Saturday, July 4, 2009

INDEPENDENCE DAY 2009

These photos of Marines in combat in Helmund Province, Afghanistan are from over the past three days as Operation KHANJAR (STRIKE OF THE SWORD) continues - S.L.

DAY 1 HELO INFIL

US Marines patrol with their Afghan National Army and Police counterparts during Operation KHANJAR.

US Marines pull security overwatch during Operation KHANJAR

A Marine pulls security on patrol during Day 3 of Operation KHANJAR.

US Marines on patrol, Day 3 of Operations KHANJAR

US Marines return to base on the third day of Operation KHANJAR.

Our thoughts & prayers are with our brave Marines, Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen in the combat zones overseas, as we celebrate Independence Day 2009.
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 4, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    Sir,
    Any idea if any of those CH53 are HMH362? That's my Viet Nam squadron and they are in country right now. Their nose number would start with "YLxx"

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  2. James R. RummelJuly 5, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    Good post.

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  3. STORMBRINGERJuly 5, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    I'll track down HMH362 for you there Billy Ray, find out what squadrons are in-country, and get back to you. Thank you for your service. - S.L.

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