Photos : 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Arrives in Afghanistan
By Cpl. Aaron Rooks, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade
Jun 5, 2009 - 6:33:49 PM
Blackanthem Military News
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan -
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| Brig. Gen. Larry Nicholson, commanding general, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, walks toward his vehicle May 7 after arriving in southern Afghanistan. The brigade's arrival marked the newest edition to NATO's International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. |
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| Marines with the Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan wait to load buses May 3 in southern Afghanistan. The brigade plans to mentor Afghan National Security Forces during their deployment. |
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| Marines and sailors with Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan arrive in southern Afghanistan May 7. Following their arrival, the Marines journeyed to Camp Leatherneck, their base of operations in Afghanistan. |
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| Marines with the Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan arrive in southern Afghanistan May 3. The brigade will soon absorb Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Afghanistan, the current Marine unit operating in the region, and continue their counterinsurgency mission. |
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| Marines with the Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan catch up on sleep May 3 during a flight to southern Afghanistan. The Marines hope to carry forward the successes of their predecessors currently serving in Afghanistan. |
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| Marines with the Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan prepare to board buses, May 3, shortly after arriving in southern Afghanistan. The Marines will add about 8,000 more service members to those already deployed. |
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