GARDĒZ, Afghanistan – Army Staff Sgt. Edward Duran of Downey, Calif., with Operations Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division directs his security force during a visit of Army officials to Bala Hesar, June 27, a fortress in Gardez, which serves as a base for a new Afghan quick reaction force for the area. The visit was part of an effort by officials to determine what facilities and training the Afghan security members needed. (Photo by Army Spc. Adam L. Mathis, 17th Public Affairs Detachment) Flickr - The Army - Stay alert

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