Five American troops were killed on June 9th, 2014 during a security operation in southern Afghanistan, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby reported. In a statement, Kirby said investigators are looking into the likelihood that friendly fire was…
Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, continued force protection operations in the nearby village of Larr, Afghanistan on May 15 to 17, 2014. “We went in there with the desired effect of disrupting a potential command and control node…
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, exit a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a mission to disrupt Taliban forces in Helmand province, Afghanistan on May 1st, 2014. (DoD photo by Cpl. Joseph Scanlan, U.S. Marine Corps/Released)…
U.S. and Afghan forces conduct a cordon and search operation in the small town of Mandi Sar, Afghanistan in search of “lethal aid” and approximately twelve mid-level Taliban fighters.
Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, patrol through a bazaar in a MRAP vehicle in Gereshk, Afghanistan on May 12th, 2014. Image Gallery
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jean Vil provides security during a reconnaissance patrol near Patrol Base Boldak in Helmand province, Afghanistan on May 15th, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Dye) Image Gallery
