The commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus (right) and the I MEF (Fwd) deputy commanding general, Royal Artillery Brig. Stuart Skeates (left) pose with the commanding officer of the 6th Zone Afghan Border Police, Col. Sultan Mahmood, at Camp Pendleton, Nov. 30. A delegation of five senior ranking Afghan military and police leaders came to southern California to see how their U.S. counterparts train and work. The visit is also a way to build relationships and trust to lay groundwork for further progress during I MEF (Fwd)'s upcoming deployment.