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Afghan National Army soldiers answer questions from local citizens prior to the start of Nawa’s first-ever ANA recruiting and information event at Patrol Base Jaker April 12. More than 60 people attended the event to hear about the benefits of military service. - Afghan National Army soldiers answer questions from local citizens prior to the start of Nawa’s first-ever ANA recruiting and information event at Patrol Base Jaker April 12. More than 60 people attended the event to hear about the benefits of military service.

Cpl. Erick A. Monterrosa, background, a radio operator with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, and Lance Cpl. Justin K. Schwartz, foreground, look through their rear sight optics on their M-4 Carbine rifles while patrolling in Laki, Garmsir District, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 31. With Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians in support, the Marines used mine detectors to check a bridge and tree lines for improvised explosive devices that sat no more than 50 meters away from the patrol base. - Cpl. Erick A. Monterrosa, background, a radio operator with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, and Lance Cpl. Justin K. Schwartz, foreground, look through their rear sight optics on their M-4 Carbine rifles while patrolling in Laki, Garmsir District, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 31. With Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians in support, the Marines used mine detectors to check a bridge and tree lines for improvised explosive devices that sat no more than 50 meters away from the patrol base.

Corporal Daniel Medley, a fireteam leader with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, attached to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, takes a break from assembling tents at Forward Operating Base Sher Wali, Marjah, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 6, 2010. The large tents, complete with electricity, lighting and air-conditioning, are the latest structures the engineers have built since arriving to Afghanistan back in January. - Corporal Daniel Medley, a fireteam leader with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, attached to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, takes a break from assembling tents at Forward Operating Base Sher Wali, Marjah, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 6, 2010. The large tents, complete with electricity, lighting and air-conditioning, are the latest structures the engineers have built since arriving to Afghanistan back in January.

Master Sgt. Richard Buer, base telephone chief, executes pull-ups during a CrossFit session aboard Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Nov. 6, 2009. CrossFit combines three different methods of training: cardio, gymnastics and weight lifting, to allow people of all skill levels to participate and work to achieve their training goals. - Master Sgt. Richard Buer, base telephone chief, executes pull-ups during a CrossFit session aboard Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Nov. 6, 2009. CrossFit combines three different methods of training: cardio, gymnastics and weight lifting, to allow people of all skill levels to participate and work to achieve their training goals.