U.S. Marines patrol during an operation in Helmand Province. U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment patrol during an operation in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on July 2, 2009. The Marines are part of the ground combat element of Regimental Combat Team 3, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.07 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 731462-Z-IWX21-018.jpg Photo Gallery