Afghanistan Collection (#25)

Pallets are released from a C-130 Hercules over Afghanistan
January 27, 2012 - U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III crew drop water and fuel for soldiers at a command outpost over Afghanistan

Members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah prepare to enter a building
November 27, 2012 - Members of Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah prepare to enter the newly built Bakwa district center in western Afghanistan to assess completed work

An AH-64D Apache helicopter at a military base in Afghanistan
An AH-64D Apache helicopter comes in for a landing at a military base in Afghanistan

U. S. Army soldiers watch the arrival of a helicopter at an outpost in Afghanistan
U.S. Army soldiers watch the arrival of a helicopter at their remote combat outpost in Marzak, Afghanistan. Marzak has been a haven for insurgent fighters over the past decade

HDR image of a German Army soldier armed with a M4 carbine
High Dynamic Range image of a German Army soldier armed with a M4 carbine assault rifle in the ruins of a Afghan building

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter kicks up dust as it lands in Afghanistan
March 9, 2011 - A CH-47 Chinook helicopter kicks up dust as it lands on Forward Operating Base Joyce to drop off U.S. soldiers and supplies in Kunar province, Afghanistan

Clouds of dust kicked up by the rotor wash of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter in Afghanistan
September 6, 2004 - Clouds of dust are kicked up by the rotor wash of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter as it comes in for a landing to pick up security forces during a Humanitarian Aid mission in

Snow flies up as a U. S. Army CH-47 Chinook prepares to land
February 8, 2012 - Snow flies up as a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter lands at a remote landing zone in Shahjoy district, Zabul province, Afghanistan

A U. S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon conducts operations over eastern Afghanistan
November 26, 2009 - A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon conducts operations over eastern Afghanistan

U. S. Army soldier launches an RQ-11 Raven unmanned aerial vehicle
June 8, 2010 - A U.S. Army paratrooper launches an RQ-11B Raven unmanned aerial vehicle at Forward Operating Base Shank in Logar, Afghanistan

An F / A-18 Super Hornet receives fuel over Afghanistan
February 26, 2012 - A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender crew refuels an F/A-18 Super Hornet during a ground combat support mission over Afghanistan

U. S. Army sniper scans a village in Afghanistan for Taliban activity
December 23, 2010 - U.S. Army sniper scans a village for Taliban activity during a joint patrol in the Sherzad district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan

A CH-53E Super Stallion transports a CH-47 Chinook over Afghanistan
March 20, 2011 - A CH-53E Super Stallion transports a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook during a helicopter recovery mission over Afghanistan

A Belgian Air Component F-16A Falcon receives fuel over Afghanistan
February 27, 2012 - A Belgian Air Component F-16A Falcon receives fuel over Afghanistan from a KC-10 Extender

U. S. Army Sergeant provides security atop a mountain in Afghanistan
May 20, 2011 - U.S. Army Sergeant provides security atop a mountain during Operation Oqab Behar VI in Paktika province, Afghanistan. The mission provided security along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border

A U. S. Air Force Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II in-flight over Afghanistan
October 7, 2008 - A U.S. Air Force Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II in-flight over Afghanistan

Portrait of a U. S. Marine wearing night vision goggles
Portrait of a U.S. Marine with night vision goggles on, Northern Afghanistan

Firefighters move a casualty to a triage area at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan
January 27, 2011 - Aircraft Rescue

An F-15 Strike Eagle prepares for aerial refueling
An F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft moves into position for fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker during a mission over Afghanistan

U. S. Air Force technician using a global positioning system device
June 25, 2010 - U.S. Air Force technician uses a GPS to mark positions for a cement paver to finish a runway at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan

U. S. Soldiers sleep in an abandoned mud house during Operation Helmand Spider
February 15, 2010 - U.S. Soldiers sleep in an abandoned mud house during Operation Helmand Spider in Badula Qulp, Helmand province, Afghanistan

U. S. Army soldiers preparing for a mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
January 31, 2009 - U.S. Army soldiers prepare for a mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan

A German Transall C-160 flies over two EOD Cougar armored vehicles
A German Transall C-160 that just took off from Kunduz airport gains altitude over two EOD Cougar armored fighting vehicles, Kunduz, Afghanistan

A soldier provides security
June 26, 2009 - A soldier provides security during a medical evacuation mission over the Helmand Province, Afghanistan

The Hindu Kush
May 27, 2009 - The Hindu Kush

U. S. Army soldier fires a rocket-propelled grenade launcher
U.S. Army soldier fires a high-explosive fragmentation round from the RPG-7 rocket-propelled grenade launcher in a wadi near Kunduz, Afghanistan

A CH-47 Chinook takes off from Forward Operating Base Gardez
April 11, 2009 - A CH-47 Chinook takes off from Forward Operating Base Gardez

An MRAP vehicle patrols the ridge of a wadi near Kunduz, Afghnanistan

U. S. Army Specialist provides security inside an abandoned fortress
June 13, 2014 - U.S. Army Specialist provides security inside an abandoned fortress in Petawa village, Parwan province, Afghanistan

