Story by Cpl. Mark Garcia | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 07.19.2012
As Afghans assume more security responsibilities in southern Afghanistan, Marines are focused on training Afghans who want to protect their districts and villages....
Story by Cpl. Mark Garcia | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 07.17.2012
As a senior in high school, Navy Seaman Christian Adkins knew he wanted to serve his country. Two months after his graduation, he was on his way to basic training....
Story by Cpl. Mark Garcia | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 07.11.2012
On a somber Sunday afternoon, more than 200 servicemembers gathered to honor four fallen comrades during a memorial ceremony, July 8....
Story by Cpl. Mark Garcia | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 07.11.2012
Afghan National Security Forces planned and led an operation in Helmand province with Marine support, July 11, 2012.
Story by Lance Cpl. Mark Garcia | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 06.09.2012
To serve his country, Petty Officer 3rd Class Lamar Jackson decided to follow in his father’s footsteps.
Story by Lance Cpl. Mark Garcia | Regional Command Southwest | 05.27.2012
As Marines continue to retrograde from Afghanistan, the shift in focus from combat operations to advising and mentoring the Afghan National Security Forces have becomes ever increasing....
Story by Lance Cpl. Mark Garcia | Regional Command Southwest | 05.24.2012
Growing up in Mexico, Sgt. Noel Rodriguez knew he wanted to experience the world and the various cultures in it.
Story by Lance Cpl. Mark Garcia | Regional Command Southwest | 05.24.2012
During a time in which Marines are continually withdrawing from Afghanistan, Marines and Afghan National Security Forces put continued pressure on the insurgency during Operation Sangin United Horizons, a battalion-sized operation that took place, May 17-20....
