-off-the-main-road-in-bolo-bluk-district-farah-province-according-to-the-commandos-the-outpost-had-been-recently-overrun-and-razed-by-taliban-who-hold-the-nearby-village-afghanistans-elite-military-forces-the-commandos-and-the-special-forces-are-one-of-the-key-elements-in-the-afghan-and-us-strategy-to-turn-the-grinding-fight-against-the-taliban-and-other-insurgents-around-these-pictures-show-the-commandos-and-special-forces-during-training-and-in-the-field-also-r-image177771143.html
Portrait of an Afghan National Army (ANA) recruit in basic training at the Kabul Military Training Centre, Afghanistan.
Portrait of an Afghan National Army (ANA) recruit in basic training at the Kabul Military Training Centre, Afghanistan. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-portrait-of-an-afghan-national-army-ana-recruit-in-basic-training-24034385.html
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 163rd Fighter Squadron flies a mission over Afghanistan, May 28, 2018. The A-10, which can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate in low ceiling and visibility conditions, is provides close-air support for coalition forces and the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) on the offensive against the Taliban. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook)
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 163rd Fighter Squadron flies a mission over Afghanistan, May 28, 2018. The A-10, which can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate in low ceiling and visibility conditions, is provides close-air support for coalition forces and the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) on the offensive against the Taliban. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-a-10-thunderbolt-ii-assigned-to-the-163rd-fighter-squadron-flies-a-mission-over-afghanistan-may-28-2018-the-a-10-which-can-loiter-near-battle-areas-for-extended-periods-of-time-and-operate-in-low-ceiling-and-visibility-conditions-is-provides-close-air-support-for-coalition-forces-and-the-afghan-national-defense-and-security-forces-andsf-on-the-offensive-against-the-taliban-us-air-force-photo-by-staff-sgt-corey-hook-image344929717.html
TORKHAM, 21/02/2017: Pakistan-Gate at Torkham border has been closed sinece Fen 17, 2017. the border security forces stand alert to deter any sort of mishap. it to be mentioned here that after militants attack on a Sufi shrine in Pakistan.
TORKHAM, 21/02/2017: Pakistan-Gate at Torkham border has been closed sinece Fen 17, 2017. the border security forces stand alert to deter any sort of mishap. it to be mentioned here that after militants attack on a Sufi shrine in Pakistan. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-torkham-21022017-pakistan-gate-at-torkham-border-has-been-closed-sinece-134340976.html
Afghan National Security Forces led a security patrol with coalition forces October 30, 2012 in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan. Afghan forces have been taking the lead in security operations with coalition forces as mentors.
Afghan National Security Forces led a security patrol with coalition forces October 30, 2012 in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan. Afghan forces have been taking the lead in security operations with coalition forces as mentors. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-afghan-national-security-forces-led-a-security-patrol-with-coalition-51969885.html
Afghan National Security Forces lead a joint security patrol with coalition force members in order to deny the enemy freedom of movement in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2012. ANSF have been taking the lead in security operations, with coalition forces as mentors, to bring security and stability to the people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
Afghan National Security Forces lead a joint security patrol with coalition force members in order to deny the enemy freedom of movement in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2012. ANSF have been taking the lead in security operations, with coalition forces as mentors, to bring security and stability to the people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-afghan-national-security-forces-lead-a-joint-security-patrol-with-51249778.html
An Afghan National Army soldier provides security.
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Afghan boys watch Afghan National Security Forces, assisted by U.S. Army Special Forces, patrol the village of Talawka, Konduz province, Afghanistan, Oct. 5, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin P. Morelli / Released) Talawka Presence Patrol, Operation Enduring Freedom 335202
Afghan boys watch Afghan National Security Forces, assisted by U.S. Army Special Forces, patrol the village of Talawka, Konduz province, Afghanistan, Oct. 5, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin P. Morelli / Released) Talawka Presence Patrol, Operation Enduring Freedom 335202 https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-afghan-boys-watch-afghan-national-security-forces-assisted-by-us-army-129499960.html
(160203) -- GHAZNI, Feb. 3, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Afghan security force members stand guard during a military operation in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 2, 2016. The Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have killed 27 suspected Taliban insurgents across the country within the last 24 hours, the country's defense ministry said on Wednesday afternoon. (Xinhua/Sayed Mominzadah)(azp)
(160203) -- GHAZNI, Feb. 3, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Afghan security force members stand guard during a military operation in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 2, 2016. The Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have killed 27 suspected Taliban insurgents across the country within the last 24 hours, the country's defense ministry said on Wednesday afternoon. (Xinhua/Sayed Mominzadah)(azp) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-160203-ghazni-feb-3-2016-xinhua-afghan-security-force-members-stand-94661172.html
Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP) in the Yakchal region of Helmand Province on the second day of operation 'Now Roz' (meaning New Day in in Dari), which sees the Afghan National Security Force (ANSF) clear the Taliban from the Gereshk and Lashkar Gar areas of Helmand Province supported and mentored by British Forces, on what is deemed to be the last combined operation to rid what is traditionally a Taliban stronghold from insurgence.
Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP) in the Yakchal region of Helmand Province on the second day of operation 'Now Roz' (meaning New Day in in Dari), which sees the Afghan National Security Force (ANSF) clear the Taliban from the Gereshk and Lashkar Gar areas of Helmand Province supported and mentored by British Forces, on what is deemed to be the last combined operation to rid what is traditionally a Taliban stronghold from insurgence. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-afghan-national-civil-order-police-ancop-in-the-yakchal-region-of-106376425.html
An Afghan National Army soldier proudly displays his certificate during a graduation ceremony held at the Afghan National Army Engineer School near Camp Spann, Dec. 15. Fifteen Afghan servicemen graduated in the ceremony and can now wear the Explosive Ordnance Disposal patch and badge after completing 22 weeks of intensive EOD and Improvised Explosive Device Defeat training. The Engineer School is the only one in Afghanistan that teaches the fundamentals of EOD and IEDD to Afghan National Security Forces. International Security Assistance Force Regional Command North supports Afghan National S
An Afghan National Army soldier proudly displays his certificate during a graduation ceremony held at the Afghan National Army Engineer School near Camp Spann, Dec. 15. Fifteen Afghan servicemen graduated in the ceremony and can now wear the Explosive Ordnance Disposal patch and badge after completing 22 weeks of intensive EOD and Improvised Explosive Device Defeat training. The Engineer School is the only one in Afghanistan that teaches the fundamentals of EOD and IEDD to Afghan National Security Forces. International Security Assistance Force Regional Command North supports Afghan National S https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/an-afghan-national-army-soldier-proudly-displays-his-certificate-during-a-graduation-ceremony-held-at-the-afghan-national-army-engineer-school-near-camp-spann-dec-15-fifteen-afghan-servicemen-graduated-in-the-ceremony-and-can-now-wear-the-explosive-ordnance-disposal-patch-and-badge-after-completing-22-weeks-of-intensive-eod-and-improvised-explosive-device-defeat-training-the-engineer-school-is-the-only-one-in-afghanistan-that-teaches-the-fundamentals-of-eod-and-iedd-to-afghan-national-security-forces-international-security-assistance-force-regional-command-north-supports-afghan-national-s-image214261486.html
William Swenson, a former active duty Army Captain, who will be awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry, listens as United States President Barack Obama makes remarks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on October 14, 2013. Captain Swenson accepted the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as an Embedded Trainer and Mentor of the Afghan National Security Forces with Afghan Border Police Mentor Team, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, during combat operations in Kunar Province, Afghanistan on
William Swenson, a former active duty Army Captain, who will be awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry, listens as United States President Barack Obama makes remarks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on October 14, 2013. Captain Swenson accepted the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as an Embedded Trainer and Mentor of the Afghan National Security Forces with Afghan Border Police Mentor Team, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, during combat operations in Kunar Province, Afghanistan on https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/william-swenson-a-former-active-duty-army-captain-who-will-be-awarded-image61640372.html
U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, convoy to a village in their Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles while engaging targets as part of a live-fire exercise at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2018. The 2nd SFAB is conducting training as they prepare to deploy to Afghanistan in the spring of 2019 to provide training and advising assistance to Afghan National Security Forces. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew McNeil / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, convoy to a village in their Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles while engaging targets as part of a live-fire exercise at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2018. The 2nd SFAB is conducting training as they prepare to deploy to Afghanistan in the spring of 2019 to provide training and advising assistance to Afghan National Security Forces. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew McNeil / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/us-soldiers-from-2nd-battalion-2nd-security-force-assistance-brigade-convoy-to-a-village-in-their-mine-resistant-ambush-protected-vehicles-while-engaging-targets-as-part-of-a-live-fire-exercise-at-fort-bragg-north-carolina-oct-24-2018-the-2nd-sfab-is-conducting-training-as-they-prepare-to-deploy-to-afghanistan-in-the-spring-of-2019-to-provide-training-and-advising-assistance-to-afghan-national-security-forces-us-army-photo-by-spc-andrew-mcneil-22nd-mobile-public-affairs-detachment-image223793741.html
Members of Security Force Advisor Team 10 provide sniper coverage during a shura - a meeting between village elders, U.S. troops and Afghan National Security Forces - near Command Outpost AJK (short for Azim-Jan-Kariz, a near-by village) in Maiwand District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Burton (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY)
Members of Security Force Advisor Team 10 provide sniper coverage during a shura - a meeting between village elders, U.S. troops and Afghan National Security Forces - near Command Outpost AJK (short for Azim-Jan-Kariz, a near-by village) in Maiwand District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Burton (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/members-of-security-force-advisor-team-10-provide-sniper-coverage-during-a-shura-a-meeting-between-village-elders-us-troops-and-afghan-national-security-forces-near-command-outpost-ajk-short-for-azim-jan-kariz-a-near-by-village-in-maiwand-district-kandahar-province-afghanistan-january-26-2013-reutersandrew-burton-afghanistan-tags-politics-military-image377497911.html
An Afghan national policeman and a U.S. Army Soldier search a vehicle and its passengers at an inspection checkpoint near Forward Operating Base Joyce, Konar province, Afghanistan on August 11, 2009. Afghan national security forces and U.S. Army Soldiers are working together to provide increased security ahead of the Afghan presidential elections set for August 20. UPI/Andrew Smith/U.S. Army
An Afghan national policeman and a U.S. Army Soldier search a vehicle and its passengers at an inspection checkpoint near Forward Operating Base Joyce, Konar province, Afghanistan on August 11, 2009. Afghan national security forces and U.S. Army Soldiers are working together to provide increased security ahead of the Afghan presidential elections set for August 20. UPI/Andrew Smith/U.S. Army https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/an-afghan-national-policeman-and-a-us-army-soldier-search-a-vehicle-and-its-passengers-at-an-inspection-checkpoint-near-forward-operating-base-joyce-konar-province-afghanistan-on-august-11-2009-afghan-national-security-forces-and-us-army-soldiers-are-working-together-to-provide-increased-security-ahead-of-the-afghan-presidential-elections-set-for-august-20-upiandrew-smithus-army-image258606588.html
An Afghan commando platoon leader gives direction to a fellow commando during a village clearing operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 7, 2011. Operations such as these are conducted in order to deny Taliban influence and promote the Government of Afghanistan, while providing security and stability throughout the province. The commandos are with the Afghan national army?s 3rd Commando Kandak. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Daniel P. Shook/Released)
An Afghan commando platoon leader gives direction to a fellow commando during a village clearing operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 7, 2011. Operations such as these are conducted in order to deny Taliban influence and promote the Government of Afghanistan, while providing security and stability throughout the province. The commandos are with the Afghan national army?s 3rd Commando Kandak. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Daniel P. Shook/Released) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-an-afghan-commando-platoon-leader-gives-direction-to-a-fellow-commando-38138609.html
International Security Assistance Force soldiers discuss a recent battle the Afghan National Police had with insurgents.
