Cpl. Matthew R. Pope (left), the operations noncommissioned

Cpl. Matthew R. Pope (left), the operations noncommissioned officer for Provincial Police Advisor Team, 2nd Marine Division, Maj. John D. Cowart (center) the executive officer of the PPAT, 2nd Marine Div., and Lance Cpl. Daniel A. Wulz (right) a combat correspondent with Regional Command Southwest, pose for a photo, at Mobile Operating Base Lashkar Gah, June 22. The Marines use their Arkansas backgrounds and home to bond and communicate while accomplishing their individual missions in Afghanistan.