Cpl. Sol N. Schilling, a machine gunner with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, enters a local's compound to search for weapons, bomb making materials, contraband and Taliban propaganda during a clear, hold, and build operation, Oct. 21, in Northern Marjah, Afghanistan. The main purpose of the operation was established security for the construction of a new patrol base while conducting searches of local's compounds in the area. They received no enemy resistance. US Marines conduct full-fledge clearing operation boosting security in Northern Marjah DVIDS335426

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