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Marines, ANA surge Sareagar in ‘meet and greet’ operation

Story by Cpl. Benjamin Crilly | Regimental Combat Team 8, 2nd Marine Division | Date: 09.06.2011

Afghan National Army soldiers and more than 40 Marines surged through Sareagar village during a two-day operation to increase the International Security Assistance Force presence throughout the village and... Read More

Navy Imam meets Sangin's religious leaders

Story by 1st Lt. Timothy Irish | Regimental Combat Team 8, 2nd Marine Division | Date: 09.03.2011

A U.S. Navy chaplain met with leaders of Sangin District, Helmand province, Afghanistan to discuss faith in a manner unique to his status, Sept. 3. Read More

Upper Sangin Valley citizens meet for governance shura

Story by Staff Sgt. Ryan Smith | Regimental Combat Team 8, 2nd Marine Division | Date: 09.03.2011

The Marines of 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion have been looking for ways to get the people of the Upper Sangin Valley more involved in their government since the beginning of their deployment. With recent... Read More

Operation Sing Sing: ANA, 3rd Recon make strides toward governance in Upper Sangin Valley

Story by Staff Sgt. Ryan Smith | Regimental Combat Team 8, 2nd Marine Division | Date: 08.21.2011

The small farming community of Malozai, just north of Sangin, is quiet and peaceful. The sounds of the night feature chirping of crickets and the bark of dogs as the Afghan National Army soldiers and Marines of... Read More

Youth Shuras: Breaking the trend in Sangin

Story by Cpl. Benjamin Crilly | Regimental Combat Team 8, 2nd Marine Division | Date: 08.19.2011

More than 85 children from around Sangin attended the Sangin Youth Outreach Shura held by Female Engagement Teams assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, at Forward Operating Base Jackson, Aug. 17. Read More