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2 MEB Gets Ready For Afghanistan

2 MEB Gets Ready For Afghanistan

Combating insurgency in Afghanistan is not the only challenge awaiting the Marines and sailors of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. In addition to enemy combatants, Marines deploying to Afghanistan’s Regional Command-South will also face a number of potential health threats. The Central Asian country has been labeled by the World Health Organization as one of the least developed countries in the world, with 70 percent of the population living in extreme poverty and health vulnerability. Several food-, water-, … Read entire article »

Filed under: Afghanistan, Marines, Military, War on Terror

Marine Families Prepare for Afghanistan

Marine Families Prepare for Afghanistan

The Marines, sailors and families of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s Command Element gathered here March 19 and 20 for pre-deployment briefs. The brigade, also known as Task Force Leatherneck, is scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan later this spring to conduct counterinsurgency operations. The command held the briefs to inform the service members and their families of what lies ahead for them in their ensuing journey. Brig. Gen. Larry Nicholson, 2nd MEB commanding general, said the Marines … Read entire article »

Filed under: Afghanistan, Marines, Military, War on Terror