Photos from the Front Lines

Scanning for Danger

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christian Aleman scans the area for possible dangers while on patrol on Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan, April 7, 2012. Aleman, a squad leader, is assigned to 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment.

Afghanistan Bound

Active-duty airmen and South Carolina Air National Guard airmen with the 169th Fighter Wing prepare to deploy to Afghanistan, April 12, 2012, on McEntire Joint National Guard Base in South Carolina.