An Afghan National Army soldier with 2nd Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, prepares to serve during a game of volleyball with fellow soldiers following a day of duties here, April 13, 2012. Afghan National Security Forces in Helmand province’s Garmsir district are working to assume lead security responsibility over the district from U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. The interoperability between the partnered forces is designed to further the expansion of stability, development and legitimate governance of Afghanistan by defeating insurgent forces and helping secure the Afghan people.