Birth of a Motto: in Helmand Province, 3/3 H&S Marines Prove Their Versatility, Mettle [Image 3 of 4]

FORWARD OPERATING BASE GERONIMO, AFGHANISTAN

05.30.2010

Photo by Sgt. Mark Fayloga 

I Marine Expeditionary Force

Marines assigned to Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, depart a vehicle checkpoint and patrol back to Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Afghanistan, May 30. The Marines are a part of the H&S guard force, a group of mostly non-infantrymen who perform infantry duties in the H&S battle space. The patrol was the first the Marines had completed on their own without being accompanied by a platoon sergeant or commander. "They're doing really well, a lot better than I expected," Cpl. Eric Ramirez, squad leader, said. "Out on patrol they've been building their confidence. They're learning a lot and are motivated."

• Date Taken: 05.30.2010
• Date Posted: 06.06.2010 15:57
• Photo ID: 286835
• VIRIN: 100530-M-1558F-541
• Resolution: 2247x1600
• Size: 1.4 MB
• Location: FORWARD OPERATING BASE GERONIMO, AF