Afghan National Army Special Operations commandos prepare to conduct a mission Feb, 20, 2013, in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. The operation was conducted with the Afghan Air Force's 379th Rotary Wing Squadron, which is advised by NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan, and is part of the Kandahar Air Wing. The operation showcased the growing capability of cooperation between Afghan forces in order to conduct joint missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Jeremy Powell)