U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Roger Turner, left, the commanding general of Task Force Southwest, greets Col. Kareem, the Provincial Headquarters G-2, during a key leader engagement at Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 15, 2017. Task Force Southwest Marines are assisting their Afghan National Defense and Security Force Counterparts throughout Operation Maiwand Seven through battle tracking and close air support. The mission focuses on clearing the Taliban from the Nad’Ali district in order to expand security around the provincial capital Lashkar Gah while also promoting security and stability for the local populace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin T. Updegraff) - U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Roger Turner, left, the commanding general of Task Force Southwest, greets Col. Kareem, the Provincial Headquarters G-2, during a key leader engagement at Bost Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 15, 2017. Task Force Southwest Marines are assisting their Afghan National Defense and Security Force Counterparts throughout Operation Maiwand Seven through battle tracking and close air support. The mission focuses on clearing the Taliban from the Nad’Ali district in order to expand security around the provincial capital Lashkar Gah while also promoting security and stability for the local populace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin T. Updegraff)