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061006-A-5819S-018. Base: Fob Gardez State: Charkh Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: MED/VED CAP Stock Photo

RM2MAGBKJ–061006-A-5819S-018. Base: Fob Gardez State: Charkh Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: MED/VED CAP

U.S. Army Spc. John Tenfingers from 5th platoon, Battery B, 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) performs pull-ups for the Guns of Glory top gun competition on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gardez in the Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2013. The 101st AB Division is in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Army Spc. Charles M. Willingham/ released) Guns of Glory top gun competition 130907-A-OS291-054 Stock Photo

RMHEMPK9–U.S. Army Spc. John Tenfingers from 5th platoon, Battery B, 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) performs pull-ups for the Guns of Glory top gun competition on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gardez in the Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2013. The 101st AB Division is in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Army Spc. Charles M. Willingham/ released) Guns of Glory top gun competition 130907-A-OS291-054

Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Mohammad Yaftali commander of the 203rd Corps during a meeting in his office at Forward Operating Base Thunder March 5, 2014 in Gardez District, Paktia province, Afghanistan. Stock Photo

RMDY1JJ8–Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Mohammad Yaftali commander of the 203rd Corps during a meeting in his office at Forward Operating Base Thunder March 5, 2014 in Gardez District, Paktia province, Afghanistan.

PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan –An Afghan National Army basic trainee runs through tires during an obstacle course at the Regional Military Training Center of Gardez, Feb. 25, 2013. The nine-week basic training course will graduate approximately 600 future ANA soldiers. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) Stock Photo

RM2GF26NW–PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan –An Afghan National Army basic trainee runs through tires during an obstacle course at the Regional Military Training Center of Gardez, Feb. 25, 2013. The nine-week basic training course will graduate approximately 600 future ANA soldiers. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Two freshly assembled MQ-1C Grey Eagle unmanned aerial vehicles sit on the tarmac at Forward Operating Base Shank April 12, 2012 in Gardez, Logar province, Afghanistan. Stock Photo

RMDX0R2Y–Two freshly assembled MQ-1C Grey Eagle unmanned aerial vehicles sit on the tarmac at Forward Operating Base Shank April 12, 2012 in Gardez, Logar province, Afghanistan.

U.S. Army Sgt. Sean Haskins, Paktya Provincial Reconstruction Team, and a Cambridge, Mass., native, provides security during a shura in Mirzaka Nov. 4. The shura was a chance for the new PRT personnel to introduce themselves to local Afghan leadership and discuss ongoing development projects. The Paktya PRT weakens Taliban influence by enhancing the legitimacy of the Afghan government through projects that provide public services to the local populace. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Barry Loo, Paktya Provincial Reconstruction Team Public Affairs Office Stock Photo

RMEJKE74–U.S. Army Sgt. Sean Haskins, Paktya Provincial Reconstruction Team, and a Cambridge, Mass., native, provides security during a shura in Mirzaka Nov. 4. The shura was a chance for the new PRT personnel to introduce themselves to local Afghan leadership and discuss ongoing development projects. The Paktya PRT weakens Taliban influence by enhancing the legitimacy of the Afghan government through projects that provide public services to the local populace. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Barry Loo, Paktya Provincial Reconstruction Team Public Affairs Office

An artillery crew from the Afghan National Army 203rd Thunder Corps conduct a live fire training on a D30 122mm Artillery weapon system at FOB Thunder in Gardez, Afghanistan. Stock Photo

RMR7TNGD–An artillery crew from the Afghan National Army 203rd Thunder Corps conduct a live fire training on a D30 122mm Artillery weapon system at FOB Thunder in Gardez, Afghanistan.

U.S. Army soldiers with 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, Focused Targeting Force, 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, prepare to board a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, in the city of Gardez, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, April 27, 2011 Stock Photo

RMEJG6D6–U.S. Army soldiers with 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, Focused Targeting Force, 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, prepare to board a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, in the city of Gardez, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, April 27, 2011

U.S. Army Sgt. Reginald Mankowski from 5th platoon, Battery B, 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) performs pull-ups for the Guns of Glory top gun competition on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gardez in the Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2013. The 101st AB Division is in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Army Spc. Charles M. Willingham/ released) Guns of Glory top gun competition 130907-A-OS291-011 Stock Photo

RMHEMPK7–U.S. Army Sgt. Reginald Mankowski from 5th platoon, Battery B, 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) performs pull-ups for the Guns of Glory top gun competition on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gardez in the Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2013. The 101st AB Division is in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Army Spc. Charles M. Willingham/ released) Guns of Glory top gun competition 130907-A-OS291-011

An Afghan National Army basic trainee crawls under barbed wire while negotiating an obstacle course at the Regional Military Training Center of Gardez in Paktya province, Afghanistan, Feb. 25, 2013. The trainee is attending a nine-week basic training course, which will graduate approximately 600 new ANA soldiers in March. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite/Released) Stock Photo

RM2GF26M9–An Afghan National Army basic trainee crawls under barbed wire while negotiating an obstacle course at the Regional Military Training Center of Gardez in Paktya province, Afghanistan, Feb. 25, 2013. The trainee is attending a nine-week basic training course, which will graduate approximately 600 new ANA soldiers in March. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite/Released)

A squad of Soldiers from the Afghan National Army of the 203rd Thunder Corps conduct squad maneuvers and battle drill training and to learn how to better work together at FOB Thunder’s training range in Gardez, Afghanistan. Stock Photo

RMMT9NXC–A squad of Soldiers from the Afghan National Army of the 203rd Thunder Corps conduct squad maneuvers and battle drill training and to learn how to better work together at FOB Thunder’s training range in Gardez, Afghanistan.

U.S. Army Sgt. Marshal Whitaker from 5th platoon, Battery B, 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) performs the gunners quadrant micrometer test for the Guns of Glory top gun competition on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gardez in the Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2013. The 101st AB Division is in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Army Spc. Charles M. Willingham/ released) Guns of Glory top gun competition 130907-A-OS291-487 Stock Photo

RMHEMPKP–U.S. Army Sgt. Marshal Whitaker from 5th platoon, Battery B, 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) performs the gunners quadrant micrometer test for the Guns of Glory top gun competition on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gardez in the Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2013. The 101st AB Division is in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Army Spc. Charles M. Willingham/ released) Guns of Glory top gun competition 130907-A-OS291-487

PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Afghan National Army basic trainees crawl beneath barbed wire during an obstacle course at Regional Military Training Center of Gardez, Feb. 25, 2013. The basic trainees are currently in the sixth week of a nine-week course, and will graduate at the end of March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) Stock Photo

RM2GF26N8–PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Afghan National Army basic trainees crawl beneath barbed wire during an obstacle course at Regional Military Training Center of Gardez, Feb. 25, 2013. The basic trainees are currently in the sixth week of a nine-week course, and will graduate at the end of March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

The sunsets behind the ruins of an outpost of Alexander the Great as seen from Advising Platform Lightning Apr. 2, the ruins are just one example of the history of Afghanistan that is near Gardez, Afghanistan. Stock Photo

RMR7TNJT–The sunsets behind the ruins of an outpost of Alexander the Great as seen from Advising Platform Lightning Apr. 2, the ruins are just one example of the history of Afghanistan that is near Gardez, Afghanistan.

