MAZAR - I - SHARIF, BALKH PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN - 10 MARCH 2013

MAZAR-I-SHARIF, BALKH PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN - 10 MARCH 2013: An unidentified woman walks across the courtyard in front of the Blue Mosque on March 10, 2013 in Mazar-i-Sharif

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Training Bodyguards

Battle Exercises during a bodyguard training course for the staff of senior Afghan Officials

Merlin Landing

LASHKAR GAH, HELMAND PROVINCE - 24 MARCH 2013: An Augusta Westland Merlin HC3 from 78 Squadron RAF flares for landing at a Forward Operating Base on March 24, 2013 in Lashkar Gah.

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CivAir in Helmand

A civilan helicopter from a private security contractor lands at a Forward Operating Base in Helmand Province, Afghanistan

Back of a Chinook

Riding between Forward Operating Bases in Helmand Province, out visiting staff.

Door Gunner

Door Gunner on a USMC Osprey Tilt Rotor aircraftl Helmand Province, 20 Jan 2013

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Feeding the Birds

Curious locals observing the observer.

Feeding the Birds

Ladies in Burkhas feeding the birds at the Blue Mosque, in Mazar - i - Sharif

The Ancient Minarets of Herat

5 towers dating from the 15th Century rise 55 metres into the air in Herat.

Nad-e-Ali Roll of Honour

They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old, age shall not weary them, nor the years condem.

Gurkhas

Gurkha Guards in Kabul preparing for the festival of Dashain

Training

Jimmy debriefs trainees after an exercise

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN - 12 OCTOBER 2012: An unidentified Afghan Trader waits for trade at a military base on October 12, 2012 in Kabul.

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Contractor

A U.S. Security Contractor waits for his final flight out of the Forward Operating Base, at the end of his contract. Job done. Going home.

Range Day

Training - Training saves lives.