Corporal George W. Casey (right), a 29-year-old squad

Corporal George W. Casey (right), a 29-year-old squad leader with 3rd Platoon, counts off Marines from his platoon to gain accountability as they prepare for a recent night extract. Casey led his squad while clearing multiple objectives and performing various other tasks during Operation Double Check, an operation to promote legitimate governance and security within the Musa Qal’eh district. Casey belongs to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, and is on his second combat deployment to Afghanistan.