Marines on patrol - Marines
PATROL BASE SHARK, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - A Marine with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, gazes across the farmlands during a recent foot patrol. The hot and humid weather didn't stop the Marines from patrolling through miles of farmlands. Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sundell of Salem, Ore., said their hard work has helped bring a safer atmosphere to the area. Photo by Cpl. Marco Mancha. Original public domain image from Flickr