OEF 10-01
14 January 2011: Battalion Memorial Service
“All battalion personnel conducted a memorial service for Kilo Marines 1stLt Scott Fleming and Sgt Joe Wrightsman on 14 January.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2011
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7 – 8 December 2010: Homecoming
“Upon returning [to] Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) Kaneohe Bay, the battalion main body executed a 96-hour liberty block.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 December to 31 December 2010
11 November 2010: U.S. Senators Visit FOB Jaker
LtCol Jeff Holt, Nawa District, Afghanistan. November 2010.
Several U.S. senators paid a visit to FOB Jaker. Read more
7 November 2010: Dealer 54 Plaque Dedication Ceremony
LtCol. Jeff Holt, Battalion Staff. FOB Geronimo, Afghanistan. November 2010.
Battalion held a plaque dedication ceremony at FOB Geronimo for the two HMLA-369 pilots killed in July while supporting India Company. HMLA-369 leadership were in attendance. – Source: Regimental Combat Team 1 Press Release Read more
28 October 2010: Deputy Secretary of Defense Visits Nawa
LtCol Jeff Holt (L), CWO3 James Law (R), Nawa District, Afghanistan. October 2010.
“On 28 October, the Deputy Secretary of Defense the Honorable William J. Lynn III visited the Nawa District Center. The Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT 1) staff arrived to accompany the battalion staff in hosting the Deputy Secretary for his visit. Following his departure, the RCT 1 staff remained in Nawa until 30 October to tour the battalion AO.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period of 1 October 2010 through 1 December [sic] 2010
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