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20 April 2006: Jump Platoon IED Attack
Jason Ramseyer
A patrol from Headquarters and Service Company’s Jump Platoon encountered an improvised explosive device, resulting in one Marine killed and two wounded in action.
15 – 20 June 2005: Homecoming
“3/3 main body redeployed from the OEF theater all personnel departing BAF through Manas International then taking various routes and converging on MCBH.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005
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24 May 2005: Kilo IED Attack in Alishang
“On 24 May, Kilo Company sustained an ineffective IED attack in the vicinity of the Alishang village that resulted in no casualties and minimal battle damage.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005
20 – 24 May 2005: Operation CELTICS
“Operation CELTICS commenced as Lima Company conducted targeted CMO in Southern Nangahar as the main effort as Kilo and India Company conducted numerous VCPs as supporting elements.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005 Read more
12 May 2005: India-2 Firefight in LZ Lumberyard
“A [India] Company Patrol received RPG and small arms fire from Squad sized element of insurgents and returned fire with 60mm mortars and small arms fire resulting in one enemy killed and one ASF KIA in the vicinity of LZ Lumberyard, Pech District, Kunar Province.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005