U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Jacob Johnson, a combat medic for the Security Force element of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, pulls security from his battle position during an escort detail on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan, April 7. Johnson is responsible for ensuring the health and wellness of troops as well as performing care under fire when necessary. PRT Farah is a unit of soldiers, sailors and airmen working with various government and non-government agencies tasked with facilitating governance and stability in the region by working hand in hand with local officials and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The goal of the PRT is to promote the Afghan government and their ability to resolve local issues and provide security to the people. The GIRoA and PRT are dedicated to finding long lasting and sustainable solutions to the instability in the region and shift the population's dependence from foreign aid to the local and national government.