Kilo Company
13 May 2005: Kilo Memorial Service
“Kilo Company held a memorial service to honor heroic deaths of Corporal Schoener and Lance Corporal Kirven at FOB Mehtar Lam, Laghman Province.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005 Read more
12 May 2005: Battalion XO IED Attack
“Battalion Executive Officer’s vehicle sustained an IED blast while on the Commodities Inspection Tour resulting in the destruction of one up-armored vehicle and no casualties.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005 Read more
8 May 2005: Kilo-2 Mayl Valley Ambush
Nick Kirven (L) and Richard Schoener (R)
“2d Platoon from Kilo Company was ambushed with RPG, RPK, and small arms fire while on patrol in the Mayl Valley, Laghman Province resulting in the death of two Marines Killed in Action (KIA) and a confirmed 14 enemy killed (aerial BDA and enemy radio traffic estimated 23 total enemy killed) through coordinated ground/air attacks.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005
Kilo Ops in Alingar District (6-9 May 05)
“Kilo Company conducted duration operations in the Alingar District, Laghman Province.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005
Kilo Ops in Alishang District (5-11 May 05)
“Kilo Company conducted duration operations in the Alishang District, Laghman Province.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005