Afghan National Police Lt. Naib (second from left) interacts with an Afghan National Army soldier outside a fuel store in the Hazar Joft Bazaar while manning a vehicle checkpoint here, April 8, 2012. On the patrol, U.S. Marines with 4th Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment partnered with members of the Afghan National Police to maintain security in and around the bazaar, one of the busiest commercial centers in Helmand province’s Garmsir district. Their partnership is a vital part of preparing the Afghan National Security Forces to assume lead security responsibility in Garmsir.