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Capt. Jesse Hills, the team leader of Team 3, Civil Affairs Detachment 11-2, peeks through a newly placed culvert in a road just outside of Combat Outpost Castle in Khan Neshin, Afghanistan, Feb. 29, 2012. Travis Burke, a United States Agency for International Development field program officer, and Sgt. Andrew Sanford, a member of Team 3, inspected the canal the culvert will serve during the site survey patrol. The culvert is part of a road-paving project initiated by Team 3. Hills is a 28-year-old from Terre Haute, Ind., Burke is a native of Reno, Nevada, and Sanford is a 24-year-old from Costa Mesa, Calif.

Capt. Jesse Hills, the team leader of Team 3, Civil Affairs Detachment 11-2, peeks through a newly placed culvert in a road just outside of Combat Outpost Castle in Khan Neshin, Afghanistan, Feb. 29, 2012. Travis Burke, a United States Agency for International Development field program officer, and Sgt. Andrew Sanford, a member of Team 3, inspected the canal the culvert will serve during the site survey patrol. The culvert is part of a road-paving project initiated by Team 3. Hills is a 28-year-old from Terre Haute, Ind., Burke is a native of Reno, Nevada, and Sanford is a 24-year-old from Costa Mesa, Calif.

Photo by Sgt. Michael S. Cifuentes

Capt. Jesse Hills, the team leader of Team 3, Civil Affairs Detachment 11-2, climbs a dump truck to inspect the contents during a patrol in Khan Neshin, Afghanistan, Feb. 29, 2012. The truck was carrying gravel to place over a culvert in the road. Afghans are currently paving a road in Khan Neshin, equipped with culverts to allow canals to pass though to the surrounding farms. The road is a civil affairs –initiated project to help the locals build an infrastructure on their own. Hills is a 28-year-old native of Terre Haute, Ind., who served as an intelligence officer with 11th Marine Regiment before detaching to the civil affairs team.

Capt. Jesse Hills, the team leader of Team 3, Civil Affairs Detachment 11-2, climbs a dump truck to inspect the contents during a patrol in Khan Neshin, Afghanistan, Feb. 29, 2012. The truck was carrying gravel to place over a culvert in the road. Afghans are currently paving a road in Khan Neshin, equipped with culverts to allow canals to pass though to the surrounding farms. The road is a civil affairs –initiated project to help the locals build an infrastructure on their own. Hills is a 28-year-old native of Terre Haute, Ind., who served as an intelligence officer with 11th Marine Regiment before detaching to the civil affairs team.

Photo by Sgt. Michael S. Cifuentes

Cpl. Kyle Ferrin, a 21-year-old rifleman with 3rd Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and native of Clinton, Utah, holds security at an intersection while halted during a security patrol here, Feb. 27. On the patrol, the 3rd Platoon Marines partnered with Afghan National Police to search for insurgent activity in Safar Bazaar, Garmsir district’s busiest commercial center. They mentor the ANP in a partnered combat operations center at PB Bury, and patrol with them throughout Safar. The partnership is a vital part of preparing the Afghan National Security Forces to assume lead security responsibility in Garmsir.

Cpl. Kyle Ferrin, a 21-year-old rifleman with 3rd Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and native of Clinton, Utah, holds security at an intersection while halted during a security patrol here, Feb. 27. On the patrol, the 3rd Platoon Marines partnered with Afghan National Police to search for insurgent activity in Safar Bazaar, Garmsir district’s busiest commercial center. They mentor the ANP in a partnered combat operations center at PB Bury, and patrol with them throughout Safar. The partnership is a vital part of preparing the Afghan National Security Forces to assume lead security responsibility in Garmsir.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Reece Lodder

Corporal Randy Cripe, a squad leader with 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, walks through a small field, while on patrol Feb. 27, 2012. Cripe talked to local Afghan people about insurgent activity in the area. Cripe searched for a possible insurgent, questioning neighbors, friends and family.

Corporal Randy Cripe, a squad leader with 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, walks through a small field, while on patrol Feb. 27, 2012. Cripe talked to local Afghan people about insurgent activity in the area. Cripe searched for a possible insurgent, questioning neighbors, friends and family.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Lenzo

Marines with 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, patrol through Sangin, stopping to talk to the locals Feb. 27, 2012. The Marines searched for a suspected insurgent, detaining him later that day. The Marines talked to as many local people as they could, asking to speak to the head of each house.

Marines with 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, patrol through Sangin, stopping to talk to the locals Feb. 27, 2012. The Marines searched for a suspected insurgent, detaining him later that day. The Marines talked to as many local people as they could, asking to speak to the head of each house.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Lenzo

Marines with 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, patrol through a small village, going from compound to compound, talking to the local people Feb. 27, 2012. The Marines, currently deployed with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, searched for a suspected insurgent, apprehending him later in the day.

