An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Legacy HomepageNewsSpecial ReportsOperation Inherent ResolveOperation Inherent Resolve Image Gallery

Photo Gallery

A U.S. Army doctor applies some antiseptic on a local Afghan's abdomen.
A U.S. Army doctor applies some antiseptic on a local Afghan's abdomen and gives him reassurance before performing out-patient surgery during a Medical Contingency Assistance Program held at the village of Sayad, Afghanistan, on Nov. 3, 2002. The doctors are providing free medical and dental care to some of the local villages in Afghanistan. They also provide literature on the dangers of unexploded ordnance and why the U.S. is here in their country.