Members of the 870th Engineer Company settle into their new job of partnering with members of the Afghan National Army 2nd Route Clearance Company, 205th Brigade, Aug. 23.
Rarely are women seen in the front lines of war. They are more often in the roles not considered to be combat arms. However, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Brittany Hine of the 584th Mobility Augmentation Company is making her mark by being only one of two female combat engineer platoon leaders in Afghanistan.
The 870th Engineer Company assumed control of route clearance operations in Zabul province, Afghanistan from the 883rd Route Clearance Company in a transfer of authority ceremony at Forward Operating Base Lagman, Aug. 23.
The 151st Engineer Company assumed control of route clearance operations in Zabul province, Afghanistan, from the 883rd Route Clearance Company during a transfer of authority ceremony at Forward Operating Base Lagman, Aug. 23.
