Afghan National Army Lance Cpl. Shamsodun, automatic rifleman, 3rd Tolai, 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, a 20-year-old native of Kunduz Province, sets up a machine gun position during a security patrol here, Feb. 9. U.S. Marines recently transferred authority of a local patrol base, Hanjar Yak, to the ANA. Afghan soldiers provide security for the local area by conducting patrols and maintaining positive relations with local villagers.
120209-M-0000S-002.jpg Photo By: Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer

Feb 9, 2012
HANJAR YAK, Sangin District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan - Afghan National Army Lance Cpl. Shamsodun, automatic rifleman, 3rd Tolai, 2nd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, a 20-year-old native of Kunduz Province, sets up a machine gun position during a security patrol here, Feb. 9. U.S. Marines recently transferred authority of a local patrol base, Hanjar Yak, to the ANA. Afghan soldiers provide security for the local area by conducting patrols and maintaining positive relations with local villagers.


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