Operations in Kunar

Published August 27, 2011
US Army soldiers from Alpha Company 2nd battalion 27th infantry regiment, Task Force Bronco, prepare their weapons for their overnight mission in FOB Bostick in Naray district.
US Army soldiers from Alpha Company 2nd battalion 27th infantry regiment, Task Force Bronco, prepare their weapons for their overnight mission in FOB Bostick in Naray district.
A US Army soldier is silhouetted against thunderclouds during a lightning storm at FOB Bostick in Naray district.
A US Army soldier is silhouetted against thunderclouds during a lightning storm at FOB Bostick in Naray district.
A US Army Chinook helicopter takes off from Observation Post Mace.
A US Army Chinook helicopter takes off from Observation Post Mace.
A US Army Chinook helicopter takes off from Observation Post Mace.
A US Army Chinook helicopter takes off from Observation Post Mace.
Task Force NO FEAR leave a Chinook helicopter upon arrival to Observation Post Mace from FOB Bostick in eastern Afghanistan Naray district, Kunar province near the border of Pakistan.
Task Force NO FEAR leave a Chinook helicopter upon arrival to Observation Post Mace from FOB Bostick in eastern Afghanistan Naray district, Kunar province near the border of Pakistan.
Task Force No Fear climb upon arrival at Observation Post Mace.
Task Force No Fear climb upon arrival at Observation Post Mace.
Afghan National Army soldiers watch a Chinook helicopter carrying supplies land at Observation Post Mace.
Afghan National Army soldiers watch a Chinook helicopter carrying supplies land at Observation Post Mace.
Task Force No Fear take up position upon arrival at Observation Post Mace.
Task Force No Fear take up position upon arrival at Observation Post Mace.

Photos showcasing various missions and operations taking place in the FOB Bostick in eastern Afghanistan Naray district Kunar province near the border of Pakistan. -Photos by Reuters

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