Using his rifle, Sgt. Daniel P. Hubbert demonstrates a forward slash for Marines with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program sustainment training at Forward Operating Base Now Zad, Helmand Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, March 7, Marines utilize what free time they have within the protective walls of the FOB to keep their physical and mental focus. "We're trying to get everybody where they're supposed to be and try to utilize what time we have (to conduct the training)," Hubbert said. Hubbert explained that the s
Using his rifle, Sgt. Daniel P. Hubbert demonstrates a forward slash for Marines with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program sustainment training at Forward Operating Base Now Zad, Helmand Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, March 7, Marines utilize what free time they have within the protective walls of the FOB to keep their physical and mental focus. "We're trying to get everybody where they're supposed to be and try to utilize what time we have (to conduct the training)," Hubbert said. Hubbert explained that the squads are patrolling daily outside the FOB, making it difficult to sustain the training, but he tries to instruct the Marines frequently. Hubbert is a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor and squad leader for first squad, first platoon, Co. L, 3/8, the ground combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Afghanistan. SPMAGTF-A's mission is to conduct counterinsurgency operations, and train and mentor the Afghan national police. 3-8 Marines make every day count in Afghanistan DVIDS159390
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