An Afghan teenager walks a herd of sheep past members of the Afghan National Police (center) and Afghan National Army at a vehicle checkpoint manned by Afghan forces and U.S. Marines with 4th Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, outside the Hazar Joft Bazaar here, April 8, 2012. On the patrol, the Kilo Co. Marines 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.