Afghan National Army commander briefs during a sand

Afghan National Army commander briefs during a sand table rehearsal in preparation for a clearing operation in the Alingar district, Laghman province, April 14, 2013. The mission included members from the Laghman Provincial Response Company, Afghan Local Police, and the Afghan National Police whom are working together to bring increased security and stability to the people of the province and to strengthen the capacity of the Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Coleman Price III/ Released)