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Capt. Christopher A. Banweg, a Reserve Marine civil affairs officer with 4th Civil Affairs Group, teaches a local Afghan farmer how to operate a radio Dec. 10, 2009. Banweg, 31, was originally a financial management officer before joining the Marine Corps Reserve in 2004. In addition to entering a new career field, the reserves has also afforded Banweg the opportunity to shoot on the Marine Corps Reserve Rifle Team and serve as a combat marksmanship instructor. (Photo copyright, The Christian Science Monitor)