TF Ironman fights off attack on COP Najil [Image 6 of 6]

COMBAT OUTPOST NAJIL, AFGHANISTAN

12.29.2010

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Matson 

Combined Joint Task Force 101

LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan - A bomb explodes after being dropped from an F-15 fighter jet, Dec. 29, on "Hellfire Ridge," a mountain across from Combat Outpost Najil here. The air strike brought an end to what had been the largest attack against Company A, 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force Ironman, part of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, Task Force Red Bulls, soldiers at COP Najil. Five mortars shells were fired on the COP from insurgent forces, as well as small arms fire. Four bombs were dropped on Hellfire Ridge, which has been a frequent point of enemy contact. No U.S. forces were injured during the attack.

• Date Taken: 12.29.2010
• Date Posted: 01.08.2011 11:18
• Photo ID: 356090
• VIRIN: 101229-A-2911M-187
• Resolution: 2100x1400
• Size: 987.01 KB
• Location: COMBAT OUTPOST NAJIL, AF