U.S. Army Sfc. Carl Whetsel, with Provincial Reconstruction

U.S. Army Sfc. Carl Whetsel, with Provincial Reconstruction Team Kapisa, and French army Capt. Franz Najean discuss convoy operations prior to departure from Forward Operating Base Tora in the Surobi district of Afghanistan. The PRT routinely performs missions throughout Kapisa to interact and engage with local leaders. The PRT's mission is to stabilize the region by enabling local governments to care for, educate, employ and protect their people through the construction of basic infrastructure and mentorship.