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Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan (left), commanding general of Regional Command Southwest, and Lt. Gen. Sir Alexander Richard David Shirreff (right), the Deputy Supreme Allied Commander at NATO, discuss recent progress and future operations, September 6, 2011. Shirreff visited Regional Command Southwest, Sept. 5-6, to see what he can do on a strategic level at NATO to help coalition troops in Afghanistan. - Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan (left), commanding general of Regional Command Southwest, and Lt. Gen. Sir Alexander Richard David Shirreff (right), the Deputy Supreme Allied Commander at NATO, discuss recent progress and future operations, September 6, 2011. Shirreff visited Regional Command Southwest, Sept. 5-6, to see what he can do on a strategic level at NATO to help coalition troops in Afghanistan.

Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe visits Helmand province

Lt. Gen. Sir Alexander Richard David Shirreff, NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, toured

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Mass casualty drill tests emergency responders’ skills and techniques

On Aug. 24 at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, a simulated blast shattered the morning silence

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Staff Sgt. William A. Genochio, operations chief at Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest and native of Independence, Mo., helps an Afghan interpretter during a workout session, Aug. 25. - Staff Sgt. William A. Genochio, operations chief at Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest and native of Independence, Mo., helps an Afghan interpretter during a workout session, Aug. 25.

Marines, Afghan instructors train, relieve stress through physical fitness

Through strength, sweat, endurance and mental toughness Marines lead Afghan instructors by example

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