Joint security patrol [Image 8 of 17]

COMBAT OUTPOST OUELLETTE, AFGHANISTAN

04.18.2011

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Bryce Piper 

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable)     

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Corey Houghtaling (right), a machinegun team leader with 1st Platoon, Company I, Battalion Landing Team 3/8, Regimental Combat Team 8, and Cpl. Ferris Amra (center), a squad leader with 2nd Platoon, Company L, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, RCT 8, don their helmets before a joint security patrol as part of a turnover at their patrol base in Helmand province's Green Zone, west of the Nahr-e Saraj canal, April 18. U.S. Marines with 3/4 conducted a relief in place with BLT 3/8 in Afghanistan in April 2011. Elements of 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed to Afghanistan to provide regional security in Helmand province in support of the International Security Assistance Force.

• Date Taken: 04.18.2011
• Date Posted: 04.25.2011 13:44
• Photo ID: 394120
• VIRIN: 110418-M-SB982-014
• Resolution: 4964x3334
• Size: 1.17 MB
• Location: COMBAT OUTPOST OUELLETTE, AF