U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Jerry C. McAbee, background, deputy commanding general, Marine Forces Central Command, speaks to Marines assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, during his visit at Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan, March 6, 2005. Gen. McAbee discussed current issues with the Battalion staff, and also took the time to talk to the Marines conducting security and stabilization operations in support of operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Yarboro/Released)