America's Battalion takes over Lava Dogs' area of operations in Helmand [Image 6 of 8]

HELMAND PROVINCE, IRAQ

06.06.2010

Photo by Sgt. Mark Fayloga 

I Marine Expeditionary Force

Using an interpreter, Haji Abdul Manaf, Nawa District governor, addresses the crowd at a transfer of authority ceremony at Forward Operating Base Geronimo where 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, took over 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment's area of operations, June 6. We have right now, human freedom all over Nawa and that's thanks to the hard work and dedication and the sacrifices of the USMC," Manaf said. "I wish that the government of the United States would write down the names of these Marines in golden pages."

• Date Taken: 06.06.2010
• Date Posted: 06.11.2010 04:48
• Photo ID: 288579
• VIRIN: 100606-M-1558F-128
• Resolution: 3537x2568
• Size: 4.26 MB
• Location: HELMAND PROVINCE, IQ