U.S. Marine Sgt. Ryan McDowell, a 24-year-old rifleman
Summary
U.S. Marine Sgt. Ryan McDowell, a 24-year-old rifleman from Kent, Ohio, moves toward a target during an air interdiction force mission here, Dec. 7. The AIF mission was conducted in support of an Afghan Border Police led clearing operation in Khan-Neshin. During the mission, Marines and sailors from Charlie Company, 1/25, and 2nd Bn., 11th Marines, circled above, searching for suspicious vehicles or personnel. The AIF plays a unique role with Regimental Combat Team 5's counter-insurgency operations in southern Helmand.
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regimental combat team 5
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khan neshin
air interdiction force
southern helmand
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afghanistan
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Date
07/12/2011
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