FILE - In this Dec. 27, 1979 file photo, rebel Muslim fighters inspect a Soviet tank captured in fighting with the Kabul government forces on September near Asmar, Afghanistan. Al-Qaida, or “the Base” in Arabic, organized as the Soviets pulled out of Afghanistan. Hoping to capitalize on the support the mujahedeen, or the “holy warriors,” received during their war against Moscow, Osama bin Laden formed al-Qaida and became its leader. (AP Photo/Steve McCurry, File)