Company I, BLT 3/8, moves into 'Green Zone' [Image 2 of 2]

HELMAND PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN

02.21.2011

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Bryce Piper 

II Marine Expeditionary Force   

U.S. Marines with 2nd Platoon, Company I, Battalion Landing Team 3/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Regimental Combat Team 8, move out on a patrol from 2nd Platoon's new patrol base west of the Nahr-e Saraj canal, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 21, 2011. Company I's move across Nahr-e Saraj canal boldly challenges insurgent presence in the area and is designed to assist local civilians and disrupt insurgent activities. Elements of 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed to Afghanistan to provide regional security in Helmand province in support of the International Security Assistance Force.

• Date Taken: 02.21.2011
• Date Posted: 03.06.2011 08:27
• Photo ID: 373986
• VIRIN: 110221-M-8012P-202
• Resolution: 4080x2609
• Size: 1.05 MB
• Location: HELMAND PROVINCE, AF