Lance Cpl. Kevin P. Coombs, a machine gunner with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, searches a pile of blankets for weapons, bomb making materials, contraband and Taliban propaganda at a local’s compound during a clear, hold, and build operation, Oct. 21, in Northern Marjah, Afghanistan. The main purpose of the operation was established security for the construction of a new patrol base while conducting searches of local’s compounds in the area. They received no enemy resistance.
| Date Taken: | 10.21.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 11.01.2010 04:52 |
| Photo ID: | 335431 |
| VIRIN: | 101021-M-9426J-004 |
| Resolution: | 2048x3072 |
| Size: | 5.04 MB |
| Location: | MARJAH, AF |
| Web Views: | 539 |
| Downloads: | 19 |
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