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Tim Hetherington - AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd US Infantry.
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Kim (centre) and other soldiers from 2nd platoon prepare to exit the base known as 'Restrepo' to pursue militants who are attacking the bunker. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Ko
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. US bomb insurgents who are attacking from the northern positions in the village of Donga with phosphorus. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Specialist Underwood shouts out to a gunner while preparing to launch grenades during an attack on the 'Restrepo' outpost by Taliban fighters who oppose the presence of US troops in the valley.
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. The 120mm mortar team from Battle Company at the ÔKopÕ, the main firebase in the Korengal Valley, returns fire on insurgent positions after coming under attack.
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Men rush to their positions in the 'Restrepo' bunker during an attack on the position by insurgents. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Ku
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. A machine gun post returns fire on insurgent positions after coming under attack. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan.
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Sergeant Aron Hijar of 2nd Platoon speaks to the Kop command post during an attack on the 'Restrepo' hillside position. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eas
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Lieutenant Piosa briefs men before heading off on a counter attack against insurgents positioned against the 'Restrepo' bunker. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Specialist Gutierrez from 2nd platoon fires a grenade launcher from the bunker at observation point ÔRestrepoÕ after coming under attack by Taliban fighters. The observation point was named after medic Juan Restrepo who was killed a few months earlier.
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Men of 2nd platoon drag injured Specialist Gutierrez to safety while under fire during an attack on the 'Restrepo' outpost by Taliban fighters.
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Medic ÔDocÕ Old treats specialist Gutierrez, injured during an attack on by Taliban fighters on the 'Restrepo' outpost.
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. A blackhawk helicopter comes into land at the landing zone of the main 'Kop' base. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Traditional airborne calling card.Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of the US fight agai
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. A soldier from Battle company of the 503rd comes under sniper fire at the main 'Kop' base. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afg
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Soldier at 'Restrepo' bunker. Over 50% of soldiers from 'Battle Company' were on medication for PTSD following their second deployment to Afghanistan. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Soldier Gutierrez awaits a medi-vac from 'Restrepo' bunker after breaking his leg while taking cover during an insurgent attack on the position. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the K
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Men prepare to deploy on an operation at the centreal 'Kop' base. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is a
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Soldier Pemble sits below a dummy figure sometimes used to draw enemy fire at the 'Restrepo' bunker position. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern provi
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Morning time at the 'Restrepo' bunker position. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of the
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Soldiers fill 'hescos' while building up the defensive postion of the 'Restrepo' bunker. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afgha
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. An Apache attack helicopter flies across the valley. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre o
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Two elderly Pashtun men visit the 'Restrepo' bunker following a re-supply to the base. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghani
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. An Afghan army soldier at his station near to the 'Kop'. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicent
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. A soldier checks the thermal imaging machine an observation point near to the ÔKopÕ, the main firebase in the Korengal Valley.
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. A soldier from 2nd platoon rests at the end of a day of heavy fighting at the 'Restrepo' outpost. The position was named after the medic Juan Restrepo from 2nd Platoon who was killed by insurgents in July 2007.
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Returning fire from the 'Restrepo' bunker during an attack by insurgents. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The val
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Soldier carrying weapon at the 'Restrepo' bunker. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of t
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Soldiers from 2nd platoon take up firing positions at 'Restrepo' after coming under attack from insurgents. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern provinc
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Soldiers checking for continued enemy fire after coming under attack from insurgents at the 'Restrepo' base. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern provin
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Soldier returns fire after coming under attack from insurgents at the 'Restrepo' base. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghani
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Underwood rushes to a firing position during an attack on the 'Restrepo' base by insurgents. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in A
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Underwood waits before returning fire during an attack on the 'Restrepo' base by insurgents. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in A
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Underwood laughs with friends from 2nd Platoon at the OP1 base, Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Sergeant 'Mac' listens to his commanding officers brief before heading on a counter attack mission against insurgents who have attacked the 'Restrepo' base. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deploym
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. UNderwood and soldiers from 2nd Platoon at Observation Point 1. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Men climb back up a steep ravine during a search and destroy mission against insurgents who had attack the 'Restrepo' base. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Captain Dan kearney, head of Battle Company. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of the US
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Soldier from Battle Company on an operation on Averscar ridge. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an e
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Battle company soldier. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of the US fight against milita
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Seargeant Rice from 2nd Platoon of Battle company shows off his tattoo of fallen comrades from his company. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern provinc
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Despite being banned from US bases, some men enjoy the light relief of Playboy. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. T
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Grenade bandolier.