International Security Assistance Force soldiers discuss a recent battle the Afghan National Police had with insurgents. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-international-security-assistance-force-soldiers-discuss-a-recent-54154571.html
Afghan National Defense and Security Force key leaders and U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest hold a security shura at Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 1, 2018. Key leaders from Task Force Southwest and the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces came together to discuss follow-on actions for Maiwand 10 as well as provincial security solutions, further reinforcing the Lashkar Gah security belt and bringing stability to the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin T. Updegraff)
Afghan National Defense and Security Force key leaders and U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest hold a security shura at Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 1, 2018. Key leaders from Task Force Southwest and the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces came together to discuss follow-on actions for Maiwand 10 as well as provincial security solutions, further reinforcing the Lashkar Gah security belt and bringing stability to the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin T. Updegraff) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/afghan-national-defense-and-security-force-key-leaders-and-us-marines-with-task-force-southwest-hold-a-security-shura-at-bost-airfield-afghanistan-jan-1-2018-key-leaders-from-task-force-southwest-and-the-afghan-national-defense-and-security-forces-came-together-to-discuss-follow-on-actions-for-maiwand-10-as-well-as-provincial-security-solutions-further-reinforcing-the-lashkar-gah-security-belt-and-bringing-stability-to-the-region-us-marine-corps-photo-by-sgt-justin-t-updegraff-image179356522.html
Afghan soldiers on patrol, Feyzabad, Afghanistan
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Afghan National Defence and Security Forces' outpost, flying in the Afghan national flag, somewhere close to the main road in Farah province. Afghanistan’s elite military forces – the Commandos and the Special Forces are one of the key elements in the Afghan and U.S. strategy to turn the grinding fight against the Taliban and other insurgents around. These pictures show the Commandos and Special Forces during training and in the field; also right before and after an operation in the restive western Afghan province of Farah.
Afghan National Defence and Security Forces' outpost, flying in the Afghan national flag, somewhere close to the main road in Farah province. Afghanistan’s elite military forces – the Commandos and the Special Forces are one of the key elements in the Afghan and U.S. strategy to turn the grinding fight against the Taliban and other insurgents around. These pictures show the Commandos and Special Forces during training and in the field; also right before and after an operation in the restive western Afghan province of Farah. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/afghan-national-defence-and-security-forces-outpost-flying-in-the-afghan-national-flag-somewhere-close-to-the-main-road-in-farah-province-afghanistans-elite-military-forces-the-commandos-and-the-special-forces-are-one-of-the-key-elements-in-the-afghan-and-us-strategy-to-turn-the-grinding-fight-against-the-taliban-and-other-insurgents-around-these-pictures-show-the-commandos-and-special-forces-during-training-and-in-the-field-also-right-before-and-after-an-operation-in-the-restive-western-afghan-province-of-farah-image177771122.html
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) fire a 120mm mortar as a show of force at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, March 10, 2018. Approximately 300 Marines with TFSW are deployed to the Helmand province to provide training, advice and assistance to the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces. Marines and the ANDSF work together to expand security and increase stability in Helmand and Nimroz provinces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Melissa Karnath)
U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest (TFSW) fire a 120mm mortar as a show of force at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, March 10, 2018. Approximately 300 Marines with TFSW are deployed to the Helmand province to provide training, advice and assistance to the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces. Marines and the ANDSF work together to expand security and increase stability in Helmand and Nimroz provinces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Melissa Karnath) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-task-force-southwest-tfsw-fire-a-120mm-mortar-as-a-show-of-force-at-camp-shorab-afghanistan-march-10-2018-approximately-300-marines-with-tfsw-are-deployed-to-the-helmand-province-to-provide-training-advice-and-assistance-to-the-afghan-national-defense-and-security-forces-marines-and-the-andsf-work-together-to-expand-security-and-increase-stability-in-helmand-and-nimroz-provinces-us-marine-corps-photo-by-staff-sgt-melissa-karnath-image344919252.html
TORKHAM, 21/02/2017: Pakistan-Gate at Torkham border has been closed sinece Fen 17, 2017. the border security forces stand alert to deter any sort of mishap. it to be mentioned here that after militants attack on a Sufi shrine in Pakistan.
TORKHAM, 21/02/2017: Pakistan-Gate at Torkham border has been closed sinece Fen 17, 2017. the border security forces stand alert to deter any sort of mishap. it to be mentioned here that after militants attack on a Sufi shrine in Pakistan. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-torkham-21022017-pakistan-gate-at-torkham-border-has-been-closed-sinece-134340982.html
Afghan National Security Forces rest during a joint security patrol with US Special Force members October 30, 2012 in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan. Afghan forces have been taking the lead in security operations with coalition forces as mentors.
Afghan National Security Forces rest during a joint security patrol with US Special Force members October 30, 2012 in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan. Afghan forces have been taking the lead in security operations with coalition forces as mentors. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-afghan-national-security-forces-rest-during-a-joint-security-patrol-51969770.html
Afghan National Security Forces lead a joint security patrol with coalition force members in order to deny the enemy freedom of movement in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2012. ANSF have been taking the lead in security operations, with coalition forces as mentors, to bring security and stability to the people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
Afghan National Security Forces lead a joint security patrol with coalition force members in order to deny the enemy freedom of movement in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2012. ANSF have been taking the lead in security operations, with coalition forces as mentors, to bring security and stability to the people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-afghan-national-security-forces-lead-a-joint-security-patrol-with-51249729.html
An Afghan National Army soldier provides security.
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An Afghan boy observes as Afghan National Security Forces, assisted by U.S. Army Special Forces, patrol the village of Talawka, Konduz province, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin P. Morelli / Released) Talawka Presence Patrol, Operation Enduring Freedom 335210
An Afghan boy observes as Afghan National Security Forces, assisted by U.S. Army Special Forces, patrol the village of Talawka, Konduz province, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin P. Morelli / Released) Talawka Presence Patrol, Operation Enduring Freedom 335210 https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-an-afghan-boy-observes-as-afghan-national-security-forces-assisted-129499965.html
(160203) -- GHAZNI, Feb. 3, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Afghan security force members take part in a military operation in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 2, 2016. The Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have killed 27 suspected Taliban insurgents across the country within the last 24 hours, the country's defense ministry said on Wednesday afternoon. (Xinhua/Sayed Mominzadah)(azp)
(160203) -- GHAZNI, Feb. 3, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Afghan security force members take part in a military operation in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 2, 2016. The Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have killed 27 suspected Taliban insurgents across the country within the last 24 hours, the country's defense ministry said on Wednesday afternoon. (Xinhua/Sayed Mominzadah)(azp) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-160203-ghazni-feb-3-2016-xinhua-afghan-security-force-members-take-94661170.html
Afghanistan National Order Civil Police (ANCOP) watch over Afghan local nationals as they sit and await identity confirmation by ISAF forces within the Yakhchal area of Helmand Province towards the end of the second day of operation 'Now Roz' (meaning New Day in in Dari), which sees the Afghan National Security Force (ANSF) clear the Taliban from the Gereshk area of Helmand Province supported and mentored by British Forces, on what is deemed to be the last combined operation on Herrick 15 to rid what is traditionally a Taliban stronghold from insurgence.
