Click on photos to enlarge.

U.S. Army Pfc. Michael Duran catches his breath just after arriving back at his outpost after a long dismounted movement in Charkh District, Logar province, Afghanistan, June 20. Duran is assigned to 1st Platoon, Bulldog Troop, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team.

U.S. Army Spc. Newton Carlicci travels dismounted while on his way back to his outpost from the village of Paspajak, Charkh District, Logar province, Afghanistan, June 20. Carlicci and his platoon went to this village in order to check on conditions by communicating with the locals.