Afghan National Police, Marines travel path to success [Image 3 of 10]

FARAH PROVINCE, IRAQ

02.09.2009

Photo by Cpl. Monty Burton 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command

Marines from Company I, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), scan the terrain during a security patrol, Feb. 9, in Farah province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. 3/8 is the ground combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Afghanistan. SPMAGTF-A's mission is to conduct counterinsurgency operations, with a focus on training and mentoring the Afghan national police. SPMAGTF-A is here to reinforce success and sustain the momentum of the ongoing progress by the alliance.

• Date Taken: 02.09.2009
• Date Posted: 03.09.2009 21:24
• Photo ID: 156116
• VIRIN: 090309-M-8478B-005
• Resolution: 2542x889
• Size: 514.15 KB
• Location: FARAH PROVINCE, IQ