 Marines are known for being first in the fight. But now, in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, these Marines from Border Advisory Team 1 are giving the lead to Afghan National Security Forces while conducting counterinsurgency operations near the southern border. Our role is support. Obviously we're advising, but our major role up to this point has been support for ABP as well as AUP. Marines and other U.S. service members have dedicated countless hours and efforts into training the Afghan security, and this is one of many opportunities for local forces to show what they have learned. With this operation and others like it, Afghan forces are showing capabilities that parallel their U.S. partners and help keep Afghanistan safe. From Washington, I'm Lance Corporal John Tucker.