Sgt. John W. Springs stands atop Buffalo Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle, called "Bonecrusher," at a forward operating base near the district of Delaram, Farah province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Jan. 19. Springs is a combat engineer with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion. Vehicles like the Buffalo are an integral part of the Route Clearance Platoon attached to Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), the ground combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Afghanistan. SPMAGTF-A's mission is to conduct counterinsurgency operations, with a focus
Sgt. John W. Springs stands atop Buffalo Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle, called "Bonecrusher," at a forward operating base near the district of Delaram, Farah province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Jan. 19. Springs is a combat engineer with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion. Vehicles like the Buffalo are an integral part of the Route Clearance Platoon attached to Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), the ground combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Afghanistan. SPMAGTF-A's mission is to conduct counterinsurgency operations, with a focus on training and mentoring the Afghan national police. SPMAGTF-A supports the government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in its efforts to provide security and services to the Afghan people. Where The Buffalo Roams - Bonecrusher relentlessly searches out Improvised Explosive Devices DVIDS153615
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