Task Force Southwest and Afghan National Defense and Security Force key leaders embark onto a CH-47 Chinook after the conclusion to a key leader engagement near Nawa district in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Aug. 31, 2017. Key leaders met to discuss and solidify the final steps that need to be taken during Operation Maiwand Five and beyond to enhance the security belt surrounding Lashkar Gah. ( Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin T. Updegraff)

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