lynsey addario, photographer

Afghanistan Embed

Soldiers with the 173rd division ride, first platoon of battle company, look over notes after the evening meeting on the day's happenings. Sgt Chris Shelton, center, looks at Sgt Gallardo, left, as Sgt Sandifer looks on. far left is lt. brad winn at Vegas base, a forward operating base, in the mountains of kunar, afghanistan. The soldiers use red headlamps to minimize the distance the light travels.
Korengal Valley, Afghainstan

Soldiers with the 173rd division ride, first platoon of battle company, look over notes after the evening meeting on the day's happenings. Sgt Chris Shelton, center, looks at Sgt Gallardo, left, as Sgt Sandifer looks on. far left is lt. brad winn at Vegas base, a forward operating base, in the mountains of kunar, afghanistan. The soldiers use red headlamps to minimize the distance the light travels.