Sgt. William Wells, a Marine with Company B, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, tries to teach a young Afghan boy a new handshake while on patrol Oct. 13. The Marines were passing information about local shuras, or meetings, scheduled in the area. Wells is a San Diego native. Recon COIN ops create change in Upper Sangin Valley 111013-M-OB793-018

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