U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Andrew Loggins (left), a rifleman
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Andrew Loggins (left), a rifleman with 1st Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and 25-year-old native of Clarksville, Ga., climbs a wall separating two fields unde... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zachary Fisher, a 22-year-old
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zachary Fisher, a 22-year-old fire team leader with 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and Roanoke, Va. native, speaks with Afghan men about a vehicle checkpoi... More
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (left), U.S. Secretary of Defense, an...
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The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, responds ...
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The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, responds ...
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An Afghan National Army soldier with 6th Kandak, 1st
An Afghan National Army soldier with 6th Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, patrols past a tractor full of Safar School students as they depart an education shura here, March 18. Approximately 40 elders and 150 ... More
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, responds ...
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U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Luke Forelle, the 3rd Platoon commander
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Luke Forelle, the 3rd Platoon commander for India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and a 28-year-old native of New York City, walks through a farming village during a security pa... More
A teacher hands out school supplies donated by American
A teacher hands out school supplies donated by American children to students of the Safar School following an education shura here, March 18. Approximately 40 elders and 150 students met with Afghan National Se... More
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (right), U.S. Secretary of Defense, r...
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U.S. Marine Cpl. Devin Deweerdt, a 20-year-old mortarman
U.S. Marine Cpl. Devin Deweerdt, a 20-year-old mortarman with 3rd Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and native of Riverton, Utah, walks past a group of Afghan children during a security... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Patrick Jordan, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Patrick Jordan, a rifleman with 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and 20-year-old native of Hollywood, Fla., scans his surroundings during a security patrol ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Vincent Goitortua, a Squad Automatic
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Vincent Goitortua, a Squad Automatic Weapon gunner with 1st Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and 19-year-old native of San Diego, scans for potential threats wh... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpls. Joshua Boudreau (left), 23,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpls. Joshua Boudreau (left), 23, from Cartersville, Ga., and Ryan Courture, 27, from Olustee, Okla., riflemen with 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, use metal de... More
At the newly reopened and run by Iraqis, Basrah Hospitals Dr. Abduhadi...
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The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, arrives i...
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(From left) U.S. Marine Lt. Matthew Palma, the commanding
(From left) U.S. Marine Lt. Matthew Palma, the commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Col. Roger Turner, the commanding officer of Regimental Combat Team 5, and Daoud Parwani, RCT-5's cultura... More
Hajji Ayatollah, a village elder in the Durzay region
Hajji Ayatollah, a village elder in the Durzay region of Helmand province's Garmsir district, smiles after receiving a greeting from U.S. Marine Sgt. Ryan Brown, a squad leader with 1st Platoon, India Company, ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tom Morton, a 23-year-old team
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tom Morton, a 23-year-old team leader with 3rd Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and native of Nashville, Tenn., hands an Afghan child a toy during a security pat... More
Afghan National Army Sgt. Shah Baaz uses a metal detector
Afghan National Army Sgt. Shah Baaz uses a metal detector to sweep the ground under the watch of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zachary Fisher, a 22-year-old fire team leader with 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battal... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion,
U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, walk through a field toward Afghan National Army-operated Patrol Base KT4 during a security patrol here, April 30, 2012. On the ... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Alberto Ruiz, the Regimental
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Alberto Ruiz, the Regimental Combat Team 5 sergeant major, speaks to Marines and sailors with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, during a visit here, April 13, 2012. Ruiz accompanied Col.... More
Malim Wazir, the head teacher of Safar School, speaks
Malim Wazir, the head teacher of Safar School, speaks about the crucial role of education in Garmsir district’s future to Safar elders during a shura outside the school here, March 18. Approximately 40 elders a... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Christopher Bones, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Christopher Bones, a rifleman with 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and 21-year-old native of Brookings, Ore., hands an Afghan child a piece of gum while ha... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Kyle Click, a dog handler with 3rd
U.S. Marine Cpl. Kyle Click, a dog handler with 3rd Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and 22-year-old native of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Windy, an improvised explosive device detection ... More
A student of the Safar School holds pencils he received
A student of the Safar School holds pencils he received from a teacher following an education shura here, March 18. Approximately 40 elders and 150 students met with Afghan National Security Forces and U.S. Mar... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpls. Leonardo Espitiarobles (right),
U.S. Marine Lance Cpls. Leonardo Espitiarobles (right), 19, from Anaheim, Calif., and Michael Mundy, 19, from Shelter Island, N.Y., riflemen with 3rd Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, d... More
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Luke Forelle, the 3rd Platoon commander
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Luke Forelle, the 3rd Platoon commander for India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and a 28-year-old native of New York City, laughs at a comment made by a local elder after shar... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Ryan Brown (right), a squad leader
U.S. Marine Sgt. Ryan Brown (right), a squad leader with 1st Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and 24-year-old native of Philadelphia, uses his interpreter to converse with Hajji Ayato... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Straub, a team leader
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Straub, a team leader with 1st Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and 23-year-old native of Lykens, Pa., and fellow 1st Platoon Marines kneel while halted... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpls. Shane Molatch (left), 20, from
U.S. Marine Lance Cpls. Shane Molatch (left), 20, from Denver, and Joshua Boudreau, 23, from Cartersville, Ga., riflemen with 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, provide security at ... More
Afghan girls shyly request a bottle of water from U.S.
