April 12, 2011

Deep in the heart of Marjah: Engineers key to connection

CAMP HANSON, Afghanistan (April 12, 2011) — Combat outposts and patrol bases near Camp Hanson are no longer solely dependent on helicopter support teams (HST) for resupplies, since they can now be reached by land due to the efforts of Marines and sailors from 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) who recently reconstructed nearly 20 miles of road.

April 12, 2011

Operation Promethium Puma: Battling the Elements

NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan (April 12, 2011) — The Soldiers of 2nd Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry Regiment, Task Force Ironman, bedded down for the night on the rocky slope of a mountain.

April 12, 2011

Dogs of war canine unit bring skills to the fight

KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan (April 12, 2011) — A dog jerks his leash and barks, showing his teeth, while his owner eggs him on.

April 8, 2011

Afghan border patrolman exemplifies leadership

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan (April 8, 2011) — Sgt. Wali Jan loves his rifle and he plans on using it.

April 5, 2011

Afghan Ministry of Defense and CJIATF-435 sign reintegration memorandum

KABUL, Afghanistan (April 5, 2011) — The Afghan Ministry of Defense and the U.S. Task Force charged with the Rule of Law Mission in Afghanistan signed a memorandum of agreement at the Ministry of Defense Tuesday, April 5, 2011, establishing a vocational training program for selected insurgents who agree to renounce the insurgency.

April 4, 2011

Marjah district governor meets with female elected officials, Marines

HELMAND, Afghanistan (April 4, 2011) — The district governor of Marjah, Abdul Mutalib, met with three female members of Helmand’s Provincial Council and a member of the Department of Women’s Affairs, April 2, to discuss ways local government can help the women of Marjah.

April 4, 2011

3rd LAR Marines cram comforts into life on the road

FORWARD OPERATING BASE PAYNE, Afghanistan (April 4, 2011) — At first glance, the back of the light armored vehicle designated as the casualty evacuation vehicle for C Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, is nothing more than a mobile trauma bay on eight wheels.

April 4, 2011

Coalition partnership bolsters economy at Afghan bazaar

KHALAJ, GARMSIR DISTRICT, Afghanistan (April 4, 2011) — As long as there is daylight at Patrol Base Jaker, the feistiest merchants of Khalaj bazaar stand outside the gate, ceaselessly advertising kabobs and energy drinks in their shrill, adolescent voices.

April 4, 2011

Female engagement team Marines bridge gap between Western, Afghan culture

CAMP DWYER, Afghanistan (April 4, 2011) — Sgt. Meredith Burns has fielded numerous questions about females in combat since she deployed to Afghanistan as 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment’s Female Engagement team leader nearly six months ago.

April 4, 2011

Battle ongoing to defeat combat stress

PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan (April 4, 2011) — Combat stress is one of the most lethal enemies that members of the armed forces must face. Members of the Combat Stress Clinic are working throughout Afghanistan to defeat this enemy.