RMHEMPKE–U.S. Army Sgt. Reginald Mankowski from 5th platoon, Battery B, 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) performs the gunners quadrant micrometer test for the Guns of Glory top gun competition on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gardez in the Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2013. The 101st AB Division is in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Army Spc. Charles M. Willingham/ released) Guns of Glory top gun competition 130907-A-OS291-268

PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan –Afghan National Army basic cover their fellow trainees during an obstacle course at the Regional Military Training Center of Gardez, Feb. 25, 2013. The basic training course is in the sixth week of instruction, and will graduate nearly 600 new ANA soldiers at the end of March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) Stock Photo

RM2GF26XK–PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan –Afghan National Army basic cover their fellow trainees during an obstacle course at the Regional Military Training Center of Gardez, Feb. 25, 2013. The basic training course is in the sixth week of instruction, and will graduate nearly 600 new ANA soldiers at the end of March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

RMR7TNJR–The sunsets behind the ruins of an outpost of Alexander the Great as seen from Advising Platform Lightning Apr. 2, the ruins are just one example of the history of Afghanistan that is near Gardez, Afghanistan.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ladarryl Hawkins from Battery B, 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) performs a functions check on the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) for the Guns of Glory top gun competition on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gardez in the Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2013. The 101st AB Division is in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Army Spc. Charles M. Willingham/ released) Guns of Glory top gun competition 130907-A-OS291-137 Stock Photo

RMHEMPKB–U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ladarryl Hawkins from Battery B, 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) performs a functions check on the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) for the Guns of Glory top gun competition on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gardez in the Khowst province, Afghanistan, Sept. 7, 2013. The 101st AB Division is in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Army Spc. Charles M. Willingham/ released) Guns of Glory top gun competition 130907-A-OS291-137

48 INF BDE 1/121 INF C CO, load bags to fill a conex container at FOB Gardez, Afghanistan in preparation for unit redeployment back to Georgia on Febraury 18, 2010. 48th Infantryen ill a conex container at FOB Gardez for unit redeployment back to Georgia by Georgia National Guard Stock Photo

RMM2ND70–48 INF BDE 1/121 INF C CO, load bags to fill a conex container at FOB Gardez, Afghanistan in preparation for unit redeployment back to Georgia on Febraury 18, 2010. 48th Infantryen ill a conex container at FOB Gardez for unit redeployment back to Georgia by Georgia National Guard

PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – An Afghan National Army basic trainee provides overwatch as fellow trainees run through an obstacle course at the Regional Military Training Center of Gardez, Feb. 25, 2013. The basic training course is in the sixth week of instruction, and will graduate nearly 600 new ANA soldiers at the end of March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) Stock Photo

RM2GF26W1–PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – An Afghan National Army basic trainee provides overwatch as fellow trainees run through an obstacle course at the Regional Military Training Center of Gardez, Feb. 25, 2013. The basic training course is in the sixth week of instruction, and will graduate nearly 600 new ANA soldiers at the end of March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Police Advisor Team members load on to a CH-47 Chinook Mar. 13 on their way to the 303rd Police Zone Headquarters located across Gardez, Afghanistan to Train, Advise and Assist the Afghan National Police from Advising Platform Lightning. Stock Photo

RMR90EYF–Police Advisor Team members load on to a CH-47 Chinook Mar. 13 on their way to the 303rd Police Zone Headquarters located across Gardez, Afghanistan to Train, Advise and Assist the Afghan National Police from Advising Platform Lightning.

Spc Garrett Martin of Dahlonega, GA (left), and Spc Stephen Henson of Gainsville, GA (right), 48 INF BDE 1/121 INF C CO, help unload bags to fill a conex container at FOB Gardez, Afghanistan in preparation for unit redeployment back to Georgia on Febraury 18, 2010. Soldiers help unload bags in preparation for unit redeployment back to Georgia by Georgia National Guard Stock Photo

RMM2ND6W–Spc Garrett Martin of Dahlonega, GA (left), and Spc Stephen Henson of Gainsville, GA (right), 48 INF BDE 1/121 INF C CO, help unload bags to fill a conex container at FOB Gardez, Afghanistan in preparation for unit redeployment back to Georgia on Febraury 18, 2010. Soldiers help unload bags in preparation for unit redeployment back to Georgia by Georgia National Guard

PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – An Afghan National Army basic trainee takes cover during a camouflaging class at Regional Military Training Center of Gardez, Feb. 25, 2013. The basic training course is more than halfway through the nine-week course, and will graduate nearly 600 new ANA soldiers at the end of March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) Stock Photo

RM2GF26R5–PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – An Afghan National Army basic trainee takes cover during a camouflaging class at Regional Military Training Center of Gardez, Feb. 25, 2013. The basic training course is more than halfway through the nine-week course, and will graduate nearly 600 new ANA soldiers at the end of March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

A CH-47 Chinook crew chief watches the city of Gardez, Afghanistan passes underneath his aircraft Mar. 18 on their way to the 303rd Police Zone Headquarters from Advising Platform Lightning located across the city with the Police Advising Team on board. Stock Photo

RMR90EYG–A CH-47 Chinook crew chief watches the city of Gardez, Afghanistan passes underneath his aircraft Mar. 18 on their way to the 303rd Police Zone Headquarters from Advising Platform Lightning located across the city with the Police Advising Team on board.

