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The following content summarizes a weeks worth of activity from Regional Command Southwest, commanded by Maj. Gen. John Toolan and covering Helmand and Nimroz Provinces, Afghanistan. The content was created by Marine Corps Combat Correspondents, Combat Camera and personnel with UK media operations under Task Force Helmand. Feel free to forward our stories to family, friends and loved ones supporting those who are deployed.
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Afghan forces find biggest ever haul of bomb-making chemical Afghan forces, supported by British troops, have uncovered more than four tonnes of illegal fertiliser, which is used by insurgents to make homemade explosives and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). (more)
No plan survives contact with the enemy: 2nd MAW (Fwd) adjusts, reacts to aviation demands of war in Afghanistan CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan -- Somewhere in the darkness, beyond the barbed wire and concrete walls of Camp Leatherneck an improvised explosive device detonates, killing one Marine and injuring another. (more)
Pushing through the shadow of the insurgency MARJAH DISTRICT, Afghanistan There are no [insurgents] here. He says they arent here. The Pashto-speaking interpreter translates as he looks from an older man to Lance Cpl. Andrew Wurster, a squad leader with 4th Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. (more)
RCT-5 sweeps through counter IED training CAMP DWYER, Afghanistan Regimental Combat Team 5 Marines and sailors recently completed counter improvised explosive device training here, Aug. 21. (more)
Youth Shuras: Breaking the trend in Sangin FORWARDING OPERATING BASE JACKSON, Afghanistan - More than 85 children from around Sangin attended the Sangin Youth Outreach Shura held by Female Engagement Teams assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, at Forward Operating Base Jackson, Aug. 17. (more)
Marines train Afghan police to handle special tactics missions CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan Marine Corps instructors at the Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, are in the process of training an elite group of Afghan Uniformed Police in a first-of-its-kind training program. (more) (multimedia)
Lone Star Battalion Marines, ANA escort Washir district governor CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, provided transportation for Daoud Mohammad, the Washir district governor, and Afghan National Army soldiers from the 215th Corps, during shuras, or meetings, with local Afghans outside of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Aug. 19. (more) (multimedia)
Muslim chaplain ministers at Camp Leatherneck during Ramadan CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan The month of Ramadan is observed by Muslims all over the world as a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God and practice self-sacrifice. During this occasion, Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during daylight hours. (more) (video)
Coalition, Afghan leaders share iftar meal at Camp Leatherneck CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan - Senior Afghan provincial and military officials from Helmand and Nimroz provinces attended an iftar dinner hosted by Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general, Regional Command Southwest, to break their daily fast during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Aug. 20, at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province. (more)
Faith sustains Afghan soldiers during Ramadan GARMSIR DISTRICT, Afghanistan Without food, water or relief from 120-plus degree temperatures, an Afghan National Army soldier patrols with his Marine counterparts. He is observing Ramadan, a month-long Islamic holiday in which Muslims fast during daylight hours. (more)
Memorial honoring the fallen GARMSIR DISTRICT, Afghanistan More than 100 Marines from 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment gathered at Combat Outpost Rankel to honor the life of Cpl. Nicholas S. Ott during a memorial service here, Aug. 17. Ott made the ultimate sacrifice while supporting counterinsurgency operations here, Aug. 10. (more)
Aye aye, son: Marine outranks dad in Afghanistan CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan - Matthew R. Johnson spent his formative years following in his stepfathers footsteps. But today as both Johnson and his stepfather serve in Afghanistan, the roles have been somewhat reversed. (more)
Iron Horses stampede insurgency COMBAT OUTPOST SHIR GHAZAY, Afghanistan - Waves of rounds fly back and forth between the two forces. Marines move in pairs and continue to suppress the enemy while insurgents answer back with harassing fire. (more) (video)
Division Marines run, row, cycle for wounded vets CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan - Day-shift workers in 2nd Marine Divisions (Forward) intelligence section wait until nightfall to squeeze in their cardio. They are tired from working all day, but they have committed to a goal of running hundreds of miles in a mere six months and arent going to get there by sleeping. (more)
Engineers enhance security along Route 606 HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan One of the most trafficked roads in the country, Route 606, consists of 218 kilometers of paved road and connects Farah, Herat and Chaghcharan provinces, while winding its way into Iran. (more)
Mastiff protects engineer team from Helmand IED blast A group of soldiers whose task it is to clear routes in Helmand province of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) recently emerged from their Mastiff armoured vehicle unscathed when a device exploded underneath it. (more)
Afghan Police lead their first air assault in Helmand The Afghan Uniform Police (AUP) have taken part in their first helicopter assault operation in Helmand province, alongside soldiers from 1st Battalion The Rifles (1 RIFLES). (more)
Improved Groin Armor Arrives on Front Lines CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan Video describing the fielding of new groin protection pieces to Marine Corps units in Helmand province. (video)