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A Pasban delegation meets to advise irrigation to Sindh government. Former secretary of irrigation in Sindh and expert floods operations Mr. Idrees Rajput, said flood rescue arrangements are not satisfactory. 29th June 2011

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Pasban delegation meets for irrigation meeting with Sindh government

A Pasban delegation meets to advise irrigation to Sindh government. Former secretary of irrigation in Sindh and expert floods operations Mr. Idrees...

by Ayub Mohammad in Pakistan on 29/06/2011

Images of the Afghan army patrolling as part of Operation Moshtarak.  “Moshtarak” – translates as ‘together’ to commemorate the allied efforts and commands of both Afghan and U.S soldiers. Members of the ANA and ISAF launched the offensive in Marjah, a fertile province with potential for bumper opium crop growth. Marjah, Afghanistan. 02/03/2010.

Lance Cpl. Ryan Hogan, a rifleman with 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, leaps over an irrigation canal while on a patrol in Marjah.

The Marines and soldiers from the Afghan National Army patrolled through a residential area of the city as part of Operation Moshtarak, a push to rid Marjah of Taliban presence and intimidation.

An Afghan National Army soldier crosses an irrigation canal while on a patrol. The ANA soldiers and Marines from 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, patrolled through a residential area of the city to carry out counterinsurgency operations.

Staff Sgt. Ryan Clay, left, the platoon sergeant for 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and Cpl. Anthony Deprimo, a squad leader with 3rd Platoon, study a map while on a patrol in Marjah. The Marines of 3/6 and soldiers from the Afghan National Army patrolled through a residential area as part of Operation Moshtarak.

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Afghan Soldiers Patrol Marjah - Operation Moshtarak

Images of the Afghan army patrolling as part of Operation Moshtarak. “Moshtarak” – translates as ‘together’ to commemorate the allied efforts and...

by Def VID in Afghanistan on 02/03/2010

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