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Papers Relating to Citizens
Great grandfather earns the French Fourragere, great grandson wears it
Private First Class Linton Carl Fendley, stands at the position of attention after graduating boot camp aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in 1917. Fendley served with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Reg... More
Afghan National Army soldiers with 4th Kandak, 1st
Afghan National Army soldiers with 4th Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, fire a Howitzer D-30 during an artillery demonstration for government officials and local elders from districts across southern Helmand h... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Ross T. Gundlach, a dog handler with
U.S. Marine Cpl. Ross T. Gundlach, a dog handler with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and his trusted dog Casey, search a road for improvised explosive devices here, Jan 20. Always together while on patrol,... More
A local elder from Trek Nawa speaks during a shura
A local elder from Trek Nawa speaks during a shura here, Jan. 29. The shura coincided with a clearing operation conducted by Afghan National Army soldiers with 1st Brigade, 215th Corps as part of Operation Tage... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Matthew T. Morrissey, 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Matthew T. Morrissey, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment commanding officer, speaks to Afghan Local Police recruits on their first day of training here, Feb. 4. The 59 Afghan recruits will ... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Shane Willis, the 2nd Battalion, 6th
U.S. Marine Sgt. Shane Willis, the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment Police Adviser Team chief instructor and native of Manchester, N.H., teaches a class on handcuffing procedures to Afghan Local Police recrui... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Shane Willis, a 28 year-old Manchester,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Shane Willis, a 28 year-old Manchester, N.H., native and the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment Police Advisor Team chief instructor, teaches an Afghan Local Police recruit proper patrolling te... More
Mohammad Dawood, the Afghan Uniformed Police executive
Mohammad Dawood, the Afghan Uniformed Police executive officer at the Pinjadoo precinct, speaks during a shura with local elders here, Feb. 16. During these weekly shuras, Afghan and Marine leadership discuss t... More
A U.S. Marine with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion,
A U.S. Marine with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, takes a rest during a patrol here, March 9. Marines at Patrol Base Lambadand conduct daily patrols with Afghan Nation Security Forces, tra... More
U.S. Marine Justin K. Smith, a squad leader with Weapons
U.S. Marine Justin K. Smith, a squad leader with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and native of Greensboro, N.C., takes a sip of tea while speaking with local residents during a patrol here,... More
U.S. Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. John E. Trotta, the
U.S. Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. John E. Trotta, the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment operations chief, looks for enemy movement during a patrol in Trek Nawa, April 13, 2012. Trotta and Sgt. Maj. William R. Fr... More
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, Oregon, speaks with service
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, Oregon, speaks with service members deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, during a visit to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) March 26, 2018. Merkley visited with... More
Afghan National Army soldiers with 4th Kandak, 1st
Afghan National Army soldiers with 4th Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, fire a Howitzer D-30 during an artillery demonstration for government officials and local elders from districts across southern Helmand h... More
Casey, an improvised explosive device detection dog,
Casey, an improvised explosive device detection dog, with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, searches the side of a road for IEDs here, Jan. 20. Always nearby on patrol, Casey's handler Cpl. Ross T. Gundlach, ... More
A Marine with Weapons Co., 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine
A Marine with Weapons Co., 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regimment, searches a local resident before a shura with Trek Nawa elders here, Jan 29. The shura coincided with a clearing operation conducted by Afghan Na... More
Nawa district prosecutor Mohammed Aloah speaks to Afghan
Nawa district prosecutor Mohammed Aloah speaks to Afghan Local Police recruits during a class on the laws of land warfare here, Feb. 5. The 59 Afghan recruits will also be trained in basic infantry tactics, pol... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joseph D. Carlisle, the 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joseph D. Carlisle, the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment Police Advisor Team chief instructor and native of Wylie, Texas, teaches a class on search procedures to Afghan Local Police recruits ... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Shane Willis, a 28 year-old Manchester,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Shane Willis, a 28 year-old Manchester, N.H., native and the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment Police Advisor Team chief instructor, observes as Afghan Local Police recruits conduct patrolling... More
Nawa District Governor Haji Abdul Manaf speaks during
Nawa District Governor Haji Abdul Manaf speaks during his weekly radio broadcast to inform the people of Nawa of important issues in their district, here Feb. 18. During the broadcast, Manaf reaches out to peop... More
A U.S. Marine squad leader with Weapons Company, 2nd
A U.S. Marine squad leader with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, watches for enemy movement while providing security for his squad here, March 6. Marines at Patrol Base Lambadand conduct dai... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Justin K. Smith, a squad leader with
U.S. Marine Sgt. Justin K. Smith, a squad leader with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and native of Greensboro, N.C., kneels in a field while speaking to air support over his radio during a... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. William R. Frye, the 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. William R. Frye, the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment sergeant major, looks for enemy movement during a patrol in Trek Nawa, April 13, 2012. Frye and Master Gunnery Sgt. John E. Trotta p... More
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, Oregon, poses for a photo with
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, Oregon, poses for a photo with a service member deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, during a visit to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) March 26, 2018. Merkley ... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Ross T. Gundlach, a dog handler with
U.S. Marine Cpl. Ross T. Gundlach, a dog handler with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment and his trusted dog Casey pose for a photo after searching a local village here, Jan. 12. Always together while on patrol... More
A Marine with Weapons Co., 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine
A Marine with Weapons Co., 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, crosses a wadi during a security patrol here, Jan. 30. Marines with 2/6 provided overwatch during clearing operation conducted by Afghan National A... More
Afghan Local Police recruits practice handcuffing procedures
Afghan Local Police recruits practice handcuffing procedures during the ALP academy here, Feb. 8. The 59 Afghan recruits will be trained in basic infantry tactics, police operations, human rights and the laws o... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Brett S. Clark, an Afghan Local Police
