9 November 2009

U.S. Amy Cpt. Alexander Haig shakes the hand of a young child May 19, 2010 Jaghato, Afghanistan. U.S. army soldiers conduct key leader engagements to resolve any issue's the villagers are having. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. De'Yonte Mosley/Released)(100519-A-6285M-081)

An Afghanistan National Army soldier provides security during a patrol in Sekret Valley, Afghanistan May 05, 2010. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. David A. Jackson/Released)(100505-A-3603J-005)

U.S. Army Spc. Fernandez of Charlie Company 2-12 Infantry Regiment Task Force Lethal Warrior provides over watch security in Qatar Kala, Afghanistan May 6, 2010. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. David A. Jackson/Released)(100506-A-3603J-056)

An Afghanistan Nation Army soldier climbs a mountain ridge line to provide over watch security in Qatar Kala, Afghanistan May 6 2010 (U S ArmyAfghanistan May 6, 2010. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. David A. Jackson/Released)(100506-A-3603J-031)

U.S. Military members from the Task Force Tiger Counter Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Team prepare an I.E.D. for a controlled detonation near the village of Baraki-Rajam, Logar Province, Afghanistan, 17 May, 2010. This Counter-I.E.D. team is very effective at finding and disposing of dangerous explosives in the area.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Russell Gilchrest\Released)(100517-A-6225G-079)

U.S. Army members watch their sectors near a bunker during an attack on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Insurgents attacked Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan with small arms fire, grenades, and rocket propelled grenades on 19 May, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Horace Murray/ Released)(100519-A-3996M-012)

Afghan National Army soldiers pass kites to the people of Jaghato May 19, 2010 Jaghato, Af h i t Af h N ti l A ldiAfghanistan. Afghan National Army soldiers work with coalition forces to provide assistance for the villagers of Jaghato. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. De'YonteM l /R l d)(100519 A 6285M 012)Mosley/Released)(100519-A-6285M-012)

Kenneth Pingatore a Red Cross member passes out snacks to U.S. Army Soldiers that are on guard after the attack on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Insurgents attacked Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan with small arms fire, grenades, and rocket propelled grenades on 19 May, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Horace Murray/ Released)(100519-A-3996M-090)

An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier adjusts the sites on his weapon during a small arms firing range at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar Province, Afghanistan, 20 May, 2010. This ANA soldier is practicing marksmanship with his newly acquired M-16 rifle. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Russell Gilchrest\Released)(100520-A-6225G-034)

U.S. Army soldiers from Task Force Wolverine take up fight positions in the brush out side the perimeter of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Insurgents attacked Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan with small arms fire, grenades, and rocket propelled grenades on 19 May, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Horace Murray/ Released)(100519-A-3996M-082)

mber of the Afghanistan National guards a vehicle check point in

chi, Afghanistan May 8, 2010. (U.S. Photo by Spc. David A.

son/Released)(100508-A-3603J-144)

A local national boy gives U.S. Army personnel thumbs up in the BagramB U S A b d t dBazaar. U.S. Army members conducted a local foot patrol to find answers for the attack on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, 19 May, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Staff y, ( y p ySgt. Horace Murray/ Released)(100519-A-3996M-320)

Chinook helicopter lifts a load of supplies for transport on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bostic, May 18, nar province, Afghanistan. This is a resupply mission conducted by Fox Company, 2-3 Aviation from

ational Army soldiers zero their newly acquired M-16 rifles at a small arms firing range at Forward g Base Shank, Logar Province, Afghanistan, 20 May, 2010. To zero a weapon, a soldier makes necessary

National Police march into the building where they will attend their graduation from the

ational talks to U.S. Army members outside his shop near the Pansad Family Apartment Complex outside Airfield, Afghanistan. U.S. Army members conducted a local foot patrol to find answers for the attack on

Spc. Justin Pizzo from Long Branch, N.J. works in a welding project on Coalition Outpost (COP) May 20, 2010 Jaghato, Afghanistan. Spc. Pizzo is assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team,

n National Police officers watch as l contractor uses a crane to place nex that will be their new police point along side of the road inpoint along side of the road in District, Wardak Province,

nistan, 12 May, 2010. (U.S. Army by Sgt. Russell est\Released) (100512-A-6225G-

y Spc. Evan Parker look's down the scope of a M-240 Bravo machine gun, May 20, 2010 Jaghato, an. Spc. Parker scans the areas for enemy combatants outside of Combat Outpost (COP) Jaghato, Spc.

A U.S. Air Forces Security Forces ymember scans the outer fence line during an attack on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Insurgents BagramAirfield Afghanistan with small arms fireAirfield, Afghanistan with small arms fire, grenades, and rocket propelled grenades on 19 May, 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Horace Murray/ p y g yReleased)(100519-A-3996M-030)

French Photo/ Courtesy of Task Force Lafayette

U.S. Air force Tech. Sgt. Luke Smith from Jacksonville, Fla. calls for air support on Combat Outpost (COP) Jaghato May 20, 2010 Jaghato, Afghanistan. Tech. Sgt. Smith is assigned to the 9th SupportSmith is assigned to the 9th Support Operation Team.(U.S. Army photo by Spc. De'Yonte Mosley/Released) (100520-A-6285M-187)

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Brad Benjamin gives a hand crank radio to a child in the village of Jaghato, May 20, 2010 Jaghato, Afghanistan. U.S. army soldiers conduct key leader engagements to resolve any issue's the villagers are having. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. De'Yonte Mosley/Released)(100520-A-6285M-136)