Marines, Afghan National Police Stay Vigilant in Southern Afghanistan [Image 1 of 2]

BAKWA, AFGHANISTAN

04.23.2009

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Jones 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command

Marines exit a forward operating base on a mounted security patrol in Bakwa, Farah province, Afghanistan, April 23. The Marines of Company I, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), the ground combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Afghanistan, routinely patrol and interact with the local populace of Bakwa to maintain security in the area. U.S. Marines are in Afghanistan to reinforce success and sustain the momentum of the ongoing progress by alliance forces. Company I's mission is to conduct counterinsurgency operations while training and mentoring the Afghan national police.

• Date Taken: 04.23.2009
• Date Posted: 05.13.2009 12:26
• Photo ID: 171542
• VIRIN: 090513-M-1876J-004
• Resolution: 4368x2912
• Size: 564.87 KB
• Location: BAKWA, AF