U.S. Marines Support Geologists in Afghanistan for Economic Development Efforts
On February 28 and 29, 2012, U.S. Marines from 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, conducted operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. They escorted U.S. and British geologists through challenging terrains to survey sites for rare minerals, aiming to create local jobs and bolster the Afghan economy. The Marines also participated in team competitions to enhance unit cohesion and morale, demonstrating their commitment to both mission objectives and internal teamwork.
U.S. Marines Support Geologists in Afghanistan for Economic Development Efforts
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U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5, and 1st Marine Division (FWD) escort U.S. and British geologists through rugged terrain in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 28, 2012. The Marines and civilian geologists conducted the site survey to find rare minerals in an attempt to provide jobs for locals and boost Afghanistan's economy. 120228-M-DI532-100
120228-M-DI532-229 U.S. Marine Cpl. Cliff Spoon with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 1 prepares an M-18 smoke grenade to mark a landing zone in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 28, 2012. The Marines escorted U.S. and British geologists to conduct a site survey to find rare minerals in an attempt to provide jobs for locals and boost Afghanistan's economy.
120229-M-JL652-009 U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5 compete in a two man litter carry race aboard Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 29, 2012. The Marines conducted a series of challenges during a squad competition to improve unit cohesion and morale.
120229-M-JL652-109 U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5 change the tire of a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle aboard Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 29, 2012. The Marines conducted a series of challenges during a squad competition to improve unit cohesion and morale.
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jose Salazar (left) and Lance Cpl. Matthew Benson (right) with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, set the battle sight zero (BZO) for a 120mm mortar system in Forward Operating Base Nolay, Sangin, Helmand province, Afghanistan Feb. 29, 2012. Marines BZO the systems to ensure accuracy during combat operations. 120229-M-LB867-005
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gregory Lenerd with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, fires a 120mm mortar while setting the battle sight zero (BZO) aboard Forward Operating Base Nolay, Sangin, Helmand province, Afghanistan Feb. 29, 2012. Marines BZO the systems to ensure accuracy during combat operations. 120229-M-LB867-020
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