II MEF News

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Afghan National Security Forces stand at attention during the Afghanistan National Anthem while being saluted by an official party at the Generator Mechanic Course graduation, at the Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest, Helmand province, June 13. Nineteen men graduated from the seven-day course that taught them basic operations of generators such as preventative maintenance, internal wiring and troubleshooting. - Afghan National Security Forces stand at attention during the Afghanistan National Anthem while being saluted by an official party at the Generator Mechanic Course graduation, at the Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest, Helmand province, June 13. Nineteen men graduated from the seven-day course that taught them basic operations of generators such as preventative maintenance, internal wiring and troubleshooting.

Sgt. Joseph Graham, a forward observer with Fire Control Team 5, Supporting Arms Liaison Team Chuck, 2nd Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, manages Landing Zone Judas at Combat Outpost Shukvani, May 4. Marines with 2nd ANGLICO have spent the past six months partnered with 32nd Georgian Light Infantry Battalion, assisting them with command and control while providing close air support. - Sgt. Joseph Graham, a forward observer with Fire Control Team 5, Supporting Arms Liaison Team Chuck, 2nd Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, manages Landing Zone Judas at Combat Outpost Shukvani, May 4. Marines with 2nd ANGLICO have spent the past six months partnered with 32nd Georgian Light Infantry Battalion, assisting them with command and control while providing close air support.

A soldier from the 33rd Georgian Battalion prepares to leave Combat Outpost Shukvani in Helmand province, Afghanistan in a Mine Resistant Armor Protected vehicle on a convoy, April 28. COP Shukvani was recently expanded by 36 Marines and one sailor with 1st Platoon, Engineer Company, Combat Logistrics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward). - A soldier from the 33rd Georgian Battalion prepares to leave Combat Outpost Shukvani in Helmand province, Afghanistan in a Mine Resistant Armor Protected vehicle on a convoy, April 28. COP Shukvani was recently expanded by 36 Marines and one sailor with 1st Platoon, Engineer Company, Combat Logistrics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward).

110613-N-3650S-103 CAMP LEATHERNECK (June 13, 2011) U.S. Navy Corpsman ___________ takes a flanking position against an Afghan Uniform Police trainee during a field exercise at "Combat Town," Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province. This class of AUP trainees is the last one that will be run by U.S. Marines at Camp Leatherneck before Afghanistan takes control of their own training. (Official U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matt Snodgrass/Released) - 110613-N-3650S-103 CAMP LEATHERNECK (June 13, 2011) U.S. Navy Corpsman ___________ takes a flanking position against an Afghan Uniform Police trainee during a field exercise at "Combat Town," Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province. This class of AUP trainees is the last one that will be run by U.S. Marines at Camp Leatherneck before Afghanistan takes control of their own training. (Official U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matt Snodgrass/Released)

An Afghan student searches through different types of explosives during an counter- improvised explosive device class as a part of the Afghan Uniformed Police Basic Course 11-8 aboard Camp Bastion, June 6. IED's are the number one killer of Afghan and coalition forces. - An Afghan student searches through different types of explosives during an counter- improvised explosive device class as a part of the Afghan Uniformed Police Basic Course 11-8 aboard Camp Bastion, June 6. IED's are the number one killer of Afghan and coalition forces.

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Capt. Ramon Pattugalan (left), the Joint Terminal Attack Controller for Fire Control Team 6, Supporting Arms Liaison Team Chuck, 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, receives a letter of appreciation from Lt. Col. Phridoa Tereladze, the commanding officer of the 32nd Georgian Light Infantry Battalion, aboard Combat Outpost Shukvani, May 7. Pattugalan, a native of Fontana, Calif., has a unique style of leadership that has cultivated a deep level of respect and loyalty from his Marines. - Capt. Ramon Pattugalan (left), the Joint Terminal Attack Controller for Fire Control Team 6, Supporting Arms Liaison Team Chuck, 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, receives a letter of appreciation from Lt. Col. Phridoa Tereladze, the commanding officer of the 32nd Georgian Light Infantry Battalion, aboard Combat Outpost Shukvani, May 7. Pattugalan, a native of Fontana, Calif., has a unique style of leadership that has cultivated a deep level of respect and loyalty from his Marines.

Lance Cpl. Luke Stauber, a motor transportation operator with Regimental Combat Team 8, hands a case of water off to another Marine during a resupply mission to the village of Washir, Afghanistan, June 8. The mission brought food, water and fuel to the Afghan National Army soldiers of the 1st Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, during their mission to secure the town and establish a presence in the area. - Lance Cpl. Luke Stauber, a motor transportation operator with Regimental Combat Team 8, hands a case of water off to another Marine during a resupply mission to the village of Washir, Afghanistan, June 8. The mission brought food, water and fuel to the Afghan National Army soldiers of the 1st Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, during their mission to secure the town and establish a presence in the area.