Marines in Garmsir, a district in Helmand province, Afghanistan, succeeded in capturing the area, which also happens to be one of the biggest opium-producing regions in the country, after 30 days of non-stop fighting. Now these American troops are trying to win the confidence of the locals, while also being on the lookout for suicide bombers and deadly roadside bombs.
NPR video from Sept '08
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