‘America’s Battalion’ arrives in Afghanistan [Image 2 of 5]

CAMP DWYER, AFGHANISTAN

11.07.2011

Photo by Cpl. Reece Lodder  

I Marine Expeditionary Force

Lance Cpl. Barney Oldfield, a rifleman with Jump Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, uses a bottle cap to mark the location of a mock improvised explosive device during metal detector training here, Nov. 3. After departing from Hawaii from Oct. 27 through Nov. 1, “America’s Battalion” arrived in southern Helmand province to begin their seven-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. In the coming weeks 3/3 will take control of operations in Garmsir District, relieving fellow Hawaii-based 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. The “Lava Dogs” of 1/3 are nearing the end of their deployment, which began in April. Oldfield, 23, is from Longmont, Colo.

• Date Taken: 11.07.2011
• Date Posted: 11.07.2011 00:33
• Photo ID: 484786
• VIRIN: 111103-M-MM918-001
• Resolution: 2100x1364
• Size: 1.97 MB
• Location: CAMP DWYER, AF