Soldiers from the Afghan National Army's 215th Corps

Soldiers from the Afghan National Army's 215th Corps provide security, while another soldier checks a danger area for an improvised explosive device during the final days of operation "Omid Char," hope four, Nov. 11. The ability of ANA soldiers has increased through the training and experience they have received by going through operations like this one. They are also gaining respect from the local villagers by speaking to them and showing them they want to provide a safer area for them to live.