Photo by Cpl. Colby Brown | I Marine Expeditionary Force | 11.21.2011
Cpl. Axel Benitez (left), a radio operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 1, poses for a picture with his brother Cpl. Luis Benitez, a data network specialist with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment here, Nov. 20. This is the first time the brothers have seen each other in more than 2 years and the first time as Marines. Both are from Worchester, Mass. Luis is headed home after a successful......
Photo by Cpl. Colby Brown | I Marine Expeditionary Force | 11.11.2011
The Afghan, American and British flags fly over a recently refurbished memorial at Forward Operating Base Delhi, Nov. 11. During their seven-month deployment Marines from 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment have helped Garmsir progress toward transitioning authority of the district to Afghan security forces and the Afghan government. The Lava Dogs, who arrived here mid-April, began the journey......
Photo by Cpl. Colby Brown | I Marine Expeditionary Force | 11.10.2011
A celebratory cake for the 236th Marine Corps birthday celebration is cut here, Nov. 10. Marines from 1st and 3rd Battalions, 3rd Marine Regiment, celebrated the Corps’ birthday together in Garmsir....
Photo by Cpl. Colby Brown | I Marine Expeditionary Force | 11.10.2011
U.S. Marine Sgts. Andrew Davidson, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment maintenance management chief, and Peter Bruchez, 1/3 embark chief, stand in formation during the 236th Marine Corps birthday celebration here, Nov. 10. They celebrated the birthday in Garmsir with Marines from both 1st and 3rd Battalions, 3rd Marine Regiment....
Photo by Cpl. Colby Brown | I Marine Expeditionary Force | 11.10.2011
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Dwight D. Jones, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment sergeant major, stands at the head of a formation for the Marine Corps 236th birthday celebration here, Nov. 10. Jones, a native of Detroit, celebrated the birthday in Garmsir with Marines from both 1st and 3rd Battalions, 3rd Marine Regiment....
Photo by Cpl. Colby Brown | I Marine Expeditionary Force | 11.10.2011
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Sean Riordan, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Dwight D. Jones, 1/3 sergeant major, wish Marines from Charlie Company a happy birthday on the 236th Marine Corps birthday here, Nov. 10. Jones, a native of Detroit, and Riordan, a native of Montclair, Va., celebrated the birthday in Garmsir with Marines from both 1st and 3rd Battalions, 3rd......
Photo by Cpl. Colby Brown | I Marine Expeditionary Force | 11.10.2011
Sgt. Maj. Dwight D. Jones, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment sergeant major, wishes Marines from Charlie Company a happy birthday during the 236th Marine Corps birthday ceremony here, Nov. 10. Jones, a native of Detroit, celebrated the birthday in Garmsir with Marines from both 1st and 3rd Battalions, 3rd Marine Regiment....
Photo by Cpl. Colby Brown | I Marine Expeditionary Force | 11.09.2011
Lance Cpl. Henry Voyles and Navy Seaman Chris Mesnard work on the Forward Operating Base Delhi Memorial aboard Forward Operating Base Delhi, Nov. 9. The memorial, originally recognizing British soldiers who fought and died in Garmsir from 2006 to 2008, is being reconstructed to include members of Afghan and Marine forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice serving in the district. The new......
