A young Afghan boy interacts with an Afghan National Army soldier during a security halt outside of Patrol Base Transformer. The partnered patrol is one way the Marines are able to advise Afghan forces and show Afghan government presence among the people. Sangin, transforming insurgent hotbed into safe haven 111013-M-OB793-036

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