Afghanistan National Order Civil Police (ANCOP) watch over Afghan local nationals as they sit and await identity confirmation by ISAF forces within the Yakhchal area of Helmand Province towards the end of the second day of operation 'Now Roz' (meaning New Day in in Dari), which sees the Afghan National Security Force (ANSF) clear the Taliban from the Gereshk area of Helmand Province supported and mentored by British Forces, on what is deemed to be the last combined operation on Herrick 15 to rid what is traditionally a Taliban stronghold from insurgence. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-afghanistan-national-order-civil-police-ancop-watch-over-afghan-local-106378626.html
An Afghan National Army soldier salutes his leadership during a graduation ceremony held at the Afghan National Army Engineer School near Camp Spann, Dec. 15. Fifteen Afghan servicemen graduated in the ceremony and can now wear the Explosive Ordnance Disposal patch and badge after completing 22 weeks of intensive EOD and Improvised Explosive Device Defeat training. The Engineer School is the only one in Afghanistan that teaches the fundamentals of EOD and IEDD to Afghan National Security Forces. International Security Assistance Force Regional Command North supports Afghan National Security Fo
An Afghan National Army soldier salutes his leadership during a graduation ceremony held at the Afghan National Army Engineer School near Camp Spann, Dec. 15. Fifteen Afghan servicemen graduated in the ceremony and can now wear the Explosive Ordnance Disposal patch and badge after completing 22 weeks of intensive EOD and Improvised Explosive Device Defeat training. The Engineer School is the only one in Afghanistan that teaches the fundamentals of EOD and IEDD to Afghan National Security Forces. International Security Assistance Force Regional Command North supports Afghan National Security Fo https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/an-afghan-national-army-soldier-salutes-his-leadership-during-a-graduation-ceremony-held-at-the-afghan-national-army-engineer-school-near-camp-spann-dec-15-fifteen-afghan-servicemen-graduated-in-the-ceremony-and-can-now-wear-the-explosive-ordnance-disposal-patch-and-badge-after-completing-22-weeks-of-intensive-eod-and-improvised-explosive-device-defeat-training-the-engineer-school-is-the-only-one-in-afghanistan-that-teaches-the-fundamentals-of-eod-and-iedd-to-afghan-national-security-forces-international-security-assistance-force-regional-command-north-supports-afghan-national-security-fo-image214261487.html
William Swenson, a former active duty Army Captain, who will be awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry, listens as United States President Barack Obama makes remarks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on October 14, 2013. Captain Swenson accepted the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as an Embedded Trainer and Mentor of the Afghan National Security Forces with Afghan Border Police Mentor Team, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, during combat operations in Kunar Province, Afghanistan on
William Swenson, a former active duty Army Captain, who will be awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry, listens as United States President Barack Obama makes remarks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on October 14, 2013. Captain Swenson accepted the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as an Embedded Trainer and Mentor of the Afghan National Security Forces with Afghan Border Police Mentor Team, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, during combat operations in Kunar Province, Afghanistan on https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/william-swenson-a-former-active-duty-army-captain-who-will-be-awarded-image61643737.html
U.S. Army advisors from the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade based out of Fort Bragg, N.C., and the Wisconsin National Guard prep and stage their vehicles while training at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Jan. 18, 2019. The 2nd SFAB is conducting pre-deployment training at the JRTC as they prepare to deploy to Afghanistan in the spring of 2019 to provide training and advising assistance to Afghan National Security Forces. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew McNeil / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
U.S. Army advisors from the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade based out of Fort Bragg, N.C., and the Wisconsin National Guard prep and stage their vehicles while training at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Jan. 18, 2019. The 2nd SFAB is conducting pre-deployment training at the JRTC as they prepare to deploy to Afghanistan in the spring of 2019 to provide training and advising assistance to Afghan National Security Forces. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew McNeil / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/us-army-advisors-from-the-2nd-security-force-assistance-brigade-based-out-of-fort-bragg-nc-and-the-wisconsin-national-guard-prep-and-stage-their-vehicles-while-training-at-the-joint-readiness-training-center-at-fort-polk-louisiana-jan-18-2019-the-2nd-sfab-is-conducting-pre-deployment-training-at-the-jrtc-as-they-prepare-to-deploy-to-afghanistan-in-the-spring-of-2019-to-provide-training-and-advising-assistance-to-afghan-national-security-forces-us-army-photo-by-spc-andrew-mcneil-22nd-mobile-public-affairs-detachment-image234539775.html
Afghan National Security Forces keep watch outside of a military compound after a car bomb blast on the outskirts of Ghazni city, Afghanistan November 29, 2020. REUTERS/Mustafa Andaleb
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Army Pathfinders, assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 101st Aviation Brigade, and Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, pull security during an air-assault mission to search Khost province, Afghanistan, as part of Operation Champion Sword, August 4, 2009. Afghan National Security Forces and International Security Assistance Forces teamed up for the joint operation, targeting specific militants in eastern Afghanistan. UPI/Matthew Freire/US Army
Army Pathfinders, assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 101st Aviation Brigade, and Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, pull security during an air-assault mission to search Khost province, Afghanistan, as part of Operation Champion Sword, August 4, 2009. Afghan National Security Forces and International Security Assistance Forces teamed up for the joint operation, targeting specific militants in eastern Afghanistan. UPI/Matthew Freire/US Army https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/army-pathfinders-assigned-to-the-3rd-battalion-101st-aviation-brigade-and-soldiers-from-the-2nd-battalion-377th-parachute-field-artillery-regiment-4th-brigade-combat-team-25th-infantry-division-pull-security-during-an-air-assault-mission-to-search-khost-province-afghanistan-as-part-of-operation-champion-sword-august-4-2009-afghan-national-security-forces-and-international-security-assistance-forces-teamed-up-for-the-joint-operation-targeting-specific-militants-in-eastern-afghanistan-upimatthew-freireus-army-image258606506.html
U.S. Navy SEALs and Afghan commandos traverse an incline during a village clearing operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 7, 2011. Operations such as these are conducted in order to deny Taliban influence and promote the Government of Afghanistan, while providing security and stability throughout the province. The SEALs are with Special Operations Task Force - South, and the commandos are with the Afghan national army?s 3rd Commando Kandak. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Daniel P. Shook/Released)
U.S. Navy SEALs and Afghan commandos traverse an incline during a village clearing operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 7, 2011. Operations such as these are conducted in order to deny Taliban influence and promote the Government of Afghanistan, while providing security and stability throughout the province. The SEALs are with Special Operations Task Force - South, and the commandos are with the Afghan national army?s 3rd Commando Kandak. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Daniel P. Shook/Released) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-navy-seals-and-afghan-commandos-traverse-an-incline-during-a-village-38138597.html
Kandahar, Afghanistan - January 10, 2011: An Afghan Policeman cooks dinner for his squad on a cold winter evening.