Airmen board an Apache helicopter at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan

An Afghan Air Force MD-530F helicopter at Shindand Air Base
An Afghan Air Force MD-530F helicopter ready to take off on the ramp at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan

U. S. Army soldier provides security during a patrol in Afghanistan
April 14, 2012 - U.S. Army soldier provides security during a patrol in Taghawarq village, Khost province, Afghanistan

A TPz Fuchs armored personnel carrier
A TPz (Transportpanzer) Fuchs (fox) armored personnel carrier, patrols the Kunduz Plateau, Afghanistan

Captured enemy munitions ready to be destroyed
September 15, 2002 - Captured enemy munitions and unserviceable riot control agents stand ready to be destroyed at East River Range at Bagram, Afghanistan

An Mi-35 attack helicopter at Kunduz Airfield, Afghanistan
ANC guard seeks shelter from the sun under a Mi-35 attack helicopter at Kunduz Airfield, Northern Afghanistan

U. S. Marine takes cover behind a wall during a patrol in Afghanistan
May 15, 2014 - U.S. Marine takes cover behind a wall during a reconnaissance patrol near Patrol Base Boldak in Helmand province, Afghanistan

U. S. Marine fires a RPG-7 grenade launcher
U.S. Marine fires a HE fragmentation round from the RPG-7 rocket-propelled grenade launcher in a wadi near Kunduz, Afghanistan

U. S. Marine patrols a wadi near Kunduz, Afghanistan
U.S. Marine patrols a wadi near Konduz, Afghanistan clearing it for a range exercise

A. 50 caliber machine gun aims outboard of a CH-53E Super Stallion
A.50 cal. machine gun aims outboard of a CH-53E Super Stallion, as the aircraft flies to Forward Operating Base Jalalabad, Afghanistan to recover a disabled 23, 500-pound CH-47 Chinook for repairs

U. S. Marine sights in a Barrett M82A1 rifle
A U.S. Marine sights in a Barrett M82A1 rifle on a range in Kunduz, Afghanistan

U. S. Marine provides security from behind a mud wall
May 22, 2014 - U.S. Marine provides security from behind a mud wall during a two-day mission in Larr Village, Helmand Province, Afghanista

U. S. Army soldiers walk toward a checkpoint in Afghanistan
November 2, 2011 - U.S. Army soldiers walk toward Checkpoint 64 near Loy Karez, Kandahar province, Afghanistan to meet with local leaders

Royal Australian Air Force Aircraftman is hoisted onto a UH-60 Black Hawk
October 13, 2013 - Royal Australian Air Force Aircraftman is hoisted on a jungle penetrator by a United States Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during medevac training

Container Delivery System bundles exit a C-17 Globemaster during an airdrop mission
February 14, 2009 - A C-17 Globemaster III loadmaster stands on the ramp as Container Delivery System (CDS)

A U. S. Air Force KC-10 refuels a B-1B Lancer over Afghanistan
Decembe 10, 2008 - A U.S. Air Force KC-10 refuels a B-1B Lancer over Afghanistan

A UH-60L Blackhawk parked on its pad in Kunduz, Afghanistan

PK machine guns and spent cartridges at the firing range
PK 7.62mm general-purpose machine guns and spent cartridges at the firing range in Kunduz, Afghanistan. A couple of RPK Kalashnikov hand-held machine guns are visible in the background

The Oshkosh M-ATV MRAP
The Oshkosh M-ATV is an MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle commonly found in Afghanistan

A truck full of U. S. Army soldiers fording the Pech River in Pech Valley, Afghanistan
April 9, 2006 - A truck full of U.S. Army soldiers fords the Pech River in Pech Valley, Afghanistan

The German Army ATF Dingo with a turret mounted Rheinmetall MG3
Kunduz, Afghanistan - The German Army ATF Dingo with a turret mounted Rheinmetall MG3 is a German heavily armored military infantry mobility vehicle, simialr to the American MRAP

A UH-60L Blackhawk door gunner mans a M-240G machine gun
Kunduz, Afghanistan - A UH-60L Blackhawk door gunner mans a M-240G machine gun

Firearms sit ready on a firing range in Kunduz, Afghanistan
PK 7.62 mm general-purpose machine guns and RPK Kalashnikov rifles sit ready on a firing range in Kunduz, Afghanistan

Fiat Justitia! The British Lion and the Afghan Wolves, cartoon from Punch Magazine
XJF430952 Fiat Justitia

The Afghan Campaign- Christmas Tide at the Front, cover illustrations from The Graphic
XJF391573 The Afghan Campaign- Christmas Tide at the Front, cover illustrations from The Graphic, December 27th 1879 (litho) by English School

Map of Central Asia, 1834 (colour litho)
XCF282016 Map of Central Asia, 1834 (colour litho) by Arrowsmith, John (1790-1873); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Persia, Georgia and Independent Tartary, from Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues
KW206609 Persia, Georgia and Independent Tartary, from Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre by Guillaume Raynal (1713-96) published 1780 (coloured engraving) by Bonne