PFC Jorge Castro (top), and Spc Phillip Garrison (bottom) of Gainsville, GA, 48 INF BDE 1/121 INF C CO, help unload bags to fill a conex container at FOB Gardez, Afghanistan in preparation for unit redeployment back to Georgia on Febraury 18, 2010. Soldiers help unload bags from truck in preparation for unit redeployment back to Georgia by Georgia National Guard Stock Photo

RMM2ND6X–PFC Jorge Castro (top), and Spc Phillip Garrison (bottom) of Gainsville, GA, 48 INF BDE 1/121 INF C CO, help unload bags to fill a conex container at FOB Gardez, Afghanistan in preparation for unit redeployment back to Georgia on Febraury 18, 2010. Soldiers help unload bags from truck in preparation for unit redeployment back to Georgia by Georgia National Guard

PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – An Afghan Nation Army basic trainee covers himself with sandbag material to show an example of camouflage effectiveness during a course at the Regional Military Training Center of Gardez, Feb. 25, 2013. The course is a nine-week course, and will graduate nearly 600 ANA soldiers at the end of March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) Stock Photo

RM2GF26RN–PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – An Afghan Nation Army basic trainee covers himself with sandbag material to show an example of camouflage effectiveness during a course at the Regional Military Training Center of Gardez, Feb. 25, 2013. The course is a nine-week course, and will graduate nearly 600 ANA soldiers at the end of March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Kelly, a working security dog for Advising Platform Lightning, gets some loving from Soldiers of Task Force Southeast as she chews on her favorite toy May 9. The working dogs use their keen sense of smell to help protect the instillation from threats. Stock Photo

RMP711XE–Kelly, a working security dog for Advising Platform Lightning, gets some loving from Soldiers of Task Force Southeast as she chews on her favorite toy May 9. The working dogs use their keen sense of smell to help protect the instillation from threats.

Spc Christopher Nicely of Richmond Hill, GA, (left) and Spc Andy Salemi of Gainsville, GA (right), 48 INF BDE 1/121 INF C CO, U.S. Army, locks a conex container at FOB Gardez, Afghanistan in preparation for unit redeployment back to Georgia on Febraury 18, 2010. Soldiers battle Afghan snow to lock conex in preparation for unit redeployment by Georgia National Guard Stock Photo

RMM2ND75–Spc Christopher Nicely of Richmond Hill, GA, (left) and Spc Andy Salemi of Gainsville, GA (right), 48 INF BDE 1/121 INF C CO, U.S. Army, locks a conex container at FOB Gardez, Afghanistan in preparation for unit redeployment back to Georgia on Febraury 18, 2010. Soldiers battle Afghan snow to lock conex in preparation for unit redeployment by Georgia National Guard

PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan –An Afghan National Army basic trainee jumps from a barrier during an obstacle course at the Regional Military Training Center of Gardez, Feb. 25, 2013. The nine-week basic training course is in the sixth week of instruction, and will graduate nearly 600 new ANA soldiers at the end of March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) Stock Photo

RM2GF26YX–PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan –An Afghan National Army basic trainee jumps from a barrier during an obstacle course at the Regional Military Training Center of Gardez, Feb. 25, 2013. The nine-week basic training course is in the sixth week of instruction, and will graduate nearly 600 new ANA soldiers at the end of March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Operation Outreach Gardez volunteers toss candy to local children during a mission outside Forward Operating Base Lightning near a Kuchi encampment in Gardez District Oct. 24. (Photo by U.S. Army Cpt. Kenneth Stewart, 17th Public Affairs Detachment) Operation Outreach Gardez impacts local lives 337410 Stock Photo

RMHEK6YW–Operation Outreach Gardez volunteers toss candy to local children during a mission outside Forward Operating Base Lightning near a Kuchi encampment in Gardez District Oct. 24. (Photo by U.S. Army Cpt. Kenneth Stewart, 17th Public Affairs Detachment) Operation Outreach Gardez impacts local lives 337410

RMR6P85A–A squad of Soldiers from the Afghan National Army of the 203rd Thunder Corps conduct squad maneuvers and battle drill training and to learn how to better work together at FOB Thunder’s training range in Gardez, Afghanistan.

PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – An Afghan National Army basic trainee looks through his rifle’s sights as he provides overwatch during an obstacle course at the Regional Military Training Center of Gardez, Feb. 25, 2013. The basic training course is in the sixth week of instruction, and will graduate nearly 600 new ANA soldiers at the end of March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) Stock Photo

RM2GF26WA–PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – An Afghan National Army basic trainee looks through his rifle’s sights as he provides overwatch during an obstacle course at the Regional Military Training Center of Gardez, Feb. 25, 2013. The basic training course is in the sixth week of instruction, and will graduate nearly 600 new ANA soldiers at the end of March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

A young Afghan girl near a Kuchi encampment, Gardez District, Afghanistan, smiiles holding a blanket and backpack that she received from Operation Outreach Gardez during a recent mission, October 24, 2010. (Photo by U.S. Army Cpt. Kenneth Stewart, 17th Public Affairs Detachment) Operation Outreach Gardez impacts local lives 337411 Stock Photo

RMHEK6YY–A young Afghan girl near a Kuchi encampment, Gardez District, Afghanistan, smiiles holding a blanket and backpack that she received from Operation Outreach Gardez during a recent mission, October 24, 2010. (Photo by U.S. Army Cpt. Kenneth Stewart, 17th Public Affairs Detachment) Operation Outreach Gardez impacts local lives 337411

Afghanistan National Army Soldiers from 203rd “Thunder” Corps based out of FOB Thunder in Gardez, Afghanistan assemble for convoy-route clearance operations May 25 in Tagab district of Ghazni province. Stock Photo

RMR6P7FY–Afghanistan National Army Soldiers from 203rd “Thunder” Corps based out of FOB Thunder in Gardez, Afghanistan assemble for convoy-route clearance operations May 25 in Tagab district of Ghazni province.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Megan Dort, a physician assistant with Provincial Reconstruction Team Paktia, meets with Dr. Nazdana Paktiawal, the director of public health for Paktia province, in Gardez, Afghanistan, Feb. 20, 2013. Dort and Paktiawal discussed women's rights and the elimination of violence against women. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Robert Porter/Released) PRT Paktia visits Gardez 130220-A-CW939-108 Stock Photo

RMHEMEM0–U.S. Air Force Capt. Megan Dort, a physician assistant with Provincial Reconstruction Team Paktia, meets with Dr. Nazdana Paktiawal, the director of public health for Paktia province, in Gardez, Afghanistan, Feb. 20, 2013. Dort and Paktiawal discussed women's rights and the elimination of violence against women. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Robert Porter/Released) PRT Paktia visits Gardez 130220-A-CW939-108

Afghan National Army (ANA) basic trainees participate in an obstacle course during the sixth week of their basic training course at the Regional Military Training Center of Gardez, Paktya province, Afghanistan, Feb. 25, 2013. The basic training course lasts nine-weeks and will graduate approximately 600 new ANA soldiers at the end of March, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) Stock Photo

