An Afghan Commando from 2nd Company, 3rd Commando Kandak, hands candy he bought from a local shop to a child during an operation Feb. 8, 2011, in Shah Wali Kot District, Kandahar province, Afghanistan. The Commandos were welcomed by villagers during the operation, as they were offered food and shelter during their day-long mission. They, along with District Chief of Police Bacha Khan, detained 20 suspected insurgents for questioning in an effort to stop insurgent intimidation in the area. The Commandos are partnered with service members from Special Operations Task Force - South. Afghan C


An Afghan Commando from 2nd Company, 3rd Commando Kandak, hands candy he bought from a local shop to a child during an operation Feb. 8, 2011, in Shah Wali Kot District, Kandahar province, Afghanistan. The Commandos were welcomed by villagers during the operation, as they were offered food and shelter during their day-long mission. They, along with District Chief of Police Bacha Khan, detained 20 suspected insurgents for questioning in an effort to stop insurgent intimidation in the area. The Commandos are partnered with service members from Special Operations Task Force - South. Afghan Commandos, US Special Forces clear Northern Kandahar 365632


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