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Our Best: Female Engagement Team
GARMSIR DISTRICT, Helmand Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan — Sgt. Kimberly Nalepka, a Coral Springs, Fla., native, speaks to a teacher about the day’s lesson plan at a local school April 30. Nalepka is the team leader of the Female Engagement Team in Garmsir, where 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment operates. Nalepka and her team regularly visit medical clinics and schools on the area. The FET’s purpose is to interact with the female population in … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Marines, Military, Our Best: Military Women, War on Terror
Marines Move West of Helmand River
Marines from Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, inserted along the unchartered western portion of the Helmand River Valley to conduct patrols and key leader engagements as part of Operation Ozark Mountain, June 14. Prevented from traveling by foot due to the river’s depth, the Marines used air support to cross west over the Helmand River The Marines were unable to physically cross because the water in the Helmand River was too high. “I decided to try … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Marines, War on Terror
Afghans protest in Garmsir District
The ISAF Joint Command (IJC) is aware of protests that took place earlier today in Garmsir District. Protestors gathered over an allegation of desecration to the holy Koran. “While denying these allegations, we take them very seriously and support a combined investigation with local Afghan authorities,” said Major Gen. Michael Regner, IJC deputy chief of staff for operations. “ISAF is an international force that includes Muslim soldiers, and we deplore such an action under any circumstances.” This allegation comes in reference to an operation against the Taliban in Garmsir district. On Sunday, January 10 Afghan forces conducted the operation, supported by coalition forces. No shots were fired, no property was damaged and no one was detained. The joint force protected the dignity of all innocent civilians during the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror
Marines meet livestock challenge
“It’s not just something nice to have,” said Capt. Micah P. Caskey IV, civil affairs officer. “This is the people’s livelihood.” Marines from 4th Civil Affairs Group, attached to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 3, hosted the project for Afghan livestock, Oct. 9, in the Garmsir District center. More than 60 farmers, and one local veterinarian, brought 717 animals – sheep, goats and cows – to the market to get complimentary veterinary treatment to … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Humanitarian Assistance, Military, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Helmand River Repairs
The Helmand River is the one major source of water in this desert region, and when a portion of that supply is diverted, it causes problems for entire communities. This scenario is exactly what transpired as the high water levels of last winter changed the course of the river at crucial points, capturing the attention of the Afghan government leadership in the area and that of NATO’s International Security Assistance Force. The Garmsir District governor, Haji Abdullah … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Humanitarian Assistance, Marines, Military, Rebuilding, War on Terror
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