Col. Edward Vaughn, Human Terrain Team leader, speaks with an Iraqi role-player during training at the U.S. Army National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif. May 29. The HTT is trained to interview local populations and help translate their goals and desires into actionable change for the improved stability of both Iraq and Afghanistan. (Army photo by Pfc. Jennifer Spradlin, 16th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)