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Governor Hayatullah Hayat, the governor of Helmand Province, speaks about security solutions outside of Lashkar Gah city at a security shura at Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 1, 2018. Key leaders from Task Force Southwest and the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces came together to discuss follow-on actions for Maiwand 10 as well as provincial security solutions, further reinforcing the Lashkar Gah security belt and bringing stability to the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin T. Updegraff)
Governor Hayatullah Hayat, the governor of Helmand Province, speaks about security solutions outside of Lashkar Gah city at a security shura at Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 1, 2018. Key leaders from Task Force Southwest and the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces came together to discuss follow-on actions for Maiwand 10 as well as provincial security solutions, further reinforcing the Lashkar Gah security belt and bringing stability to the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin T. Updegraff) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/governor-hayatullah-hayat-the-governor-of-helmand-province-speaks-about-security-solutions-outside-of-lashkar-gah-city-at-a-security-shura-at-bost-airfield-afghanistan-jan-1-2018-key-leaders-from-task-force-southwest-and-the-afghan-national-defense-and-security-forces-came-together-to-discuss-follow-on-actions-for-maiwand-10-as-well-as-provincial-security-solutions-further-reinforcing-the-lashkar-gah-security-belt-and-bringing-stability-to-the-region-us-marine-corps-photo-by-sgt-justin-t-updegraff-image179356507.html
Afghan soldiers on patrol, Feyzabad, Afghanistan
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U.S. Marines fire a non-explosive illumination round using an 81mm mortar to deter enemy activity in support of Operation Maiwand Six near Gereshk, Afghanistan, Sept. 23, 2017. Various elements of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces are working to clear Gereshk and surrounding areas of insurgency. Advisors with Task Force Southwest are providing assistance throughout the operation to help continue the promotion of governmental influence in Helmand province. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)
U.S. Marines fire a non-explosive illumination round using an 81mm mortar to deter enemy activity in support of Operation Maiwand Six near Gereshk, Afghanistan, Sept. 23, 2017. Various elements of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces are working to clear Gereshk and surrounding areas of insurgency. Advisors with Task Force Southwest are providing assistance throughout the operation to help continue the promotion of governmental influence in Helmand province. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-fire-a-non-explosive-illumination-round-using-an-81mm-mortar-to-deter-enemy-activity-in-support-of-operation-maiwand-six-near-gereshk-afghanistan-sept-23-2017-various-elements-of-the-afghan-national-defense-and-security-forces-are-working-to-clear-gereshk-and-surrounding-areas-of-insurgency-advisors-with-task-force-southwest-are-providing-assistance-throughout-the-operation-to-help-continue-the-promotion-of-governmental-influence-in-helmand-province-us-marine-corps-photo-by-sgt-lucas-hopkins-image344925468.html
Commander of US Forces in Afghanistan Gen. John R. Allen and Afghan Minister of Defense Abdul Rahim Wardak sign an agreement on the process that enables Afghan National Security Forces to take the lead on special operations April 8, 2012 in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Commander of US Forces in Afghanistan Gen. John R. Allen and Afghan Minister of Defense Abdul Rahim Wardak sign an agreement on the process that enables Afghan National Security Forces to take the lead on special operations April 8, 2012 in Kabul, Afghanistan. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-commander-of-us-forces-in-afghanistan-gen-john-r-allen-and-afghan-50276105.html
Afghan National Security Forces prepare to lead a joint security patrol with coalition force members in order to deny the enemy freedom of movement in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2012. ANSF have been taking the lead in security operations, with coalition forces as mentors, to bring security and stability to the people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Afghan National Security Forces prepare to lead a joint security patrol with coalition force members in order to deny the enemy freedom of movement in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2012. ANSF have been taking the lead in security operations, with coalition forces as mentors, to bring security and stability to the people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-afghan-national-security-forces-prepare-to-lead-a-joint-security-patrol-51248927.html
Afghan National Army soldier holds security outside a shop in Afghanistan.
