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During today’s protest an insurgent sniper shot an Afghan official who was within FOB Delhi in Garmsir District. ISAF service members identified the insurgent sniper, shot and killed him. There were no other injuries or shots fired.

An Afghan girl waits her turn during a veterinary civil affairs project, Oct. 9. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment and 4th Civil Affairs Group provided free medical care for more than 700 cows, goats and sheep. Photo by Sgt. Scott Whittington

More than 60 farmers, and one local veterinarian, brought 717 animals – sheep, goats and cows – to the market to get complimentary veterinary treatment to treat and prevent worms and illnesses. Two military animal doctors from the U.S. Army and British Royal Army provided their assistance for the civil action project.

Helmand River Repairs

The citizens and local government in Garmsir District devised a plan to correct part of the Helmand River that was diverted during the high water levels last winter and has caused issues for Afghans down stream. Haji Abdullah Jan, Garmsir District governor, and approximately 100 Afghan citizens work on an ongoing project to correct the flow of water back to its original course, July 11.

“It all happened pretty quickly, and it is a great example of a joint community lead project being delivered by the government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan,” the stability advisor said.

“The process of Afghans working with Afghans to solve problems will have positive and far-reaching effects on the peoples’ confidence in the legitimate government,” said Lt. Col. Christian Cabaniss, battalion commander of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. “I’m just glad we were able to support the local government in effectively and immediately addressing a pressing issue that affects the entire community.”