GARMSIR DISTRICT, Helmand province, Islamic Republic

GARMSIR DISTRICT, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - Local village elders listen to members of the District Support Team during an informal community council here, May 11. The DST regularly participates in the community council to mentor the local elders in the governance of their village. The DST supports 1/3 in Garmsir.The 1/3 "Lava Dogs" support Regimental Combat Team 1, the Marine ground combat element in Southern Helmand province. The mission of the RCT is to partner with Afghanistan to conduct counterinsurgency operations to secure the Afghan people, defeat insurgent forces, and enable Afghanistan to assume security responsibilities in the region. Ultimately, the partnered forces promote the expansion of stability, development and legitimate governance.

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11/05/2011

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