Combat Camera Weekly Regional Command-East Afghanistan 22 JUN - 28 JUN
Afghan National Army (ANA) Sgt. 1st Class Mirwais, 201st Corps., Medic Instructor, asks a soldier a question during an ANA led Medic training course at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan June 17, 2013. ANA soldiers conducted training that included classroom taught lessons before beginning the hands on training portion. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hilda Clayton/Released)
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier, 201st Corps, adjusts his coordinates for a call for fire exercise during a field artillery instructor graduation ceremony at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, June 24, 2013. The 5th Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment graduated their first group of ANA instructors. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hilda Clayton/Released)
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers, 201st Corps, look through binoculars for a call for fire exercise during a field artillery instructor graduation ceremony at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, June 24, 2013. The 5th Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment graduated their first group of ANA instructors. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hilda Clayton/Released)
Afghan National Army (ANA) Sgt. Naqeebullh, 201st Corps, presents his instructor certification certificate during a field artillery instructor graduation ceremony at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, June 24, 2013. The 5th Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment graduated their first group of ANA instructors. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hilda Clayton/Released)
U.S. Army Lt. Col. William Johnson, 5th Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment Commander, gives a speech to Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers, 201st Corps, about a patch, given as a gift, they will be receiving during a field artillery instructor graduation ceremony at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, June 24, 2013. The 5-82nd field artillery regiment graduated their first group of ANA instructors. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hilda Clayton/Released)
Afghan National Army Lt. Col. Quadrudin, Deputy of Religious Cultural Affairs for the 201st Corps, explains the procedures of Ramazan during a Ramazan brief at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, June 25, 2013. Ramazan is a time of fasting and prayer for Muslims around the world. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hilda Clayton/Released)
An Afghan National Army soldier, 201st Corps, performs a simulated detonation exercise on an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) during an explosive hazard reduction course at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, June 26, 2013. The soldiers were trained how to clear an area after locating an IED. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hilda Clayton/Released)
Afghan National Army soldiers with the 201st Corps, disassemble an M249 light machine gun during a weapons training course at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, June 26, 2013. The soldiers in this course are trained how to assemble, disassemble and operate the M249. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hilda Clayton/Released)
Afghan National Army 2nd Lt. Idresullah Najeebi with the 201st Corps, assembles a M249 light machine gun during a weapons training course at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, June 26, 2013. The soldiers in this course are trained how to assemble, disassemble and operate the M249. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hilda Clayton/Released)
Weapons instructor, Fazal Rahman, teaches a class to Afghan National Army soldiers about the M249 light machine gun during a weapons training course at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, June 26, 2013. The soldiers in this course are trained how to assemble, disassemble and operate the M249. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hilda Clayton/Released)
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier performs training objectives on the 60mm mortar tube during a simulated mortar training exercise at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, June 26, 2013. ANA soldiers performed simulated procedures of using the mortar tube. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hilda Clayton/Released)
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers disassemble a 60mm mortar tube during a simulated mortar training exercise at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, June 26, 2013. ANA soldiers performed simulated procedures of using the mortar tube. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hilda Clayton/Released)
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier with the 201st Corps, demonstrates the process of loading a 60mm mortar tube during a simulated mortar training exercise at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, June 26, 2013. ANA soldiers performed simulated procedures of using the mortar tube. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hilda Clayton/Released)
U.S. Canadian Army Maj. Gen. Dean J. Milner, National Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Training Mission Afghanistan (NTM-A) Deputy Commanding General, is introduced to Afghan National Army soldiers from the 201st Corps at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, June 27, 2013. NATO and NTMA partners assist in developing the Afghan community to maintain security in Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hilda Clayton/Released)
U.S. Canadian Army Maj. Gen. Dean J. Milner, National Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Training Mission Afghanistan (NTM-A) Deputy Commanding General, looks at logistics for the Afghan National Army, 201st Corps' military uniforms at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, June 27, 2013. NATO and NTMA partners assist in developing the Afghan community to maintain security in Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hilda Clayton/Released)
Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101 Airborne Division, monitors activities from objective point Cobra during operation Shaheen XIII, near Bati Kot, Nangahar province, Afghanistan, June 27, 2013. Operation Shaheen XIII was lead by the Afghan National Army and advised by U.S. forces in order to clear the enemies of Afghanistan out of the Bati Kot region. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Vang Seng Thao)
U.S. Army 1LT Kyle Harnitchek, assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101 Airborne Division, climb up to objective point Cobra during operation Shaheen XIII, near Bati Kot, Nangahar province, Afghanistan, June 27, 2013. Operation Shaheen XIII was lead by the Afghan National Army and advised by U.S. forces in order to clear the enemies of Afghanistan out of the Bati Kot region. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Vang Seng Thao)
Afghan National Army soldiers assigned to 24 Kandak take up over-watch positions at objective point Cobra during operation Shaheen XIII, near Bati Kot, Nangahar province, Afghanistan, June 27, 2013. Operation Shaheen XIII was lead by the Afghan National Army and advised by U.S. forces in order to clear the enemies of Afghanistan out of the Bati Kot region. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Vang Seng Thao
Afghan National Army soldiers with 2nd Khandak, 1st Brigade, 203rd Corps, conducted a proficiency live fire exercise in Khowst province, Afghanistan, June 29, 2013. The Soldiers with the "Guns of Glory" Battalion trained the ANA mortar and artillery teams on the 60mm Mortar, 82mm Mortar, and 122 mm howitzer 2A18 (D30) systems. Upon showing their proficiency on the weapon systems they graduated the course, and now can go out and support their fellow ANA soldiers out in the field. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Robert Porter/Released)
Afghan National Army soldiers with 2nd Khandak, 1st Brigade, 203rd Corps, conducted a proficiency live fire exercise in Khowst province, Afghanistan, June 29, 2013. The Soldiers with the "Guns of Glory" Battalion trained the ANA mortar and artillery teams on the 60mm Mortar, 82mm Mortar, and 122 mm howitzer 2A18 (D30) systems. Upon showing their proficiency on the weapon systems they graduated the course, and now can go out and support their fellow ANA soldiers out in the field. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Robert Porter/Released)
Afghan National Army soldiers with 2nd Khandak, 1st Brigade, 203rd Corps, conducted a proficiency live fire exercise in Khowst province, Afghanistan, June 29, 2013. The Soldiers with the "Guns of Glory" Battalion trained the ANA mortar and artillery teams on the 60mm Mortar, 82mm Mortar, and 122 mm howitzer 2A18 (D30) systems. Upon showing their proficiency on the weapon systems they graduated the course, and now can go out and support their fellow ANA soldiers out in the field. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Robert Porter/Released)