Haji Abdul Manaf

PATROL BASE JAKER, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan — Haji Abdul Manaf, Nawa District governor, honors Sgt. Joe L. Wrightsman’s memory by saluting his battlefield cross during a memorial service at Patrol Base Jaker, Afghanistan, July 30, 2010. Wrightsman died supporting combat operations July 18, 2010. “His dedication will stay forever in the history of Afghanistan and will be remembered forever by the people of Nawa,” Manaf said. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Fayloga)