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A Marine leader points to a map as he talks with Afghan military leaders.

Ensuring Success

U.S. Marine Col. Matthew Grosz, the Task Force Southwest senior advisor to the 215th Corps, talks about how to ensure success after Operation Maiwand 10 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 26, 2017. The task force is advising and assisting Afghan soldiers as they clear southern Marjah as part of the mission. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin T. Updegraff

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