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Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Sayeed Malook addresses his soldiers during their graduation ceremony aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2014. The 215th Corps commanding general, Maj. Gen. Malook is responsible for security in both Nimroz and Helmand provinces.

Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Sayeed Malook addresses his soldiers during their graduation ceremony aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2014. The 215th Corps commanding general, Maj. Gen. Malook is responsible for security in both Nimroz and Helmand provinces.

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Ostroska

Afghan National Army 215th Corps soldiers and instructors with the Regional Corps Battle School march forward to receive graduation certificates during a ceremony held aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2014. The Afghan instructors are hand-selected by Marine advisors and trained and mentored on how to be an instructor, including how to teach military occupational specialty skill sets to their soldiers.

Afghan National Army 215th Corps soldiers and instructors with the Regional Corps Battle School march forward to receive graduation certificates during a ceremony held aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2014. The Afghan instructors are hand-selected by Marine advisors and trained and mentored on how to be an instructor, including how to teach military occupational specialty skill sets to their soldiers.

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Ostroska

The Afghan National Army 215th Corps color guard marches past the formation during the Regional Corps Battle School graduation ceremony held aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2014. The training conducted at RCBS is Afghan-led, with Marines advising the Afghan instructors as needed.

The Afghan National Army 215th Corps color guard marches past the formation during the Regional Corps Battle School graduation ceremony held aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2014. The training conducted at RCBS is Afghan-led, with Marines advising the Afghan instructors as needed.

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Ostroska

Captain Roger Collicott, left, the helicopter landing zone manager; Capt. Matt Blose, center, the safety officer, both with Marine Aircraft Group-Afghanistan; and Flight Lt. Seb Cannon, the Mobile Aviation Operations Team commander with Joint Aviation Group, conduct a helicopter landing zone study at Patrol Base Boldak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2014. Landing zone studies are performed as often as possible in order to update requirements and the coordination needed to maintain the HLZ, as well as to ensure proper procedures and safety requirements are set in place. (USMC Photo By: Sgt. Frances Johnson/Released)

Captain Roger Collicott, left, the helicopter landing zone manager; Capt. Matt Blose, center, the safety officer, both with Marine Aircraft Group-Afghanistan; and Flight Lt. Seb Cannon, the Mobile Aviation Operations Team commander with Joint Aviation Group, conduct a helicopter landing zone study at Patrol Base Boldak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2014. Landing zone studies are performed as often as possible in order to update requirements and the coordination needed to maintain the HLZ, as well as to ensure proper procedures and safety requirements are set in place. (USMC Photo By: Sgt. Frances Johnson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Frances Johnson

Captain Roger Collicott, right, helicopter landing zone manager with Marine Aircraft Group-Afghanistan, writes observation notes as Capt. Matt Blose, the safety officer with MAG-A, observes the helicopter landing zone during an HLZ study at Patrol Base Boldak, Helmand province, Afganistan, March 20, 2014. Landing zone studies are performed as often as possible in order to update requirements and the coordination needed to maintain the HLZ, as well as to ensure proper procedures and safety requirements are set in place. (USMC Photo By: Sgt. Frances Johnson/Released)

Captain Roger Collicott, right, helicopter landing zone manager with Marine Aircraft Group-Afghanistan, writes observation notes as Capt. Matt Blose, the safety officer with MAG-A, observes the helicopter landing zone during an HLZ study at Patrol Base Boldak, Helmand province, Afganistan, March 20, 2014. Landing zone studies are performed as often as possible in order to update requirements and the coordination needed to maintain the HLZ, as well as to ensure proper procedures and safety requirements are set in place. (USMC Photo By: Sgt. Frances Johnson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Frances Johnson

Flight Lt. Seb Cannon, left, the Mobile Aviation Operations Team commander with Joint Aviation Group, points out different terrain to Capt. Matt Blose, safety officer with Marine Aircraft Group-Afghanistan, while conducting an HLZ study aboard Patrol Base Boldak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2014. Landing zone studies are performed as often as possible in order to update requirements and the coordination needed to maintain the HLZ, as well as to ensure proper procedures and safety requirements are set in place. (USMC Photo By: Sgt. Frances Johnson/Released)

