HELMAND PATROL U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kevin Schranz provides security during a patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 5, 2014. Schranz, a machine gunner assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, patrolled with Afghan soldiers to help prepare them for becoming the primary security force in the area. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.06 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 815367-N-XMX70-032.jpg Photo Gallery