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

FARAH PROVINCE, IRAQ

02.12.2009

Photo by Cpl. Monty Burton 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command

Cpl. Zach Switzer and an Afghan interpreter speak to an Afghan village elder during a security patrol, Feb. 12, in Farah province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Switzer is an assault section leader with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), 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: 02.12.2009
• Date Posted: 03.09.2009 21:30
• Photo ID: 156123
• VIRIN: 090309-M-8478B-012
• Resolution: 3387x1746
• Size: 1.41 MB
• Location: FARAH PROVINCE, IQ