An Afghan National Army soldier discusses construction
An Afghan National Army soldier discusses construction plans with U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, aboard ANA Patrol Base Yeha, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Mar... More
Afghan National Army soldiers and U.S. Marines with
Afghan National Army soldiers and U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5 speak with local residents in Sarakala, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 9, 201... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Colmey, bottom left,
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Colmey, bottom left, a squad leader with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2/6), Regimental Combat Team 5 searches a culvert outside a compound in Helmand provi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt Col. Matthew Morrissey, battalion
U.S. Marine Corps Lt Col. Matthew Morrissey, battalion commander, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5 speaks with Afghan nationals during the opening ceremony of a new Afghan Local Poli... More
U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 3D Battalion, 3D
U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 3D Battalion, 3D Marine Regiment (3/3), Regimental Combat Team 5 count bayonets during an equipment inventory at Forward Operating Base Delhi, Helmand province, Afghanistan Ap... More
U.S. Marines with 2D Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 2D Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5 arrive at the Nawa District government center, Helmand province, Afghanistan April 26, 2012. Nawa District Governor Haji Abdul Manaf... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers with 1st Brigade,
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers with 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, patrol during a combat medic course on Camp Garmsir, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 26, 2012. The combat medic course was an eight-week c... More
U.S. Marines of Regimental Combat Team 5 walk with
U.S. Marines of Regimental Combat Team 5 walk with Afghan National Army (ANA) members of 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, before a Mujahideen Victory Day celebration on Camp Garmsir, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Apr... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ian J. Duncan with Civil Affairs
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ian J. Duncan with Civil Affairs Detachment, Regimental Combat Team 5 kicks a soccer ball to an Afghan boy during a school opening ceremony in Marjah, Afghanistan, April 25, 2012. The Gr... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Maj. Alberto Ruiz, Regimental
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Maj. Alberto Ruiz, Regimental Combat Team 5 (RCT-5) sergeant major, thanks the Marines from 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (2/6), RCT-5, for their sacrifices on Camp Dwyer, Helmand pro... More
Country singer Toby Keith arrives with his crew members
Country singer Toby Keith arrives with his crew members and United Service Organization (USO) personnel at Camp Dwyer, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 28, 2012. Keith visited Camp Dwyer and performed for ... More
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier with 1st Brigade,
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier with 1st Brigade, 215th Corps (1/215) receives a certificate of appreciation from Col. Mohammad Sarwar, executive officer, 1/215, during an awards ceremony aboard Camp Garm... More
District Governor Haji Abdul Manaf speaks at the
District Governor Haji Abdul Manaf speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Basolane school in Nawa district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 13, 2012. The school is being built by the local government... More
An Afghan National Army soldier patrols through a field
An Afghan National Army soldier patrols through a field near Combat Outpost Spin Ghar, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 12, 2012. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5 pa... More
A U.S. Marine Corps combat logistics patrol element
A U.S. Marine Corps combat logistics patrol element with 9th Engineer Support Battalion (Forward), 1st Marine Logistics Group (FWD), awaits clearance from the entry control point aboard Forward Operating Base ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. John Broadmeadow, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. John Broadmeadow, left, commanding general, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), speaks to the commanding officer, Regimental Combat Team 5, Col. Roger Turner, center, and the 1st ... More
U.S. Marines with Regimental Combat Team 5 and Afghan
U.S. Marines with Regimental Combat Team 5 and Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers with 4th Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps walk away from the landing zone after exiting an MV-22 Osprey aboard Combat Outpost F... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David Berger, center, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David Berger, center, commanding general, 1st Marine Division (Forward) speaks with Afghan National Army (ANA) Maj. Gen. Sayed Malook, commanding general, 215th Corps before an artil... More
A U.S. Navy service member operates a Medium Tactical
A U.S. Navy service member operates a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement while hauling a T5D9 Caterpillar Bulldozer aboard Forward Operating Base Payne in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, May 10, 2012. Sailors e... More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (VMM-365), 3rd Marine Air Wing (Forward) carrying Marines and Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers prepares to land on Forward Operatin... More
A local Afghan man operates a road roller outside Combat
A local Afghan man operates a road roller outside Combat Outpost Reilly, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 22, 2012. The road roller is used to compact the soil during road construction. (U.S. Marine Corps pho... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Alberto Ruiz, Regimental
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Alberto Ruiz, Regimental Combat Team 5 (RCT-5) Sgt. Maj., speaks to Marines with Echo company, 2D Battalion, 6th Marines, RCT-5 aboard Patrol Base Paserlay, Helmand province, Afghani... More
An Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) commander briefs U.S.
An Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) commander briefs U.S. Marine Corps Col. Roger B. Turner, commanding officer, Regimental Combat Team 5 (RCT-5), at AUP station Pinjadoo, Helmand province, Afghanistan May 24, 201... More
An Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) commander briefs U.S.
An Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) commander briefs U.S. Marine Corps Col. Roger B. Turner, commanding officer, Regimental Combat Team 5 (RCT-5), at AUP station Pinjadoo, Helmand province, Afghanistan May 24, 201... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Roger Turner, right, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Roger Turner, right, commanding officer, Regimental Combat Team 5 (RCT-5), greets District Governor of Nawa Haji Abdul Manaf during a transfer of authority ceremony aboard Forward Operati... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers with 1st Brigade,
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers with 1st Brigade, 215th Corps fire an illumination round during an M69A 82mm light mortar shoot outside Camp Dwyer, Helmand province, Afghanistan May 27, 2012. U.S. Marines w... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers with 1st Brigade,
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers with 1st Brigade, 215th Corps clean an M69A 82mm light mortar during a shoot outside Camp Dwyer, Helmand province, Afghanistan May 28, 2012. U.S. Marines with Regimental Comb... More
U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine
U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 gather for a promotion ceremony at Forward Operating Base Shir Ghazay, Helmand province, Afghanistan June 1, 2012. The... More
Afghan National Army soldiers with 1st Brigade, 1st
Afghan National Army soldiers with 1st Brigade, 1st Kandak, 215th Corps and U.S. Marines with 81mm Mortar Platoon, Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5 patrol in Shorshu... More
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier with 1st Brigade,
An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier with 1st Brigade, 215th Corps (1/215) reports to Col. Mohammad Sarwar, executive officer, 1/215 during an award ceremony aboard Camp Garmser, Helmand province, Afghanistan ... More
A U.S. Marine with 2nd Squad, 1st Platoon, Kilo Company,
A U.S. Marine with 2nd Squad, 1st Platoon, Kilo Company, 3D Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (3/8), Regimental Combat Team 5 patrol out of Forward Operating Base Dehli, Garmsir District, Helmand province, Afghani... More
A display of the ceremonial cake for the 114th Hospital
A display of the ceremonial cake for the 114th Hospital Corps Birthday aboard Camp Dwyer, Helmand province, Afghanistan June 17, 2012. U.S. Sailors and Marines stationed on Camp Dwyer celebrated the 114th Hospi... More
U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine
U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 patrol to an objective during Operation Branding Iron II in the Ghaysarkah region, Helmand province, Afghanistan, June... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Timothy Dykes, front,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Timothy Dykes, front, a rifleman with 2nd Squad, 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, takes part in a patrol in Sangin, Helma... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Timothy Dykes, front,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Timothy Dykes, front, a rifleman with 2nd Squad, 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, takes part in a patrol in Sangin, Helma... More
A U.S. Air Force Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter
A U.S. Air Force Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter lands to pick up a casualty in Sangin, Helmand province, Afghanistan June 24, 2012. The helicopter was picking up an Afghan man who had sustained a gunshot w... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Justin Poust with the Police
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Justin Poust with the Police Advisory Team (PAT), India Company, 3D Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5 looks through his rifle combat optic during a routine logisti... More
U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James F. Amos, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James F. Amos, right, is greeted by Lt. Col. Edward J. Healy, battalion commander of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment , Regimental Combat Team 5 aboard Forward Operating Base... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Civil Affairs Group (CAG), in
U.S. Marines with 3rd Civil Affairs Group (CAG), in support of Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5 speak with Nawa district Governor Haji Abdul Manaf at an Afghan Uniform ... More
A U.S. Marine with 2nd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company,
A U.S. Marine with 2nd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, provides security from a hardened structure for Marines and Afghan Uniformed Policemen con... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brent Martin, right, a Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brent Martin, right, a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) instructor with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, demonstrates an arm bar takedow... More
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53D Sea Stallion of Marine Heavy
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53D Sea Stallion of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 362, prepares for an early morning mission aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province Afghanistan, July 27, 2012. HMH-362 operated th... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Maclaine with
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Maclaine with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, reports to the front of the formation on Forward Operating Base Shir Ghazay, Helmand... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) Lt. Col. Gul Ahmad, right,
Afghan National Army (ANA) Lt. Col. Gul Ahmad, right, commander of 1st Kandak, 215th Corps greets local national elders prior to commencing a shura aboard ANA Out Post Del Mar, Trek Nawa, Helmand province, Afgh... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Mays, a cook with
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Mays, a cook with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat 6, prepares food for dinner on Forward Operating Base Nolay, Helmand... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Thomas Nichols with Delta
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Thomas Nichols with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, closes a shipping container after packing it with gear on Forward Operating Base (FO... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ivan Pina with Charlie
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ivan Pina with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment (1/1), Regimental Combat Team 6, takes part in a patrol during a key leader engagement mission in Reg-E Khan Neshi... More
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Third Class David Fu with
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Third Class David Fu with personal security detail, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 crosses a vegetation field during a routine security patrol in Kajaki... More
Nawa District Governor Haji Abdul Manaf, center, greets
Nawa District Governor Haji Abdul Manaf, center, greets several Afghan village elders during a shura on Afghan National Army Outpost Saburi, Nawa district, Helmand province, Afghanistan Aug. 8, 2012. The shura ... More
