An Afghan security force member secures a compound during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Panjwa'i district, Kandahar province, March 17, 2013. The Taliban leader is the deputy of a cell of fighters in Panjwa'i district. His organization has been involved in kidnappings, improvised explosive device operations, and direct fire attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. The leader is heavily involved in acquiring and distributing weapons and IED making materials to his fighters. (U.S. Army photo illustration by Spc. Matthew Hulett) (This image was manipulated by using cloning techniques)