OEF 04

Afghanistan 2004-2005

15 – 20 June 2005: Homecoming

3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment Return“3/3 main body redeployed from the OEF theater all personnel departing BAF through Manas International then taking various routes and converging on MCBH.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005
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15 June 2005: Transfer of Authority

“3/3 transferred authority of TAOR Trinity to 2/3 and the AOR was re­designated TAOR KOA.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005 Read more »

Categories: Camp Blessing, FOB Asad Abad, FOB Jalal Abad, FOB Mehtar Lam, H&S Company, India Company, Kilo Company, Kunar Province, Laghman Province, Lima Company, Nangarhar Province, Weapons Company

12 June 2005: India Weapons Cache in Kunar Province

“During a joint patrol, India 3/3 and Echo 2/3 recovered (6) 82mm mortar rounds.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005

Categories: India Company, Kunar Province, Weapons Cache

11 June 2005: Kilo/Fox Weapons Cache

“During a joint patrol, Kilo 3/3 and Fox 2/3 recovered (11) AK-47s, (1) PKM, (23) cans of 14.5mm, (J.) .50 caliber AA gun, (1) A2M recoilless rifle, (1) 82mm mortar base plate.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005

Categories: Kilo Company, Weapons Cache

11 June 2005: Mortar Attack on Camp Blessing

“(3) mortar rounds impacted in the vicinity of Camp Blessing. India 3/3 and Echo 2/3 responded with a squad to investigate the point of impact. No injuries or damage were sustained by the mortar attack.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005

Categories: Camp Blessing, India Company, Indirect Fire, Kunar Province

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