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers with 3rd Toli,
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers with 3rd Toli, 1st Kandak, 215th Corps provide security during a shura on ANA Outpost Saburi, Nawa district, Helmand province, Afghanistan Aug. 8, 2012. The shura was hosted ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Thomas Nichols, a cook
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Thomas Nichols, a cook with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, prepares food on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tubac, Helmand province, Afgha... More
Helmand Provincial Governor Haji Mohammad Gulab Mangal
Helmand Provincial Governor Haji Mohammad Gulab Mangal views the photo gallery inside the Afghan Cultural Center on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan Aug. 8, 2012. U.S. and British personnel with ... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Company,
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 construct wooden tent bases on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Geronimo, Helmand province, Afghanist... More
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jesse M.
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jesse M. Schertz, left, battalion gunner 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 (RCT-6) provides a range safety brief for Marines with Weapons Com... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mike Buhler, a mortarman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mike Buhler, a mortarman with 61's Platoon, Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 drops a 61mm mortar into a MO-120 RT mortar system during a... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, front
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, front left, commanding general of Task Force Leatherneck, speaks to Afghan National Security Forces on Forward Operating Base Shamsher, Helmand province, Afghanistan... More
Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, center right, commanding general of Task Force Leatherneck, listens to Afghan National Security Forces on Forward Operating Base Shamsher, Helmand province, Afghanis... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ivenly Gourdet, an optics technician
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ivenly Gourdet, an optics technician with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, reattaches a Rifle Combat Optic (RCO) to an M16A4... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ivenly Gourdet, an optics technician
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ivenly Gourdet, an optics technician with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, ensures an M16A4 service rifle is not loaded befo... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, and Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers with 215th Corps leave on a security patrol from Fo... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Timothy Mcguire, an improvised
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Timothy Mcguire, an improvised explosive device detection dog (IDD) handler with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat team 6 walks alongside his IDD a... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Edward J. Healey, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Edward J. Healey, left, battalion commander of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (3/8), Regimental Combat Team 6 greets Maj. Gen. David H. Berger, right, commanding general Task For... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Breck Perry, back left, officer
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Breck Perry, back left, officer in charge of 1st Toli. 1st Kandak, 215th Corps Kandak Advisor Team (KAT) in support of 3D Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 congrat... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company,
U.S. Marines with 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, conduct a security patrol out of Forward Operating Base Shamsher, Helmand province, Afghani... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gar Ayscue, a motor
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gar Ayscue, a motor transportation mechanic with Motor Transportation Platoon, Headquarters & Support Company, 3D Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 repairs a ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Rhye A. Polk, center, radio
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Rhye A. Polk, center, radio chief with Communications Platoon, Headquarters & Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 stands at the position of atten... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 pick up a water bottle using the PACKBOT-510, an improvised explosive device (IED) disarming robot, as part of a class on Forward O... More
A U.S. Marine with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward)
A U.S. Marine with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) surveys the landscape from the tail of an HV-22 Osprey over Nimroz province, Afghanistan, Aug. 29, 2012. Tail gunners provide rear security for the aircraft... More
Two U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions prepare
Two U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions prepare to land on Forward Operating Base Jackson, Helmand province, Afghanistan Aug. 30, 2012. They transported Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, Regimental ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter takes off from Forward Operating Base Jackson, Helmand province, Afghanistan Aug. 30, 2012. They flew in to deliver supplies and transport Marines with 1st B... More
Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan
Cargo is offloaded from a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter on Forward Operating Base Jackson, Helmand province, Afghanistan Aug. 30, 2012. Supplies are delivered to outlying positions by truck... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters & Support Company, 3rd
U.S. Marines with Headquarters & Support Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 perform various warm up exercises during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program black belt course on F... More
Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mark Paige, a rifleman with 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, provides rear security while on patrol in Sangin, He... More
Patrol in Sangin, Afghanistan
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mark Paige, a rifleman with 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, provides rear security while on patrol in Sangin, He... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company,
U.S. Marines with 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, conduct a patrol out of Forward Operating Base Shamsher, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward),
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), congratulate Lance Cpl. Manuel Moran, intelligence analyst, at his promotion ceremony on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 1, 2012. Mari... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mark Paige, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mark Paige, a rifleman with 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, takes part in a patrol in Sangin, Helmand province, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mykel Luera, team leader with
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mykel Luera, team leader with 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, loads a 40mm grenade into his M203 grenade launcher befo... More
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jesse M.
