Children in the Sangar Valley reach out to soldiers from 1st Brigade 201st Corps, Afghan National Army and 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team as they walk back to the mouth of of the valley on Oct. 2, 2011.

The ANA and 45th IBCT worked together to clear the valley of insurgent activity and to show the local villagers that they are committed to fighting the insurgency wherever they may be.

Photo by Army Spc. Leslie Goble