Members of an afghan and coalition security force prepares to leave after an operation in Nad 'Ali district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 27, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Taliban leader who equipped his subordinates with lethal aid and supplies for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He directed the distribution of heavy machine guns and rockets to his subordinate fighters. ( Army photo by Sgt. Richard W. Jones Jr.) Operation in Nad 'Ali district 130127-A-QU939-218

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