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Local girls gather for the ribbon cutting of the Laki Girls School, in Garmsir district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, while coalition forces provide security, Feb. 15. According to Lt. Col. Matthew Reid, the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, improved security provided by coalition enforces enabled locals to defy the Taliban by establishing the girls school. - Local girls gather for the ribbon cutting of the Laki Girls School, in Garmsir district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, while coalition forces provide security, Feb. 15. According to Lt. Col. Matthew Reid, the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, improved security provided by coalition enforces enabled locals to defy the Taliban by establishing the girls school.

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::