Deputy Commander for Coordination Col. Abdul Rahman displays his certificate of appreciation, signed by U.S. Ambassador James Cunningham, at the Provincial Government Complex in Sharana, Paktika province, July 17, 2013. Under Col. Rahman's leadership, the Provincial Operations Coordination Center provides province-wide situational awareness for Afghan National Security Pillars and government utilities alike. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Chenee' Brooks/Released)