U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Fabian Aguilar, an assistant gunner with Weapons Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and 21-year-old native of Aurora, Colo., and Lance Cpl. Michael Fitch II, a point man with Weapons Plt., Alpha Co., 1st LAR, sight in while posting security during a patrol near the Helmand River here, March 24, 2012. The patrol was one of many missions the platoon has conducted since deploying to southern Helmand in October 2011. Marines with Weapons Plt. have taken on multi-faceted assignments like company and battalion quick reaction missions, battlefield circulations, and traditional rifle platoon duties.
Date Taken: | 03.24.2012 |
Date Posted: | 03.28.2012 07:14 |
Photo ID: | 549880 |
VIRIN: | 120324-M-PH863-015 |
Resolution: | 4000x2800 |
Size: | 6.5 MB |
Location: | KHAN NESHIN, AF |
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