U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Todd Semonite, commander of Combined

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Todd Semonite, commander of Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, Italian Brig. Gen. Michele Risi, commander of Train Advise Assist Command–West and Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction John F. Sopko compare notes during a visit to the 207th Corps where members of the Afghan National Police and Army discussed current operations in Herat province. TAAC-West conducts functionally based security force assistance in order to maximize Afghan capacity to secure the population in the partnered region. The Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan enables, trains, advises and assists by providing essential resources in support and continued development of Afghan National Defense Security Forces. (U.S. military photo by Lt.j.g. Charity Edgar/Released)