VILLAGE CHECK A U.S. Army soldier patrols with Afghan soldiers to check on conditions in the village of Yawez in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Feb. 17, 2010. The partnership between U.S. and Afghan soldiers is proving to be a valuable tool in bringing security to the area. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.08 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 858623-G-PDG47-667.jpg Photo Gallery