Capt. Brian Gerschutz, talks to a military reporter about the AV-8B Harrier and Marine operators using the Harrier’s unique contribution to support warfighters on the ground as part of Operation Moshtarak in the city of Marjah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Troops: Strict war rules slow Marjah offensive
By Alfred de Montesquiou and Deb Riechmann - The Associated Press
Posted : Monday Feb 15, 2010 15:08:51 EST
MARJAH, Afghanistan — Some American and Afghan troops say they’re fighting the latest offensive in Afghanistan with a handicap — strict rules that routinely force them to hold their fire.
Although details of [...]
Talks to a CNN (and Fox News below) reporter about day three of Operation Moshtarak, a military offensive in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Operation Moshtarak.
Talks to a Fox News reporter about day three of Operation Moshtarak, a military offensive in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Operation Moshtarak.
Interviewees:
• 1st Lt. Joseph Reney (US), Spokesperson/Public Affairs Officer, RCT-7, MEB-Afghanistan
Helmand Province, AF video howitzer call-for-fire drills and an interview highlighting artillery Marines’ unique contribution to the mission in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Produced by Cpl. Jenn Calaway.
Interviewees:
• Capt. Kenneth Del Mazo (Miami, FL, US), Commander, India Battery 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, RCT-7
KABUL, Afghanistan - Operation Moshtarak, the Afghan-led initiative to assert government authority in the centre of Helmand province has completed its first day of “clearing” operations.
The Feb. 13 air insertion over Central Helmand included helicopters, A-10s, Tornadoes and C-130 Hercules aircraft. The waves of aircraft-borne troop insertions of Afghan national army, United States and United [...]
Marines Fight Insurgents, Secure Key Intersection on Road to Marjeh
Regimental Combat Team-7, 1st Marine Division Public Affairs
Story and photos by Sgt. Brian Tuthill
EDITOR’S NOTE: please see several high resolution photos (click twice) at the bottom of this page.
HELMAND PROVINCE, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Marines and sailors of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, [...]
Home Is Where the Pack Is: Marines Set Up Camp in Southern Afghan Desert - CAMP BELLEAU WOOD
Story and photos by Lance Cpl. Tommy Bellegarde - (please see high resolution photos at the bottom of this article).
, Afghanistan – A desolate patch of Afghan desert has been transformed into the Marine Corps’ newest installation in [...]
Third Army Moves Mine Resistant Vehicles to Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan – Third Army has shipped over 1,000 vehicles to Afghanistan, since the President’s announcement to increase forces there. Approximately 350 vehicles are in transit with 650 on the ground at Kandahar and Bagram, ready for issue to troops deploying to Afghanistan as part of the build-up.
That [...]
Rehearsal Preps 101st for Afghanistan Mission
By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2010 – As his staff wraps up the final mission rehearsal exercise before taking command of Afghanistan’s Regional Command East this summer, the 101st Airborne Division commander is enjoying a new-found luxury: the ability to focus his entire training effort on a [...]
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