Marines with 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, patrol through a small village, going from compound to compound, talking to the local people Feb. 27, 2012. The Marines, currently deployed with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, searched for a suspected insurgent, apprehending him later in the day.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Lenzo

Corporal Randy Cripe, a squad leader with 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, provides security, with the rest of his squad, while on patrol Feb. 27, 2012. Cripe, currently deployed with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, used Lance Cpl. Nicholas Wurst as his go-to-guy, using his ability to adapt, to fill the squads needs. Cripe used Wurst as his coverman and navigator while patrolling today.

Corporal Randy Cripe, a squad leader with 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, provides security, with the rest of his squad, while on patrol Feb. 27, 2012. Cripe, currently deployed with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, used Lance Cpl. Nicholas Wurst as his go-to-guy, using his ability to adapt, to fill the squads needs. Cripe used Wurst as his coverman and navigator while patrolling today.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Lenzo

Corporal Randy Cripe, a squad leader with 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, provides security, with the rest of his squad, while on patrol Feb. 27, 2012. Cripe, currently deployed with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, used Lance Cpl. Nicholas Wurst as his go-to-guy, using his ability to adapt, to fill the squads needs. Cripe used Wurst as his coverman and navigator while patrolling today.

Corporal Randy Cripe, a squad leader with 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, provides security, with the rest of his squad, while on patrol Feb. 27, 2012. Cripe, currently deployed with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, used Lance Cpl. Nicholas Wurst as his go-to-guy, using his ability to adapt, to fill the squads needs. Cripe used Wurst as his coverman and navigator while patrolling today.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Lenzo

Lance Cpl. Nicholas Wurst, a team leader with 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, acts as cover man for the sweeper, marking possible improvised explosive devices and helping navigate the squad while patrolling Feb. 27, 2012. Wurst, currently deployed with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, is described by his peers as a jack-of-all-trades being able to fill whatever role is needed in the squad. While deployed, Wurst worked as a sweeper, a navigator, assistant squad leader, team leader, radio operator and rear security, trying to contribute any way he can to his squad.

Lance Cpl. Nicholas Wurst, a team leader with 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, acts as cover man for the sweeper, marking possible improvised explosive devices and helping navigate the squad while patrolling Feb. 27, 2012. Wurst, currently deployed with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, is described by his peers as a jack-of-all-trades being able to fill whatever role is needed in the squad. While deployed, Wurst worked as a sweeper, a navigator, assistant squad leader, team leader, radio operator and rear security, trying to contribute any way he can to his squad.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Lenzo

Corporal Randy Cripe, a squad leader with 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, talks to a local Afghan child while patrolling Feb. 27, 2012. Cripe, currently deployed with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, patrolled, with his squad, to talk to local Afghan leaders and to detain a suspected insurgent.

Corporal Randy Cripe, a squad leader with 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, talks to a local Afghan child while patrolling Feb. 27, 2012. Cripe, currently deployed with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, patrolled, with his squad, to talk to local Afghan leaders and to detain a suspected insurgent.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Lenzo

Corporal Ian Ward, a squad leader with 3rd Platoon, Lima Company, walks through an unfarmed field during a patrol Feb. 26, 2012. Ward, currently deployed with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, focused on mentoring his Marines and accomplishing the mission. Ward challenged his Marines to step into more difficult leadership roles, prepping them for when they are squad leaders.

Corporal Ian Ward, a squad leader with 3rd Platoon, Lima Company, walks through an unfarmed field during a patrol Feb. 26, 2012. Ward, currently deployed with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, focused on mentoring his Marines and accomplishing the mission. Ward challenged his Marines to step into more difficult leadership roles, prepping them for when they are squad leaders.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Lenzo

Corporal Ian Ward, a squad leader with 3rd Platoon, Lima Company, watches his team leader, Cpl. Manuel Ortiz, also with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, during a patrol Feb. 26, 2012. The Marines went from compound to compound, asking the local people about insurgent activity. After talking to numerous households, the Marines returned to debrief and talk about what they learned.

Corporal Ian Ward, a squad leader with 3rd Platoon, Lima Company, watches his team leader, Cpl. Manuel Ortiz, also with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, during a patrol Feb. 26, 2012. The Marines went from compound to compound, asking the local people about insurgent activity. After talking to numerous households, the Marines returned to debrief and talk about what they learned.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Lenzo

Corporal Ian Ward, a squad leader with 3rd Platoon, Lima Company, patrols through a village, near here Feb. 26, 2012. Ward said he saw a change from when he was in Sangin, a year ago. Adding since deploying again, there have been substantial less firefights for the Marines.

Corporal Ian Ward, a squad leader with 3rd Platoon, Lima Company, patrols through a village, near here Feb. 26, 2012. Ward said he saw a change from when he was in Sangin, a year ago. Adding since deploying again, there have been substantial less firefights for the Marines.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Lenzo

Corporal Manuel Ortiz, a team leader with 3rd Platoon, Lima Company, watches his rear security, while on patrol Feb. 26, 2012. Ortiz, currently deployed with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, used this deployment to train his Marines for future leadership roles. Ortiz mentored his Marines, drawing from his experience as a new Marine.

