Fallen Angels
17 September 2010: Kilo-1 Firefight
During a pre-election patrol, elements of Kilo Company 1st Platoon were engaged by Taliban fighters. One Marine, 1st Lieutenant Scott Fleming, was killed in action.
30 July 2010: Kilo Memorial for Cpl Wrightsman
Kilo Company had a memorial service for Corporal Joe Wrightsman, who drowned in the Helmand River on 18 July 2010 while trying to save an Afghan policeman. — Source: Regimental Combat Team 7 Press Release
22 July 2010: ‘Dealer 54’ Crash
India Company responding to the Dealer 54 crash site. Trek Nawa, Afghanistan. July 2010.
An AH-1 Cobra from HMLA-369 was shot down while in support of India Company during Operation THRESHER, killing the two pilots. The operation was suspended one day for a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel mission. Read more
18 July 2010: Joe Wrightsman
A U.S. Marine Corps carry team transfers the remains of Cpl Joe L. Wrightsman at Dover Air Force Base, Del., July 21, 2010.
Corporal Joe Wrightsman drowned in the Helmand River while attempting to save the life of an Afghan National Policeman.
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15 April 2010: Weapons Memorial for LCpl Plotts
Weapons Company held a memorial for Lance Corporal Marc Plotts, who died on 30 March at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. — Source: Marine Corps Base Hawaii Press Release Read more