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Phoenix native aids in transition to independent Afghanistan

Story by Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 11.26.2012

With the end of the war in Afghanistan drawing closer, the demand for an overwhelming presence of Marines is not needed. A transition to an Afghan-led country is steadily occurring, and with that, the... Read More

National Interdiction Unit Seizes Narcotics

Courtesy Story | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 11.21.2012

Wednesday, while conducting partnered air interdiction operations in Garm Ser district, Helmand province, the Afghan National Interdiction Unit seized 810 kilograms of narcotics. Read More

Insurgent caused civilian casualties and Afghan National Army cache find

Courtesy Story | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 11.09.2012

On Wednesday in Reg-e Khan Neshin District of Helmand province, Afghan Border Police discovered 1,335 pounds of narcotics when searching a vehicle. The find comprised of raw opium and processed heroin. Three... Read More

Marines recognized for supporting Army program

Story by Sgt. John Jackson | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 11.04.2012

More than 20 Marines assigned to Retrograde and Redeployment in support of Reset and Reconstitution Operational Group were recognized by the Installation Management Command (Forward) command sergeant major for... Read More

Deployed runners push bodies, complete marathon overseas

Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.29.2012

Before the sunrise Sunday, participants of the Marine Corps Marathon Forward were preparing for the challenge that lay ahead. Read More