Marines from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment work together to lift a HESCO barrier during recent security improvements implemented in Delaram, Farah province, Afghanistan. The Marines are partnered with the Afghan national police who are providing security for the Delaram citizens. Recently, insurgents have been targeting the area using suicide attacks and attempting to harm civilians by planting improved explosive device in the Bazaar area. The Marines are part of the Ground Combat Element for the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Afghanistan.