U.S. Army Spc. John Yifith, front, takes a knee while conducting a security patrol outside Forward Operating Base Salerno in Afghanistan's Khowst province, July 7, 2012.

Yifith, an assistant gunner, is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, Airborne, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment.

The patrol was conducted to support members of the female engagement team as they participated in key leader engagement at a girls' school in the Mangas village and visited the village of Kunday to discuss the midwife program.

U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Epperson