Stories

Lance Cpl. Peter B. Choi, a team leader with the Combined Action Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, talks with an Afghan man in Gowragi, Afghanistan, during a clearing operation, Sept. 29, 2010. The clearing operation was followed by a sustained presence in the area. Choi is from Los Angeles. - Lance Cpl. Peter B. Choi, a team leader with the Combined Action Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, talks with an Afghan man in Gowragi, Afghanistan, during a clearing operation, Sept. 29, 2010. The clearing operation was followed by a sustained presence in the area. Choi is from Los Angeles.

Sgt. Cody T. Romriell, a combat engineer with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, high-fives a local after helping him unclog a backed-up canal during the construction of Typhoon 3 in Marja, Afghanistan, Sep, 9. Marine engineers with 2/9 have been constructing new patrol bases in their area of operation in order to increase force protection. Typhoon 3 is one of the many being built. - Sgt. Cody T. Romriell, a combat engineer with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, high-fives a local after helping him unclog a backed-up canal during the construction of Typhoon 3 in Marja, Afghanistan, Sep, 9. Marine engineers with 2/9 have been constructing new patrol bases in their area of operation in order to increase force protection. Typhoon 3 is one of the many being built.

The personal security detachment for Regimental Combat Team 7, patrol through the bazaar in Marjah, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 6, 2010, to engage the local residents. The locals seemed very happy to see the Marines out in the bazaar. - The personal security detachment for Regimental Combat Team 7, patrol through the bazaar in Marjah, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 6, 2010, to engage the local residents. The locals seemed very happy to see the Marines out in the bazaar.