Images: Afghans, Marines clear illegal drugs, insurgent activity in southern Garmsir [Image 1 of 6]
Photo by Cpl. Reece Lodder
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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class James Whitaker, a 33-year-old corpsman with Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and a native of Arlington, Wash., throws a handful of candy into the air for a group of Afghan children during a partnered security patrol with members of the Afghan Border Police here, Feb. 5. On the patrol, the ABP and Marines interacted with local citizens and examined the area for insurgent activity. "America's Battalion" is aiding the Afghan National Security Forces in assuming security responsibilities over Helmand province's Garmsir district. This interoperability is designed to further the expansion of stability, development and legitimate governance of Afghanistan by defeating insurgent forces and helping secure the Afghan people.
Date Taken:02.05.2012
Date Posted:02.07.2012 09:52
Photo ID:520327
VIRIN:120205-M-MM918-001
Location:BANADAR, AF
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