A soldier with the Afghan National Army’s Cashf Tolai,

A soldier with the Afghan National Army’s Cashf Tolai, 4th Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, hands out humanitarian-assistance supplies like rice, cooking oil, hygiene items, and blankets to Upper Sangin Valley residents after a shura, or meeting, the tolai hosted. The ANA began taking the initiative during patrols this summer and are building confidence and trust in local residents.