Lance Cpl. Robert B. Xerri (front), Lance Cpl. Ryan J. Carriddi (left) and Lance Cpl. Brandon J. Walker (right) prepare to fire a 60 mm mortar round to ensure their readiness in a deliberate defense Dec. 10 in Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The mortar team supported Company I, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, during Operation Backstop Dec. 7-12. The company's headquarters, 3/8, is the ground combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, whose mission is to conduct counterinsurgency operations and train and mentor the Afghan national police
Lance Cpl. Robert B. Xerri (front), Lance Cpl. Ryan J. Carriddi (left) and Lance Cpl. Brandon J. Walker (right) prepare to fire a 60 mm mortar round to ensure their readiness in a deliberate defense Dec. 10 in Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The mortar team supported Company I, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, during Operation Backstop Dec. 7-12. The company's headquarters, 3/8, is the ground combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, whose mission is to conduct counterinsurgency operations and train and mentor the Afghan national police. Marines Provide British Forces Security in Afghanistan During Operation Backstop DVIDS135943
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