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    TASK FORCE SOUTHWEST

    Task Force Southwest

    Task Force Southwest    

    At the request of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and U.S. Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A), approximately 300 Marines will deploy to Helmand Province Afghanistan in Spring 2017 in support of the NATO-led Resolute Support mission. Task Force South West, made up of Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force and led by Brig. Gen. Roger Turner, Jr., will train and advise key leaders within the Afghan National Army 215th Corps and the 505th Zone National Police.

    64 Featured Videos

    2019 NASCAR Spot from TFSW in Afghanistan

    2019 NASCAR Spot from TFSW in Afghanistan
    02.22.19 | SSgt Victoria Ross | RS-HQ
    Brigadier General Julian D. Alford, the Commanding General of Task Force Southwest, alongside his Marines and sailors greet the fans and drivers...
    NASCAR SPOT 2019 Afghanistan

    NASCAR SPOT 2019 Afghanistan
    02.22.19 | SSgt Victoria Ross | II-MEF
    Brigadier General Julian D. Alford, the Commanding General of Task Force Southwest, greets the fans and drivers at NASCAR alongside his Marines...
    Welcome Home: Task Force Southwest Homecoming

    Welcome Home: Task Force Southwest Homecoming
    11.02.18 | Sgt Juan A. Soto-Delgado | II-MEF
    U.S. Marines and Sailors assinged to Task Force Southwest are greeted by loved ones during a homecoming at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 02, 2018. The...
    TFSW Mother's Day Shout Outs

    TFSW Mother's Day Shout Outs
    05.13.18 | Sgt Luke Hoogendam | RS-HQ
    CAMP SHORAB, Afghanistan-U.S. Marines with Task Force Southwest wish their mothers a happy Mother's Day, May 13, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by...
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    201 Featured Images

    Colors

    Colors
    05.06.19 | SSgt Victoria Ross | II-MEF
    A U.S. Marine raises a flag for her family at Camp Shorab in Helmand Province Afghanistan, May 6, 2019. Flying the colors is a time honored...
    2019 TFSW Homecoming

    2019 TFSW Homecoming
    04.26.19 | SSgt Abrey Liggins | IIMIG
    A U.S. Marine assigned to Task Force Southwest is surprised by a loved one during a homecoming at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Apr. 25, 2019. Marines and...
    2019 TSFW Homecoming

    2019 TSFW Homecoming
    04.26.19 | SSgt Abrey Liggins | IIMIG
    A U.S. Marine assigned to Task Force Southwest hugs a loved one during a homecoming at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Apr. 25, 2019. Marines and Sailors with...
    2019 TFSW Homecoming

    2019 TFSW Homecoming
    04.26.19 | SSgt Abrey Liggins | IIMIG
    A U.S. Marine assigned to Task Force Southwest hugs his family during a homecoming at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Apr. 25, 2019. Marines and Sailors with...
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    39 Featured Stories

    Constant Combat Operations by the ANDSF Strengthen...
    03.23.18 | CPT Kathleen Kochert | RS-HQ
    HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan—The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces completed Operation Maiwand 11 and immediately commenced Operation Maiwand 12, keeping constant pressure on the enemy in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
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    3 Featured Audio

    Marine Minute

    Marine Minute
    01.22.18 | Cpl Troy Saunders | DMA-M
    I'm Lance Corporal Troy Saunders with your Marine Minute. U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Task Force Southwest returned home from a...
    Marine Minute

    Marine Minute
    07.18.17 | Cpl Troy Saunders | DMA-M
    I'm Lance Corporal Troy Saunders with your Marine Minute. Marines and Sailors with 1st Marine Logistics Group are currently participating in...
    Marine Minute

    Marine Minute
    04.25.17 | Cpl Troy Saunders | DMA-M
    I'm Lance Corporal Troy Saunders with your Marine Minute. Secretary of Defense James Mattis arrived in Afghanistan on an unannounced visit to...