Flight Lt. Seb Cannon, left, the Mobile Aviation Operations Team commander with Joint Aviation Group, points out different terrain to Capt. Matt Blose, safety officer with Marine Aircraft Group-Afghanistan, while conducting an HLZ study aboard Patrol Base Boldak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2014. Landing zone studies are performed as often as possible in order to update requirements and the coordination needed to maintain the HLZ, as well as to ensure proper procedures and safety requirements are set in place. (USMC Photo By: Sgt. Frances Johnson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Frances Johnson

Flight Lt. Seb Cannon, the Mobile Aviation Operations Team commander with Joint Aviation Group, takes notes while conducting a helicopter landing zone study aboard Patrol Base Boldak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2014. Landing zone studies are performed as often as possible in order to update requirements and the coordination needed to maintain the HLZ, as well as to ensure proper procedures and safety requirements are set in place. (USMC Photo By: Sgt. Frances Johnson/Released)

Flight Lt. Seb Cannon, the Mobile Aviation Operations Team commander with Joint Aviation Group, takes notes while conducting a helicopter landing zone study aboard Patrol Base Boldak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2014. Landing zone studies are performed as often as possible in order to update requirements and the coordination needed to maintain the HLZ, as well as to ensure proper procedures and safety requirements are set in place. (USMC Photo By: Sgt. Frances Johnson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Frances Johnson

A CH-47 Chinook prepares to land after a team conducted a helicopter landing zone study aboard Patrol Base Boldak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2014. Landing zone studies are performed as often as possible in order to update requirements and the coordination needed to maintain the HLZ, as well as to ensure proper procedures and safety requirements are set in place. (USMC Photo By: Sgt. Frances Johnson/Released)

A CH-47 Chinook prepares to land after a team conducted a helicopter landing zone study aboard Patrol Base Boldak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2014. Landing zone studies are performed as often as possible in order to update requirements and the coordination needed to maintain the HLZ, as well as to ensure proper procedures and safety requirements are set in place. (USMC Photo By: Sgt. Frances Johnson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Frances Johnson

Lance Cpl. Donald Rucker, left, a maintenance administration clerk with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, Marine Aircraft Group - Afghanistan, and Lance Cpl. Ian Smith, a mortarman with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, pose for a photo after reuniting aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 11, 2014. The brothers reconnected for the first time after being separated for more than a year and a half while serving in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Haas/ Released)

Lance Cpl. Donald Rucker, left, a maintenance administration clerk with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, Marine Aircraft Group - Afghanistan, and Lance Cpl. Ian Smith, a mortarman with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, pose for a photo after reuniting aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 11, 2014. The brothers reconnected for the first time after being separated for more than a year and a half while serving in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Haas/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Cody Haas

Lance Cpl. Donald Rucker, left, a maintenance administration clerk with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, Marine Aircraft Group - Afghanistan, and Lance Cpl. Ian Smith, a mortarman with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, pose for a photo after reuniting aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 11, 2014. The brothers reconnected for the first time after being separated for more than a year and a half while serving in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Haas/ Released)

Lance Cpl. Donald Rucker, left, a maintenance administration clerk with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, Marine Aircraft Group - Afghanistan, and Lance Cpl. Ian Smith, a mortarman with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, pose for a photo after reuniting aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 11, 2014. The brothers reconnected for the first time after being separated for more than a year and a half while serving in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Haas/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Cody Haas

Sergeant Major Rafael Rodriguez, left, sergeant major, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, and Lt. Col. Dan Wittnam, right, commanding officer, 3rd Bn., 7th Marines, case their battalion’s colors during a midnight transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 15, 2014. After a seven-month deployment, 3rd Bn., 7th Marines, transferred their battlespace and responsibilities to 1st Bn., 7th Marines. “Our team is excited to do our part during a historic moment in the history of Afghanistan, and we’re able to do that with the support of our families.” said Lt. Col Seth Yost, the commanding officer of 1st Bn., 7th Marines.

