The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, shakes hands with the commander of the 9th Commando Kandak after presenting the unit with an award at the Commando camp near Herat, Herat district, Herat province Dec. 26. The Commandant presented the Kandak with a commemorative Kabar fighting knife in memory of lives lost in battle. He also expressed his appreciation for the excellent work they are doing alongside Marines, sailors and soldiers defending their country from the activities of the insurgents.