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Featured Video
Marines Movement to a new Patrol Base
B-roll of U.S. Marines with Afghan National Army soldiers moving through fields in order to establish a patrol base in Garmsir District Helmand province, Afghanistan. Scenes include Marines and ANA soldiers moving through fields and holding Patrol Base Barcha during an attack from enemy forces. Produced by Lance Cpl. Paul Miller. Also available in high definition.
Video by Sgt. 1st Class Jacob McDonald | RCT3 | 10.09.2009
Recent Photos
(188 votes; 2.68)
Counter Insurgency OperationsMarines from Company F, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, take cover behind a wall after receiving enemy fire during a patrol near Lakari Village July 19, 2009. 2/8 is part...
Photo by Sgt. Scott Whittington | RCT3 | 07.19.2009
Ribbon CuttingCol. Duffy White greats Provincial Governor Gulab Mangal after his arrival here July 14, 2009. The governor sat in on a brief about the Marines' activities during...
Photo by Master Sgt. Chris W. Cox | RCT3 | 07.14.2009
Air DropMarines from 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines and soldiers from Afghan National Army rush back to their vehicles to pick up supplies from an air drop July 5 outside Fire...
Photo by Sgt. Scott Whittington | RCT3 | 07.05.2009
Operation Enduring FreedomA CH-53E Super Stallion carries an M777A2 Lightweight Howitzer away from here Sept. 28, 2009. The Marines transported three howitzers over 75 miles to support 2nd...
Photo by Sgt. Christopher Rye | RCT3 | 09.28.2009
Enemy PositionsPfc. Janos V. Lutz, machine gunner, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, races down his squad's position to get more ammo while receiving fire from enemy...
Photo by Sgt. Scott Whittington | RCT3 | 09.24.2009
DiscussionCpls. Jose L. Aguilar, from Buena Park, Calif., and Joseph M. Misek, from Salem, Ore. - from C Co., 1st Battalion, 5th Marines - discuss the route ahead during a...
Photo by Master Sgt. Chris W. Cox | RCT3 | 08.25.2009
Recent Video
(11 votes; 3.55)
Marines Movement to a new Patrol BaseB-roll of U.S. Marines with Afghan National Army soldiers moving through fields in order to establish a patrol base in Garmsir District Helmand province, Afghanistan....
Video by Sgt. 1st Class Jacob McDonald | RCT3 | 10.09.2009
U.S. Marines Conduct Patrols in Afghanistan, Part 2B-roll of U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (1/5) conducting patrols and reconnaissance in the Nawa DC. Scenes include the Marines interacting with...
Courtesy Video | RCT3 | 08.01.2009
U.S. Marines Conduct Patrols in Afghanistan, Part 1B-roll of U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (1/5) conducting patrols and reconnaissance in the Nawa DC. Scenes include the Marines interacting with...
Courtesy Video | RCT3 | 06.23.2009
Marines Conduct Survey for New Road, Part 1B-roll of Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marines and the Nawa District Governor, conducting a patrol to survey the local area for a possible new road to be...
Video by Cpl. Brian Slaght | RCT3 | 08.01.2009
Marines Conduct Survey for New Road, Part 2B-roll of Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marines and the Nawa District Governor, conducting a patrol to survey the local area for a possible new road to be...
Video by Cpl. Brian Slaght | RCT3 | 08.01.2009
Marines Meet With Governor on Nawa DistrictB-roll of Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marines and the Nawa District Governor, meeting to discuss Nawa's needs and to plan the construction of a new road in...
Video by Cpl. Brian Slaght | RCT3 | 08.01.2009
Recent News Stories
(1 votes; 3.00)
First Marine RCT in Afghanistan concludes historic...
The most significant Marine Corps operation since the Battle of Fallujah in 2004 and the largest helicopter insertion since the Vietnam War took place July 2 as...
Courtesy Story | RCT3 | 10.24.2009
The most significant Marine Corps operation since the Battle of Fallujah in 2004 and the largest helicopter insertion since the Vietnam War took place July 2 as...
Courtesy Story | RCT3 | 10.24.2009
Civil affairs Marines turn attention to improving local...Civil Affairs Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 3, visited a local school here, Oct. 8, to talk with teachers about...
Story by Cpl. John McCall | RCT3 | 10.16.2009
A day in the life on Forward Operating Base GeronimoPeople have the ability to adapt to their surroundings. Proof of this can be observed in the habitat of the Marines here.
Story by Cpl. Daniel Flynn | RCT3 | 10.16.2009
Marines clear Taliban from Buji Bhast PassMarines from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment conducted Operation Germinate to clear Taliban insurgents out of a pass through the Buji Bhast Mountains near here...
Story by Lance Cpl. John Hitesman | RCT3 | 10.16.2009
NFL cheerleaders pep up Marine team in AfghanistanWith bright white smiles and cheery attitudes, five of the St. Louis Rams cheerleaders visited Forward Operating Base Delaram recently to put on a show and help boost...
Story by Lance Cpl. John Hitesman | RCT3 | 10.16.2009
Marines facilitate veterinary care for Afghan farmersThe expression "goat rope" usually refers to something unorganized, but service members here helped local farmers with their roped goats, sheep and cows with free...
Story by Sgt. Scott Whittington | RCT3 | 10.09.2009