RM2GF26M1–Afghan National Army (ANA) basic trainees participate in an obstacle course during the sixth week of their basic training course at the Regional Military Training Center of Gardez, Paktya province, Afghanistan, Feb. 25, 2013. The basic training course lasts nine-weeks and will graduate approximately 600 new ANA soldiers at the end of March, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Two Troopers from 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division watch May 19 as a civilian crew pilot a CH-47 to sling loads supplies to Advising Platform outside Gardez, Afghanistan from Bagram. Stock Photo

RMR6P8GA–Two Troopers from 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division watch May 19 as a civilian crew pilot a CH-47 to sling loads supplies to Advising Platform outside Gardez, Afghanistan from Bagram.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John C. Chong, the commanding officer of Provincial Reconstruction Team PaktIa, gestures while speaking during a meeting with Dr. Nazdana Paktiawal, the director of public health for Paktia province, in Gardez, Afghanistan, Feb. 20, 2013. Chong and Paktiawal discussed the annual budget for medical supplies, women's rights, and the elimination of violence against women. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Robert Porter/Released) PRT Paktia visits Gardez 130220-A-CW939-083 Stock Photo

RMHEMEKY–U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John C. Chong, the commanding officer of Provincial Reconstruction Team PaktIa, gestures while speaking during a meeting with Dr. Nazdana Paktiawal, the director of public health for Paktia province, in Gardez, Afghanistan, Feb. 20, 2013. Chong and Paktiawal discussed the annual budget for medical supplies, women's rights, and the elimination of violence against women. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Robert Porter/Released) PRT Paktia visits Gardez 130220-A-CW939-083

U.S. Soldiers with Echo Company, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), work to move a collapsible bridge system in preparation for transport at Forward Operating Base Gardez, Paktia province, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Brian Smith-Dutton/Released) Mechanics doing their part for OEF 130126-A-TT250-084 Stock Photo

RMHEMDTA–U.S. Soldiers with Echo Company, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), work to move a collapsible bridge system in preparation for transport at Forward Operating Base Gardez, Paktia province, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Brian Smith-Dutton/Released) Mechanics doing their part for OEF 130126-A-TT250-084

RM2GF26X9–PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – An Afghan National Army basic trainee looks through his rifle’s sights as he provides over watch during an obstacle course at the Regional Military Training Center of Gardez, Feb. 25, 2013. The basic training course is in the sixth week of instruction, and will graduate nearly 600 new Afghan National Army soldiers at the end of March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

1st Lt. Rhett Williams, Platoon Leader for B Troop, 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division walks the range located on FOB Thunder, just outside Advising Platform Lightning as Soldiers from Task Force Southeast work on their marksmanship on the range. Stock Photo

RMR6P8GB–1st Lt. Rhett Williams, Platoon Leader for B Troop, 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division walks the range located on FOB Thunder, just outside Advising Platform Lightning as Soldiers from Task Force Southeast work on their marksmanship on the range.

RMHEMDTB–U.S. Soldiers with Echo Company, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), work to move a collapsible bridge system in preparation for transport at Forward Operating Base Gardez, Paktia province, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Brian Smith-Dutton/Released) Mechanics doing their part for OEF 130126-A-TT250-133

RMJGDCFY–Afghanistan National Army Soldiers from 203rd “Thunder” Corps based out of FOB Thunder in Gardez, Afghanistan assemble for convoy-route clearance operations May 25 in Tagab district of Ghazni province. (Afghanistan National Army photo provided by 203rd Corps PAO.)

Soldiers assigned to 3rd Brigade Combat Team 'Rakkasans,' 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), stand at attention during an award ceremony on Forward Operating Base Gardez, Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2013. The 37 soldiers received the Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Action Badge or Combat Medical Badge depending on their military occupational specialty within the military. (U.S. photo by Spc. Brian Smith-Dutton, Task Force 3/101 Public Affairs) Rakkasans receive combat badges 130121-A-TT250-547 Stock Photo

RMHEMDJT–Soldiers assigned to 3rd Brigade Combat Team 'Rakkasans,' 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), stand at attention during an award ceremony on Forward Operating Base Gardez, Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2013. The 37 soldiers received the Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Action Badge or Combat Medical Badge depending on their military occupational specialty within the military. (U.S. photo by Spc. Brian Smith-Dutton, Task Force 3/101 Public Affairs) Rakkasans receive combat badges 130121-A-TT250-547

Soldiers from the Scout Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan pause during a patrol in the city of Gardez with a unit of local Afghan Uniformed Police, Feb. 16. The Scout unit was assisting local AUP on a presence patrol around the city. AUP takes the reins from US soldiers in Gardez 120216-A-ZU930-018 Stock Photo

RMHEM2NN–Soldiers from the Scout Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan pause during a patrol in the city of Gardez with a unit of local Afghan Uniformed Police, Feb. 16. The Scout unit was assisting local AUP on a presence patrol around the city. AUP takes the reins from US soldiers in Gardez 120216-A-ZU930-018

A Combat Infantryman Badge is pinned upon a soldier's chest during an awards ceremony for soldiers assigned to 3rd Brigade Combat Team 'Rakkasans'' 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), on Forward Operating Base Gardez, Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2013. Thirty-seven soldiers received either the Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Action Badge or Combat Medical Badge depending on their military occupational specialty within the military. (U.S. photo by Spc. Brian Smith-Dutton, Task Force 3/101 Public Affairs) Rakkasans receive combat badges 130121-A-TT250-989 Stock Photo

RMHEMDJX–A Combat Infantryman Badge is pinned upon a soldier's chest during an awards ceremony for soldiers assigned to 3rd Brigade Combat Team 'Rakkasans'' 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), on Forward Operating Base Gardez, Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2013. Thirty-seven soldiers received either the Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Action Badge or Combat Medical Badge depending on their military occupational specialty within the military. (U.S. photo by Spc. Brian Smith-Dutton, Task Force 3/101 Public Affairs) Rakkasans receive combat badges 130121-A-TT250-989

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyler Johnson, from San Antonio, Texas, who is a lead engineer for the Paktya Provincial Reconstruction Team, Task Force Spartan, flings a snowball during an epic snowball fight with paratroopers of the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment on Forward Operating Base Gardez, Feb. 20. Flickr - DVIDSHUB - TF Gold Geronimo soldiers, Paktya PRT wage epic snow fight at Gardez (Image 9 of 10) Stock Photo

RMHF0NJ1–U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyler Johnson, from San Antonio, Texas, who is a lead engineer for the Paktya Provincial Reconstruction Team, Task Force Spartan, flings a snowball during an epic snowball fight with paratroopers of the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment on Forward Operating Base Gardez, Feb. 20. Flickr - DVIDSHUB - TF Gold Geronimo soldiers, Paktya PRT wage epic snow fight at Gardez (Image 9 of 10)

