An Afghan and coalition security force wait to depart to an operation in Andar district, Ghazni province, Feb. 11, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Taliban leader that was a direct attack leader with some logistical and command responsibilities. He was actively engaged in the arms trade involving small arms, heavy machine guns, rocket-propelled grenades and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). He coordinated and executed attacks against afghan and coalition forces. ( Army photo by Codie Mendenhall) Ghazni province operation 130211-A-UD260-001

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