An Afghan policeman checks his surroundings as he and

An Afghan policeman checks his surroundings as he and others prepare for the arrival of distinguished Afghan leaders shortly before the Security Transition Ceremony in Panjshir, July 24. This marks the last of six transition areas throughout the country since July 17. Since the transition ceremonies began, Afghans have seen security efforts taken over by the ANSF in Bamiyan, Laghman, Lashkar Gah, Herat, Mezar-e Sharif and now Panjshir.