An Afghan National Army soldier works with U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 3, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade - Afghanistan during a security patrol through the Nawa District bazaar in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, July 6, 2009. Elements of four different security forces are working together to root out violence in Nawa District. The Marines are deployed to support NATO's International Security Assistance Force and will participate in counterinsurgency operations. They will also train and mentor Afghan National Security Forces to improve security and stability in the country.  VIRIN: 090706-M-0440G-375
Staff Sgt. William Greeson, USMC
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