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Sergeant Troy Garza, squad leader, Charley Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, is currently deployed to Sangin, Afghanistan, for his second time. Garza, a native of Harlingen, Texas, first deployed to Sangin with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, during 2010. The battalion sustained more than 200 Marines wounded in action and 28 Marines killed in action, which almost rendered them combat ineffective. Garza’s mission is entirely different this time because the Afghans are now the lead element and Charley Co. is preparing to transfer full security responsibilities to them.

Sergeant Troy Garza, squad leader, Charley Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, is currently deployed to Sangin, Afghanistan, for his second time. Garza, a native of Harlingen, Texas, first deployed to Sangin with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, during 2010. The battalion sustained more than 200 Marines wounded in action and 28 Marines killed in action, which almost rendered them combat ineffective. Garza’s mission is entirely different this time because the Afghans are now the lead element and Charley Co. is preparing to transfer full security responsibilities to them.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldier Maj. Gen. Sayed Malouk, center right, commander of Afghanistan's 215th Corps, talks to U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, center left, commander of Regional Command (Southwest) (RC(SW)), about current security operations during the Afghan presidential elections from inside the Operational Coordination Center- Regional (OCC-R) aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The 1393 (2014) presidential elections is the first year Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have taken the lead for such an event.
(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndal, Marine Expeditionary Brigade Afghanistan/ Not Released) (Portions of this image have been obscured to maintain operational security.)

Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldier Maj. Gen. Sayed Malouk, center right, commander of Afghanistan's 215th Corps, talks to U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, center left, commander of Regional Command (Southwest) (RC(SW)), about current security operations during the Afghan presidential elections from inside the Operational Coordination Center- Regional (OCC-R) aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The 1393 (2014) presidential elections is the first year Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have taken the lead for such an event. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndal, Marine Expeditionary Brigade Afghanistan/ Not Released) (Portions of this image have been obscured to maintain operational security.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndal

Afghan National Army (ANA) Maj. Gen. Sayed Malook, commander of Afghanistan's 215th Corps, shows a purple fingertip as he walks back to the Operational Coordination Center- Regional (OCC-R) aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. A purple fingertip shows that an Afghan citizen voted the 1393 (2014) Afghan presidential elections.
(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndal, Marine Expeditionary Brigade Afghanistan/ Not Released)

Afghan National Army (ANA) Maj. Gen. Sayed Malook, commander of Afghanistan's 215th Corps, shows a purple fingertip as he walks back to the Operational Coordination Center- Regional (OCC-R) aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. A purple fingertip shows that an Afghan citizen voted the 1393 (2014) Afghan presidential elections. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndal, Marine Expeditionary Brigade Afghanistan/ Not Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndal

A Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier, assigned to the 215th Corps, stands next to an ANA Humvee while guarding the Operational Coordination Center- Regional (OCC-R) during the Afghan presidential elections, as a sandstorm approaches, aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The 1393 (2014) presidential elections is the first year Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have taken the lead for such an event.
(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndal, Marine Expeditionary Brigade Afghanistan/ Not Released)

A Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier, assigned to the 215th Corps, stands next to an ANA Humvee while guarding the Operational Coordination Center- Regional (OCC-R) during the Afghan presidential elections, as a sandstorm approaches, aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The 1393 (2014) presidential elections is the first year Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have taken the lead for such an event. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndal, Marine Expeditionary Brigade Afghanistan/ Not Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndal

A Afghan Natioanl Army (ANA) soldier assigned to Afghanistan's 215th Corps, walks down a street while an ANA Humvee, guards the Operational Coordination Center- Regional (OCC-R) during the Afghan presidential elections, in the midst of a sandstorm, aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The 1393 (2014) presidential elections is the first year Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have taken the lead for such an event.
(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndal, Marine Expeditionary Brigade Afghanistan/ Not Released)

A Afghan Natioanl Army (ANA) soldier assigned to Afghanistan's 215th Corps, walks down a street while an ANA Humvee, guards the Operational Coordination Center- Regional (OCC-R) during the Afghan presidential elections, in the midst of a sandstorm, aboard Camp Shorabak, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The 1393 (2014) presidential elections is the first year Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have taken the lead for such an event. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndal, Marine Expeditionary Brigade Afghanistan/ Not Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndal

Sergeant Josiah M. Fox, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, works on an MV-22B Osprey in order to maintain the aircraft’s readiness aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The Marine Corps unit has the responsibility for being the first responders for casualty evacuations throughout the Regional Command (Southwest) area of operations.

