In the distance, U.S. Special Forces soldiers, with Special Operations Task Force – South, and members of the Afghan National Police provide perimeter security for U.S. Navy SEALs and Afghan Commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd Commando Kandak, during a village clearing operation in Khakrez district, May 6, Kandahar province, Afghanistan. Missions such as these are conducted on a regular basis to hinder Taliban influence throughout the province and increase security for the general populace.