PATROL BASE SHARK, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - An Afghan National Army soldier takes in the view of the farmlands outside the base during a recent patrol. The soldier is a member of a small team attached to Company L, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. According to the Marines with the unit, the local community tends to be more open and trusting toward the ANA team. The soldiers can also pick out suspicious activity or people because of their vast knowledge of the area.