Tennessee Marine continues family legacy in Afghanistan [Image 2 of 2]

CAMP DWYER, HELMAND PROVINCE,, AFGHANISTAN

02.28.2012

Photo by Cpl. Alfred V. Lopez 

I Marine Expeditionary Force

U.S. Marine Cpl. Natasha Almeida, an intelligence analyst with 11th Marine Regiment currently serving with the Regimental Combat Team 5 civil affairs detachment and 22-year-old native of Piney Flats, Tenn., continues her family’s tradition in the U.S. armed forces. As Almeida names the numerous servicemen and servicewomen in her family, it becomes apparent that military service runs in her blood. Almeida currently plays a pivotal role in the development of infrastructure and governance in southern Helmand province. Her time at work is split between duties as an intelligence analyst and administrative non-commissioned officer for the RCT-5 civil affairs detachment. In her spare time, Almeida divides her attention between volunteer work and working toward her degree. She volunteers with a Girl Scout troop, is currently pursuing an undergraduate certificate in Asian studies, and hopes to get a civilian job involving international affairs.

• Date Taken: 02.28.2012
• Date Posted: 02.29.2012 13:55
• Photo ID: 533063
• VIRIN: 120228-M-PH863-002
• Resolution: 2800x4000
• Size: 4.39 MB
• Location: CAMP DWYER, HELMAND PROVINCE,, AF