Sergeant Major Rafael Rodriguez, left, sergeant major, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, and Lt. Col. Dan Wittnam, right, commanding officer, 3rd Bn., 7th Marines, case their battalion’s colors during a midnight transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 15, 2014. After a seven-month deployment, 3rd Bn., 7th Marines, transferred their battlespace and responsibilities to 1st Bn., 7th Marines. “Our team is excited to do our part during a historic moment in the history of Afghanistan, and we’re able to do that with the support of our families.” said Lt. Col Seth Yost, the commanding officer of 1st Bn., 7th Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Corey Dabney

Sergeant Major Chasen Getty, left, sergeant major, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, and Lt. Col. Seth Yost, right, commanding officer, 1st Bn., 7th Marines, uncase the battalion’s colors during a midnight transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 15, 2014. After a seven-month deployment, 3rd Bn., 7th Marines, transferred their battlespace and responsibilities to 1st Bn., 7th Marines. “Our team is excited to do our part during a historic moment in the history of Afghanistan, and we’re able to do that with the support of our families.” said Lt. Col Seth Yost, the commanding officer of 1st Bn., 7th Marines.

Sergeant Major Chasen Getty, left, sergeant major, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, and Lt. Col. Seth Yost, right, commanding officer, 1st Bn., 7th Marines, uncase the battalion’s colors during a midnight transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 15, 2014. After a seven-month deployment, 3rd Bn., 7th Marines, transferred their battlespace and responsibilities to 1st Bn., 7th Marines. “Our team is excited to do our part during a historic moment in the history of Afghanistan, and we’re able to do that with the support of our families.” said Lt. Col Seth Yost, the commanding officer of 1st Bn., 7th Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Corey Dabney

A color guard for 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, stands in formation prior to a midnight transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 15, 2014. After a seven-month deployment, 3rd Bn., 7th Marines, transferred their battlespace and responsibilities to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. “Our team is excited to do our part during a historic moment in the history of Afghanistan, and we’re able to do that with the support of our families.” said Lt. Col Seth Yost, the commanding officer of 1st Bn., 7th Marines.

A color guard for 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, stands in formation prior to a midnight transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 15, 2014. After a seven-month deployment, 3rd Bn., 7th Marines, transferred their battlespace and responsibilities to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. “Our team is excited to do our part during a historic moment in the history of Afghanistan, and we’re able to do that with the support of our families.” said Lt. Col Seth Yost, the commanding officer of 1st Bn., 7th Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Corey Dabney

Navy Lt. Andrew Brod, chaplain, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, says a prayer during a midnight transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 15, 2014. After a seven-month deployment, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, transferred their battlespace and responsibilities to 1st Bn., 7th Marines. “Our team is excited to do our part during a historic moment in the history of Afghanistan, and we’re able to do that with the support of our families.” said Lt. Col Seth Yost, the commanding officer of 1st Bn., 7th Marines.

Navy Lt. Andrew Brod, chaplain, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, says a prayer during a midnight transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 15, 2014. After a seven-month deployment, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, transferred their battlespace and responsibilities to 1st Bn., 7th Marines. “Our team is excited to do our part during a historic moment in the history of Afghanistan, and we’re able to do that with the support of our families.” said Lt. Col Seth Yost, the commanding officer of 1st Bn., 7th Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Scanlan

Marines and sailors stand at attention during a midnight transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 15, 2014. After a seven-month deployment, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, transferred their battlespace and responsibilities to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. “Our team is excited to do our part during a historic moment in the history of Afghanistan, and we’re able to do that with the support of our families.” said Lt. Col Seth Yost, the commanding officer of 1st Bn., 7th Marines.

Marines and sailors stand at attention during a midnight transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 15, 2014. After a seven-month deployment, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, transferred their battlespace and responsibilities to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. “Our team is excited to do our part during a historic moment in the history of Afghanistan, and we’re able to do that with the support of our families.” said Lt. Col Seth Yost, the commanding officer of 1st Bn., 7th Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Scanlan

Captain James Cove, company commander, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, speaks about the battalion during a midnight transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 15, 2014. After a seven-month deployment, 3rd Bn., 7th Marines, transferred their battlespace and responsibilities to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. “Our team is excited to do our part during a historic moment in the history of Afghanistan, and we’re able to do that with the support of our families.” said Lt. Col Seth Yost, the commanding officer of 1st Bn., 7th Marines.

