FOB Salerno
Visit by BGen Chapmion (25 Mar 05)
“3/3 Battalion Bravo Command Group hosted the Deputy Commanding General for Operations for CJTF-76, Brigadier General Champion at FOB Salerno.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005
FOB Salerno Rocket Attack (22 Mar 05)
“FOB Salerno sustained a rocket attack with all five of the rockets impacting outside the wire, there were no casualties or damage to the facility.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005
20-27 March 2005: 2/3 PDSS Team
“On 23 March, a small contingent Second Battalion, Third Marines (2/3) arrived in Salerno to conduct their Pre-Deployment Site Survey (PDSS) of TAOR Trinity. They remained in Salerno until 26 March.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005 Read more
13 March 2005: Close Air Support Training at FOB Salerno
H&S and Weapons Company Marines participated in Close Air Support training at FOB Salerno. — Source: Sentinel (Vol 2, No 6): Apr 08, 2005 Read more
11 March 2005: FOB Salerno Rocket Attack
Courtesy Eric German
“FOB Salerno sustained a rocket attack, five impacted inside the wire, three impacted outside the wire, no major damage or casualties sustained.” — Source: 3/3 Command Chronology for the Period 01 January to 30 June 2005
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