GAINING GROUND U.S. Army soldiers gain ground security in Masamute Valley as they prepare to cordon and search the village of Bala in Laghman province, Afghanistan, Sept. 25, 2010. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry Regiment, 86th Brigade Combat Team, Vermont National Guard. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.08 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 135884-F-XPY43-316.jpg Photo Gallery