An Afghan and coalition security force secure a Taliban leader's home during an night operation in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 22, 2013. The leader is responsible for directing and executing improvised explosive device and small arms attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the local area. He also procures and distributes IED-making material to afghan enemies and served as an intelligence operative for senior Taliban leadership. ( Army photo by Sgt. Richard W. Jones Jr.) Night operation 130522-A-QU939-012

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