A U.S. Army scout from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan trudges through the icy city streets of Gardez with a broken crampon, Feb. 16. The scout unit was assisting local Afghan Uniformed Police on a presence patrol around the city. TF Spartan scouts aid AUP on Gardez presence patrol 120216-A-ZU930-006 Stock Photo

RMHEM2P2–A U.S. Army scout from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan trudges through the icy city streets of Gardez with a broken crampon, Feb. 16. The scout unit was assisting local Afghan Uniformed Police on a presence patrol around the city. TF Spartan scouts aid AUP on Gardez presence patrol 120216-A-ZU930-006

PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan — Members of the Afghan Uniformed Police and Afghan Border Police maneuver a vehicle jack during a preventative maintenance, checks and services class conducted by the maintenance platoon from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan on Forward Operating Base Gardez Feb. 19. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ken Scar, 7th MPAD) AUP, ABP learn vehicle repair, comraderie in Gardez 120219-A-ZU930-003 Stock Photo

RMHEM2RT–PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan — Members of the Afghan Uniformed Police and Afghan Border Police maneuver a vehicle jack during a preventative maintenance, checks and services class conducted by the maintenance platoon from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan on Forward Operating Base Gardez Feb. 19. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ken Scar, 7th MPAD) AUP, ABP learn vehicle repair, comraderie in Gardez 120219-A-ZU930-003

More than 50 vehicles line-up behind a Route Clearance Team on Route Idaho between Forward Operating Bases Sharana and Gardez Nov. 10. The route has a high-level of improvised explosives devices and Coalition forces, Afghan National Police and local national truck drivers take advantage of the RCT. (Photo by Sgt. Katryn McCalment) Special Operations Task Force - East convoys to FOB Sharana 340359 Stock Photo

RMHEK7CP–More than 50 vehicles line-up behind a Route Clearance Team on Route Idaho between Forward Operating Bases Sharana and Gardez Nov. 10. The route has a high-level of improvised explosives devices and Coalition forces, Afghan National Police and local national truck drivers take advantage of the RCT. (Photo by Sgt. Katryn McCalment) Special Operations Task Force - East convoys to FOB Sharana 340359

Staff Sgt.Darius Luedtke, combat medic for B Troop, 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division takes a photo of a doll his daughter sent him May 19 on Advising Platform Lightning. His daughter sent him the doll to protect her daddy that- deployed to Gardez, Afghanistan for six months. Stock Photo

RMR6P8G7–Staff Sgt.Darius Luedtke, combat medic for B Troop, 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division takes a photo of a doll his daughter sent him May 19 on Advising Platform Lightning. His daughter sent him the doll to protect her daddy that- deployed to Gardez, Afghanistan for six months.

An Afghan boy stands amid U.S. Army scouts from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan as they pull security in his neighborhood in the city of Gardez, Feb. 16. The soldiers were stopped while Afghan Uniformed Police questioned several men who were caught smoking hashish during a presence patrol around the city. TF Spartan scouts aid AUP on Gardez presence patrol 120216-A-ZU930-003 Stock Photo

RMHEM2NY–An Afghan boy stands amid U.S. Army scouts from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan as they pull security in his neighborhood in the city of Gardez, Feb. 16. The soldiers were stopped while Afghan Uniformed Police questioned several men who were caught smoking hashish during a presence patrol around the city. TF Spartan scouts aid AUP on Gardez presence patrol 120216-A-ZU930-003

PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan — U.S. Army Master Sgt. Philip Blaisdell, who is with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan, charges through enemy fire to dispense cold justice during an epic snowball fight with the Paktya Provincial Reconstrution Team on Forward Operating Base Gardez Feb. 20. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ken Scar, 7th MPAD) TF Gold Geronimo soldiers, Paktya PRT wage epic snow fight at Gardez 120220-A-ZU930-013 Stock Photo

RMHEM2TA–PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan — U.S. Army Master Sgt. Philip Blaisdell, who is with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan, charges through enemy fire to dispense cold justice during an epic snowball fight with the Paktya Provincial Reconstrution Team on Forward Operating Base Gardez Feb. 20. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ken Scar, 7th MPAD) TF Gold Geronimo soldiers, Paktya PRT wage epic snow fight at Gardez 120220-A-ZU930-013

U.S. Army Sgt. Nicholas Fenton, left, and Pfc. Jonathan Murden, walk alongside young boys while on patrol in the city of Gardez, in Paktia province, Afghanistan, Feb. 16, 2012. Both Soldiers are with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ken Scar/Released) U.S. Army Sgt. Nicholas Fenton, left, and Pfc. Jonathan Murden, walk alongside young boys while on patrol in the city of Gardez, in Paktia province, Afghanistan, Feb. 16, 2012 120216-A-ZU930-017 Stock Photo

RMHEM2NW–U.S. Army Sgt. Nicholas Fenton, left, and Pfc. Jonathan Murden, walk alongside young boys while on patrol in the city of Gardez, in Paktia province, Afghanistan, Feb. 16, 2012. Both Soldiers are with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ken Scar/Released) U.S. Army Sgt. Nicholas Fenton, left, and Pfc. Jonathan Murden, walk alongside young boys while on patrol in the city of Gardez, in Paktia province, Afghanistan, Feb. 16, 2012 120216-A-ZU930-017

Pfc. Brian Lomax, a Cavalry Scout with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division stands ready to serve as color bearer Apr. 1 before a ceremony held on Advising Platform Lightning. Stock Photo

RMR7TNJN–Pfc. Brian Lomax, a Cavalry Scout with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division stands ready to serve as color bearer Apr. 1 before a ceremony held on Advising Platform Lightning.

PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan — U.S. Army Scouts from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan, who walked through the night in minus four-degree temperatures on streets that were solid ice, rest in a small room provided to them by the local Afghan Uniformed Police in Gardez Feb. 16. The attachments on their boots are called 'Yak Tracks', which are special crampons designed for walking on snow and ice. The AUP provided the room for the Scouts to rest in for a couple of hours before heading out into the city for a joint presence patrol. Stock Photo

RMHEM2N1–PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan — U.S. Army Scouts from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Spartan, who walked through the night in minus four-degree temperatures on streets that were solid ice, rest in a small room provided to them by the local Afghan Uniformed Police in Gardez Feb. 16. The attachments on their boots are called 'Yak Tracks', which are special crampons designed for walking on snow and ice. The AUP provided the room for the Scouts to rest in for a couple of hours before heading out into the city for a joint presence patrol.

An Afghan National Army (ANA) basic trainee takes cover during a camouflaging class at Regional Military Training Center at Gardez in Paktia province, Afghanistan, Feb. 25, 2013. The basic training course is a nine-week course and will graduate nearly 600 new ANA soldiers at the end of March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite/Released) Afghans become soldiers 130225-A-RE919-005 Stock Photo

RMHEMF03–An Afghan National Army (ANA) basic trainee takes cover during a camouflaging class at Regional Military Training Center at Gardez in Paktia province, Afghanistan, Feb. 25, 2013. The basic training course is a nine-week course and will graduate nearly 600 new ANA soldiers at the end of March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite/Released) Afghans become soldiers 130225-A-RE919-005

Staff Sgt. Lexi Oropeza, an Aeromedical Evacuation Tech (farthest back) and Capt. Chantel Armstrong (middle), a Aeromedical Evacuation Nurse, both with 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron check on passengers and log medical statistics while 2nd Lt. Stephen Kittle gets some rest on a medical flight out of Bagram, Afghanistan. Stock Photo

RMMT9P25–Staff Sgt. Lexi Oropeza, an Aeromedical Evacuation Tech (farthest back) and Capt. Chantel Armstrong (middle), a Aeromedical Evacuation Nurse, both with 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron check on passengers and log medical statistics while 2nd Lt. Stephen Kittle gets some rest on a medical flight out of Bagram, Afghanistan.

An Afghan Nation Army (ANA) basic trainee covers himself with sandbag material to show an example of camouflage effectiveness during a course at the Regional Military Training Center at Gardez in the Paktia province, Afghanistan, Feb. 25, 2013. The course is a nine-week course and will graduate nearly 600 ANA soldiers at the end of March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite/Released) Afghans become soldiers 130225-A-RE919-006 Stock Photo

RMHEMF02–An Afghan Nation Army (ANA) basic trainee covers himself with sandbag material to show an example of camouflage effectiveness during a course at the Regional Military Training Center at Gardez in the Paktia province, Afghanistan, Feb. 25, 2013. The course is a nine-week course and will graduate nearly 600 ANA soldiers at the end of March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite/Released) Afghans become soldiers 130225-A-RE919-006

RMR6P8G6–Kelly, a working security dog for Advising Platform Lightning, gets some loving from Soldiers of Task Force Southeast as she chews on her favorite toy May 9. The working dogs use their keen sense of smell to help protect the instillation from threats.

An Afghan National Army (ANA) basic trainee provides over watch as fellow trainees run through an obstacle course at the Regional Military Training Center at Gardez in Paktia province, Afghanistan, Feb. 25, 2013. The basic training course ws in its sixth week of instruction, and will graduate nearly 600 new ANA soldiers at the end of March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite/Released) Afghans become soldiers 130225-A-RE919-007 Stock Photo

RMHEMEYP–An Afghan National Army (ANA) basic trainee provides over watch as fellow trainees run through an obstacle course at the Regional Military Training Center at Gardez in Paktia province, Afghanistan, Feb. 25, 2013. The basic training course ws in its sixth week of instruction, and will graduate nearly 600 new ANA soldiers at the end of March 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tianna Waite/Released) Afghans become soldiers 130225-A-RE919-007

PAKTIYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – U.S. Army Maj. David Conner, commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), prepares to direct the choir during a Christmas worship service at Forward Operating Base Gardez, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2012. Servicemembers and civilians attended the service and enjoyed traditional Christmas music, scripture readings and fellowship. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) Rakkasans celebrate Christmas in Paktiya pr Stock Photo

RMHEMD07–PAKTIYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – U.S. Army Maj. David Conner, commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), prepares to direct the choir during a Christmas worship service at Forward Operating Base Gardez, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2012. Servicemembers and civilians attended the service and enjoyed traditional Christmas music, scripture readings and fellowship. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) Rakkasans celebrate Christmas in Paktiya pr

RMMT39DN–A squad of Soldiers from the Afghan National Army of the 203rd Thunder Corps conduct squad maneuvers and battle drill training and to learn how to better work together at FOB Thunder’s training range in Gardez, Afghanistan. (Photo provided by Sgt. 1st Class Sacramento Ortega.)

RMMRT9E4–Afghanistan National Army Soldiers from 203rd “Thunder” Corps based out of FOB Thunder in Gardez, Afghanistan assemble for convoy-route clearance operations May 25 in Tagab district of Ghazni province. (Afghanistan National Army photo provided by 203rd Corps PAO.)

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Joshua McMillan, the platoon leader for 2nd Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 36th Infantry Division, talks with an Afghan boy during a mission near the village of Shakar Khel, Gardez district, Sept. 5, 2012. McMillan and his platoon are the security element attached to the Paktiya Provincial Reconstruction Team, to ensure the safety of the PRT members as they meet with local leaders and farmers. Back to the basics, ADT visits tree nurseries to assess progress 120905-A-GH622-121 Stock Photo

RMHEM9M1–U.S. Army 1st Lt. Joshua McMillan, the platoon leader for 2nd Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 36th Infantry Division, talks with an Afghan boy during a mission near the village of Shakar Khel, Gardez district, Sept. 5, 2012. McMillan and his platoon are the security element attached to the Paktiya Provincial Reconstruction Team, to ensure the safety of the PRT members as they meet with local leaders and farmers. Back to the basics, ADT visits tree nurseries to assess progress 120905-A-GH622-121

U.S. Army Pfc. Andrew Benis, center, with Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment, loads a 120 mm round into an M120 mortar system during live-fire training at Combat Outpost Wilderness near the Khost-Gardez Pass in Afghanistan, Feb. 13, 2013. The pass is the main land route connecting the Afghan province of Khost and Gardez, the capital of Paktia province. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alex Amen/Released) Artillerymen, mortarmen train with live-fire missions 130213-A-NS855-009 Stock Photo

RMHEMECM–U.S. Army Pfc. Andrew Benis, center, with Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment, loads a 120 mm round into an M120 mortar system during live-fire training at Combat Outpost Wilderness near the Khost-Gardez Pass in Afghanistan, Feb. 13, 2013. The pass is the main land route connecting the Afghan province of Khost and Gardez, the capital of Paktia province. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alex Amen/Released) Artillerymen, mortarmen train with live-fire missions 130213-A-NS855-009

RMR6P8G2–Staff Sgt. Lexi Oropeza, an Aeromedical Evacuation Tech (farthest back) and Capt. Chantel Armstrong (middle), a Aeromedical Evacuation Nurse, both with 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron check on passengers and log medical statistics while 2nd Lt. Stephen Kittle gets some rest on a medical flight out of Bagram, Afghanistan.

