GARMSIR DISTRICT, Helmand province, Afghanistan — Members of the Safar soccer team compete after the opening of a sports complex here, July 28. The complex has a regulation-sized soccer field and two volleyball courts. Marines of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment partnered with local Afghan National Army soldiers to provide security during the opening. Moving on up, Garmsir sees infrastructural growth as counterinsurgency expands 110728-M-ED643-010

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