An U.S. Special Operations soldier, assigned to Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan, and an Afghan commando, with 2nd Company, 3rd Special Operations Kandak, fill sandbags during a clearance operation March 24, 2014, in Haji Aslam village, Khakarez district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan. The operation was conducted to disrupt insurgent freedom of movement in the area and prevent insurgents from using the village as a safe haven. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. David Devich/Released)