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

CAMP DWYER, AFGHANISTAN

11.07.2011

Photo by Cpl. Reece Lodder  

I Marine Expeditionary Force

Lance Cpl. Ryan Kelly, a rifleman with Jump Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, waits to have his weapon cleared out after calibrating it during a battle sight zero exercise 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. Kelly, 21, is from Sharon, Mass.

• Date Taken: 11.07.2011
• Date Posted: 11.07.2011 00:32
• Photo ID: 484789
• VIRIN: 111030-M-MM918-004
• Resolution: 2100x1329
• Size: 2.09 MB
• Location: CAMP DWYER, AF