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Grenade launcher grenades at 'Restrepo'. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of the US fig
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. A M-50 caliber machine gun at Observation Point 3. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Many soldiers carry the photograph of their girlfriends or wives inside their helmets. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghani
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Traditional Airborne calling card developed during the Vietnam era. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Apache attack helicopter. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of the US fight against mili
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Kim reads the lastest version of Harry Potter inside the 'Restrepo' bunker. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The v
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Underwood relaxes with a copy of a car magazine. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of t
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Soldiers enjoy newly received mail at the main base the Kop. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epi
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Pemble receives a 'pinkbelly', a traditional slapping of the stomach administered by other members of the platoon on someone's birthday. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Jones (left) and Vendenburg (right) enjoy a break from the intense duties carried out by soldiers at small frontline bases like 'Restrepo'. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Koreng
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Olson crashes out asleep following a day of hard work and long night patrols. Many soldiers grab a few hours of sleep here and there. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Val
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Cortez, a soldier of 2nd Platoon sleeps following night duty at 'Restrepo' frontline base. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afg
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Sergeant Buno of 2nd Platoon sleeps following night duty at 'Restrepo' frontline base. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghani
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Tomaz, a soldier of 2nd Platoon sleeps following night duty at 'Restrepo' frontline base. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afgh
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of the US fight against militant Islam in Afghanistan,
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of the US fight against militant Islam in Afghanistan,
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Towns in the Pesche Valley that borders on the Korengal. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicent
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Villagers in the Pesche Valley that borders on the Korengal. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epi
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Bombs dropped on enemy positions in the Korengal. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of t
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Soldiers fill 'hescos' while building up the defensive postion of the 'Restrepo' bunker. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afgha
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Soldiers fill 'hescos' while building up the defensive postion of the 'Restrepo' bunker. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afgha
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Soldiers fill 'hescos' while building up the defensive postion of the 'Restrepo' bunker. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afgha
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Soldiers fill 'hescos' while building up the defensive postion of the 'Restrepo' bunker. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afgha
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Supplies, brought up by local truck drivers, are unloaded at the Kop. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Supplies, brought up by local truck drivers, are unloaded at the Kop. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Mail, brought up by local truck drivers, is unloaded at the Kop. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Mail, brought up by local truck drivers, is unloaded at the Kop. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Specialist Jones returns fire after US positions come under attack from Islamic insurgents on the Abas Ghar ridge. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was co
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Sergeant Rice, 2nd Platoon, Battle Company. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of the US
AFGHANISTAN. Abas Ghar Ridge. 2007. Battle Company Staff Sergeant Caldwell returns fire after US positions on the Abas Ghar ridge come under fire during Operation Rock Avalanche. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The objec
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Afghan army soldier.Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of the US fight against militant I
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Cortez, a soldier with 2nd Platoon, Battle Company. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Soldiers from Battle company return from a patrol operation to Averscar ridge. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. Th
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Specialist Donohoe, 2nd Platoon, Battle Company, 173rd Airborne. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was confront local Taliban and foreign fighters in and a
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Patroling in the Korengal. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of the US fight against mil
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Moreno, a soldier with 2nd Platoon, Battle Company. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Specialist Sylvester Dunn, 2nd Platoon, Battle Company. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was confront local Taliban and foreign fighters in and around the
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Photographer Tim Hetherington during an assignment for Vanity Fair Magazine at 'Restrepo' outpost. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kuna
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Lieutenant Piosa, 2nd Platoon, Battle Company. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of the
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Cortez, a soldier from 2nd Platoon, has his hair cut at the Kop during a break from being based at 'Restrepo'. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern prov
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Local villagers waits for other family members before escorting wounded children to a US helicopter that medicaved them for treatment to the US airbase at Bagram. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock A
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Men prepare to deploy on an operation at the centreal 'Kop' base. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is a
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Lieutenant Moad, 2nd Platoon, Battle Company, 173rd Airborne. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was confront local Taliban and foreign fighters in and arou
AFGHANISTAN. Abas Ghar Ridge. 2007. Sergeant Stichter surveys the moutainsides as dusk sets in. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was confront local Taliban and foreign fighters in and around
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Captain Daniel Kearney, Commanding officer, Battle Company, 173rd Airborne. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was confront local Taliban and foreign fighte
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. O'Byrne, a soldier with 2nd Platoon, Battle Company. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre o
AFGHANISTAN. Abas-Ghar ridge. 2007. Men from the scouts unit of Battle Company run to a firing position shortly after Islamic militants overran their position, killing one US soldier and injuring two others during Operation ÔRock AvalancheÕ.
