thedrifter
06-03-09, 07:32 AM
3/8 scheduled to return this week
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June 2, 2009 - 3:05 PM
The final elements of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, will return Thursday from a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
The battalion served as the ground combat element of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Afghanistan and conducted counter-insurgency operations in southern Afghanistan, working with Afghan National Security Forces and local leaders to support security and the government, according to information from 2nd Marine Division.
Thursday's homecoming will include approximately 300 of the battalion's 1,000 Marines and sailors.
Ellie
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June 2, 2009 - 3:05 PM
The final elements of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, will return Thursday from a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
The battalion served as the ground combat element of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Afghanistan and conducted counter-insurgency operations in southern Afghanistan, working with Afghan National Security Forces and local leaders to support security and the government, according to information from 2nd Marine Division.
Thursday's homecoming will include approximately 300 of the battalion's 1,000 Marines and sailors.
Ellie