210103-M-JX780-1012 BALEDOGLE MILITARY AIRFIELD, Somalia (Jan. 3, 2021) – Marine Corps Cpl. Edward Paredes, a squad leader with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a radio check from each of the security posts at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia. The 15th MEU conducts operations under Joint Task Force – Quartz in support of Operation Octave Quartz. The mission of OOQ is to relocate Department of Defense forces in Somalia to other East Africa operating locations while maintaining pressure on violent extremists and supporting partner


210103-M-JX780-1012 BALEDOGLE MILITARY AIRFIELD, Somalia (Jan. 3, 2021) – Marine Corps Cpl. Edward Paredes, a squad leader with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a radio check from each of the security posts at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia. The 15th MEU conducts operations under Joint Task Force – Quartz in support of Operation Octave Quartz. The mission of OOQ is to relocate Department of Defense forces in Somalia to other East Africa operating locations while maintaining pressure on violent extremists and supporting partner forces.


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