The War in Afghanistan (85 images)

U.S. Soldiers engage enemy forces during Operation Moshtarak in Badula Qulp, Afghanistan on February 19, 2010. The International Security Assistance Force operation is an offensive mission being conducted in areas of Afghanistan prevalent in drug-trafficking and Taliban insurgency. UPI/Efren Lopez/U.S. Air Force

U.S Soldiers with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment gather around a fire to stay warm during Operation Helmand Spider, Badula Qulp, Helmand province, Afghanistan on February 13, 2010. UPI/Efren Lopez/U.S. Air Force

Lance Cpl. Mark Trent, a scout sniper with 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, provides security inside a compound in Marjah, Helmand province, Afghanistan on February 16, 2010. The Marines took shelter inside the compound after clearing it for insurgents and improvised explosive devices. UPI/Tommy Bellegarde/U.S. Marine Corps

U.S. Army Pfc. Stephen Atwood from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment scouts for enemy activity during Operation Helmand Spider, Badula Qulp, Helmand province, Afghanistan on February 13, 2010. UPI/Efren Lopez/U.S. Air Force