U.S. Soldiers Continue Advisory Role As Election Nears In Afghanistan

PUL-E ALAM, AFGHANISTAN - MARCH 27: Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers perform maintenance on their Russian-made artillery guns at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Maiwand, an ANA base that adjoins the U.S. Army's FOB Shank, on March 27, 2014 near Pul-e Alam, Afghanistan. Soldiers with the U.S. Army's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division stationed at FOB Shank advise and assist Afghan National Security Forces in the region. Security is at a heightened state throughout Afghanistan as the nation prepares for the April 5th presidential election. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)