A member of an Afghan and coalition security force illuminates the ground for his teammates during a night operation in search of a Taliban facilitator in Nawah-ye-Barakzai district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 5, 2013. The facilitator was responsible for distributing improvised explosive devices to various extremists throughout Helmand. He also participated in multiple attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. ( Army photo by Sgt. Richard W. Jones Jr.) Night operation in Nawah-ye-Barakzai district 130505-A-QU939-125

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