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Show of Force: 1-221 Troops Stay Flexible Securing Laghman Province | 2 years 16 weeks | U.S. Army Sgt. John Stone, a squad leader for the Scout Platoon of Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 221st Cavalry Regiment, scans his sector for fleeing enemy combatants. Stone, a Lincoln, Neb., native and his platoon provided extra security in a recent fire fight in Lagham province. Photo by Spc. Derek L. Kuhn Story by Spc. Derek L. Kuhn LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- It's 1:30 p.m., and the sun is high in the sky. Its rays beat down on the Soldiers of the Scout Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 221st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, as they march toward their objective. Laghman province, Afghanistan, seems to have forgotten autumn. The heat makes the day seem more like early August, not mid-October. But, the Soldiers known collectively as the Hustlers, press on. The day began with a simple objective—meet with local village elders to see how they are doing and if they need help with anything from security issues to possible provincial reconstruction team projects. But, things change and events force the Hustlers to abandon any notion of a peaceful presence patrol. Such is the life of a Soldier. Another unit operating out of Combat Outpost Nagil has been ambushed and needs assistance. The Hustlers, after receiving guidance from their leadership, head back to COP Nagil. However, they weren't abandoning their comrades. "The area is too rugged for our vehicles to get out... | 1-221 Troops, 221st Cavalry Regiment, Afghanistan, Afghanistan - Lagham province, Derek L. Kuhn, US Army |