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An Afghan boy observes as Afghan National Security Forces, assisted by U.S. Army Special Forces, patrol the village of Talawka, Konduz province, Afghanistan, Oct. 5, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin P. Morelli / Released) Talawka Presence Patrol, Operation Enduring Freedom 335225
An Afghan boy observes as Afghan National Security Forces, assisted by U.S. Army Special Forces, patrol the village of Talawka, Konduz province, Afghanistan, Oct. 5, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin P. Morelli / Released) Talawka Presence Patrol, Operation Enduring Freedom 335225 https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-an-afghan-boy-observes-as-afghan-national-security-forces-assisted-129499955.html
(160203) -- GHAZNI, Feb. 3, 2016 (Xinhua) -- An Afghan security force member takes position during a military operation in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 2, 2016. The Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have killed 27 suspected Taliban insurgents across the country within the last 24 hours, the country's defense ministry said on Wednesday afternoon. (Xinhua/Sayed Mominzadah)(azp)
(160203) -- GHAZNI, Feb. 3, 2016 (Xinhua) -- An Afghan security force member takes position during a military operation in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 2, 2016. The Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have killed 27 suspected Taliban insurgents across the country within the last 24 hours, the country's defense ministry said on Wednesday afternoon. (Xinhua/Sayed Mominzadah)(azp) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-160203-ghazni-feb-3-2016-xinhua-an-afghan-security-force-member-takes-94661171.html
An Afghan National Army soldier proudly displays his certificate during a graduation ceremony held at the Afghan National Army Engineer School near Camp Spann, Dec. 15. Fifteen Afghan servicemen graduated in the ceremony and can now wear the Explosive Ordnance Disposal patch and badge after completing 22 weeks of intensive EOD and Improvised Explosive Device Defeat training. The Engineer School is the only one in Afghanistan that teaches the fundamentals of EOD and IEDD to Afghan National Security Forces. International Security Assistance Force Regional Command North supports Afghan National S
An Afghan National Army soldier proudly displays his certificate during a graduation ceremony held at the Afghan National Army Engineer School near Camp Spann, Dec. 15. Fifteen Afghan servicemen graduated in the ceremony and can now wear the Explosive Ordnance Disposal patch and badge after completing 22 weeks of intensive EOD and Improvised Explosive Device Defeat training. The Engineer School is the only one in Afghanistan that teaches the fundamentals of EOD and IEDD to Afghan National Security Forces. International Security Assistance Force Regional Command North supports Afghan National S https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/an-afghan-national-army-soldier-proudly-displays-his-certificate-during-a-graduation-ceremony-held-at-the-afghan-national-army-engineer-school-near-camp-spann-dec-15-fifteen-afghan-servicemen-graduated-in-the-ceremony-and-can-now-wear-the-explosive-ordnance-disposal-patch-and-badge-after-completing-22-weeks-of-intensive-eod-and-improvised-explosive-device-defeat-training-the-engineer-school-is-the-only-one-in-afghanistan-that-teaches-the-fundamentals-of-eod-and-iedd-to-afghan-national-security-forces-international-security-assistance-force-regional-command-north-supports-afghan-national-s-image214261485.html
United States President Barack Obama and William Swenson, a former active duty Army Captain, listens as the citation is read prior to Swenson accepting the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on October 14, 2013. Captain Swenson accepted the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as an Embedded Trainer and Mentor of the Afghan National Security Forces with Afghan Border Police Mentor Team, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, during combat operations in Kunar Provinc
United States President Barack Obama and William Swenson, a former active duty Army Captain, listens as the citation is read prior to Swenson accepting the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on October 14, 2013. Captain Swenson accepted the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as an Embedded Trainer and Mentor of the Afghan National Security Forces with Afghan Border Police Mentor Team, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, during combat operations in Kunar Provinc https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/united-states-president-barack-obama-and-william-swenson-a-former-image61640370.html
U.S. Army advisors from 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade based out of Fort Bragg, N.C., gather for a vehicle movement and evacuation procedures brief at Fort Polk, La, Jan. 17, 2019. The 2nd SFAB is conducting pre-deployment training at the Joint Readiness Training Center as they prepare to deploy to Afghanistan in the spring of 2019 to provide training and advising assistance to Afghan National Security Forces. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew McNeil / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
U.S. Army advisors from 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade based out of Fort Bragg, N.C., gather for a vehicle movement and evacuation procedures brief at Fort Polk, La, Jan. 17, 2019. The 2nd SFAB is conducting pre-deployment training at the Joint Readiness Training Center as they prepare to deploy to Afghanistan in the spring of 2019 to provide training and advising assistance to Afghan National Security Forces. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew McNeil / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/us-army-advisors-from-2nd-security-force-assistance-brigade-based-out-of-fort-bragg-nc-gather-for-a-vehicle-movement-and-evacuation-procedures-brief-at-fort-polk-la-jan-17-2019-the-2nd-sfab-is-conducting-pre-deployment-training-at-the-joint-readiness-training-center-as-they-prepare-to-deploy-to-afghanistan-in-the-spring-of-2019-to-provide-training-and-advising-assistance-to-afghan-national-security-forces-us-army-photo-by-spc-andrew-mcneil-22nd-mobile-public-affairs-detachment-image234539774.html
A translator for the U.S. Army listens during a security meeting with various members of the Afghan National Security Forces near Combat Outpost Hutal in Maiwand District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, January 21, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Burton (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: MILITARY CONFLICT)
A translator for the U.S. Army listens during a security meeting with various members of the Afghan National Security Forces near Combat Outpost Hutal in Maiwand District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, January 21, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Burton (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: MILITARY CONFLICT) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/a-translator-for-the-us-army-listens-during-a-security-meeting-with-various-members-of-the-afghan-national-security-forces-near-combat-outpost-hutal-in-maiwand-district-kandahar-province-afghanistan-january-21-2013-reutersandrew-burton-afghanistan-tags-military-conflict-image377156883.html
U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, wait for the CH-47 Chinook helicopter to land so they can depart from an air-assault mission to search Khost province, Afghanistan, during Operation Champion Sword, July 28, 2009. Afghan national security forces and International Security Assistance Forces teamed up for the joint operation focusing on specific militant targets and safe havens within Sabari and Terezai districts of the province in eastern Afghanistan. UPI/Matthew Freire/US Army
U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, wait for the CH-47 Chinook helicopter to land so they can depart from an air-assault mission to search Khost province, Afghanistan, during Operation Champion Sword, July 28, 2009. Afghan national security forces and International Security Assistance Forces teamed up for the joint operation focusing on specific militant targets and safe havens within Sabari and Terezai districts of the province in eastern Afghanistan. UPI/Matthew Freire/US Army https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/us-soldiers-from-2nd-battalion-377th-parachute-field-artillery-regiment-4th-brigade-combat-team-25th-infantry-division-wait-for-the-ch-47-chinook-helicopter-to-land-so-they-can-depart-from-an-air-assault-mission-to-search-khost-province-afghanistan-during-operation-champion-sword-july-28-2009-afghan-national-security-forces-and-international-security-assistance-forces-teamed-up-for-the-joint-operation-focusing-on-specific-militant-targets-and-safe-havens-within-sabari-and-terezai-districts-of-the-province-in-eastern-afghanistan-upimatthew-freireus-army-image258606507.html
A U.S. Navy SEAL and an Afghan commando utilize flashlights while searching a compound during a village clearing operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 7, 2011. Operations such as these are conducted in order to deny Taliban influence and promote the Government of Afghanistan, while providing security and stability throughout the province. The SEALs are with Special Operations Task Force - South, and the commandos are with the Afghan national army?s 3rd Commando Kandak. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Daniel P. Shook/Released)
A U.S. Navy SEAL and an Afghan commando utilize flashlights while searching a compound during a village clearing operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 7, 2011. Operations such as these are conducted in order to deny Taliban influence and promote the Government of Afghanistan, while providing security and stability throughout the province. The SEALs are with Special Operations Task Force - South, and the commandos are with the Afghan national army?s 3rd Commando Kandak. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Daniel P. Shook/Released) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-us-navy-seal-and-an-afghan-commando-utilize-flashlights-while-searching-38138614.html
Two Afghan Policemen have a conversation during their morning shift on duty at a street side checkpoint.
