U.S. Army Lt. Col. Michael McDermott, commander, 3rd Zone, Afghan border police, Security Forces Advisory Team, center, speak to the ABP at the checkpoint, Yaki Khan during Operation Lara Pranistal, in the Shorabak district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, April 12, 2011. Operation Lara Pranistal is a joint operation to clear the route between Spin Boldak and Shoraback district of any improvised explosive devices or route hazards to reestablish the ground lines of communication.