Marines - Afghanistan

Marines recently took part in a mission to clear the enemy from a series of villages in a remote Afghan valley. Cpl. Ed Galo brings us the story.

Marines host a shura in Kajaki, Afghanistan, to get feedback from local citizens. Lance Cpl. Tyler Reiriz reports.

The Personnel Retrieval and Processing Detachment of 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) is responsible for returning fallen Marines back to the U.S. The Detachment's non-commissioned officers embody professionalism, hard work and dedication to the mission while deployed to Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Sgt. John Jackson reports.

Professionalism, hard work, and dedication to the mission and their Marines are traits vital for Marine noncommissioned officers. Sgt. John Jackson takes us to Helmand, Afghanistan, where Marines are embodying these traits.

1st Lt. Phillip M. Downey has a unique gift from Afghanistan for his soon-to-be-born son at home. He is sending his upcoming baby boy the Stars and Stripes, which flew 50 feet above the Task Force Leatherneck compound.

As senior Marines from Regimental Combat Team 5 prepare for other duty assignments, it's up to the junior Marines to assume leadership responsibilities. Sgt. Michael Cifuentes has the story.

Sgt. William J. Woitowicz, a native of Groton, Mass., was posthumously awarded the Silver Star, the nation's third highest honor for combat valor, during a ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in front of family, friends and fellow Marines.

The Marine Corps seamlessly combines air and ground combat operations in order to be a effective fighting force.

Most people in the military have a sense of patriotism when they wear the uniform. Cpl. Ed Galo reports on one Marine who wore the uniform before becoming a United States citizen.

Marines at Combat Outpost Castle in the Khan Neshin district of Afghanistan honor the memory of Cpl. Robero Cazarez.