A young Afghan boy observes as Afghan Commandos, with the Afghan National Army’s 3rd Commando Kandak, and U.S. Navy SEALs, with Special Operations Task Force – South, speak with villagers during a village clearing operation in northern Khakrez District, May 25, 2011, Kandahar province, Afghanistan. Operations such as these help legitimize the government of Afghanistan and hinder Taliban influence in the area. Also assisting during the operation were members of the Afghan national police and Ghorak District Chief of Police Alam Guhl.