The Afghan National Army train while the US Army Chinook helicopter deliver humvees to the front line. March 4, 2010. Southern Afghanistan.
A U.S. Army Chinook Helicopter makes its landing approach, in preparation to deliver a humvee to a Forward Operating Base in Southern Afghanistan, March 4, 2010.
The Chinook Helicopter is the U.S. Army's primary cargo rotary aircraft and has been one of the main work horses throughout Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
Afghan national army soldier with the 205th Corps stand in formation in preparation for the arrival of Gen. Qsime, Afghan national army 205th Corps vice commander during a battlefield circulation, March 4, 2010, Southern Afghanistan. Qsime and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Matthew Bedwell, 205th Coalition Mentor Team deputy commander stopped at four different Forward Operating Bases and visited over 400 205th Corps ANA soldiers to discuss upcoming combat operations and quality of life issues at each location.
This image displays the gunner's view from an MI-17 tactical helicopter during a battlefield circulation across Southern Afghanistan, March 4, 2010. Gen. Qsime, Afghan national army 205th Corps vice commander, and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Matthew Bedwell, 205th Coalition Mentor Team deputy commander stopped at four different Forward Operating Bases and visited over 400 205th Corps ANA soldiers to discuss upcoming combat operations and quality of life issues at each location.
An Afghan national army soldier with the 205th Corps takes a look behind himself before falling into formation, in preparation for Gen. Qsime, Afghan national army 205th Corps vice commander's visit, March 4, 2010, Southern Afghanistan. Qsime and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Matthew Bedwell, 205th Coalition Mentor Team deputy commander stopped at four different Forward Operating Bases and visited over 400 205th Corps ANA soldiers to discuss upcoming combat operations and quality of life issues at each location.
The Afghan landscape as viewed from a Chinook helicopter.
By Kenny Holston.