A member of an Afghan and coalition security force

A member of an Afghan and coalition security force searches for weapons, drugs, and documents during an operation in Nad 'Ali district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 6, 2013. The operation led to the arrest of a Taliban leader that was directly responsible for numerous improvised explosive device and direct fire attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He provided guidance to multiple Taliban subordinates and provided regular network updates to senior Taliban leaders. He executed IED emplacements specifically targeting Afghan National Security Forces. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Richard W. Jones Jr.)