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Weekend's Photos - Saturday / Sunday, September 11 / 12, 2010
Kandahar, Afghanistan
A U.S. army Captain Mikel Resnick, commander of Delta Company, a part of Task Force 1-66, scans the area while a part of his unit patrols the area near the village of Khvajeh Molk, Arghandab River valley, Kandahar province, September 11, 2010.
U.S. soldiers from Delta Company, a part of Task Force 1-66, patrol at the village of Khvajeh Molk, Arghandab River valley, Kandahar province, September 11, 2010.
A U.S. army soldier from Delta Company, a part of Task Force 1-66, patrols near the village of Khvajeh Molk, Arghandab River valley, Kandahar province, September 11, 2010.
A U.S. army soldier from Delta Company, a part of Task Force 1-66 sets-up a 60 mm mortar position at his unit's temporary base in Arghandab River valley, Kandahar province, September 10, 2010.
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Nice start this weekend
Kandahar, Afghanistan
U.S. army soldiers from Delta Company, a part of Task Force 1-66, patrol along the bank of Arghandab River in Kandahar province September 9, 2010.
U.S. army Sergeant John Habberle from Delta Company, a part of Task Force 1-66, fires his weapon after being attacked by the Taliban on the bank of the Arghandab River in Kandahar province September 9, 2010.
U.S. army Captain Juan Rizo (C) and Sergeant Michael Volpe from Delta Company, a part of Task Force 1-66, call for air support as their unit is attacked by the Taliban, while patrolling on the bank of Arghandab River in Kandahar province September 9, 2010.
An Afghan man walks past U.S. soldiers patrolling in the Arghandab River valley in Kandahar province September 9, 2010.
U.S. army Specialist Loren Thrall from Delta Company, a part of Task Force 1-66, takes cover, after his unit was attacked by the Taliban on the bank of the Arghandab River in Kandahar province September 9, 2010.
U.S. army Sergeants John Habberle (L) and Miguel Reyes from Delta Company, a part of Task Force 1-66, fire after being attacked by the Taliban on the banks of Arghandab River in Kandahar province September 9, 2010.
U.S. army Sergeant Michael Volpe from Delta Company, a part of Task Force 1-66, shouts as his unit is attacked by the Taliban, while patrolling on the bank of Arghandab River in Kandahar province September 9, 2010.
A U.S. Army Sergeant Michael Volpe from Delta Company, a part of Task Force 1-66 fires his weapon as his unit is attacked by Taliban militants during a patrol on the banks of Arghandab River, Kandahar province, September 9, 2010.
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Nice start, Vaman!
A U.S. Army soldier with 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, watches over an area in the Waza Kwah District here during dismounted operations. The Iron Rakkasans passed the responsibility for Paktika province to Task Force Currahee Sept. 9, and will now be headquartered in Ghazni province.
U.S. Army soldiers with 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, set up a mortar tube during dismounted operations near the Waza Kwah District here. The Iron Rakkasans passed the responsibility for Paktika province to Task Force Currahee Sept. 9, and will now be headquartered in Ghazni province.
An Afghan National Army soldier looks into a room during a Joint Air Assault to disrupt insurgent activities in a Koh-e Safi District village here Sept. 8. The ANA, which led the search operation in the village, is increasing their security presence throughout Parwan province as the Sept. 18 elections approach.
U.S. Army soldiers from 3rd Platoon, Troop C, 1st Squadron, 172nd Cavalry Regiment, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, walk down into a ravine in a Koh-e Safi District village in Afghanistan, Sept. 8. Supported by Afghan National Army soldiers, Troop C conducted a Joint Air Assault to disrupt insurgent activities. The ANA, which led the search operation in the village, is increasing their security presence throughout Parwan province as the Sept. 18 elections approach.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jesse D. Smith, a squad leader with 3rd Platoon, Troop C, 1st Squadron, 172nd Cavalry Regiment, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, looks out over a ravine in a Koh-e Safi District village here Sept. 8. Smith, an Essex Junction, Vt., native, assisted and advised Afghan National Army soldiers during a Joint Air Assault to disrupt insurgent activities. The ANA, which led the search operation in the village, is increasing their security presence throughout Parwan province as the Sept. 18 elections approach.
