Regimental Combat Team-5, 1st Marine Division


Regimental Combat Team-5, 1st Marine Division

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Hometown: Helmand Prov AF

Current Personnel:
spyglass Cpl. Johnny Merkley
spyglass Cpl. Reece Lodder
spyglass Cpl. Colby Brown
spyglass Cpl. Alfred V. Lopez
spyglass Staff Sgt. Andrew Miller
spyglass Lance Cpl. Ammon Carter
spyglass 2nd Lt. Chris Harper
spyglass Sgt. Michael Snody
spyglass Lance Cpl. David Perez
spyglass Cpl. Nicholas Gillen
spyglass Lance Cpl. Michael Warren
spyglass Lance Cpl. Kevin Jones



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(1273 votes; 2.93)

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Killing Time: Hitting The Books Killing Time: Hitting The Books
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Edward Knudsen, a 25-year-old mortarman with Headquarters Platoon,...



Afghan Border Police, US Marine partnership furthers governance in southern Helmand Afghan Border Police, US Marine partnership furthers governance in southern Helmand
Afghan Border Police Sgt. Khan Jan, a patrolman with 2nd Tolai, 2nd Kandak, Helmand ABP, holds...



Faces of Transition: The Battered but Unbroken Soldier Faces of Transition: The Battered but Unbroken Soldier
Afghan National Army Sgt. Khal Mohammad (fourth from left), a 22-year-old infantryman with 2nd...



ANA soldiers complete designated marksman course with Marine scout snipers ANA soldiers complete designated marksman course with Marine scout snipers
Afghan National Army soldiers with 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, pose for a class photo...



Afghan soldiers develop leadership during NCO academy Afghan soldiers develop leadership during NCO academy
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jason Misener, a 21-year-old rifleman with the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine...





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(113 votes; 3.24)

News Stories

Mobile command and control vehicle keeps Marines connected in southern HelmandMobile command and control keeps Marines connected in southern Helmand
Whether Marines are patrolling, providing security, or delivering supplies, communication is key to the success of their missions across southern Helmand.


Killing Time: Hitting The BooksKilling Time: Hitting The Books
The small, dusty tent reeks of filthy gear and grimy infantrymen who haven’t seen a real shower in three months.


Afghan Border Police, US Marine partnership furthers governance in southern HelmandAfghan Border Police, U.S. Marine partnership furthers governance in southern Helmand
Situated in the southern portion of Afghanistan’s Helmand province, Garmsir district has historically been a highway for insurgent movement from Pakistan. Though Garmsir is separated from the country’s northern border by only the sparsely populated Khan-Neshin district, it’s largely considered to border Pakistan with respect to human terrain.


Faces of Transition: The Battered but Unbroken SoldierFaces of Transition: The Battered but Unbroken Soldier
The soldier’s youthful eyes and perpetual smile contradict what he’s endured.


Afghan soldiers develop leadership during NCO academyAfghan soldiers develop leadership during NCO academy
Unsheltered from the downpour of an ashen morning sky, a group of Afghan National Army sergeants slogs through a series of conditioning exercises.




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Col. Mohammad Sarwar interview part 3 of 4


 
(40 votes; 3.46)

Recent Video

Col. Mohammad Sarwar interview part 3 of 4Col. Mohammad Sarwar interview part 3 of 4
Afghan National Army Col. Mohammad Sarwar, the 1st Brigade, 215th Corps executive officer, speaks about the brigade's progress and accomplishments in southern Helmand since the arrival of Regimental Combat Team 5 in August 2011. Part 3 of 4. Available in high definition.


Col. Mohammad Sarwar interview part 4 of 4Col. Mohammad Sarwar interview part 4 of 4
Afghan National Army Col. Mohammad Sarwar, the 1st Brigade, 215th Corps executive officer, speaks about the brigade's progress and accomplishments in southern Helmand since the arrival of Regimental Combat Team 5 in August 2011. Part 4 of 4. Available in high definition.


Lt. Col. Matthew PalmaLt. Col. Matthew Palma
Interview with U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Matthew Palma, the commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and native of Bristol, R.I., here, Jan. 22, discussing the mission and progress of "America's Battalion" as they partner with Afghan National Security Forces during their deployment to Garmsir district. The Marines of 3/3 are aiding ANSF in assuming security responsibility of Garmsir. Part 2 of 2. Also available in High Definition


Lt. Col. Matthew PalmaLt. Col. Matthew Palma
U.S Marine Lt. Col. Matthew Palma, the commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and native of Bristol, R.I., discusses the mission and progress of "America's Battalion" as they partner with Afghan National Security Forces during their deployment to Garmsir district here, Jan. 22. The Marines of 3/3 are aiding ANSF in assuming security responsibility of Garmsir. Part 1 of 2. Also available in high definition


Lance Cpl. Alex Akhromtsev San Francisco 49'ers Shout OutLance Cpl. Alex Akhromtsev San Francisco 49'ers Shout Out
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alex Akhromtsev, a Regimental Combat Team 5 supply clerk and native of San Francisco, CA., gives a shout out to the San Francisco 49'ers from Camp Dwyer, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Produced by Cpl. Alfred V. Lopez, RCT-5 Combat Correspondent/Broadcaster. Also available in High Definition.




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(2 votes; 2.00)

Recent Audio

Interview with Abdul Manaf
Interview with Abdul Manaf, the District Governor of Nawa, Helmand province, Afghanistan, about his experiences as the governor and his radio show.


Cpl. David S. Cluver
Cpl. David S. Cluver from Illinois talks to a Times-Republic Online reporter in Buckley, Ill., about his work with military working dogs in Afghanistan.


Air Force New: Helping the Community
Package of service members participating in Operation Arctic Care 2009. Produced by Sgt. Will Skelton


Capt. O'Shea
Talks to Radio Lia in Seattle, Wash. about his duties while deployed, music, sports and the progress of his mission.


Staff Sgt. Hoerning
KTIE AM reporter in San Bernardino, Calif., talks to Soldier's family about his childhood and service. Interview gets cut off by technical difficulties.




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