Photographs
29 March 2005: Vehicle-Borne IED in Jalalabad
“A Vehicle Borne IED (VBIED) assessed to be targeting the Afghan Government Security Forces prematurely detonated killing the driver and wounded a by-stander in the city of Jalal Abad, Nangarhar Province.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005
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19 – 24 March 2005: Operation MAVERICKS
“In another effort to demonstrate the reach of the Afghan Government, and to increase the pressure on the AQAM to lay down their arms and reconcile with the Afghan government, the Battalion executed Operation MAVERICKS in March in northern Laghman Province.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005
13 March 2005: Close Air Support Training at FOB Salerno
H&S and Weapons Company Marines participated in Close Air Support training at FOB Salerno. — Source: Sentinel (Vol 2, No 6): Apr 08, 2005 Read more
11 March 2005: FOB Salerno Rocket Attack
Courtesy Eric German
“FOB Salerno sustained a rocket attack, five impacted inside the wire, three impacted outside the wire, no major damage or casualties sustained.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005
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10 March 2005: Visit by Major General Kamiya
“3/3 Battalion staff hosted the new Commanding General for CJTF-76, Major General Kamiya at FOB Salerno, Khowst Province.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005 Read more