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Captain Kyle Larish, the executive officer of Police Advisor Team 4, and 31-year-old native of Buffalo, New York, engages with the assistant district chief of police and other Afghan Uniformed Police during a patrol to the Kajaki Police Headquarters, Feb. 11. "(We) are advising their key staff members in their functional areas to coordinate their efforts with their higher headquarters," said 1st Lt. Chad Ernst, the fires officer and Joint Terminal Attack Controller with PAT-4. "We are trying to help them get the Afghan support they need in the correct format." - Captain Kyle Larish, the executive officer of Police Advisor Team 4, and 31-year-old native of Buffalo, New York, engages with the assistant district chief of police and other Afghan Uniformed Police during a patrol to the Kajaki Police Headquarters, Feb. 11. "(We) are advising their key staff members in their functional areas to coordinate their efforts with their higher headquarters," said 1st Lt. Chad Ernst, the fires officer and Joint Terminal Attack Controller with PAT-4. "We are trying to help them get the Afghan support they need in the correct format."

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, right, commanding general of Task Force Leatherneck (TFL) and Sgt. Maj. Terry L. Jones, TFL Sergeant Major, salute the American Flag during an evening colors ceremony on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province Afghanistan May 28, 2012. Berger held the ceremony as a Memorial Day Commemoration in remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Sheila M. Brooks)::r::::n::::r::::n::::r::::n:: - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, right, commanding general of Task Force Leatherneck (TFL) and Sgt. Maj. Terry L. Jones, TFL Sergeant Major, salute the American Flag during an evening colors ceremony on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province Afghanistan May 28, 2012. Berger held the ceremony as a Memorial Day Commemoration in remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Sheila M. Brooks)::r::::n::::r::::n::::r::::n::

An Afghan child watches as a squad of Marines patrol by the bazaar here May 3, 2012, on their way to the Afghan Uniformed Police precinct. Recently, 1st Platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, has been tasked to mentor and provide support to the local Afghan Uniformed Police precinct in northern Marjah. - An Afghan child watches as a squad of Marines patrol by the bazaar here May 3, 2012, on their way to the Afghan Uniformed Police precinct. Recently, 1st Platoon, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, has been tasked to mentor and provide support to the local Afghan Uniformed Police precinct in northern Marjah.

Afghan National Army Sgt. Jawad, a range instructor with 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, watches an ANA soldier during a live-fire range April 29, 2012. The range is completely Afghan led, with Marines providing only the range and targets.::r::::n::::r::::n::::r::::n:: - Afghan National Army Sgt. Jawad, a range instructor with 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, watches an ANA soldier during a live-fire range April 29, 2012. The range is completely Afghan led, with Marines providing only the range and targets.::r::::n::::r::::n::::r::::n::

Dharma, a 4-year-old black Labrador retriever, take a break during a patrol, April 25, 2012. Lance Cpl. Jeffery Rodriguez, a dog handler with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, exercises Dharma twice a day to keep her stamina up on patrols.::r::::n::::r::::n::::r::::n:: - Dharma, a 4-year-old black Labrador retriever, take a break during a patrol, April 25, 2012. Lance Cpl. Jeffery Rodriguez, a dog handler with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, exercises Dharma twice a day to keep her stamina up on patrols.::r::::n::::r::::n::::r::::n::

Lance Cpl. Brandon Debruler, a squad automatic weapon gunner with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, patrols through an open field with his Afghan National Army counterparts, April 26, 2012. Marines with 2nd Bn., 6th Marines participated in a support role during, the Afghan-led, Operation High Noon 15.::r::::n::::r::::n::::r::::n:: - Lance Cpl. Brandon Debruler, a squad automatic weapon gunner with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, patrols through an open field with his Afghan National Army counterparts, April 26, 2012. Marines with 2nd Bn., 6th Marines participated in a support role during, the Afghan-led, Operation High Noon 15.::r::::n::::r::::n::::r::::n::

Citizens of Kajaki attend a shura here, April 14, 2012. The villagers had the opportunity to speak directly to commanders of the Marines and Afghan National Civil Order Police who provide security for their community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Reiriz) - Citizens of Kajaki attend a shura here, April 14, 2012. The villagers had the opportunity to speak directly to commanders of the Marines and Afghan National Civil Order Police who provide security for their community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Reiriz)

Captain Joshua B. Kling, commanding officer of Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, inspects the post here, April 20, 2012. Marine and Afghan National Army officials toured the observation post, which is the northernmost Marine position in Kajaki. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Reiriz) - Captain Joshua B. Kling, commanding officer of Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, inspects the post here, April 20, 2012. Marine and Afghan National Army officials toured the observation post, which is the northernmost Marine position in Kajaki. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Reiriz)

Sergeant Joshua V. Armstrong, team leader serving with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Police Advisory Team 1, coaches an Afghan Uniformed Police officer during a rifle marksmanship range here April 19, 2012. Armstrong, a native of Timber Lake, N.C., and the Marines of the PAT train and work with Afghan Security forces to prepare them to take full responsibility for security operations in the area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Reiriz) - Sergeant Joshua V. Armstrong, team leader serving with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Police Advisory Team 1, coaches an Afghan Uniformed Police officer during a rifle marksmanship range here April 19, 2012. Armstrong, a native of Timber Lake, N.C., and the Marines of the PAT train and work with Afghan Security forces to prepare them to take full responsibility for security operations in the area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Reiriz)

Corporal Christopher E. Gregory, a heavy equipment operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 4, extends the arm of his Millennia Military Vehicle to lift supplies for Marines here, April 11, 2012. Gregory, a native of Kimble, Neb., uses several large machines to move heavy loads around the base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Reiriz) - Corporal Christopher E. Gregory, a heavy equipment operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 4, extends the arm of his Millennia Military Vehicle to lift supplies for Marines here, April 11, 2012. Gregory, a native of Kimble, Neb., uses several large machines to move heavy loads around the base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Reiriz)