U.S. Army soldiers from 3rd Platoon, Troop C, 1st Squadron, 172nd Cavalry Regiment, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, advise an Afghan National Army soldier in a Koh-e Safi District village here Sept. 8. Supported by Afghan National Army soldiers, Troop C conducted a Joint Air Assault to disrupt insurgent activities. The ANA, which led the search operation in the village, is increasing their security presence throughout Parwan Province as the Sept. 18 elections approach.
U.S. Army soldiers from 3rd Platoon, Troop C, 1st Squadron, 172nd Cavalry Regiment, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, climb over a mud wall while a marksman team provides over watch in a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in a Koh-e Safi District village, Sept. 8. Supported by Afghan National Army soldiers, Troop C conducted a Joint Air Assault to disrupt insurgent activities. The ANA, which led the search operation in the village, is increasing their security presence throughout Parwan province as the Sept. 18, elections approach.
A landing craft air cushioned passes amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) after exiting the ship’s well deck for training in the Arabian Gulf. Pearl Harbor is part of Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
A landing craft air cushioned approaches amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) after conducting training in the Arabian Gulf. Pearl Harbor is part of Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
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A Sailor aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) uses a fire hose to clean mud and debris from one of the ship's 90,000-pound anchors as the ship departs Manila, Philippines. George Washington arrived in Manila Sept. 4, making its third liberty port call since departing Yokosuka, Japan, for a 2010 summer patrol. George Washington, with its combined crew of more than 5,000 Sailors, now returns to sea to continue security and stability operations in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam K. Thomas/Released)
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September 11 - Remember ...
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Somali Islamists hold their guns as they attend prayers to mark the first day of Eid al-Fitr in the capital Mogadishu, September 10, 2010. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and ****** relations from sunrise to sunset.
A Somali boy plays with toy gun on an Al Shabaab truck in Maslah square, Mogadishu during Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Friday Sept. 10, 2010
The view of the World Trade Center site as seen from World Center Hotel on September 2, 2010
TF 1-66 --- that is from 1st HBCT 4th Infantry Division, correct? Is the entire brigade deployed in support of OEF or just 1-66 Armor Regiment that is deployed?
Pretty cool in a way to see the 86th IBCT (Mountain), the Vermont Brigade, the only true mountain troops - sorry 10th 'We don't do' Mountain Division- out in Afghanistan.
Fire Controlman 1st Class Andrew Eden, ISAF Joint Command disclosure officer, salutes the American Flag as it is raised here at Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2010. (ISAF photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Swafford/released)
Fire Controlman 1st Class Andrew Eden, ISAF Joint Command disclosure officer, right, and French Air Force Sgt. Lydia Briand prepare to raise the American Flag here at Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2010. (ISAF photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Swafford/released)
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before and after aerial view of damage caused by a massive fire in a mostly residential neighborhood in san bruno, california
path of destructions
French Air Force Sgt. Lydia Briand raises the American Flag here at Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2010. (ISAF photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Swafford/released)
Fire Controlman 1st Class Andrew Eden, ISAF Joint Command disclosure officer, salutes the American Flag as it is raised here at Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2010. (ISAF photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Swafford/released)
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept 11, 2010) U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus,
Commander, International Security Assistance Force, receives a
commemorative rock inscribed with "United We Stand, Shanksville, PA,
09-11-01". The rock was presented by U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Scot Cregan on
behalf of Mr. Alan Krutchkoff, the president and founder of the
Adopt-A-Soldier Platoon, a non-profit charity that is dedicated to
improving the morale of American troops in harm's way. Mr. Krutchkoff
obtained the rock near the crash site of United Air Lines Flight 93 in
Shanksville, PA to raise money for a memorial there. (Photo by U.S. Army
Staff Sgt. Lorie Jewell) (Released).
Afghan national police members explaining to a villager the ongoing mission during operation BUFFER II, led by Task Force BISON, a battalion under Task Force La Fayette command, Uzbeen valley, Surobi district, Kabul Provence.
Coalition troops attend a Sept. 11 memorial service at ISAF Headquarters Sept. 11, 2010.
Afghan soldiers and French soldiers from Task Force BISON conducting a search between Rodbar village and Bazhkel village during opération BUFFER II, Uzbeen valley, Surobi district, Kabul Provence.
Great pics from Afghanistan. Rest in peace to the innocent murdered that Tuesday morning nine years ago.
Short-Barrel M14 in use by regular army. Nice. Probably some kind of TPE item or Unit purchase.
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