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BAGHRAN VALLEY, AFGHANISTAN - FEBRUARY 24: Afghan villagers watch as U.S. soldiers from the 82nd airborne Bravo Company hold their position during search operations at the central part of the Baghran river valley for remnants of Taliban and al Qaeda forces during the finishing stages of "Operation Viper" February 24, 2003 in Helmand Province, southern Afghanistan. Suspected enemy fighters were spotted taking ambush positions in the area a few weeks ago by U.S. troops as they went on patrol as part of the ongoing war against terrorism. (Photo by Aaron Favila-Pool/Getty Images)

BAGHRAN VALLEY,  AFGHANISTAN - FEBRUARY 24:  Afghan villagers watch as U.S. soldiers from the 82nd airborne Bravo Company hold their position during search operations at the central part of the Baghran river valley for remnants of Taliban and al Qaeda forces during the finishing stages of "Operation Viper" February 24, 2003 in Helmand Province, southern Afghanistan. Suspected enemy fighters were spotted taking ambush positions in the area a few weeks ago by U.S. troops as they went on patrol as part of the ongoing war against terrorism.  (Photo by Aaron Favila-Pool/Getty Images)