Afghans cross a bridge as they return home
Local Afghans cross a bridge in Nawa, Afghanistan, to return to their villages after receiving gifts for the Muslim Holiday of Id al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, Nov. 17, 2010. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, provided security while Afghan National Army Soldiers and U.S. Army personnel gave out supplies as a goodwill gesture during the second day of Id al-Adha. Within 15 minutes more than 300 gifts were given out. Marines and Afghan forces held three similar events across the Helmand province. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Fayloga). Original public domain image from Flickr