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12 March 2005: India-2 Firefight in Shoryak Valley
“An India Company observation post in the Shoryak Valley, Pech District, Kunar Province received RPG, RPK, and small arms fire and returned fire with 60mm mortars and small arms fire which caused the enemy element to flee to the north, and resulted in the minor injury and MEDEVAC of two India Company Marines.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005
6 March 2005: Visit by Major General Olson and Brigadier General McAbee
“H&S, Weapons, and Kilo Companies hosted Commanding General, CJTF-76, Major General Olson, and Deputy Commanding General, MARCENT, Brigadier General McAbee at both FOB Salerno and FOB Gardez.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005 Read more
5 March 2005: ‘Salerno Day’ Competition at FOB Salerno
Staff Sgts. Ignacio Ramireslazos (L) and Freddie Scott, FOB Salerno, Afghanistan. March 2005.
Marines from Headquarters & Service Company participated in the Salerno Day athletic competition. — Source: Sentinel (Vol 4, No 4): Mar 05, 2005 Read more
25 February 2005: Operation SABARI
Kevin Neale
“Weapons Company recovered (5) mortar rounds, (5) RPG rounds, (10) Fuses, and (2) A-P mines and detained 8 individuals in connection with the 11 Jan attack while in the Sabari District, Khowst Province.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005 Read more
20 – 21 February 2005: Weapons Security for Salerno PRT CMA
“Weapons Company provided security for the Salerno PRT CMA in the Sabari District, Khowst Province.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005 Read more