Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Steve E. Rice, right, Sgt. Maj. of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, and Staff Sgt. Anthony B. Triplett, personal security officer for the Task Force Leatherneck commanding general, interact with children on the Tangye Bridge in Kajaki, Helmand Province, Afghanistan June 18, 2012. Marines often interact with local residents to build a positive rapport within their area of operation. ( Marine Corps photo by CWO2 Benjamin E. Barr/Released) Task Force Leatherneck CG visits Kajaki 120618-M-HV261-090

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