Lali, an 8-year-old Afghan boy in Garmsir, Afghanistan, has taken a liking to the Marines of the Police Mentoring Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment. Lali often helps the Marines by, with money the Marines provide Lali, shopping the local bazaar for food items such as chicken, potatoes, rice and corn for the Marines' evening meals at the Garmsir District compound in Garmsir, Afghanistan. Lali became somewhat of a hybrid of a runner, friend and mascot of 2/2's PMT. The Marines have returned the favor, by giving him money to purchase a new camiece, traditional Afghan garb, and a pair of new sneakers.