U.S. Army soldiers conduct a dismounted patrol.
U.S. Army soldiers, from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, conduct a dismounted patrol near the village of Lwar while a group of local children follow along in Wardak province, Afghanistan, on Feb. 13, 2010. Dismounted patrols are a great way to form friendly relationships with the locals.