Kings of the Road, Jacks of all Trades: For Jump Platoon No Mission Is Too Small [Image 2 of 3]

NAWA, AFGHANISTAN

10.28.2010

Photo by Sgt. Mark Fayloga 

I Marine Expeditionary Force

Cpl. Anthony Patris, a vehicle commander with Jump Platoon, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, provides security from the rooftop of the Nawa District Governance Center, in Helmand province, Afghanistan, during a visit by the deputy secretary of defense, Oct. 28. Jump Platoon's primary mission is to provide security for the battalion commander and transport him throughout 3/3's battle space, but the platoon performs a variety of tasks from providing supplementary security and running vehicle checkpoints, to masonry and gardening.

• Date Taken: 10.28.2010
• Date Posted: 11.19.2010 08:21
• Photo ID: 341635
• VIRIN: 101028-M-1558F-479
• Resolution: 2400x1500
• Size: 1.66 MB
• Location: NAWA, AF