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CAMP DWYER, Afghanistan – As route repairs takes engineers further into Marjah, Afghanistan, foot patrols play a vital role in maintaining the area’s security.
Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) routinely conduct foot patrols to mitigate insurgent activity so that road repairs can continue.
“The patrols are being pushed out for security purposes,” explained Staff Sgt. Thomas J. Vanorden, from Honesdale, Pa., a combat engineer with CLB-7. “Having patrols out allows us to interact with the locals to see what’s going on in order to maintain good situational awareness.
“I think by constantly patrolling the area, we make insurgents think twice before trying to do something against us,” Vanorden said. “They see we are ready and we have our guard up.”
Marines patrol the area looking for improvised explosive devices, anti-personnel mines and signs of insurgency activity.
“We found two IEDs and also engaged insurgents several times during our patrols,” said Cpl. Domingo E. Diaz, from McAllen, Texas, a combat engineer with CLB-7. “I think the most important part about our patrols is they can see we are present in the area.”
Continuous foot patrols in the area limit insurgents’ ability to set up ambushes and explosives along the routes, ensuring the safety of the engineers as they continue to repair roads throughout the district.
| Date Taken: | 07.23.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 07.25.2011 04:28 |
| Story ID: | 74259 |
| Location: | CAMP DWYER, AF |
| Web Views: | 363 |
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