A U.S. Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest discusses offensive strategy with key governmental leaders from the Gereshk, Afghanistan area during Operation Maiwand Six, Sept. 29, 2017. Multiple advisors with the Task Force assisted various elements of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces throughout the two-week operation, helping to further enable the battle against insurgency in Gereshk and surrounding areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins)

A U.S. Marine advisor with Task Force Southwest discusses offensive strategy with key governmental leaders from the Gereshk, Afghanistan area during Operation Maiwand Six, Sept. 29, 2017. Multiple advisors with the Task Force assisted various elements of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces throughout the two-week operation, helping to further enable the battle against insurgency in Gereshk and surrounding areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lucas Hopkins) Stock Photo

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