Marines Love Helmand Night Life [Image 8 of 11]

COMBAT OUTPOST OUELLETTE, AFGHANISTAN

04.20.2011

Photo by Cpl. Marco Mancha 

II Marine Expeditionary Force   

COMBAT OUTPOST OUELLETTE, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – A stretcher sits atop a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle to sleep on under the night sky. The COP was named after Cpl. Michael W. Ouellette, who honorably gave his life in an enemy ambush and was posthumously presented the Navy Cross. The medal is the highest medal for valor awarded by the Navy and is second only to the Medal of Honor.

• Date Taken: 04.20.2011
• Date Posted: 05.08.2011 11:45
• Photo ID: 398998
• VIRIN: 110420-M-PE262-001
• Resolution: 5616x3744
• Size: 1.46 MB
• Location: COMBAT OUTPOST OUELLETTE, AF