PRT's Presence Patrol Leads to a Peek Into the Past

Public Affairs Officer for the Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, Afghanistan, U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Karl Wiest, interacts with local Afghan boys during a PRT Farah presence patrol in and around the city of Farah, Nov. 9, 2009. Along with deterring enemy activity, presence patrols are designed help military forces gain the support and trust of the local people through building positive relationships. Photo by Master Sgt. Tracy DeMarco