A Leopard C2 tank from Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians). The crew must endure temperatures that reach 65 degrees Celsius (149 degrees Fahrenheit) inside the tank during patrols and missions in Afghanistan. Task Force Afghanistan is part of Canada's contribution to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. This mission is about Canadians and their international partners helping Afghans rebuild their lives, their families, their communities and their nation. Canadian operations will work to improve the quality of life of Afghans by providing a secure environment in which Afghan society can recover from more than 25 years of conflict.