U.S. Marine Cpl. Brett S. Clark, an Afghan Local Police instructor with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment and native of East Liverpool, Ohio, teaches an ALP recruit patrolling techniques during an ALP Academy ... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Shane Willis, a 28-year-old Manchester,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Shane Willis, a 28-year-old Manchester, N.H., native and the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment Police Advisor Team chief instructor, teaches Afghan Local Police recruits patrolling techniques ... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Brian A. Pell, the commander of Golf
U.S. Marine Capt. Brian A. Pell, the commander of Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment and native of Cleveland, speaks during a shura with local elders here, Feb. 16. During these weekly shuras, Afg... More
A U.S. Marine with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion,
A U.S. Marine with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, provides security for his squad while on a rest stop during a patrol here, March 7. Marines at Patrol Base Lambadand conduct daily patrols... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Justin K. Smith, a squad leader with
U.S. Marine Sgt. Justin K. Smith, a squad leader with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and native of Greensboro, N.C., takes a rest during a patrol here, March 12, 2012. In 2006, Smith was p... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. William R. Frye, the 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. William R. Frye, the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment sergeant major (right) and Master Gunnery Sgt. John E. Trotta, the 2/6 operations chief, provide security for fellow Marines during ... More
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, Oregon, speaks with service
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, Oregon, speaks with service members deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, during a visit to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) March 26, 2018. Merkley visited with... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Robert D. Knutson (left), a squad
U.S. Marine Cpl. Robert D. Knutson (left), a squad leader with Weapons Co., 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, speaks with local residents during a security patrol here, Jan. 30. Marines with 2/6 provided over... More
Afghan Local Police recruits practice handcuffing procedures
Afghan Local Police recruits practice handcuffing procedures during the ALP academy here, Feb. 8. The 59 Afghan recruits will be trained in basic infantry tactics, police operations, human rights and the laws o... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Shane Willis, a 28 year-old Manchester,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Shane Willis, a 28 year-old Manchester, N.H., native and the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment Police Advisor Team chief instructor, teaches an Afghan Local Police recruit patrolling technique... More
Recruits at the Afghan Local Police Academy conducted
Recruits at the Afghan Local Police Academy conducted by the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment Police Advisory Team pose for a class photo just before their graduation ceremony here, Feb. 23. The 59 Afghan rec... More
Mohammad Dawood, the Afghan Uniformed Police executive
Mohammad Dawood, the Afghan Uniformed Police executive officer at the Pinjadoo precinct, speaks during a shura with local elders here, Feb. 16. During these weekly shuras, Afghan and Marine leadership discuss t... More
A U.S. Marine squad leader with Weapons Company, 2nd
A U.S. Marine squad leader with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, watches for enemy movement while providing security for his squad here, March 8.Marines at Patrol Base Lambadand conduct dail... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. William R. Frye, the 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. William R. Frye, the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment sergeant major (left) and Master Gunnery Sgt. John E. Trotta, the 2/6 operations chief, provide security for fellow Marines during a... More
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, Oregon, poses for a photo with
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, Oregon, poses for a photo with service members deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, during a visit to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) March 26, 2018. Merkley v... More
A Marine with Weapons Co., 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine
A Marine with Weapons Co., 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, takes a rest during a security patrol here, Jan. 30. Marines with 2/6 provided overwatch during clearing operation conducted by Afghan National Arm... More
U.S. Marine instructors Sgt. Joseph D. Carlisle (left),
U.S. Marine instructors Sgt. Joseph D. Carlisle (left), a Wylie, Texas native and Cpl. Brett S. Clark (right), an East Liverpool, Ohio native, both with the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment Police Advisor Tea... More
A U.S. Marine squad leader with Weapons Company, 2nd
A U.S. Marine squad leader with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, speaks with local residents during a patrol here, March 8. Marines at Patrol Base Lambadand conduct daily patrols with Afghan... More
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, right, Oregon, speaks with
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, right, Oregon, speaks with Larry André, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, during a visit to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 26, 20... More
Afghan National Army Col. Muhammad Sarwar, the 1st
Afghan National Army Col. Muhammad Sarwar, the 1st Brigade, 215th Corps executive officer, shares an afternoon meal with Trek Nawa elders during a shura here, Jan. 29. Sarwar urged the people to take ownership ... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Shane Willis, a Manchester, N.H. native
U.S. Marine Sgt. Shane Willis, a Manchester, N.H. native and the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment Police Advisor Team chief instructor, teaches a class on handcuffing procedures to Afghan Local Police recruit... More
U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th
U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, provide overwatch security for their squad near an empty wadi here, March 6. Marines at Patrol Base Lambadand conduct daily patrols with Af... More
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, right, Oregon, speaks with
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, right, Oregon, speaks with Larry André, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, and his wife Ouroukou Younoussi André during a visit to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) at ... More
A U.S. Marine with Weapons Co., 2nd Battalion, 6th
A U.S. Marine with Weapons Co., 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, patrols and talks with a local Afghan child during a security patrol in Trek Nawa intended to help stabilize the local area here, March 7. Mar... More
An Afghan National Army soldier with 1st Kandak, 1st
An Afghan National Army soldier with 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, rests during a patrol with U.S. Marines from Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, here, March 8. Marines at Patrol Base... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Robert D. Knutson, a squad leader
U.S. Marine Cpl. Robert D. Knutson, a squad leader with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and native of Lebanon, Pa., prepares an evening feast over a makeshift grill constructed by the Marin... More