U.S. Army soldiers conduct a dismounted patrol. U.S. Army soldiers, from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, conduct a dismounted patrol near the village of Lwar while a group of local children follow along in Wardak province, Afghanistan, on Feb. 13, 2010. Dismounted patrols are a great way to form friendly relationships with the locals. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.07 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 927991-Z-SIY22-488.jpg Photo Gallery