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RCT-7 leadership discusses future of Helmand province

Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 12.20.2012

Key coalition leaders arrived at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, for the first commander’s conference under Regimental Combat Team 7, Dec. 19, to discuss the future of Helmand province. With RCT-7 overseeing... Read More

Rare break forces Raleigh Marine to face new obstacles

Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 12.18.2012

Before one Marine started his career in the Marine Corps he was faced with a broken elbow, two surgeries and countless hours of physical therapy. He watched as in an instant his dreams of earning the title... Read More

Artillerymen celebrate St. Barbara’s Day in Afghanistan

Story by Cpl. Robert Reeves | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 12.13.2012

Artillerymen from throughout Regional Command Southwest gathered aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, as a harmonious coalition of “cannon cockers” to pay homage to the patron saint of artillery, Saint... Read More

Never forgotten: 3/9 Marines remember fallen brother

Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 12.10.2012

It was a day of somber remembrance for servicemembers with 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, as they attended a memorial service for Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier, Dec. 8, at Combat... Read More

Return to Marjah: Marines work with much improved ANSF

Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 11.29.2012

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, recently returned to southern Afghanistan, two years after their deployment to the Marjah area. Read More