Saturday, January 31, 2009

3/8 Marines perform DANCON March

CAMP BASTION, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Marines with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), participate in the Danish Contingent March at Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Jan. 23, 2009.
The 23-kilometer hike was held to honor fallen Danish soldiers, and the proceeds generated by the $20 registration fee will be donated to the soldiers’ families. Eight Marines from 3/8 marched in the event to show their support.
3/8 is the ground combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan. SPMAGTF-A is here to reinforce success and sustain the momentum of the ongoing progress by the alliance.
(photo by Lance Cpl. Ronald W. Stauffer)



CAMP BASTION, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Lance Cpl. Jerome J. Estrella marches alongside Danish service members during the Danish Contingent March at Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Jan. 23, 2009.
The 23-kilometer hike was held to honor fallen Danish soldiers, and the proceeds generated by the $20 registration fee will be donated to the soldiers’ families. Eight Marines from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), marched in the event to show their support.
Estrella is a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialist with 3/8, the ground combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan. SPMAGTF-A is here to reinforce success and sustain the momentum of the ongoing progress by the alliance.
(photo by Lance Cpl. Ronald W. Stauffer)


CAMP BASTION, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Pfc. Omar Horta stays focused during the Danish Contingent March at Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Jan. 23, 2009.
The 23-kilometer hike was held to honor fallen Danish soldiers, and the proceeds generated by the $20 registration fee will be donated to the soldiers’ families. Eight Marines from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), marched in the event to show their support.
Horta is a bulk fuel specialist with 3/8, the ground combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan. SPMAGTF-A is here to reinforce success and sustain the momentum of the ongoing progress by the alliance.
(photo by Lance Cpl. Ronald W. Stauffer)
CAMP BASTION, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Marines with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (reinforced), and Danish service members present their certificates of completion at the finish line of the Danish Contingent March at Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Jan. 23, 2009.
The 23-kilometer hike was held to honor fallen Danish soldiers, and the proceeds generated by the $20 registration fee will be donated to the soldiers’ families. Eight Marines from 3/8 marched in the event to show their support.
3/8 is the ground combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan. SPMAGTF-A is here to reinforce success and sustain the momentum of the ongoing progress by the alliance.
(photo by Lance Cpl. Ronald W. Stauffer)
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