Sergeant Josiah M. Fox, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, works on an MV-22B Osprey in order to maintain the aircraft’s readiness aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The Marine Corps unit has the responsibility for being the first responders for casualty evacuations throughout the Regional Command (Southwest) area of operations.

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Ostroska

Flight mechanic helmets hang on the wall inside Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The Marine Corps unit has the responsibility for being the first responders for casualty evacuations throughout the Regional Command (Southwest) area of operations.

Flight mechanic helmets hang on the wall inside Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The Marine Corps unit has the responsibility for being the first responders for casualty evacuations throughout the Regional Command (Southwest) area of operations.

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Ostroska

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 maneuvers along the flightline aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The Marine Corps unit has the responsibility for being the first responders for casualty evacuations throughout the Regional Command (Southwest) area of operations.

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 maneuvers along the flightline aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The Marine Corps unit has the responsibility for being the first responders for casualty evacuations throughout the Regional Command (Southwest) area of operations.

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Ostroska

Sergeant Josiah M. Fox, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, inspects a bolt from an MV-22B Osprey in order to maintain the aircraft’s readiness aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The Marine Corps unit has the responsibility for being the first responders for casualty evacuations throughout the Regional Command (Southwest) area of operations.

Sergeant Josiah M. Fox, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, inspects a bolt from an MV-22B Osprey in order to maintain the aircraft’s readiness aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The Marine Corps unit has the responsibility for being the first responders for casualty evacuations throughout the Regional Command (Southwest) area of operations.

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Ostroska

Sergeant Josiah M. Fox, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, pauses for a photo while standing on an MV-22B Osprey aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The Marine Corps unit has the responsibility for being the first responders for casualty evacuations throughout the Regional Command (Southwest) area of operations.

Sergeant Josiah M. Fox, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, pauses for a photo while standing on an MV-22B Osprey aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The Marine Corps unit has the responsibility for being the first responders for casualty evacuations throughout the Regional Command (Southwest) area of operations.

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Ostroska

Sergeant Josiah M. Fox, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, works on an MV-22B Osprey in order to maintain the aircraft’s readiness aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The Marine Corps unit has the responsibility for being the first responders for casualty evacuations throughout the Regional Command (Southwest) area of operations.

Sergeant Josiah M. Fox, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, works on an MV-22B Osprey in order to maintain the aircraft’s readiness aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The Marine Corps unit has the responsibility for being the first responders for casualty evacuations throughout the Regional Command (Southwest) area of operations.

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Ostroska

Sergeant Josiah M. Fox, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, tightens bolts on an MV-22B Osprey in order to maintain the aircraft’s readiness aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The Marine Corps unit has the responsibility for being the first responders for casualty evacuations throughout the Regional Command (Southwest) area of operations.

Sergeant Josiah M. Fox, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, tightens bolts on an MV-22B Osprey in order to maintain the aircraft’s readiness aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The Marine Corps unit has the responsibility for being the first responders for casualty evacuations throughout the Regional Command (Southwest) area of operations.

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Ostroska

Sergeant Josiah M. Fox, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, works on an MV-22B Osprey in order to maintain the aircraft’s readiness aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The Marine Corps unit has the responsibility for being the first responders for casualty evacuations throughout the Regional Command (Southwest) area of operations.

Sergeant Josiah M. Fox, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, works on an MV-22B Osprey in order to maintain the aircraft’s readiness aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The Marine Corps unit has the responsibility for being the first responders for casualty evacuations throughout the Regional Command (Southwest) area of operations.

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Ostroska

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 flies over Helmand province, Afghanistan, during a routine flight, April 5, 2014. The Marine Corps unit has the responsibility for being the first responders for casualty evacuations throughout the Regional Command (Southwest) area of operations

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 flies over Helmand province, Afghanistan, during a routine flight, April 5, 2014. The Marine Corps unit has the responsibility for being the first responders for casualty evacuations throughout the Regional Command (Southwest) area of operations

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Ostroska

Sergeant Josiah M. Fox, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, stands beside an MV-22B Osprey aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The Marine Corps unit has the responsibility for being the first responders for casualty evacuations throughout the Regional Command (Southwest) area of operations.

