U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David Pond (right), a military working dog handler, Lance Cpl. Caleb Christopher, a rifleman, and Pablo, all with 1st Platoon, Company I, Battalion Landing Team 3/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Regimental Combat Team 2, thoroughly search an area near a civilian compound entrance to ensure the safety of residents during a security patrol near Turah Shah Ghundey, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 4. Elements of 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed to Afghanistan to provide regional security in Helmand province in support of the International Security Assistance Force.