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The personal security detachment for Regimental Combat Team 7, patrol through the bazaar in Marjah, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 6, 2010, to engage the local residents. The locals seemed very happy to see the Marines out in the bazaar. - The personal security detachment for Regimental Combat Team 7, patrol through the bazaar in Marjah, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 6, 2010, to engage the local residents. The locals seemed very happy to see the Marines out in the bazaar.

Men, women, and children from miles around gathered outside Marine Corps Forward Operating Base, Camp Hansen, Marjah, Sept. 5, to attend an anti-drug summit hosted by 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, that ultimately unified a plan for all farmers to give up the growth of illicit plants like opium in the area. - Men, women, and children from miles around gathered outside Marine Corps Forward Operating Base, Camp Hansen, Marjah, Sept. 5, to attend an anti-drug summit hosted by 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, that ultimately unified a plan for all farmers to give up the growth of illicit plants like opium in the area.

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, unload desks at Yellow School, Sept. 2, in Marjah. Yellow School is one of the many community restoration projects 3rd Civil Affairs Group, 2/9 has accomplished. The unit is preparing for the opening day of school later in the week, posting security and ensuring all students have the essential school supplies.::r::::n:: - Marines with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, unload desks at Yellow School, Sept. 2, in Marjah. Yellow School is one of the many community restoration projects 3rd Civil Affairs Group, 2/9 has accomplished. The unit is preparing for the opening day of school later in the week, posting security and ensuring all students have the essential school supplies.::r::::n::