An Afghan National Army soldier calls in a position report during a security patrol here, Oct. 19. The ANA has maintained steady progress during 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment’s deployment, taking control of more than eight patrol bases and consolidating its forces into squad sized elements that can operate independently. Afghan National Army maintains progress in Garmsir 111019-M-ED643-002

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