WASHIR, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - Lance Cpl. Jeremy Preston, a motor transportation operator with Regimental Combat Team 8, watches the pulley system on the back of a towing vehicle June 8 while helping lift palletized water and food from the back of a 7-ton truck. The mission brought food, water and fuel to the Afghan National Army soldiers of the 1st Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, during their mission to secure the town and establish a presence in the area.