AFGHANISTAN. Abas Ghar Ridge. 2007. Members of 2nd Platoon wait beside a track on their way to be evacuated by helicopter during Operation Rock Avalanche. Behind them burn the fires caused by US bombing runs during fighting in the area. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalio
AFGHANISTAN. Yaka China. 2007. Sergeant Buno pauses before descending into the village of Yaka China. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was confront local Taliban and foreign fighters in and
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Returning to Baghram airbase from the Korengal in a Chinook. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epi
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Soldiers get ready to board a Blackhawk helicopter under fire from islamic militants. An hour earlier a soldier had been shot dead trying to board a helicopter in the Korengal. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoin
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Soldiers from Battle company return from a patrol operation to Averscar ridge. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. Th
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Soldiers from Battle company on a patrol operation to Averscar ridge. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Local Korengali Afghan men arrive at a house in the village of Yaka China to meet US commanders for a traditional meeting 'shura'). In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the op
AFGHANISTAN. Yaka China. 2007. A 500 pund bomb is dropped on suspected militant positions as 2nd Platoon climbs up a ridge towards the village of Yaka China. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to
AFGHANISTAN. Yaka China. 2007. Local Afghan army soldiers escort 2nd Platoon as they search houses in the village of Yaka China. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was confront local Taliban a
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Firefight with islamic militants at 'Restrepo' firebase. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicent
AFGHANISTAN. Yaka China. 2007. Sergeant Stichter calls Captain Kearney after discovering civilian casualties that happened after US forces engaged suspected islamic militants in the village of Yaka China. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called '
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. A local villager waits for other family members before escorting wounded children to a US helicopter that medicaved them for treatment to the US airbase at Bagram. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Vandenburg, a soldier with 2nd Platoon, Battle Company. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentr
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Men prepare to deploy on an operation at the centreal 'Kop' base. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is a
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Afghan army personnel at the Kop. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of the US fight agai
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Soldiers from Battle company return from a patrol operation to Averscar ridge. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. Th
AFGHANISTAN. Kunar province. 2007. A villager of Yaka China brings an injured child out of a house. During Operation ÔRock AvalancheÕ, a US Apache helicopter attacked a house believed to be sheltering militant fighters. Five people died in the attack and many were wounded, including women and childr
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Olson, a soldier with 2nd Platoon, Battle Company. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Specialist Steve Kim, 2nd Platoon, Battle Company, 173rd Airborne. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was confront local Taliban and foreign fighters in and
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Soldiers unload supplies from a Blackhawk helicopter at firebase Vegas following the death of a soldier an hour earlier. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the ea
AFGHANISTAN. Yaka China. 2007. Civilian casualties caused by a US Apache helicopter are laid out i n the village of Yaka China. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was confront local Taliban an
AFGHANISTAN. Yaka China. 2007. A Black Hawk helicopter lands on the roof of a house in the village of Yaka China to extract the commanding officer of Battle Company, Captain Daniel Kearney, following a shura ('meeting') with local elders. The meeting was brokered following an incident in which a US
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Pemble, a soldier with 2nd Platoon, Battle Company. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. 'Doc' Old, medic attached to 2nd Platoon, Battle Company. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicen
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Donohough, a soldier with 2nd Platoon, Battle Company. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. A villager carries a child, wounded during a US Apache helicopter strike on a house suspected of housing islamic insurgents, to be tended by medics of Battle company. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Ro
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Specialist Carl Vandenberg sleeps during Operation Rock Avalanche. He was to be wounded a couple of days later. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was confr
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007.
