U.S. Army Spc. Jesus Sanchez, a native of Mesa, Ariz., watches for suspicious activity during an early morning patrol in the Kunar province in Afghanistan's infamous Korengal Valley, Aug. 13. Sanchez is a combat medic with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. International Security Assistance Force service members across Afghanistan have increased operations in recent months in order to ensure safety and security during the nation's second national election, scheduled for late August. Photo by Sgt. Matthew Moeller