Captain James Cove, company commander, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, speaks about the battalion during a midnight transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 15, 2014. After a seven-month deployment, 3rd Bn., 7th Marines, transferred their battlespace and responsibilities to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. “Our team is excited to do our part during a historic moment in the history of Afghanistan, and we’re able to do that with the support of our families.” said Lt. Col Seth Yost, the commanding officer of 1st Bn., 7th Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Scanlan

Sergeant Major Chasen Getty, left, sergeant major, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, and Lt. Col. Seth Yost, right, commanding officer, 1st Bn., 7th Marines, stand at attention during a midnight transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 15, 2014. After a seven-month deployment, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, transferred their battlespace and responsibilities to 1st Bn., 7th Marines. “Our team is excited to do our part during a historic moment in the history of Afghanistan, and we’re able to do that with the support of our families.” said Lt. Col Seth Yost, the commanding officer of 1st Bn., 7th Marines.

Sergeant Major Chasen Getty, left, sergeant major, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, and Lt. Col. Seth Yost, right, commanding officer, 1st Bn., 7th Marines, stand at attention during a midnight transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 15, 2014. After a seven-month deployment, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, transferred their battlespace and responsibilities to 1st Bn., 7th Marines. “Our team is excited to do our part during a historic moment in the history of Afghanistan, and we’re able to do that with the support of our families.” said Lt. Col Seth Yost, the commanding officer of 1st Bn., 7th Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Scanlan

Georgian soldiers with the 31st Light Infantry Battalion patiently wait in formation for the arrival of their president, Giorgi Margvelashvili, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 15, 2014. This was the first time President Margvelashvili visited his troops in Afghanistan since taking office during November 2013.

Georgian soldiers with the 31st Light Infantry Battalion patiently wait in formation for the arrival of their president, Giorgi Margvelashvili, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 15, 2014. This was the first time President Margvelashvili visited his troops in Afghanistan since taking office during November 2013.

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Ostroska

(Front to back) Staff Sgt. Robert Plemmons, Charlie Company Advisor, Georgian Liaison Team 11; Gunnery Sgt. Robert Kaufmann, Alpha Company Advisor, GLT-11; Staff Sgt. Jason Rodriguez, Bravo Company Advisor, GLT-11; 1st Lt. Tyler Ross, Supply and Logistics officer, GLT-11; and Capt. Thomas McCabe, officer in charge, 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Supporting Arms Liaison Team, prepare to march off after being presented medals by Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili, left, during his visit to Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 15, 2014. During President Margvelashvili's visit, he presented numerous awards to both Georgian soldiers and Marines to show his appreciation for the outstanding work they have accomplished together.

(Front to back) Staff Sgt. Robert Plemmons, Charlie Company Advisor, Georgian Liaison Team 11; Gunnery Sgt. Robert Kaufmann, Alpha Company Advisor, GLT-11; Staff Sgt. Jason Rodriguez, Bravo Company Advisor, GLT-11; 1st Lt. Tyler Ross, Supply and Logistics officer, GLT-11; and Capt. Thomas McCabe, officer in charge, 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Supporting Arms Liaison Team, prepare to march off after being presented medals by Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili, left, during his visit to Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 15, 2014. During President Margvelashvili's visit, he presented numerous awards to both Georgian soldiers and Marines to show his appreciation for the outstanding work they have accomplished together.

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Ostroska

Georgian soldiers with 31st Light Infantry Battalion prepare to march off after being presented medals by Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili, left, during his visit to Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 15, 2014. During President Margvelashvili's visit, he presented numerous awards to both Georgian soldiers and U.S. Marines to show his appreciation for the outstanding work they have accomplished together.

Georgian soldiers with 31st Light Infantry Battalion prepare to march off after being presented medals by Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili, left, during his visit to Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 15, 2014. During President Margvelashvili's visit, he presented numerous awards to both Georgian soldiers and U.S. Marines to show his appreciation for the outstanding work they have accomplished together.

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Ostroska

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