OEF 11-02
19 February 2012: India-3 IED Strike
Lance Cpl. Zachery Fisher (R) and Cpl. Matthew Gusty (L), India Company. Marine Corps Base Hawaii. August 2012.
“On 19 February, while Company I supported 1st LAR during Operation HIGHLAND THUNDER, a Marine patrol was involved in an IED strike. Three Company I Marines were wounded in action and sent back to Camp Dwyer where they were medically treated. One Marine was sent back to the United States due to his extensive injuries, and the other two Marines returned to duty aboard COP Rankel.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 16 February 2012 through 15 March 2012
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25 December 2011: Christmas
U.S. Navy Lt. Jerry Durham. FOB Delhi, Afghanistan. December 2011.
“Christmas was observed and celebrated by most of the Company at the [Patrol Bases]. Lieutenant Colonel Palma and Sergeant Major Cece visited the Marines at several India Company positions as well… On 25 December 2011 the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps visited Forward Operating Base (FOB) Delhi and met with the Marines.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 16 December 2011 to 15 January 2012 Read more
24 November 2011: Visit by Gen Amos
Gen. James Amos. FOB Delhi, Afghanistan. November 2011.
“On 24 November the Commandant of the Marine Corps arrived at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Delhi on his Thanksgiving Day battlefield circulation.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 18 November to 15 December 2011 Read more
21 November 2011: India Mobile IED Attack
“On 21 November, India Company struck an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on Route Fenway while conducting a ground resupply to Patrol Base (PB) Styx. The IED was off set from the pressure plate and destroyed the vehicle, but no one was injured.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 18 November to 15 December 2011 Read more
13 November 2011: Memorial for LtCol Sayfullah
Lt. Col. Matthew J. Palma. FOB Delhi, Afghanistan. November 2011.
1st and 3rd Battalions held a memorial service at Forward Operating Base Delhi for District Chief of Police Lt. Col. Sayfullah Khan Rashidi and two of his patrolmen, who were killed by an IED on 6 November 2011. — Source: 1st Marine Division Press Release Read more