Marines work to build relationships with the Afghan people [Image 1 of 4]

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Marines work to build relationships with the Afghan people [Image 1 of 4]

Cpl. Patrick Kelley, a non-commissione officer with Civil Affairs attached to 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 2, walks through the bazaar during a patrol in Musa Qaleh, Jan. 25. During the patrol the Marines checked on a water canal currently under construction. The water canal will channel rain water away from the bazaar to protect shops from flooding during the rainy season.
Regimental Combat Team-2, 1st Marine Division Public Affairs
Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Hines
Date Taken:01.25.2011
Location:MUSA QALEH, AF
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