Afghanistan - Helmand

With the 2014 US troop pullout looming, American and NATO forces are already handing over control of some of the most volatile regions of Afghanistan to the Afghan army. Northern Helmand is the hotbed for the insurgency. A surge of some 30,000 American troops since 2009, have helped push the Taliban back. Now the Afghan army is assuming control and taking over control of US bases. Many say the future of the country lies in whether the Afghan army can hold the ground in these key areas.
Senior Asia Correspondent Steve Chao joined the Afghan army's 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps as it moved into Combat Outpost Nolay, in Sangin, Helmand.