GARMSIR DISTRICT, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - Sgt. Nathaniel McGinness calls in a pause report during a security patrol here, July 1. McGinnes, a native of Omaha, Neb., is the squad leader of 2nd Squad. The partnership between the Marines of 2nd Squad, Weapons Platoon, Alpha Company and their Afghan brothers-in-arms is an example for the rest of the infantry squads in 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment to emulate. The ANA soldiers partnered with 2nd Squad have taken on independent responsibility of the operations in their area to include sweeping for improvised explosive devices and taking part in the planning of the patrols in the area.