Author Archives: TF Trinity Actual
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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23 June 2010: Lima Company IED Attack
Cpl. Matt Garst, Lima Company. Nawa Province, Afghanistan. June 2010.
Lima Company was attacked by a pressure plate IED, resulting in one Marine wounded.
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6 June 2010: Transfer of Authority
Lt. Col. Jeffrey C. Holt and Sgt. Maj. Andrew T. Cece. FOB Geronimo, Nawa Province, Afghanistan. June 2010.
On June 6, 2010, 3rd Battalion conducted a relief in place with 1st Battalion 3rd Marines to begin combat operations in southern Afghanistan.
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