Coalition Forces Conduct Presence Patrol in Farah Province

Department of Defense Photo Essay

  • A coalition force member talks to a villager during a presence patrol in Afghanistan's Farah province, Dec. 16, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Pete Thibodeau
  • A coalition force member maintains security during a presence patrol in Afghanistan's Farah province, Dec. 16, 2012. The coalition forces are deployed to train and mentor Afghan National Security Forces in their area. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Pete Thibodeau
  • A coalition force member speaks with a villager during a presence patrol in Afghanistan's Farah province, Dec. 16, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Pete Thibodeau
  • A coalition force member talks with villagers during a presence patrol in Afghanistan's Farah province, Dec. 16, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Pete Thibodeau
  • A small Afghan boy salutes coalition force members during a presence patrol in Afghanistan's Farah province, Dec. 16, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Pete Thibodeau
  • Coalition force members ride in a light-tactical all-terrain vehicle during a presence patrol in Afghanistan's Farah province, Dec. 16, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Pete Thibodeau
  • A coalition force member scans the area using the optic lens on his weapon while maintaining security during a presence patrol in Afghanistan's Farah province, Dec. 16, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Pete Thibodeau
  • A coalition force member waits for fellow troops to return from a presence patrol in Afghanistan's Farah province, Dec. 16, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Pete Thibodeau