U.S. Army Spc. Jerel Martinez, far right, with Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment, stands by as his team fires a 120 mm mortar round from an M120 mortar system during training at Combat Outpost Wilderness near the Khost-Gardez Pass in Afghanistan, Feb. 13, 2013. The pass is the main land route connecting the Afghan province of Khost and Gardez, the capital of Paktia province. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alex Amen/Released) Artillerymen, mortarmen train with live-fire missions 130213-A-NS855-010 Stock Photo

RMHEMECN–U.S. Army Spc. Jerel Martinez, far right, with Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment, stands by as his team fires a 120 mm mortar round from an M120 mortar system during training at Combat Outpost Wilderness near the Khost-Gardez Pass in Afghanistan, Feb. 13, 2013. The pass is the main land route connecting the Afghan province of Khost and Gardez, the capital of Paktia province. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alex Amen/Released) Artillerymen, mortarmen train with live-fire missions 130213-A-NS855-010

U.S. Army 1st Lt. James Small, a soil scientist, accepts an apple from an Afghan boy in a tree nursery near the village of Shakar Khel, Gardez district, Sept. 5, 2012. Small is a member of the Nebraska National Guard Agribusiness Development Team, the agricultural section for the Paktiya Provincial Reconstruction Team, and is helping his team conduct a quality assurance/quality control mission at the nursery to assess the farmer's needs and how the ADT can improve the quality of his product. Back to the basics, ADT visits tree nurseries to assess progress 120905-A-GH622-163 Stock Photo

RMHEM9M3–U.S. Army 1st Lt. James Small, a soil scientist, accepts an apple from an Afghan boy in a tree nursery near the village of Shakar Khel, Gardez district, Sept. 5, 2012. Small is a member of the Nebraska National Guard Agribusiness Development Team, the agricultural section for the Paktiya Provincial Reconstruction Team, and is helping his team conduct a quality assurance/quality control mission at the nursery to assess the farmer's needs and how the ADT can improve the quality of his product. Back to the basics, ADT visits tree nurseries to assess progress 120905-A-GH622-163

From left, U.S. Army Pfcs. Dustin Day-Griffith and Andrew Benis, both with Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment, crouch down after firing a 120 mm mortar round from an M120 mortar system at Combat Outpost Wilderness near the Khost-Gardez Pass in Afghanistan, Feb. 13, 2013. The pass is the main land route connecting the Afghan province of Khost and Gardez, the capital of Paktia province. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alex Amen/Released) Artillerymen, mortarmen train with live-fire missions 130213-A-NS855-012 Stock Photo

RMHEMECP–From left, U.S. Army Pfcs. Dustin Day-Griffith and Andrew Benis, both with Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment, crouch down after firing a 120 mm mortar round from an M120 mortar system at Combat Outpost Wilderness near the Khost-Gardez Pass in Afghanistan, Feb. 13, 2013. The pass is the main land route connecting the Afghan province of Khost and Gardez, the capital of Paktia province. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alex Amen/Released) Artillerymen, mortarmen train with live-fire missions 130213-A-NS855-012

RMMT39E3–An artillery crew from the Afghan National Army 203rd Thunder Corps conduct a live fire training on a D30 122mm Artillery weapon system at FOB Thunder in Gardez, Afghanistan. (Afghanistan National Army photo provided by 203rd Thunder Corps PAO.)

RMMT6NXJ–The sunsets behind the ruins of an outpost of Alexander the Great as seen from Advising Platform Lightning Apr. 2, the ruins are just one example of the history of Afghanistan that is near Gardez, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo provided by Sgt. Christopher B. Dennis, 1st Cavalry Division PAO.)

RMMT6NXH–The sunsets behind the ruins of an outpost of Alexander the Great as seen from Advising Platform Lightning Apr. 2, the ruins are just one example of the history of Afghanistan that is near Gardez, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo provided by Sgt. Christopher B. Dennis, 1st Cavalry Division PAO.)

RMMT6NY0–Two Troopers from 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division watch May 19 as a civilian crew pilot a CH-47 to sling loads supplies to Advising Platform outside Gardez, Afghanistan from Bagram. (U.S. Army photo provided by Sgt. Christopher B. Dennis, 1st Cavalry Division PAO.)

RMMT6NXE–Police Advisor Team members load on to a CH-47 Chinook Mar. 13 on their way to the 303rd Police Zone Headquarters located across Gardez, Afghanistan to Train, Advise and Assist the Afghan National Police from Advising Platform Lightning. (U.S. Army photo provided by Sgt. Christopher B. Dennis, 1st Cavalry Division PAO.)

RMMT6NXF–A CH-47 Chinook crew chief watches the city of Gardez, Afghanistan passes underneath his aircraft Mar. 18 on their way to the 303rd Police Zone Headquarters from Advising Platform Lightning located across the city with the Police Advising Team on board. (U.S. Army photo provided by Sgt. Christopher B. Dennis, 1st Cavalry Division PAO.)

RMMT6NY1–1st Lt. Rhett Williams, Platoon Leader for B Troop, 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division walks the range located on FOB Thunder, just outside Advising Platform Lightning as Soldiers from Task Force Southeast work on their marksmanship on the range. (U.S. Army photo provided by Sgt. Christopher B. Dennis, 1st Cavalry Division PAO.)

RMMT6NXY–Staff Sgt.Darius Luedtke, combat medic for B Troop, 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division takes a photo of a doll his daughter sent him May 19 on Advising Platform Lightning. His daughter sent him the doll to protect her daddy that- deployed to Gardez, Afghanistan for six months. (U.S. Army photo provided by Sgt. Christopher B. Dennis, 1st Cavalry Division PAO.)

A U.S. Army Soldier with 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment maintains security during a Warrior Training Alliance (WTA) Route Clearing Course given to Afghan National Army 203rd Corps Soldiers at FOB Thunder. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Uribe, Task Force Southeast PAO Team.) Stock Photo

RMMN3DHK–A U.S. Army Soldier with 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment maintains security during a Warrior Training Alliance (WTA) Route Clearing Course given to Afghan National Army 203rd Corps Soldiers at FOB Thunder. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Uribe, Task Force Southeast PAO Team.)

