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School's in session at the castle
 First grade student Yaar Gul bats a fly from his eye lash with one hand as the other follows along in his school book. He repeats after his instructor again and again, "Nomads live under the tent. Nomads have a tent. Nomads sleep in the tent."
(11/19/09)
Medicine men: MEB-Afghanistan docs treat from the castle
 It would be hard to recognize the young boy bounding out of the medical tent nestled inside the castle walls. The boy was limping from scratches on his leg only moments before. An inflated surgical glove serves as a new play thing for him and his friend. Although this was only a flesh wound, Navy corpsmen spending a few moments to provide basic remedies shows the locals that U.S. Forces are here to help in an area once poisoned by insurgent presence.
(11/18/09)
Osprey joins the fight in Afghanistan
 In another history-making moment for Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, the first MV-22B Ospreys entered the Task Force Leatherneck area of operations today, alighting in three waves at Camp Bastion Airfield.
(11/6/09)
2nd Combat Engineer Battalion continues the fight
 Engineers play a vital role in Afghanistan. Over the past seven months, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, a.k.a. the Super Breed, Marine Expeditionary Brigade- Afghanistan has found over 175 roadside bombs and cleared over 750 miles of road. As 1st CEB's tour comes to an end, 2nd CEB prepares to continue operations.
(10/29/09)
Contractor conference cues economic stimulus
 Mirwais Nassery, owner and manager of Mirwais Nassery Construction Company, employs more than 150 Afghans in Helmand province. But if he doesn't find his next build soon, he and his many employees will be out of a job.
(10/14/09)
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 Estonian Soldiers Complete Afghan Deployment
B-roll of a ceremony celebrating the end of a deployment for Estonian soldiers. Scenes include Marine Brig. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson and Marine Lt. Col Christian Cabaniss speaking to the Estonian soldiers and the Marine officials giving awards to the Estonian soldiers. Produced by Sgt. Aaron Rooks (11/20/09)
 MRAP-ATV Makes Afghan Debut
B-roll of the MRAP-ATV arriving in Afghanistan. Scenes include the MRAP-ATV being driven off the back of an aircraft, various views of the MRAP-ATV being driving around and an interview with Chief Warrant Officer Robert Ramsey discussing the arrival of the MRAP-ATV in Afghanistan. Produced by Sgt. Aaron Rooks (11/20/09)
 A Co., 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Settles In, Part 1
B-roll of A Co., 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, a reservist component just arriving in country, touring settlement one. Marines meet new neighbors, provide medical care to a burned baby girl and make plans for future endeavors. Part 1 of 3. (11/18/09)
 A Co., 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Settles In, Part 2
B-roll of A Co., 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, a reservist component just arriving in country, touring settlement one. Marines meet new neighbors, provide medical care to a burned baby girl and make plans for future endeavors. Also includes interviews with two Marines. Part 2 of 3. (11/18/09)
 A Co., 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Settles In, Part 3
B-roll of A Co., 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, a reservist component just arriving in country, touring settlement one. Includes interviews with two local farmers. Part 3 of 3. (11/18/09)
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