Regimental Combat Team-2, 1st Marine Division Public Affairs
Photos by Cpl. Ned Johnson
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Lance Cpl. Jared Slattery, an infantryman with the Police Mentoring Team, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, walks on patrol near the Sangin Bazaar, Sept. 15. The Marines joined forces with the British 40 Commandos to conduct security patrols throughout the Sangin district.
Lance Cpl. Jared Slattery, an infantryman with the Police Mentoring Team, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, kneels beside his Afghan National Police counterpart who is providing security outside a compound in Sangin, Sept.15. The Marines patrol the local area to help show the Afghan police how to maneuver safely, enhancing the ANPs ability to provide security for the upcoming elections.
Two Afghan teenagers ride motorcycles through the local bazaar, Sept. 15. The bazaar, which had only about 400 shops six months ago, now has 1,400 shops that sell everything from food and clothing, to tools and household goods.
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