'America’s Battalion' closes FOB Payne [Image 1 of 3]

FORWARD OPERATING BASE PAYNE, AFGHANISTAN

05.11.2013

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mel Johnson 

I Marine Expeditionary Force

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, clear the remnants of a building during the demilitarization of FOB Payne that once stood here, May 11. “The demilitarization of this FOB is not only good, but it’s important because it shows that the Afghans in the area no longer need our help,” said Capt. Joseph M. Clarke IV, the Weapons Company commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Mel Johnson)

• Date Taken: 05.11.2013
• Date Posted: 05.16.2013 11:45
• Photo ID: 933166
• VIRIN: 130511-M-CD983-002
• Resolution: 3186x2124
• Size: 2.94 MB
• Location: FORWARD OPERATING BASE PAYNE, AF