News Tags: operation 
1/1 Weapons, brothers in arms with ANA
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 09.10.2012On the edge of Trek Nawa, an area between the Nawa and Marjah districts, stands a small patrol base where Marines and Afghan National Army soldiers come together and work side by side. Read More
From Virginia to Afghanistan, Marine develops his own legacy
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 09.08.2012PATROL BASE DETROIT, Afghanistan – The Marine Corps is filled with stories of young men and women looking for something different. They are brought together by a bond from the day they receive their Eagle,... Read More
82nd Combat Aviation Brigade pilots killed in eastern Afghanistan
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Eric Pahon | 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade | Date: 09.05.2012Two pilots from the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, died Sept. 5 when their OH-58D Kiowa Warrior went down in Logar province, Afghanistan. Read More
Marines overcome language barriers, teach ANA mortar systems
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 09.03.2012Afghan National Army soldiers march in and form a semicircle around their Marine instructor. They pull out notepads and pencils and are already jotting down notes before the class even starts. Read More
Ready, Aim, Fire: scout snipers on target throughout Trek Nawa
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 09.03.2012The Marine scout snipers are specialized, trained marksmen. Extensively trained in weapon systems, stalking, concealment and overall field skills, the Marines are able to adapt and run independently as small... Read More
