An Afghan National Army soldier assigned to the 3rd Mobile Strike Force Kandak manuvers into firing position during an operation in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 9, 2013. The operation was a joint mission with Marines from 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 2nd Tank Battalion, and the Afghan National Army, 3rd Mobile Strike Force Kandak. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Trent A. Randolph/Released)