Solar panels used to collect energy emitted by the

Solar panels used to collect energy emitted by the sun are mounted to the roof of Shock Trauma Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Medical Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15 on Combat Outpost Shukvani, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 19, 2012. These upgrades will allow surgeons to maintain power to their critical equipment in the event of a power outage. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Quiles/Released)