First Lt. Andrew Nicholas (left), a platoon leader speaks to Staff Sgt. John Han, a squad leader, during Operation Southern Fist II, Afghanistan, Dec. 12. The purpose of the four-day operation was to neutralize enemy safe havens in Shorabak district, which is located in a remote area 55 miles south of Spin Boldak district near the Pakistan border. Both soldiers are with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment.