090220-M-1876J-002.jpg DELARAM, Farah Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Afghan laborers spread gravel at a bazaar in the district of Delaram, Farah Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Feb. 20, 2009. The Marines of 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, facilitated the gravel project for the city in an effort to improve conditions an stimulate the local Afghan economy. The civil affairs team works closely with the people of southern Afghanistan to foster working relationships that help to build a stronger economy and a more capable government. By planning and executing joint operations with the Afghan National Security Forces, SPMAGTF-A strengthens the ability of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to protect and provide for its people. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones)(released)
090220-M-1876J-001.jpg DELARAM, Farah Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – An Afghan National Army soldier mans a medium machine gun on the back of a truck full of material assistance items to be given to Afghan locals of the district of Delaram, Farah Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Feb. 20, 2009. The material assistance items were provided to the ANA by the Marines of 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan. The civil affairs team works closely with the people of southern Afghanistan to foster working relationships that help to build a stronger economy and a more capable government. By planning and executing joint operations with the Afghan National Security Forces, SPMAGTF-A strengthens the ability of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to protect and provide for its people. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones)(released)
090220-M-1876J-003.jpg DELARAM, Farah Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Marines with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), the ground combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, work alongside the Afghan National Army in securing a village during a tribal engagement Feb. 20, 2009. The tribal engagement was conducted by Marines with 3rd Civil Affairs Group in an effort to foster close relationships that help to build a stronger economy and a more capable government. By planning and executing joint operations with the Afghan National Security Forces, SPMAGTF-A strengthens the ability of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to protect and provide for its people. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones)(released)
090220-M-1876J-004.jpg DELARAM, Farah Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – An Afghan man speaks with Afghan National Army soldiers during a tribal engagement Feb. 20, 2009. The tribal engagement was facilitated by the Marines of 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, in an effort to foster relationships that help to build a stronger economy and a more capable government. By planning and executing joint operations with the Afghan National Security Forces, SPMAGTF-A strengthens the ability of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to protect and provide for its people. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones)(released)
090220-M-1876J-006.jpg DELARAM, Farah Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Afghan National Army soldiers distribute material assistance items to an Afghan villager Feb. 20, 2009. The humanitarian efforts were part of a tribal engagement conducted by the ANA and Marines with 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, in their effort to foster relationships with that help build a stronger economy and a more capable government. By planning and executing joint operations with the Afghan National Security Forces, SPMAGTF-A strengthens the ability of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to protect and provide for its people. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones)(released)
090220-M-1876J-007.jpg DELARAM, Farah Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Afghan National Army soldiers distribute material assistance items to an Afghan villager Feb. 20, 2009. The humanitarian efforts were part of a tribal engagement conducted by the ANA and Marines with 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, in their effort to foster relationships that help build a stronger economy and a more capable government. By planning and executing joint operations with the Afghan National Security Forces, SPMAGTF-A strengthens the ability of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to protect and provide for its people. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones)(released)
090220-M-1876J-008.jpg DELARAM, Farah Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Three Afghan men and a child walk from their village to meet with Afghan National Army soldiers and Marines with 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, during a tribal engagement Feb. 20, 2009. The tribal engagement was conducted by the ANA and Marines in an effort to foster relationships within communities in southern Afghanistan that help build a stronger economy and a more capable government. By planning and executing joint operations with the Afghan National Security Forces, SPMAGTF-A strengthens the ability of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to protect and provide for its people. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones)(released)
090220-M-1876J-009.jpg DELARAM, Farah Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – An Afghan National Army soldier shakes the hand of a young boy during a tribal engagement Feb. 20, 2009. The tribal engagement was conducted by the ANA and Marines with 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, in an effort to build relationships within communities in southern Afghanistan. Close relationships with the people of Afghanistan help build a stronger economy and a more capable government. By planning and executing joint operations with the Afghan National Security Forces, SPMAGTF-A strengthens the ability of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to protect and provide for its people. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones)(released)
