U.S. Army Spc. Tyler Turner with 3rd Platoon, 87th Sapper Company, prepares the Threat and Local Observation Notice robot system for mission readiness at Forward Operating Base Soltan Kheyl, Wardak province, Afghanistan, Aug.13, 2013. U.S. soldiers conducted a routine route clearance mission on Route 1 in order to maintain freedom of movement for military and commercial traffic. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Chenee' Brooks/Released)