Posts Tagged With: John Pollander
24 May 2005: Kilo IED Attack in Alishang
“On 24 May, Kilo Company sustained an ineffective IED attack in the vicinity of the Alishang village that resulted in no casualties and minimal battle damage.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005
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
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