US soldiers from 2-12 Infantry Regiment out of Colorado Springs fires his gun at Taliban positions during a firefight on June 15, 2012 in the Pech Valley, Afghanistan 

KUNDUZ PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- Afghan National Army commandos from 5th Commando Kandak enter a compound during a village clearing operation in Archi District, June 30. Commandos, advised by coalition forces, conducted clearing operations in the district to disrupt insurgent safe havens and promote security in the area. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cassandra Thompson/Not Released) Date Posted: 07.05.2012