An Afghan National Army soldier watches as soldiers of 2nd Platoon, D Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Task Force Spartan, patrol the town of Kolagu, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, March 8, 2012. Taking a step back to let Afghan National Forces take the lead during Operation Khoti Kheyl to advance their presence throughout the province and demonstrate their strength and capabilities. Operation Khoti Kheyl 120308-A-XF428-072

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