This time 10 years ago I joined 2 Platoon from @3PARA to a shura in Nad-e-Ali #tenyearson #Herrick13

The OC and village elders walk to where the shura is going to be held there is a mixture of Afghan Army, Police, locals and members of 3 Para Battle Group.

An Afghan Policeman poses with his prized RPG

Men from villages in the area came to talk about the security forces in the area, winning the village elders trust was always key gaining the support from the local community. #tenyearson #Herrick13

Afghans like to talk a lot so the shares do go on a bit and there is a limit on photo opportunities, so decided to take a wander, an Afghan Soldier squats against a compound as he waits. #tenyearson #herrick13

A Medic from 3 Para makes the most of the afternoon sun as she diligently watches her arcs. #TenYearsOn #Herrick13

Some of the shoes left outside the Shura #TenYearsOn #Herrick13

Afghan men normally look into the lens with a blank expression or hide their face when I go to take an image #TenYearsOn #Herrick13

The @3PARA CO listening to his interpreter, translating the speeches. #TenYearsOn #Herrick13

An Afghan General to closes the Shura #TenYearsOn #Herrick13

Following the Shura we have lunch and break bread with local personalities. #TenYearsOn #Herrick13

As I left the tent this guy was looking over the wall, I think he was unhappy the officers were having scoff while he stagged on outside! #TenYearsOn #Herrick13

After the Shura I headed back to the PB with my Multiple #TenYearsOn #Herrick13