Coalition security forces provide security during an

Coalition security forces provide security during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Tsamkani district, Paktiya province, April 17, 2013. The Haqqani leader had operational control over improvised explosive device operations in multiple districts throughout Paktiya and Khost provinces. As the security forces approached the Haqqani leader's suspected location, extremists opened fire on the Afghan and coalition troops. After positively identifying the lethal threat, the security force engaged the enemies and killed one of them. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Codie Mendenhall)