Author Archives: TF Trinity Actual
27 October – 4 November 2011: Departure for Afghanistan
Headquarters and Service Company, Manas Transit Hub, Kyrgyzstan. October 2011.
“The Advance party for deployment departed Kaneohe Bay, HI on 11 October 2011, and the Main body of the Battalion followed, beginning on 27 October 2011. The Battalion arrived in Garmser District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan from 31 October – 9 November.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 July to 18 November 2011 Read more
26 May 2011: Change of Command
(L-R) Lt. Col. Matthew Palma, Sgt. Maj. Andrew Cece, and Lt. Col. Jeffrey Holt. Marine Corps Base Hawaii. May 2011.
“The battalion change of command of LtCol Holt to LtCol Palma took place on 26 May.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2011 Read more
31 January – 18 February 2011: Pacific Division Match
“Marines from [the battalion] participated in the Pacific Division Matches to compete in rifle and pistol marksmanship.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2011
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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22 December 2010 – 8 February 2011: Post-Deployment Leave Blocks
“Start of first port/starboard post-deployment leave block.” — Sources: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 December to 31 December 2010, 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2011