Pictures from the Front Lines

Farah’s Children

Children gather as members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah pull security during a mission in Farah City in Afghanistan's Farah province, May 12, 2012.

Riverbed Patrol

U.S. Army paratroopers and Afghan soldiers move along a riverbed during a foot patrol in Afghanistan's southern Ghazni province, May 8, 2012.

Overwatch Position

U.S. Army paratroopers set up a machine gun overwatch position during a foot patrol in Afghanistan's southern Ghazni province, May 8, 2012.

Elder Exchange

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Scott Shepro, left kneeling, meets with village elders during a foot patrol in Afghanistan's southern Ghazni province, May 8, 2012. Shepro, a platoon sergeant, is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's Company C, 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team.