Story by Cpl. Joshua Hines | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 01.28.2011
In their fight against the Taliban, the Afghan government, alongside 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 2, have made a major effort to win the people’s support, by providing employment and skills-based education while improving the quality of life in Musa Qal’eh....
Story by Cpl. Joshua Hines | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 01.20.2011
A new Afghan Uniformed Police headquarters building officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony here, Jan. 19.
Story by Lance Cpl. Glen Santy | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 01.20.2011
Staring into a gaping hole in the earth, Marines walked along its edge, making notes of the project’s progress. Muddy Afghan workers deep in the holes laugh and wave for the Marines to join them. “No Thanks,” the Marines call back and slowly press on. This isn’t the only site they’ll need to visit today. ...
Story by Lance Cpl. Glen Santy | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 01.16.2011
Marines on patrol use little more than rocks and dirt to draw the plans for an upcoming project. For as far as the eye can see; rough roads stretch across the desert valley. Soon roads here will be paved and goods will pour into the villages of Now Zad....
Story by Lance Cpl. Glen Santy | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 01.10.2011
As Marines entered the school, chants of children hushed to a whisper. “Salaam Alikum,” said the teachers to the Marines, warmly welcoming them into their classrooms. ...
Story by Cpl. Joshua Hines | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 12.31.2010
Fifteen Afghan Uniformed Police participated in a 10-day Advanced Training Course taught by the Police Advisory Team with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 2, in Musa Qal’eh, Dec. 31. The police received classes on weapons, first aid, searches, and community policing techniques, to include classes on Afghan history and law. ...
Story by Cpl. Joshua Hines | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 12.29.2010
Marines and sailors with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 2, paused to honor two fallen brothers, Lance Cpl. Jose A. Hernandez and Staff Sgt. Stacy A. Green with Company A, during a memorial ceremony in Musa Qal’eh, Dec. 29. ...
Story by Sgt. Dean Davis | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 12.29.2010
At first, it looks like a clinic. Afghan children and men mill about the tents with over-the-counter medicine and pamphlets. Coalition forces help distribute supplies to locals after Afghan soldiers teach classes. But this outreach program is about more than just free medicine....