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U.S. Marine Col. Matthew Grosz, the Task Force Southwest senior advisor to the 215th Corps, listens intently during a security shura at Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 1, 2018. Key leaders from Task Force Southwest and the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces came together to discuss follow-on actions for Maiwand 10 as well as provincial security solutions, further reinforcing the Lashkar Gah security belt and bringing stability to the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin T. Updegraff)
U.S. Marine Col. Matthew Grosz, the Task Force Southwest senior advisor to the 215th Corps, listens intently during a security shura at Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 1, 2018. Key leaders from Task Force Southwest and the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces came together to discuss follow-on actions for Maiwand 10 as well as provincial security solutions, further reinforcing the Lashkar Gah security belt and bringing stability to the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin T. Updegraff) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-col-matthew-grosz-the-task-force-southwest-senior-advisor-to-the-215th-corps-listens-intently-during-a-security-shura-at-bost-airfield-afghanistan-jan-1-2018-key-leaders-from-task-force-southwest-and-the-afghan-national-defense-and-security-forces-came-together-to-discuss-follow-on-actions-for-maiwand-10-as-well-as-provincial-security-solutions-further-reinforcing-the-lashkar-gah-security-belt-and-bringing-stability-to-the-region-us-marine-corps-photo-by-sgt-justin-t-updegraff-image179356508.html
Afghan soldiers on patrol, Feyzabad, Afghanistan
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An Afghan Special Police Unit operator engages an insurgent from a doorway during a combined Afghan clearance operation in Margah Bazaar, Paktika province Afghanistan Dec. 15, 2017. The Afghan Special Security Forces have conducted persistent offensive operations throughout the winter with conventional Afghan National Army units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Ellis)
An Afghan Special Police Unit operator engages an insurgent from a doorway during a combined Afghan clearance operation in Margah Bazaar, Paktika province Afghanistan Dec. 15, 2017. The Afghan Special Security Forces have conducted persistent offensive operations throughout the winter with conventional Afghan National Army units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Ellis) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/an-afghan-special-police-unit-operator-engages-an-insurgent-from-a-doorway-during-a-combined-afghan-clearance-operation-in-margah-bazaar-paktika-province-afghanistan-dec-15-2017-the-afghan-special-security-forces-have-conducted-persistent-offensive-operations-throughout-the-winter-with-conventional-afghan-national-army-units-us-air-force-photo-by-staff-sgt-douglas-ellis-image344927099.html
US Special forces watch as Afghan Local Policemen and villagers crowd around another group of commandos November 2, 2012 in Khost village, Farah province, Afghanistan. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the lead in security operations with coalition forces as mentors.
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Afghan National Security Forces lead a joint security patrol with coalition force members in order to deny the enemy freedom of movement in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2012. ANSF have been taking the lead in security operations, with coalition forces as mentors, to bring security and stability to the people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
Afghan National Security Forces lead a joint security patrol with coalition force members in order to deny the enemy freedom of movement in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2012. ANSF have been taking the lead in security operations, with coalition forces as mentors, to bring security and stability to the people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-afghan-national-security-forces-lead-a-joint-security-patrol-with-51249892.html
U.S. Marines and Afghan National Police officers conducting a security patrol in Afghanistan.
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An Afghan boy observes as Afghan National Security Forces, assisted by U.S. Army Special Forces, patrol the village of Talawka, Konduz province, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin P. Morelli / Released) Talawka Presence Patrol, Operation Enduring Freedom 335209
An Afghan boy observes as Afghan National Security Forces, assisted by U.S. Army Special Forces, patrol the village of Talawka, Konduz province, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin P. Morelli / Released) Talawka Presence Patrol, Operation Enduring Freedom 335209 https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-an-afghan-boy-observes-as-afghan-national-security-forces-assisted-129499964.html
Kunduz, Afghanistan's northern Kunduz province. 11th Oct, 2015. An Afghan policeman checks a destroyed room burnt by Taliban in Kunduz city, capital of Afghanistan's northern Kunduz province, Oct. 11, 2015. Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) on Sunday made fresh gains against Taliban militants in Kunduz city, police said. © Omid/Xinhua/Alamy Live News
Kunduz, Afghanistan's northern Kunduz province. 11th Oct, 2015. An Afghan policeman checks a destroyed room burnt by Taliban in Kunduz city, capital of Afghanistan's northern Kunduz province, Oct. 11, 2015. Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) on Sunday made fresh gains against Taliban militants in Kunduz city, police said. © Omid/Xinhua/Alamy Live News https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-kunduz-afghanistans-northern-kunduz-province-11th-oct-2015-an-afghan-88393721.html
A member of the Afghan National Police tries to stay warm during weapons in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Mar. 1. The ANP works with other Afghan National Security Forces to provide security and stability in the district.
