FORWARD OPERATING BASE ZEEBRUGGE, Helmand province, Afghanistan — Cpl. Israel W. Owens, a field artillery radar operator with 2nd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, poses for a photograph with 2/12’s area of operations canvassing the background. Owens recently received a meritorious promotion to his current rank through his initiative and determination to excel. Oklahoma native fuels security in Kajaki 110703-M-RE261-002

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