U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Daniel Wilson patrols down a street in Khalaj village, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 20, 2011. Wilson is a fire team leader assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment.

The Marines and Afghan police conduct regular partnered patrols in the area to maintain a security presence.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tommy Bellegarde