Sergeant Josiah M. Fox, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, stands beside an MV-22B Osprey aboard Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5, 2014. The Marine Corps unit has the responsibility for being the first responders for casualty evacuations throughout the Regional Command (Southwest) area of operations.

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Ostroska

Sergeant Warren Sparks, squad leader, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, is currently deployed to Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Sparks was raised in Baton Rouge, La., by a family with generations of military service. He chose to continue his family’s legacy during 2007 when he became a Marine. Sparks deployed in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in Okinawa, Japan, and was an instructor at the Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., prior to his current combat deployment.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Scanlan / Released)

Sergeant Warren Sparks, squad leader, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, is currently deployed to Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Sparks was raised in Baton Rouge, La., by a family with generations of military service. He chose to continue his family’s legacy during 2007 when he became a Marine. Sparks deployed in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in Okinawa, Japan, and was an instructor at the Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., prior to his current combat deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Scanlan / Released)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Scanlan

Sergeant Warren Sparks, squad leader, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, is currently deployed to Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Sparks was raised in Baton Rouge, La., by a family with generations of military service. He chose to continue his family’s legacy during 2007 when he became a Marine. Sparks deployed in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in Okinawa, Japan, and was an instructor at the Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., prior to his current combat deployment.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Scanlan / Released)

Sergeant Warren Sparks, squad leader, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, is currently deployed to Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Sparks was raised in Baton Rouge, La., by a family with generations of military service. He chose to continue his family’s legacy during 2007 when he became a Marine. Sparks deployed in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in Okinawa, Japan, and was an instructor at the Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., prior to his current combat deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Scanlan / Released)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Scanlan

Senior Master Sgt. Bradley Reilly, an instructor with Joint Special Operation Forces Senior Enlisted Academy, gives Marines attending the 1st Intelligence Battalion Corporals Corse a class on irregular warfare aboard Camp Pendleton Calif., April 4. Reilly, a Silver Star recipient, talked about his experiences during combat and explained to the corporals why it is important to know the difference between conventional and irregular warfare.

Senior Master Sgt. Bradley Reilly, an instructor with Joint Special Operation Forces Senior Enlisted Academy, gives Marines attending the 1st Intelligence Battalion Corporals Corse a class on irregular warfare aboard Camp Pendleton Calif., April 4. Reilly, a Silver Star recipient, talked about his experiences during combat and explained to the corporals why it is important to know the difference between conventional and irregular warfare.

Photo by LCpl John Baker

Army Sgt. Maj. Brian M. Rauschuber, an instructor with Joint Special Operation Forces Senior Enlisted Academy, waits for Marines attending the 1st Intelligence Battalion Corporals Course to be seated for a class on joint operations, aboard Camp Pendleton Calif., April 4. Rauschuber, a former special operator, spoke about the importance of joint special operations and why the Department of Defense incorporates all different branches of service.

Army Sgt. Maj. Brian M. Rauschuber, an instructor with Joint Special Operation Forces Senior Enlisted Academy, waits for Marines attending the 1st Intelligence Battalion Corporals Course to be seated for a class on joint operations, aboard Camp Pendleton Calif., April 4. Rauschuber, a former special operator, spoke about the importance of joint special operations and why the Department of Defense incorporates all different branches of service.

Photo by LCpl John Baker

Marines attending the 1st Intelligence Battalion Corporals Course pay close attention during a class on joint operations given by Army Sgt. Maj. Brian M. Rauschuber, an instructor with Joint Special Operation Forces Senior Enlisted Academy, aboard Camp Pendleton Calif. April 4. During the lecture coporals learned about the importance of joint special operations and the way the Department of Defense operates when incorporating all diferent branches of service.

Marines attending the 1st Intelligence Battalion Corporals Course pay close attention during a class on joint operations given by Army Sgt. Maj. Brian M. Rauschuber, an instructor with Joint Special Operation Forces Senior Enlisted Academy, aboard Camp Pendleton Calif. April 4. During the lecture coporals learned about the importance of joint special operations and the way the Department of Defense operates when incorporating all diferent branches of service.

Photo by LCpl John Baker

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