LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- Col. Andrew Rohling, commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, addresses the crowd gathered for the 173rd's transfer of authority ceremony at Forward Operating Base Shank, July 17. The Sky Soldiers of the 173rd took over Logar and Wardak Provinces from 3rd IBCT, 1st Armored Division. This is the 173rd's second deployment to the area and their fifth since 2003. (photo by Army Sgt. Michael Sword, TF 173 Public Affairs) 173rd returns to Logar, Wardak provinces 627957

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