A coalition force member puts on his helmet in order to attend a transition shura in Khak-E-Safed district, Farah province, Afghanistan, Feb. 23, 2013. Farah Provincial Governor Dr. Mohammed Akram Khpalwak used the transition shura as an opportunity to highlight Afghan National Security Forces', especially Afghan Local Police, successes which allowed the de-militarization of coalition forces in the area. Afghan National Security Forces will continue counter insurgency operations without the presence or mentorship of coalition forces. ( Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Pete Thibodeau/Released) AN


A coalition force member puts on his helmet in order to attend a transition shura in Khak-E-Safed district, Farah province, Afghanistan, Feb. 23, 2013. Farah Provincial Governor Dr. Mohammed Akram Khpalwak used the transition shura as an opportunity to highlight Afghan National Security Forces', especially Afghan Local Police, successes which allowed the de-militarization of coalition forces in the area. Afghan National Security Forces will continue counter insurgency operations without the presence or mentorship of coalition forces. ( Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Pete Thibodeau/Released) ANSF assume sole security responsibility in Khak-E-Safed 130223-M-BO337-003


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