HELMAND WATCH A U.S. Marine stands watch at a check point in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 21, 2008. Marines assigned to the 24th Expeditionary Unit's 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment have conducted full-spectrum operations in the Garmsir city district since April and have begun transferring control of the region to coalition and Afghan forces. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.07 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 354620-G-FKA42-277.jpg Photo Gallery