Photos from the Front Lines

Rocket Launcher

A special operations forces soldier fires an AT-4 shoulder-fired rocket launcher at the heavy weapons firing range on a base in the Tarin Kowt district in Afghanistan's Uruzgan province, Aug. 22, 2012. The soldier is assigned to Special Operations Task Force Southeast.

Farah Security

U.S. Army Sgt. Tommy Phillip provides security during a meeting for leaders at the provincial governor's compound in Farah City in Afghanistan's Farah province, Aug. 28, 2012. Phillip is assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah.

Combat Operations

U.S. Army Pfc. Sean Serritelli provides security during a combat operation outside Combat Outpost Charkh in Afghanistan's Logar province, Aug. 23, 2012. Serritelli is assigned to Company L, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment.