U.S. Forces Afghanistan Return Fire in Kabul Attack

Department of Defense Photo Essay

  • U.S. Army Sgt. Jaclyn Guzman maintains visual surveillance as shots are fired and explosions erupt from a building in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 13, 2011. Afghan and coalition forces trapped the insurgents in the partially-constructed building they were using as a firing position, and conducted a floor-by-floor clearing operation. Guzman is assigned to the U.S. Forces Afghanistan Protective Service Detail. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Catherine Threat
  • U.S. Forces Afghanistan troops maintain security and return fire during an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 13, 2011. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Catherine Threat
  • U.S. Army Lt. Richard Rogers gets a security and personnel update from Sgt. Christopher Rowe during an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 13, 2011. Rogers, a member of the Alabama National Guard, is U.S. Forces Afghanistan Force Protection officer in charge. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Catherine Threat
  • U.S. Forces Afghanistan troops maintain security and return fire during an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 13, 2011. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Catherine Threat
  • U.S. Army Capt. Jerry Mitchell briefs Force Protection Team Bravo as they prepare to relieve the first rotation of guards maintaining security and returning fire during an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept 13, 2011. Mitchell, a member of the Florida National Guard, is U.S. Forces Afghanistan headquarters company commander. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Catherine Threat
  • U.S. Army Capt. Jerry Mitchell briefs Force Protection Team Bravo as they prepare to relieve the first rotation of guards maintaining security and returning fire during an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept 13, 2011. Mitchell, a member of the Florida National Guard, is Headquarters Company commander assigned to U.S. Forces Afghanistan. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Catherine Threat
  • U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Timothy McHale gives encouragement to troops maintaining security and returning fire during an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 13, 2011. McHale is assigned to U.S. Forces Afghanistan deputy commander for support. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Catherine Threat
  • A U.S. soldier maintains security and returns fire as rain falls during an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 13, 2011. The soldier is assigned to U.S. Forces Afghanistan. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Catherine Threat