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17 December 2004 – 15 January 2005: Operation SARATOGA
“Kilo Company conducted security operation in support of Operation SARATOGA in Chamkani, Paktia Province.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 July to 31 December 2004
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1 – 11 November 2004: Departure for Afghanistan
Marines and Sailors at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, November 8, 2004. © Honolulu Star-Bulletin
“On 1 November, the ADVON departed for Afghanistan where they dispersed to stage at Bagram Air Field (BAF) and the Forward Operating Bases at Khowst, Gardez, Jalal Abad, Asad Abad, and Nangalam to receive the main body echelon. Between 8 and 11 November, the Main Body Echelon departed Hawaii in waves as Companies (reinforced). The companies took various routes, eventually all making their way through Manas International Airport, Kyrgyzstan, BAF, and then out to their respective FOBs.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 July to 31 December 2004