Second Marine Division (Forward) recently released a new six-part series entitled "Commanding general reflects on Helmand." The series of intimate interviews with the commanding general of 2nd Marine Division (Forward) highlights the challenges and successes the Marines and sailors of the division made during their tenure as the ground combat element of the Marine Air Ground Task Force and Regional Command (Southwest) during the last year. In the second installment Brig. Gen. Lewis Craparotta discusses the closure of insurgent smuggling routes in southern Helmand. Craparotta also delves into disruption and clearing operations, which took place prior to the insurgents' spring offensive during the early months of 2011. Also available in high definition.
Date Taken: | 02.16.2012 |
Date Posted: | 02.15.2012 04:26 |
Category: | Package |
Video ID: | 137570 |
VIRIN: | 120216-M-PE262-686 |
Filename: | DOD_100325008 |
Length: | 00:03:38 |
Location: | CAMP LEATHERNECK, HELMAND PROVINCE, AF |
Downloads: | 43 |
High-Res. Downloads: | 43 |
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