A member of the Afghan National Police tries to stay warm during weapons in Nawbahar district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Mar. 1. The ANP works with other Afghan National Security Forces to provide security and stability in the district. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/a-member-of-the-afghan-national-police-tries-to-stay-warm-during-weapons-in-nawbahar-district-zabul-province-afghanistan-mar-1-the-anp-works-with-other-afghan-national-security-forces-to-provide-security-and-stability-in-the-district-image209510640.html
United States President Barack Obama awards William Swenson, a former active duty Army Captain, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on October 14, 2013. Captain Swenson accepted the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as an Embedded Trainer and Mentor of the Afghan National Security Forces with Afghan Border Police Mentor Team, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, during combat operations in Kunar Province, Afghanistan on September 8, 2009. Credit: Ron Sachs /
United States President Barack Obama awards William Swenson, a former active duty Army Captain, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on October 14, 2013. Captain Swenson accepted the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as an Embedded Trainer and Mentor of the Afghan National Security Forces with Afghan Border Police Mentor Team, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, during combat operations in Kunar Province, Afghanistan on September 8, 2009. Credit: Ron Sachs / https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/united-states-president-barack-obama-awards-william-swenson-a-former-image61640369.html
Afghan National Army Soldiers assigned to the 203rd Thunder Corps, Afghan National Army, along with U.S. and Coalition advisors assigned to the 1st Armored Division supporting Operation Resolution Support and Freedom's Sentinel prepare to conduct an extraction (EXFIL) from a forward outpost during an Afghan-led and executed clearance operation Sept 25, 2019 in Southeastern Afghanistan. Resolute Support is a NATO-led, non-combat mission to train, advise and assist the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF).
Afghan National Army Soldiers assigned to the 203rd Thunder Corps, Afghan National Army, along with U.S. and Coalition advisors assigned to the 1st Armored Division supporting Operation Resolution Support and Freedom's Sentinel prepare to conduct an extraction (EXFIL) from a forward outpost during an Afghan-led and executed clearance operation Sept 25, 2019 in Southeastern Afghanistan. Resolute Support is a NATO-led, non-combat mission to train, advise and assist the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF). https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/afghan-national-army-soldiers-assigned-to-the-203rd-thunder-corps-afghan-national-army-along-with-us-and-coalition-advisors-assigned-to-the-1st-armored-division-supporting-operation-resolution-support-and-freedoms-sentinel-prepare-to-conduct-an-extraction-exfil-from-a-forward-outpost-during-an-afghan-led-and-executed-clearance-operation-sept-25-2019-in-southeastern-afghanistan-resolute-support-is-a-nato-led-non-combat-mission-to-train-advise-and-assist-the-afghan-national-defense-and-security-forces-andsf-image331547089.html
Members of the Afghan National Security Forces wait for U.S. troops before the detonation of confiscated improvised explosive devices (IEDs) near Combat Outpost Hutal in Maiwand District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, January 21, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Burton (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: MILITARY CONFLICT)
Members of the Afghan National Security Forces wait for U.S. troops before the detonation of confiscated improvised explosive devices (IEDs) near Combat Outpost Hutal in Maiwand District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, January 21, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Burton (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: MILITARY CONFLICT) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/members-of-the-afghan-national-security-forces-wait-for-us-troops-before-the-detonation-of-confiscated-improvised-explosive-devices-ieds-near-combat-outpost-hutal-in-maiwand-district-kandahar-province-afghanistan-january-21-2013-reutersandrew-burton-afghanistan-tags-military-conflict-image377684781.html
Afghan National Army soldiers along with Paratroopers from 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, run toward a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter for pick-up after conducting a joint cordon and search operation in Khost province, August 5, 2009, during Operation Champion Sword. Afghan National Security Forces and International Security Assistance Forces teamed up for the operation to target specific militants in eastern Afghanistan in order to bolster the security for the upcoming elections. UPI/Marcus Butler/US Army
Afghan National Army soldiers along with Paratroopers from 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, run toward a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter for pick-up after conducting a joint cordon and search operation in Khost province, August 5, 2009, during Operation Champion Sword. Afghan National Security Forces and International Security Assistance Forces teamed up for the operation to target specific militants in eastern Afghanistan in order to bolster the security for the upcoming elections. UPI/Marcus Butler/US Army https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/afghan-national-army-soldiers-along-with-paratroopers-from-2nd-battalion-377th-parachute-field-artillery-regiment-4th-brigade-combat-team-25th-infantry-division-run-toward-a-ch-47-chinook-helicopter-for-pick-up-after-conducting-a-joint-cordon-and-search-operation-in-khost-province-august-5-2009-during-operation-champion-sword-afghan-national-security-forces-and-international-security-assistance-forces-teamed-up-for-the-operation-to-target-specific-militants-in-eastern-afghanistan-in-order-to-bolster-the-security-for-the-upcoming-elections-upimarcus-butlerus-army-image258606509.html
Kandahar, Afghanistan - January 10, 2011: US Soldiers and Afghan National Police conduct a joint patrol.
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U.S. Marine Col. David Gibbs, the Task Force Southwest senior advisor to the 505th Zone Afghan National Police, writes down notes during a shura at Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan.1, 2018. Key leaders from Task Force Southwest and the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces came together to discuss follow-on actions for Maiwand 10 as well as provincial security solutions, further reinforcing the Lashkar Gah security belt and bringing stability to the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin T. Updegraff)
U.S. Marine Col. David Gibbs, the Task Force Southwest senior advisor to the 505th Zone Afghan National Police, writes down notes during a shura at Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan.1, 2018. Key leaders from Task Force Southwest and the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces came together to discuss follow-on actions for Maiwand 10 as well as provincial security solutions, further reinforcing the Lashkar Gah security belt and bringing stability to the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin T. Updegraff) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-col-david-gibbs-the-task-force-southwest-senior-advisor-to-the-505th-zone-afghan-national-police-writes-down-notes-during-a-shura-at-bost-airfield-afghanistan-jan1-2018-key-leaders-from-task-force-southwest-and-the-afghan-national-defense-and-security-forces-came-together-to-discuss-follow-on-actions-for-maiwand-10-as-well-as-provincial-security-solutions-further-reinforcing-the-lashkar-gah-security-belt-and-bringing-stability-to-the-region-us-marine-corps-photo-by-sgt-justin-t-updegraff-image179356510.html
Afghan soldiers on patrol, Feyzabad, Afghanistan
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