Recon Marines survive another close call in Upper Sangin Valley [Image 1 of 3]

COMBAT OUTPOST ALCATRAZ, AFGHANISTAN

11.24.2011

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Smith 

II Marine Expeditionary Force   

Lance Cpl. Joshua Smejkal (left) and Corporal Matthew Chen (right), reconnaissance Marines with 3rd Platoon, Company C, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, have seen the challenges of battle firsthand and use lessons learned through their fight to prepare for what’s next. Both Marines hail from Northern Illinois and are reservists currently serving in the Upper Sangin Valley of Afghanistan.

• Date Taken: 11.24.2011
• Date Posted: 12.02.2011 02:03
• Photo ID: 493831
• VIRIN: 111124-M-OB793-074
• Resolution: 2000x3000
• Size: 3.6 MB
• Location: COMBAT OUTPOST ALCATRAZ, AF