Army Spc. Udo Gonzalez-Collado, mortar team lead for the Nuristan Provincial Reconstruction Team security force, originally from South Barre, Mass., positions himself and his gear near Forward Operating Base Kalagush on Oct. 30, 2010. Maintaining security is a major focus of the PRT. The PRT's mission is to improve governance, security and infrastructure in the country after more than three decades of war. Airmen 1st Class Chanise Epps

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