Insurgents attack the International Security Assistance Force Afghanistan headquarters and the US Embassy in Kabul [Image 4 of 17]

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

09.13.2011

Photo by Sgt. Catherine Carroll 

U.S. Forces Afghanistan

U.S. forces Afghanistan Base Defense Operation Center non-commissioned officer in charge Sgt. Michael McGraw from Mobile, Ala., stands guard as rain falls during an attack in Kabul, Sept. 13, that lasted into the night. Insurgents attacked the International Security Assistance Force Afghanistan headquarters and the U.S. Embassy in Kabul on Tuesday with small-arms fire from outside the secure zone surrounding these compounds. Afghan and coalition forces trapped the insurgents in the partially-constructed, multi-story building they were using as a firing position, and conducted a methodical, floor-by-floor clearing operation.

• Date Taken: 09.13.2011
• Date Posted: 09.14.2011 10:07
• Photo ID: 456411
• VIRIN: 110913-A-7551T-321
• Resolution: 4928x3264
• Size: 7.74 MB
• Location: KABUL, AF