Corporal Manuel Ortiz, a team leader with 3rd Platoon, Lima Company, watches his rear security, while on patrol Feb. 26, 2012. Ortiz, currently deployed with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, used this deployment to train his Marines for future leadership roles. Ortiz mentored his Marines, drawing from his experience as a new Marine.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Lenzo

Corporal Manuel Ortiz, a team leader with 3rd Platoon, Lima Company, patrols through Sangin Feb. 26. 2012. Ortiz, currently deployed with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, used this deployment to train the younger Marines. As a team leader, Ortiz gave his Marines additional responsibility while overseeing their progress. Ortiz trained his Marines to fill his shoes after he leaves the squad.

Corporal Manuel Ortiz, a team leader with 3rd Platoon, Lima Company, patrols through Sangin Feb. 26. 2012. Ortiz, currently deployed with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, used this deployment to train the younger Marines. As a team leader, Ortiz gave his Marines additional responsibility while overseeing their progress. Ortiz trained his Marines to fill his shoes after he leaves the squad.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Lenzo

Corporal Ian Ward, a squad leader with 3rd Platoon, Lima Company, searches for anything suspicious through the scope of his rifle, while on patrol Feb. 26, 2012. Ward, currently deployed with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, mentored his Marines throughout his deployment the same way he was mentored. Ward said as a squad leader he looks after his Marines physical and mental health.

Corporal Ian Ward, a squad leader with 3rd Platoon, Lima Company, searches for anything suspicious through the scope of his rifle, while on patrol Feb. 26, 2012. Ward, currently deployed with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, mentored his Marines throughout his deployment the same way he was mentored. Ward said as a squad leader he looks after his Marines physical and mental health.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Lenzo

Corporal Ian Ward, a squad leader with 3rd Platoon, Lima Company, looks through the scope of his rifle to identify some suspicious people, with Cpl. Manuel Ortiz, a team leader with the platoon, during a patrol Feb. 27, 2012. ::r::::n::Ward, currently deployed with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, mentored his Marines, training them for when he leaves the squad. Ward put junior Marines in leadership billets, giving them valuable experience.::r::::n::

Corporal Ian Ward, a squad leader with 3rd Platoon, Lima Company, looks through the scope of his rifle to identify some suspicious people, with Cpl. Manuel Ortiz, a team leader with the platoon, during a patrol Feb. 27, 2012. ::r::::n::Ward, currently deployed with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, mentored his Marines, training them for when he leaves the squad. Ward put junior Marines in leadership billets, giving them valuable experience.::r::::n::

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Lenzo

A young student standing outside the grade school here greets Cpl. Joshua Brooks, a Marine serving with Team 3, Civil Affairs Detachment 11-2, as Brooks patrols into the school grounds Feb. 25, 2012. The Marines of Team 3 provided guidance to the local government here to help them construct a new school. The current school is made of mud and mortar, is overcrowded and only has enough capacity to hold up to sixth grade. The new school will have up to eighth grade and have more than enough room for students and teachers. Brooks is from Celeste, Texas, and is serving under Regimental Combat Team 5 and alongside 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion in Helmand province.

A young student standing outside the grade school here greets Cpl. Joshua Brooks, a Marine serving with Team 3, Civil Affairs Detachment 11-2, as Brooks patrols into the school grounds Feb. 25, 2012. The Marines of Team 3 provided guidance to the local government here to help them construct a new school. The current school is made of mud and mortar, is overcrowded and only has enough capacity to hold up to sixth grade. The new school will have up to eighth grade and have more than enough room for students and teachers. Brooks is from Celeste, Texas, and is serving under Regimental Combat Team 5 and alongside 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion in Helmand province.

Photo by Sgt. Michael S. Cifuentes

A 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion bulldozer moves dirt to reinforce a newly built wall, Feb. 23. The battalion tore down or reduced more than 12 patrol bases during the last months. With fewer men stationed in the area, the need to scale down bases was a primary mission for 3rd CEB.

A 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion bulldozer moves dirt to reinforce a newly built wall, Feb. 23. The battalion tore down or reduced more than 12 patrol bases during the last months. With fewer men stationed in the area, the need to scale down bases was a primary mission for 3rd CEB.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Lenzo

A 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion bulldozer moves dirt to reinforce a newly built wall, Feb. 23. The battalion tore down or reduced more than 12 patrol bases during the last months. With fewer men stationed in the area, the need to scale down bases was a primary mission for 3rd CEB.

A 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion bulldozer moves dirt to reinforce a newly built wall, Feb. 23. The battalion tore down or reduced more than 12 patrol bases during the last months. With fewer men stationed in the area, the need to scale down bases was a primary mission for 3rd CEB.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Lenzo

1st Marine Division