Marine Col. Roger Turner, the Regimental Combat Team 5 commanding officer, awards an Afghan National Army soldier on behalf of Col. Mohammad Sarwar Kushal, the 1st Brigade, 215th Corps executive officer, here, April 4, 2012. The award was given to the soldier for his exemplary leadership and dedication to his unit. Turner and members of his staff visited Marines aboard Patrol Base El Paso during a recent trip to several combat outposts in Helmand province’s Marjah district.

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Marine Col. Roger Turner, the Regimental Combat Team 5 commanding officer, awards an Afghan National Army soldier on behalf of Col. Mohammad Sarwar Kushal, the 1st Brigade, 215th Corps executive officer, here, April 4, 2012. The award was given to the soldier for his exemplary leadership and dedication to his unit. Turner and members of his staff visited Marines aboard Patrol Base El Paso during a recent trip to several combat outposts in Helmand province’s Marjah district.

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