Marines and ANA Soldiers Compete in Soccer Match and Open New Karzai School in Afghanistan
On April 9, 2012, U.S. Marines from Regimental Combat Team 6 engaged in a friendly soccer match against Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers at Camp Delaram II, where the ANA triumphed. Additionally, the day marked the opening of the Karzai School complex near Combat Outpost Spinghar, which aims to provide a nurturing educational environment for local children. U.S. Marines participated in handing out school supplies and celebrated with local Afghan children who performed songs. The events highlight cooperation and community building amidst military operations.
Marines and ANA Soldiers Compete in Soccer Match and Open New Karzai School in Afghanistan
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120409-M-KH643-021 U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Luis A. Castillo with Brigade Mentor Team, Regimental Combat Team 6 dribbles away from oncoming defenders on Camp Delaram II, Nimroz province, Afghanistan April 9, 2012. Marines and ANA soldiers competed in a friendly game of soccer in which ANA soldiers defeated the Marines many goals to none.
120409-M-KH643-036 An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier winds back to make a throw-in pass on Camp Delaram II, Nimroz province, Afghanistan April 9, 2012. U.S. Marines with Regimental Combat Team 6 and ANA soldiers competed in a friendly game of soccer in which ANA soldiers defeated the Marines many goals to none.
120403-M-AP776-046 An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier attempts to make a pass past an oncoming defender on Camp Delaram II, Nimroz province, Afghanistan April 9, 2012. U.S. Marines with Regimental Combat Team 6 and ANA soldiers competed in a friendly game of soccer in which ANA soldiers defeated the Marines many goals to none.
120409-M-OM313-085 U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Matthew Morrissey, battalion commander, 2D Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5 hands out school supplies to Afghan children outside the new Karzai school complex near Combat Outpost Spinghar, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 9th, 2012. The Karzai school complex will provide a good environment for the local children to receive an education.
120409-M-OM313-155 District Governor of Nawa, Haji Abdul Manaf, cuts the ribbon during the opening of the new Karzai school complex near Combat Outpost Spinghar, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 9th, 2012. The Karzai school complex will provide a good environment for the local children to receive an education.
120409-M-OM313-098 Afghan children perform a song for the Marines and local nationals outside the new Karzai school complex near Combat Outpost Spinghar, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 9th, 2012. The Karzai school complex will provide a good environment for the local children to receive an education
120411-M-MM392-008 U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Taurean M. Benn with 2D Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment (2/9), Regimental Combat Team 5 provides security near a poppy field in Bari Desert, Marjah, Afghanistan April 11, 2012. 2/9 partnered with U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and Afghan National Security Forces during Operation Tariak Bazaar to conduct raids for illegal drugs and weapon caches in the Bari desert.
120411-M-MM392-030 U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Nicholas E. Ingham with 2D Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment (2/9), Regimental Combat Team 5 and An Afghan National Army soldier walk through a poppy field in Bari Desert, Marjah, Afghanistan April 11, 2012. 2/9 partnered with U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and Afghan National Security Forces during Operation Tariak Bazaar to conduct raids for illegal drugs and weapon caches in the Bari desert.
120411-M-MM392-121 Interpreter, Maiwand Karokhail with 2D Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment (2/9), Regimental Combat Team 5 and an Afghan National Army soldier talk with a local national during a patrol in Bari Desert, Marjah, Afghanistan April 11, 2012. 2/9 partnered with Afghan National Security Forces during Operation Tariak Bazaar, which focused on raids for illegal drugs and weapon caches in the Bari desert.
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