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jesse M. Schertz, front right, battalion gunner with 3D Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (3/8), Regimental Combat Team 6 gives an safety brief on the M9 Beretta pistol b... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, Alpha Company, 2nd
U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, Alpha Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 6, provide cover for dismounted troops during Operation Helmand Viper in Regay South, Helmand province, Afghani... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, begin a patrol out of Forward Operating Base Shamsher, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept.... More
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Francis P. Foley, 3rd Marine Aircraft
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Francis P. Foley, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) (Forward) wing chaplain, shares a laugh with Marines and Sailors assigned to moments before being promoted to the rank of Captain at Camp Leather... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert M. Bagley with 2nd Platoon,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert M. Bagley with 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 6, provides over watch for a patrol during Operation Helmand Viper in Regay South, H... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Steven Seay, UH-1Y Venom
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Steven Seay, UH-1Y Venom door gunner, with the air interdiction force (AIF) assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 (HMLA-469), Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine ... More
A panoramic view of the logos and insignias of the
A panoramic view of the logos and insignias of the U.S. Marine Corps battalions that have been deployed to the Sangin District, including 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, are displa... More
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter offloads its cargo on Forward Operating Base Sabit Qadam, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 9, 2012. The helicopter transported mail for Marines of 1st Bat... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company,
U.S. Marines with 1st Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, prepare to conduct a security patrol out of Forward Operating Base Shamsher, Helmand provin... More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Air Support Squadron 3 (MASS-3),
A U.S. Marine with Marine Air Support Squadron 3 (MASS-3), Marine Aircraft Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) in support of Regimental Combat Team 6, digs up the wires belonging to a tactical elevated... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 3 (MASS-3),
U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 3 (MASS-3), Marine Aircraft Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), in support of Regimental Combat Team 6, lay the wire to a PTM-100, a portable communicatio... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Rene Torres, left, officer in
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Rene Torres, left, officer in charge with the Musa Qa'leh Police Advisor Team, Regimental Combat Team 6 introduces fellow before an evening meal at the Musa Qa'leh District Center, Helman... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Chad J. Twenter, right, with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Chad J. Twenter, right, with the Musa Qa'leh Police Advisor Team, Regimental Combat Team 6 uses handheld interagency identity detection equipment (HIIDE) to record biometrics of an Afghan... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Antonio Torres, back right,
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Antonio Torres, back right, administration chief with the Musa Qa'leh Police Advisor Team, Regimental Combat Team 6 explains to Afghan Local Police (ALP) trainees the morning's phys... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony M. Woltz, front, military
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony M. Woltz, front, military policeman with the Musa Qa'leh Police Advisor Team, Regimental Combat Team 6 leads Afghan Local Police (ALP) trainees in pushups during police academy tr... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle D. Blair, left, and Lance
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle D. Blair, left, and Lance Cpl. Travis D. Harink, military policemen with the Musa Qa'leh Police Advisor Team, Regimental Combat Team 6 demonstrate searching techniques to Afghan Loca... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin T. Fischer, left, explosives
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin T. Fischer, left, explosives ordinance disposal specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 15, Regimental Combat Team 6 teaches a class on improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to A... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Squad, 1st Platoon, Kilo Company,
U.S. Marines with 1st Squad, 1st Platoon, Kilo Company, 3D Battalion, 8th Marines Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, patrol in the Garmsir district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 7, 2012. Marines conduct... More
A U.S. Marine with 1st Platoon, Lima Company, 3D Battalion,
A U.S. Marine with 1st Platoon, Lima Company, 3D Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, provides over watch during a dismounted security patrol in the Nawa District, Helmand province, Afghani... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walter L. Mills, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Walter L. Mills, right, commanding general, Regional Command (Southwest), visits Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 12, 2013. The Senior leadership... More
DynCorp International employees stage and inspect cargo
DynCorp International employees stage and inspect cargo containers on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 13, 2013. As the U.S. military draws down its presence in Afghanistan, Marines assign... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jayme Copeland, an embarkation
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jayme Copeland, an embarkation specialist from Colorado Springs, Colo., assigned to Retrograde and Redeployment in support of Reset and Reconstitution Operational Group (R4OG), grou... More