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Sergeant Cunard breaks down after finding his best friend Sergeant Rougle dead after US positions on the Abas Ghar ridge are overrun by Islamic militants. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Writer Sebastian Junger during an assignment for Vanity Fair Magazine at 'Restrepo' outpost. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in A
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Writer Sebastian Junger (left) and photographer Tim Hetherington (right) during an assignment for Vanity Fair Magazine at 'Restrepo' outpost. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Kore
AFGHANISTAN. Abas Ghar Ridge. 2007. Specialist Steve Kim takes a cigarette break. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was confront local Taliban and foreign fighters in and around the Korengal
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Soldiers unload supplies from a Blackhawk helicopter at firebase Vegas following the death of a soldier an hour earlier. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the ea
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Sergeant Horgan of the US Airforce, seconded to Battle company for an operation. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan.
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Blackhawk door gunner. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of the US fight against militan
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Men prepare to deploy on an operation at the centreal 'Kop' base. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is a
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Sergeant Cunard rallies his troops after their position was overrun by Islamic militants who killed one soldier and wounded two others. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of th
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. A US Apache helicopter fires off flares to deter surface to air missiles after completing a gun run. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was confront local T
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Airborne calling card stuck in the side of a helmet, Vietnam style. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is
AFGHANISTAN. Abas Ghar Ridge. 2007. Members of 2nd Platoon gather themselves up after spending the night sleeping in a forest. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was confront local Taliban and
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. A soldier from 3rd Platoon Battle company on observation OP3. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an ep
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Sergeant Stichter takes a break after reaching the edge of the village of Yaka China. In his helmet is a traditional Airborn calling card, the Ace of Spades "Death from Above". In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Writer Sebastian Junger during an assignment for Vanity Fair Magazine during an operation on the Averscar ridge. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern pr
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Sticher, a soldier with 2nd Platoon, Battle Company. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre o
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Sergeant Cunard breaks down after finding his best friend Sergeant Rougle dead after US positions on the Abas Ghar ridge are overrun by Islamic militants. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was confront local Taliban and foreign fighters in and around the Korengal Valley, disrupt weapons supplies, and capture
AFGHANISTAN. Abas Ghar Ridge. 2007. Soldiers from JTAC, the team responsible for bomb targeting, warm themselves infront of a fire while sleeping out on the Abas Ghar Ridge. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of
AFGHANISTAN. Abas Ghar Ridge. 2007. Captain Daniel Kearney wakes up during Operation Rock Avalanche. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was confront local Taliban and foreign fighters in and a
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Specialist Donohoe, 2nd Platoon, Battle Company, 173rd Airborne. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was confront local Taliban and foreign fighters in and a
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Afghan army soldier. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of the US fight against militant
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. O'Byrne takes cover from the dust being generated by an incoming Chinook helicopter delivering supplies to 'Restrepo' firebase. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. A Chinook helicopter comes in to evacuated (EXFIL) members of 2nd Platoon from the village of Yaka China to the Abas Ghar Ridge during Operation Rock Avalanche. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Ava
AFGHANISTAN. Yaka China. 2007. Specialist Steve Kim walks up to a house, passing by bodies of people killed during an Apache strike on the village of Yaka China. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operatio
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Specialist Donohoe, 2nd Platoon, Battle Company, 173rd Airborne. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was confront local Taliban and foreign fighters in and a
AFGHANISTAN. Yaka China. 2007. Villagers shield themselves from the dust storm caused as a Black Hawk Helicopter carrying Colonel William Ostlund arrives for a traditional 'shura' (meeting). In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Lieutenant Varner of Battle Company. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of the US fight a
