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Provincial government spokesman, Daoud Ahmadi, glances at the command board posted at Camp Leatherneck, Aug. 7. Ahmadi, along with several Afghan media representatives were present for a press briefing hosted by Maj. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander, Regional Command Southwest, and Gen. Malouk, commander of the 215th Corps. - Provincial government spokesman, Daoud Ahmadi, glances at the command board posted at Camp Leatherneck, Aug. 7. Ahmadi, along with several Afghan media representatives were present for a press briefing hosted by Maj. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander, Regional Command Southwest, and Gen. Malouk, commander of the 215th Corps.

Sgt. DAvid T. Silvers, joint reception center staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge, Regional Command Southwest, hits a line-drive during his playoff game, Aug. 3, at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Marines organized a softball league here to boost morale and relieve stress while playing a competitive sport. - Sgt. DAvid T. Silvers, joint reception center staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge, Regional Command Southwest, hits a line-drive during his playoff game, Aug. 3, at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Marines organized a softball league here to boost morale and relieve stress while playing a competitive sport.

Northern Marjah elders meet during a shura held at Combat Outpost Coutu, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 5, 2010. Elders met with Marines and Afghan police to discuss recent security issues of concern. The Marines and Afghan National Police pushed forward with the shura, despite a less than expected turnout, to discuss security concerns throughout northern Marjah. - Northern Marjah elders meet during a shura held at Combat Outpost Coutu, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 5, 2010. Elders met with Marines and Afghan police to discuss recent security issues of concern. The Marines and Afghan National Police pushed forward with the shura, despite a less than expected turnout, to discuss security concerns throughout northern Marjah.

Sgt. Guadalupe Rodriquez is currently deployed to Helmand province, Afghanistan and is assigned to the female engagement team, Regimental Combat Team 7. She is a motor transportation mechanic, but volunteered for the FET as soon as the opportunity presented itself. Rodriquez, 29, is from Sells, Ariz. - Sgt. Guadalupe Rodriquez is currently deployed to Helmand province, Afghanistan and is assigned to the female engagement team, Regimental Combat Team 7. She is a motor transportation mechanic, but volunteered for the FET as soon as the opportunity presented itself. Rodriquez, 29, is from Sells, Ariz.

Soldiers from the Afghan Nation Army take cover in a field after exchanging fire with the enemy in Karez-e Sayyidi, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 9, 2010. Soldiers from the ANA and Marines from Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, have faced intense fighting in Karez-e Sayyidi in recent weeks. - Soldiers from the Afghan Nation Army take cover in a field after exchanging fire with the enemy in Karez-e Sayyidi, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 9, 2010. Soldiers from the ANA and Marines from Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, have faced intense fighting in Karez-e Sayyidi in recent weeks.

Lance Cpls. Yvienne Yumol, from Los Angeles, and teammate Kathryn Mannion take a break from their duties while assigned to the female engagement team with Regimental Combat Team 7 in Marjah, Afghanistan, on July 7. Mannion, originally a military policeman, volunteered to participate in the Marine Corps’ newest program, designed to engage with Afghan women. Mannion, 24, is from Coatesville, Pa. - Lance Cpls. Yvienne Yumol, from Los Angeles, and teammate Kathryn Mannion take a break from their duties while assigned to the female engagement team with Regimental Combat Team 7 in Marjah, Afghanistan, on July 7. Mannion, originally a military policeman, volunteered to participate in the Marine Corps’ newest program, designed to engage with Afghan women. Mannion, 24, is from Coatesville, Pa.

Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin A. Calhoun, the monitor for military occupational specialty 3043, tells Cpl. Christopher N. Depellegrin about the re-enlistment possibilities he has as part of the first term alignment program at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan July 8. Monitors for more than 25 MOS's gave the Marines of Regimental Combat Team 7 and other tenant units of Dwyer the opportunity to re-enlist or obtain orders while deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Crilly) - Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin A. Calhoun, the monitor for military occupational specialty 3043, tells Cpl. Christopher N. Depellegrin about the re-enlistment possibilities he has as part of the first term alignment program at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan July 8. Monitors for more than 25 MOS's gave the Marines of Regimental Combat Team 7 and other tenant units of Dwyer the opportunity to re-enlist or obtain orders while deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Crilly)

Sergeant Marvin Tario, a member of Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, walks up and down the street making sure to keep accountability of his Marines while on a patrol through the Hazer Joft bazaar, June 2, 2010. Accountability on busy days is one of the most important things for the Marines patrolling the bazaar, where crowds can engulf the streets. - Sergeant Marvin Tario, a member of Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, walks up and down the street making sure to keep accountability of his Marines while on a patrol through the Hazer Joft bazaar, June 2, 2010. Accountability on busy days is one of the most important things for the Marines patrolling the bazaar, where crowds can engulf the streets.