Poppies

Marine 1st Lt. Shaun Miller makes his way through a field of poppies while on patrol in Afghanistan's Helmand province. The Marines had spent much of May doing battle in what had become a Taliban stronghold in one of the world's major opium production areas. In the aftermath of their combat operation, the Marines were trying to provide security to returning residents as well as paying out money for damage caused during the fighting. More photos >>>