Afghan national army soldiers, Afghan national police and coalition soldiers sit together and partake in joint coordination of operations planning. ANA and ANP have begun taking the lead in operations to bring stability to Afghanistan, counting on coalition members to mentor and support. ANA, ANP and Coalition Forces bring stability to Afghanistan DVIDS63471 Stock Photo

RMHF1FFW–Afghan national army soldiers, Afghan national police and coalition soldiers sit together and partake in joint coordination of operations planning. ANA and ANP have begun taking the lead in operations to bring stability to Afghanistan, counting on coalition members to mentor and support. ANA, ANP and Coalition Forces bring stability to Afghanistan DVIDS63471

PAKTIYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kelly Kendrick, commander of 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), hands a cigar to U.S. Army Pfc. Jonathan Sharp, an infantryman with Company C, 1st Battalion, 187th Inf Reg, 3rd BCT, 101st, at Combat Outpost Chamkani, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2012. Kendrick travelled to a number of bases to visit his Soldiers during the Christmas holiday to boost morale. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) Rakkasans celebrate Christmas in Paktiy Stock Photo

RMHEMD0Y–PAKTIYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kelly Kendrick, commander of 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), hands a cigar to U.S. Army Pfc. Jonathan Sharp, an infantryman with Company C, 1st Battalion, 187th Inf Reg, 3rd BCT, 101st, at Combat Outpost Chamkani, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2012. Kendrick travelled to a number of bases to visit his Soldiers during the Christmas holiday to boost morale. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) Rakkasans celebrate Christmas in Paktiy

PAKTIYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jordan Ferrell, communications chief for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), hones his marksmanship skills at Combat Outpost Chamkani, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2012. Ferrell travelled to COP Chamkani with his battalion command team to celebrate Christmas with Soldiers at various bases and boost morale. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) Rakkasans celebrate Christmas in Paktiya Province 1 Stock Photo

RMHEMD11–PAKTIYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jordan Ferrell, communications chief for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), hones his marksmanship skills at Combat Outpost Chamkani, Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2012. Ferrell travelled to COP Chamkani with his battalion command team to celebrate Christmas with Soldiers at various bases and boost morale. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) Rakkasans celebrate Christmas in Paktiya Province 1

PAKTIYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – U.S. Army Soldiers attached to 3rd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), the security forces element for Provincial Reconstruction Team Paktiya, direct their convoy to a rally point in the Sayed Karem District market, Afghanistan, Dec. 20, 2012. PRT Paktiya assessed the agricultural development of the district by conducting a market walk and talking to vendors in the area. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) Security force pla Stock Photo

RMHEMCXW–PAKTIYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – U.S. Army Soldiers attached to 3rd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), the security forces element for Provincial Reconstruction Team Paktiya, direct their convoy to a rally point in the Sayed Karem District market, Afghanistan, Dec. 20, 2012. PRT Paktiya assessed the agricultural development of the district by conducting a market walk and talking to vendors in the area. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) Security force pla

RMHEMCXT–PAKTIYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – U.S. Army Soldiers attached to 3rd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), the security forces element for Provincial Reconstruction Team Paktiya, escort members of the PRT through the Sayed Karem District market, Afghanistan, Dec. 20, 2012. The members of PRT Paktiya conducted a key leader engagement and a market walk to assess the agricultural progress and security of the area. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) Security forc

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Nate Webster (foreground), a platoon leader, and U.S. Army Spc. James Alley (background), an infantryman, both attached to 3rd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), the security forces element for Provincial Reconstruction Team Paktiya, interact with Afghan children in Sayed Karem District, Afghanistan, Dec. 20, 2012. 3rd Platoon provided security for the PRT during a market walk to assess agricultural progress in the area. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake, 115th Mobile Public Stock Photo

RMHEMCXR–U.S. Army 1st Lt. Nate Webster (foreground), a platoon leader, and U.S. Army Spc. James Alley (background), an infantryman, both attached to 3rd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), the security forces element for Provincial Reconstruction Team Paktiya, interact with Afghan children in Sayed Karem District, Afghanistan, Dec. 20, 2012. 3rd Platoon provided security for the PRT during a market walk to assess agricultural progress in the area. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake, 115th Mobile Public

Two Afghan boys walk ahead of the security forces element of Provincial Reconstruction Team Paktiya in the Sayed Karem District market, Afghanistan, Dec. 20, 2012. PRT Paktiya conducted a market walk to assess the agricultural development of the area and talk to local vendors and farmers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) Security force platoon helps secure Afghan future 121220-A-GH622-114 Stock Photo

RMHEMCXX–Two Afghan boys walk ahead of the security forces element of Provincial Reconstruction Team Paktiya in the Sayed Karem District market, Afghanistan, Dec. 20, 2012. PRT Paktiya conducted a market walk to assess the agricultural development of the area and talk to local vendors and farmers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) Security force platoon helps secure Afghan future 121220-A-GH622-114

PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Khial Mohammad (left), the agricultural extension agent for Ahmad Abad District of Paktya Province, Afghanistan, Sgt. 1st Class John Ruden (center) and Sgt. Beth Ramsey (right), both members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Paktya, check on the progress of a plot of soy beans, Aug.13, 2012. Ruden, a food security specialist, and Ramsey, a forestry specialist, gave classes and built a demonstration farm to show the Afghan farmers how to properly grow, harvest and store their produce. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Deta Stock Photo

RMHEM8YR–PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Khial Mohammad (left), the agricultural extension agent for Ahmad Abad District of Paktya Province, Afghanistan, Sgt. 1st Class John Ruden (center) and Sgt. Beth Ramsey (right), both members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Paktya, check on the progress of a plot of soy beans, Aug.13, 2012. Ruden, a food security specialist, and Ramsey, a forestry specialist, gave classes and built a demonstration farm to show the Afghan farmers how to properly grow, harvest and store their produce. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Deta

RMMT6NXT–Kelly, a working security dog for Advising Platform Lightning, gets some loving from Soldiers of Task Force Southeast as she chews on her favorite toy May 9. The working dogs use their keen sense of smell to help protect the instillation from threats. (U.S. Army photo provided by Sgt. Christopher B. Dennis, 1st Cavalry Division PAO.)

RMMT6NXG–Pfc. Brian Lomax, a Cavalry Scout with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division stands ready to serve as color bearer Apr. 1 before a ceremony held on Advising Platform Lightning. (U.S. Army photo provided by Sgt. Christopher B. Dennis, 1st Cavalry Division PAO.)

RMMT6NXN–Staff Sgt. Lexi Oropeza, an Aeromedical Evacuation Tech (farthest back) and Capt. Chantel Armstrong (middle), a Aeromedical Evacuation Nurse, both with 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron check on passengers and log medical statistics while 2nd Lt. Stephen Kittle gets some rest on a medical flight out of Bagram, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo provided by Sgt. Christopher B. Dennis, 1st Cavalry Division PAO.)

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