U.S. Army Spc. Roman Eastman of Akron, Iowa, a fire support specialist with 3rd platoon, Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment takes a knee as he listens during a mission brief, Parwan province, Afghanistan, Jan. 2, 2011. Bravo Troop soldiers conduct a night patrol to ensure security around Vehicle Patrol Base Dandar.