Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. until 0400 est. February 15th

(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Defense Visual Information Distribution Service Logo

    Commandant, Sergeant Major of Marine Corps visit Marines in Afghanistan [Image 7 of 7]

    Commandant, Sergeant Major of Marine Corps visit Marines in Afghanistan

    COMBAT OUTPOST SHIR GHAZI, AFGHANISTAN

    07.17.2012

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Buckwalter 

    Regional Command Southwest

    Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos thanks a 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment Marine for his question at Combat Outpost Shir Ghazi, July 17, 2012. General Amos and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett stopped at six locations in southern Afghanistan to meet and thank Marines for their service. Both leaders discussed the future of the Marine Corps as it begins to scale down in size from 202,000 Marines to 182,100 over the next four years. As the focus shifts away from prolonged combat operations in Afghanistan, the Marine Corps looks to be an expeditionary force in readiness in the Pacific. Marines will be deployed and stationed in Japan, Guam and Australia.

    LEAVE A COMMENT

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 07.17.2012
    Date Posted: 07.18.2012 02:29
    Photo ID: 626961
    VIRIN: 120717-M-DM345-005
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 2.82 MB
    Location: COMBAT OUTPOST SHIR GHAZI, AF

    Web Views: 386
    Downloads: 7

    PUBLIC DOMAIN