An official website of the United States Government

Here's how you know

Official websites use .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

U.S. DepartmentofDefense

100217-F-9171L-415

Canadian and Afghan national army soldiers patrol in Badula Qulp, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 17, 2010, during Operation Helmand Spider. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Efren Lopez)

Download: Full Size (1.36 MB)
Tags: afghanistan, helmand province, 5/2 ID (SBCT), ASAF, Operation En
Credit: Tech. Sgt. Efren Lopez VIRIN: 100217-F-9171L-415.JPG

Photo Gallery

The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.

Photos

100217-F-9171L-415

Defense.gov

Helpful Links

Resources

Popular