Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. until 0400 est. February 15th

(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Defense Visual Information Distribution Service Logo

    Afghan gives cultural training to Marines [Image 1 of 2]

    Issued by: on

    VIRIN:
    Date Created:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    Afghan gives cultural training to Marines

    BASE THEATER, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    07.29.2009

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Brofer 

    1st Marine Logistics Group

    Dr. Ub Shenwari, a native of the Nangarhar province in eastern Afghanistan, instructs Marines with the 1st Marine Logistics Group how to interact with an Afghan family during cultural awareness training at the Base Theater, July 28 and 29. During the course, Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group learned that respecting the Afghan culture plays a vital role in mission accomplishment. Marines also learned that greeting Afghans with a smile and saying 'Salaam Alaikum!' will help earn the trust and respect of Afghans.

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 07.29.2009
    Date Posted: 08.04.2009 17:03
    Photo ID: 192680
    VIRIN: 090729-M-2196B-003
    Resolution: 3192x2264
    Size: 693.14 KB
    Location: BASE THEATER, CALIFORNIA, US

    Web Views: 83
    Downloads: 9

    PUBLIC DOMAIN