Afghan girls shyly request a bottle of water from U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Straub, a team leader with 1st Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and 23-year-old native of Lykens, Pa.,... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zachary Fisher, a 22-year-old
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zachary Fisher, a 22-year-old fire team leader with 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and Roanoke, Va. native, walks through a field while Afghan National Arm... More
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Luke Forelle (second from left),
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Luke Forelle (second from left), the 3rd Platoon commander for India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and a 28-year-old native of New York City, speaks with local children in Pas... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpls. Richard Kulakowski (right),
U.S. Marine Lance Cpls. Richard Kulakowski (right), 21, from Stafford, Va., and Jeremy Landers, 21, from Tucson, Ariz., riflemen with 3rd Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, walk toward C... More
A member of the Afghan Local Police provides security
A member of the Afghan Local Police provides security on the perimeter of the Safar School compound here, March 18. Approximately 40 elders and 150 students met with Afghan National Security Forces and U.S. Mar... More
A teacher hands out school supplies donated by American
A teacher hands out school supplies donated by American children to students of the Safar School following an education shura here, March 18. Approximately 40 elders and 150 students met with Afghan National Se... More
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Luke Forelle (center), the 3rd
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Luke Forelle (center), the 3rd Platoon commander for India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and a 28-year-old native of New York City, poses with local elders, their children and... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ronald Valdez (left),
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ronald Valdez (left), a corpsman with 1st Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and 30-year-old native of Waipahu, Hawaii, extends a helping hand to Marin... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Evan Frickey, a 21-year-old
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Evan Frickey, a 21-year-old improvised explosive device detection dog handler with 3rd Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and native of Idaho Falls, Idaho, plays w... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Andrew Loggins, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Andrew Loggins, a rifleman with 1st Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and 25-year-old native of Clarksville, Ga., uses a makeshift bridge to cross a canal during... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. John Hill III, a 21-year-old
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. John Hill III, a 21-year-old rifleman with 3rd Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and native of Raeford, N.C., hydrates while waiting for the command to resume a s... More
Afghan children joke with U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Javier
Afghan children joke with U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Javier Garza, a machine gunner with 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and 22-year-old native of Donna, Texas, while Garza stands ha... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Kyle Click, a 22-year-old dog handler
U.S. Marine Cpl. Kyle Click, a 22-year-old dog handler with 3rd Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and native of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Windy, an improvised explosive device detection ... More
(From left) U.S. Marine Lt. Matthew Palma, the commanding
(From left) U.S. Marine Lt. Matthew Palma, the commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Col. Roger Turner, the commanding officer of Regimental Combat Team 5, and Daoud Parwani, the RCT-5 cultu... More
A local child drinks a juice box she received from
A local child drinks a juice box she received from an Afghan National Army soldier during a partnered security patrol with U.S. Marines from 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment here, ... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Dustin Shoemaker, a squad leader with
U.S. Marine Cpl. Dustin Shoemaker, a squad leader with 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and 25-year-old native of Ferndale, Wash., walks through a field toward Observation Post Th... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Straub (center), a team
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Straub (center), a team leader with 1st Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and 23-year-old native of Lykens, Pa., uses a makeshift bridge to cross a canal... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tom Morton, a team leader with
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tom Morton, a team leader with 3rd Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and 23-year-old native of Nashville, Tenn., hands an Afghan child a toy during a security pat... More
Approximately 40 elders and 150 students meet with
Approximately 40 elders and 150 students meet with Afghan National Security Forces and U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, to discuss the growth of education in Garmsir district during a shura... More
An Afghan boy petitions U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Christopher
An Afghan boy petitions U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Christopher Bones, a rifleman with 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and 21-year-old native of Brookings, Ore., for candy after recei... More
A student of the Safar School smiles while listening
A student of the Safar School smiles while listening to local elders speak about security and education in Garmsir district during a shura here, March 18. Approximately 40 elders and 150 students met with Afgha... More
Afghan National Army soldier Hussain listens for
Afghan National Army soldier Hussain listens for instructions while halted on a partnered security patrol with U.S. Marines from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. The ANA soldiers and Marines i... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ronald Valdez (left),
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ronald Valdez (left), a corpsman with 1st Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and 30-year-old native of Waipahu, Hawaii, extends a helping hand to Marin... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Evan Frickey, a 21-year-old
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Evan Frickey, a 21-year-old dog handler with 3rd Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and native of Idaho Falls, Idaho, pets Cookie, an improvised explosive device d... More
Afghan National Army soldier Hussain listens for
Afghan National Army soldier Hussain listens for instructions while halted on a partnered security patrol with U.S. Marines from 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment here, Dec. 30. The... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Javier Garza, a machine gunner
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Javier Garza, a machine gunner with 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and 22-year-old native of Donna, Texas, interacts with Afghan children while halted dur... More
Malim Wazir (left), the head teacher of Safar School,
Malim Wazir (left), the head teacher of Safar School, listens to Afghan National Army Maj. Mohammad Omar, the 6th Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps operations officer, speak about security and education in Garms... More
Local children pump water out of a well while Afghan
Local children pump water out of a well while Afghan National Army soldiers and U.S. Marines with 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment share chai with a local elder on a partnered secu... More
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Luke Forelle, the 3rd Platoon commander
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Luke Forelle, the 3rd Platoon commander for India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and a 28-year-old native of New York City, speaks with a local elder during a security patrol h... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. William Campe, a 19-year-old
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. William Campe, a 19-year-old rifleman with 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and Algonquin, Ill. Native, holds security while halted on a partnered security p... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpls. Andrew Loggins (left), 25,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpls. Andrew Loggins (left), 25, from Clarksville, Ga., and Michael Straub 23, from Lykens, Pa., a rifleman and a team leader with 1st Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regimen... More