Patrolling Mangow in Afghanistan

Army Staff Sgt. Shawn Christiance, security force with Provincial Reconstruction Team Nuristan, poses for a photo in the village of Mangow, outside of Forward Operating Base Kalagush, Sept. 15. The Nuristan PRT routinely conducts ground assault convoy missions to local villages in order to promote governance and help provide stability within the area.Photo by Senior Airman Ashley Hawkins