AFGHANISTAN. Abas Ghar Ridge. 2007. Sergeant Stichter looks through a house destroyed during a US Apache helicopter attack in which civilians were killed and injured. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the ope
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Afghan army soldier at an observation point near to the main US firebase, the Kop. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Afghan army soldier. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of the US fight against militant
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Underwood, a soldier with 2nd Platoon, Battle Company. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Writer Sebastian Junger during an assignment for Vanity Fair Magazine at 'Restrepo' outpost. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in A
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Camp Blessing. The main rear base of the 173rd Airborne and HQ of their commander Col. William Ostlund. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was confront loca
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Sunset of the Korengal Valley. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was confront local Taliban and foreign fighters in and around the Korengal Valley, disrupt
AFGHANISTAN. Yaka China. 2007. A local elder berates Lietenant Piosa after a US Apache helicopter bombed a house in the village of Yaka China, causing civilian deaths and casualties. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The o
AFGHANISTAN. Abas Ghar Ridge. 2007. Soldiers from JTAC, the team responsible for bomb targeting, warm themselves infront of a fire while sleeping out on the Abas Ghar Ridge. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Segeant Hijar, a soldier with 2nd Platoon, Battle Company. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epice
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Specialist Steve Kim turns his back to the dust storm kicked up as a Black Hawk helicopter comes into land on the roof of a house in the village of Yaka China. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Aval
AFGHANISTAN. Yaka China. 2007. Sergeant Stichter takes a break after reaching the edge of the village. In his helmet is a traditional Airborn calling card, the Ace of Spades "Death from Above". In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalan
AFGHANISTAN. Abas Ghar Ridge. 2007. An Afghan army soldier watches as a Black Hawk helicopter takes off from the roof of a house. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was confront local Taliban
AFGHANISTAN. Abas Ghar Ridge. 2007. An Afghan child wounded by a US Apache helicopter bombing incident. Five people were killed in the raid (two men, two biys and one woman) and 9 others were injured. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Soldier at the Kop. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of the US fight against militant I
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Bombing damage caused by a US Apache attack helicopter. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was confront local Taliban and foreign fighters in and around the
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Afghan army soldiers at Observation Point 3. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of the US
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Colonel William Ostlund, Commanding officer, 173rd Airborne. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was confront local Taliban and foreign fighters in and aroun
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Sergeant Stichter looks through a house destroyed during a US Apache helicopter attack in which civilians were killed and injured. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the ope
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. A smoke grenade marks the spot for the dumping of supplies as 'Restrepo' is resupplied by Chinook helicopter. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern provi
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Afghan army soldier. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of the US fight against militant
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. An Afghan child wounded by a US Apache helicopter bombing incident, is treated by medic Joel Dean. Five people were killed in the raid (two men, two biys and one woman) and 9 others were injured. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wid
AFGHANISTAN. Abas Ghar Ridge. 2007. Soliders from 2nd Platoon, Battle Company, rest during a patrol. In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operation to was confront local Taliban and foreign fighters in and a
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Cortez, a soldier from 2nd Platoon, has his hair cut at the Kop during a break from being based at 'Restrepo'. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern prov
AFGHANISTAN. Korengal Valley. 2007. Jones, a soldier with 2nd Platoon, Battle Company. Battle Company, 2nd Battalion Airborne of the 503rd US Infantry are currently undergoing a 15 month deployment in the Korengal Valley in the eastern province of Kunar in Afghanistan. The valley is an epicentre of
AFGHANISTAN. Yaka China. 2007. Local Korengali Afghan men arrive at a house in the village of Yaka China to meet US commanders for a traditional meeting 'shura'). In October 2007, Battle Company was at the centre of a Battalion wide combat operation called 'Rock Avalanche'. The object of the operati
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