U.S. Army Conducts Operations in Kandahar Province

HOWZ-E-MADAD, AFGHANISTAN - MARCH 16: U.S. Army Spc. Justin Bell takes cover while under fire on March 16, 2010 at Howz-e-Madad in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. The American soldiers from Attack Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment had set up an observation post when insurgents attacked them from several sides. The Taliban is strong throughout Kandahar province and U.S. and Canadian forces have announced a major upcoming offensive against them around Kandahar city. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)