An Afghan and coalition security force prepares his weapon prior to an operation where forces detained the Taliban shadow governor for Tarnak wa Jaldak district, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Aug. 1, 2012. The detained district shadow governor was responsible for directing improvised explosive device operations, suicide bombings, and multiple attacks against Afghan security forces and civilians. The security force also detained multiple suspected insurgents as a result of this operation. (Photo by U.S. Spc. Kwadwo Frimpong)