Spc. Richard Madrid (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel Murphy of 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, take in the view of the horizon at a check point near Daab Pass in Shinkay district, Afghanistan, Feb. 25.

Sgt. Joshua Barnes of 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, takes a rest after climbing to the top of a checkpoint in Daab Pass in Shinkai district, Afghanistan, Feb. 25.

First Lt. Daniel Webb of 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, checks the security at a checkpoint in Daab Pass in Shinkai district, Afghanistan Feb. 25.

Spc. Richard Madrid (left) and 1st Lt. Daniel Webb of 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, stand in a checkpoint in Daab Pass in Shinkai district, Afghanistan, Feb. 25.