An Afghan Local Policeman closes his eyes as smoke from a training aid passes by during counter improvised explosive device training with fellow Afghan National Security Forces in Farah province, Afghanistan, Jan. 13, 2013. Afghan National Security Forces have been taking the lead in security operations, with coalition forces as mentors, to bring security and stability to the people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. ( Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Pete Thibodeau/Released) Countering the IED threat 130113-M-BO337-012

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