SANGIN, Helmand province, Afghanistan - Afghan men and children listen to an Afghan soldier talk about the importance of the Marines and ANA conducting a partnered heliborne operation, Aug. 3, in the Northern Sangin “green zone.” The Marines of 1st Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, and their Afghan National Army counterparts conducted the clearing operation to show enemy fighters that partnered forces could go anywhere in the battle space. The religious month of Ramadan, a time of fasting and reflection, places limitations that reduce the abilities of practicing Muslims. This allowed the Afghan soldiers to leave a lasting impression on the local residents and sent a clear message to enemy fighters by continuing combat operations while abstaining from food and drink.