Afghan commandos, Afghan aviators hone tactical helicopter operations [Image 1 of 2]

PUL-E-ALAM, AFGHANISTAN

01.30.2014

Photo by Chief Petty Officer Bill Mesta 

NATO Special Operations Component Command-Afghanistan

Afghan National Army commandos of the 8th Special Operations Kandak assume perimeter defensive positions after performing a tactical helicopter exit during a training exercise in Pul-E-Alam district, Logar province, Jan. 30, 2014. The commandos conducted the training to expand the 8th SOK's capabilities and effectiveness when conducting independent operations to improve security in the area. (U.S. Navy Photograph by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Bill Mesta/ Released)

• Date Taken: 01.30.2014
• Date Posted: 02.02.2014 11:52
• Photo ID: 1160105
• VIRIN: 140130-N-OH262-411
• Resolution: 2100x1500
• Size: 2.59 MB
• Location: PUL-E-ALAM, AF