Map of Alexander the Greats empire, from Abrahami Ortelli theatri orbis
XIR196728 Map of Alexander the Greats empire, from Abrahami Ortelli theatri orbis terrarum parergon, published in Antwerp in 1674 (engraving) (b/w photo) (detail) by Ortelius

Dost Mohammad Khan (engraving)
KW1073729 Dost Mohammad Khan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dost Mohammad Khan, 1793 A-1863)

The Citadel of Herat and Qala Iktyaruddin, Herat, Afghanistan, from L Univers
KW1547358 The Citadel of Herat and Qala Iktyaruddin, Herat, Afghanistan, from L Univers IllustrA©, 1866 (engraving) by French School

Maple -Acer sp. - leaf with hoarfrost, Afghanistan
Maple -Acer sp.- leaf with hoarfrost, Afghanistan

Flag of Afghanistan

Aerial view of Kashmir mountains, near the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan, Asia

The Panjshir River, Afghanistan, Asia

The ruined city of Shahr-e Zohak in the Bamiyan province, Afghanistan, Asia

Rugged landscapes and green patchwork fields near Shahr-e Zohak, Afghanistan, Asia

Donkeys are the main source of transport in rural Bamiyan province, Afghanistan, Asia

Donkeys and farmers make their way home near Band-e Amir, Afghanistan, Asia

A distant house in the grasslands with views of mountains in the distance, Bamiyan province, Afghanistan, Asia

Minaret in Herat, Afghanistan, Asia

A village and terraced fields of wheat and potatoes in the Panjshir valley, Afghanistan, Asia

Minarets in Herat, Afghanistan, Asia

Mountainous Panjshir Valley which endures six-month winters during which temperatures can reach twenty degrees Celsius below zero, Afghanistan, Asia

Smaller Buddha of Bamiyan
Ruins of smaller Buddha of Bamiyan - Shamama

Valley of the Buddhas | Bamiyan
The Buddha statues of Bamiyan were built in the 5th and 6th century A.D

Buddha of Bamiyan
Shamama (Queen mother) was the female Buddha statue of Bamiyan. It was built in 507 AD and stood 35-38 meters tall

The Buddha of Bamiyan
Sasaal (light permeating the universe) was the male Buddha of Bamiyan

Qalat Yamchun. Wakhan valley. Tajikistan
Qalat Yamchun. Wakhan valley. Pamir regions. Tajikistan and Afghanistan

Afghanistan - Bazaar at Chaman - Pathans selling grain
Afghanistan (at this stage) - Bazaar at Chaman - Pathans selling grain. Chaman is now the capital of Qilla Abdullah District, Balochistan, Pakistan. Date: circa 1910s

Camel Caravan at the Caravaniserai Landikotal - NWFP
Camel Caravan at the Caravaniserai, Landikotal, NWFP en route from Afghanistan to Peshawar, Pakistan. Date: circa 1920s

United Provinces, India - Camel Conveyance
United Provinces, India - A Camel Conveyance - a superb camel-pulled two-level wagon, transporting goods and people

Indian Village Life - Separating Butter and Crushing Spices. This is from the North West Frontier Province, then Northern India on the border with Afghanistan - now part of Pakistan

Frontier Raiders under military escort, NWFP
Frontier Raiders ( Loosewallahs ) - religious fanatics from the border territory of the NWFP, under military escort by British Indian Colonial soldiers. Date: circa 1920s

Motor Ambulance passing through the Khyber Pass, NWFP Date: circa 1920s

British Mortar Battery in action at Landikhana, NWFP Date: circa 1920s

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"Journey through Afghanistan: A Tapestry of History and Beauty" In the rugged terrain of Afghanistan, a US Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter soars above, symbolizing resilience and determination. The Kings Own Scottish Borderers stand tall in Afghanistan, showcasing the international effort to bring stability and peace to this ancient land. At the Shrine of Hazrat Ali in Mazar-I-Sharif, spirituality intertwines with history as worshippers pay homage to their revered saint. Unveiling a glimpse into the past, a vintage map from the 1860s reveals the intricate borders and diverse regions that make up modern-day Afghanistan. An RAF Chinook Helicopter maneuvers its way towards a landing site - an emblematic image representing support and aid for Afghan communities. Peering through the Khyber Pass, one can catch sight of breathtaking vistas that stretch deep into Afghanistan's heartland – a testament to its natural beauty. Once standing proudly in Bamiyan Valley, a colossal Buddha statue now exists only in memories after being destroyed by Taliban forces; reminding us of cultural loss but also resilience against extremism. Amidst picturesque landscapes lies the Panjshir Valley – an oasis of tranquility amidst turbulent times – where hope blossoms against all odds. Witnessing power in motion, Apache helicopters unleash rockets upon enemy targets - exemplifying bravery displayed by coalition forces protecting Afghan citizens' freedom. High above Afghan skies soar U. S Air Force C-17 Globemasters carrying vital supplies; bridging nations together during challenging times. Intriguingly complex yet undeniably captivating, Afghanistan weaves together tales of struggle and triumph while preserving its rich heritage amidst adversity.