Army Staff Sgt. Steven K. Van Esch of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., a squad leader with 2nd platoon, headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, discusses the terrain with his platoon leader, 1st Lt. Nicholas Lopez of Lake Eerie, Pa., during a visit to Afghan national police Observation Post Shege Ghar as part of an assessment of the Marawara area, Jan. 20. International Security Assistance Forces are helping mentor the Afghan national security forces. Soldiers Patrol Kunar Province 255522

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