090220-M-1876J-010.jpg DELARAM, Farah Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – An Afghan National Army soldier conducts a security search of a local Afghan before allowing him to receive material assistance items at a tribal engagement Feb. 20, 2009. The tribal engagement was conducted by the ANA and Marines with 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, in an effort to foster close relationships that help build a stronger economy and a more capable government. By planning and executing joint operations with the Afghan National Security Forces, SPMAGTF-A strengthens the ability of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to protect and provide for its people. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones)(released)
090220-M-1876J-011.jpg DELARAM, Farah Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Afghan children run to an Afghan National Army soldier as he hands out candy during a tribal engagement Feb. 20, 2009. The tribal engagement was conducted by the ANA and Marines with 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, in an effort to foster relationships with locals that help build a stronger economy and a more capable government. By planning and executing joint operations with the Afghan National Security Forces, SPMAGTF-A strengthens the ability of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to protect and provide for its people. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones)(released)
090220-M-1876J-012.jpg DELARAM, Farah Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Sgt. Christopher Arensdorff speaks with an Afghan National Army soldier during a tribal engagement Feb. 20, 2009. Tribal engagements are conducted by the ANA and Marines with 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, in an effort to foster relationships with locals that help build a stronger economy and a more capable government. By planning and executing joint operations with the Afghan National Security Forces, SPMAGTF-A strengthens the ability of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to protect and provide for its people. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones)(released)
090220-M-1876J-013.jpg DELARAM, Farah Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Afghan National Army soldiers distribute material assistance items to Afghan villagers Feb. 20, 2009. The material assistance efforts were a part of a tribal engagement conducted by the ANA and Marines with 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, in an effort to foster relationships with locals that help build a stronger economy and a more capable government. By planning and executing joint operations with the Afghan National Security Forces, SPMAGTF-A strengthens the ability of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to protect and provide for its people. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones)(released)
090220-M-1876J-014.jpg DELARAM, Farah Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – An Afghan man waits as Afghan National Army soldiers provide material assistance items to him Feb. 20, 2009. The humanitarian efforts were part of a tribal engagement conducted by the ANA and Marines with 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, in an effort to foster relationships with locals that help build a stronger economy and a more capable government. By planning and executing joint operations with the Afghan National Security Forces, SPMAGTF-A strengthens the ability of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to protect and provide for its people. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones)(released)
090220-M-1876J-015.jpg DELARAM, Farah Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Cpl. Aldo J. Almazan (bottom) and Sgt. Christopher Arensdorff (top) enjoy some downtime at Forward Operating Base Delaram before heading out to a tribal engagement Feb. 20, 2009. Material assistance efforts were part of a tribal engagement conducted by the Afghan National Army and Marines with 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, in an effort to foster relationships with locals that help build a stronger economy and a more capable government. By planning and executing joint operations with the Afghan National Security Forces, SPMAGTF-A strengthens the ability of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to protect and provide for its people. Almazan and Arensdorff are civil affairs noncommissioned officers with 3rd CAG. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones)(released)
090220-M-1876J-005.jpg DELARAM, Farah Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Sgt. Jesus O. Luna (third from left) and Sgt. Christopher Arensdorff (second from right) sit and speak with an Afghan man about the needs of his community during a tribal engagement Feb. 20, 2009. Luna and Arensdorff are civil affairs noncommissioned officers with 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan. The civil affairs team facilitates tribal engagements to enhance communities and foster relationships with the people of southern Afghanistan, which helps build a stronger economy and a more capable government. SPMAGTF-A supports the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in its efforts to provide security and services to the Afghan people. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones)(released)
090220-M-1876J-017.jpg DELARAM, Farah Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – An Afghan man exits a meeting during a tribal engagement conducted by the Marines of 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, Feb. 20, 2009. The tribal engagements help foster relationships with locals in southern Afghanistan, which helps build a stronger economy and a more capable government. By planning and executing joint operations with the Afghan National Security Forces, SPMAGTF-A strengthens the ability of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to protect and provide for its people. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones)(released)
