CAMP BARBER, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Lt. Gen. Samuel Helland (left) promotes Cpl. Jonathan D. Radu (right), a squad leader with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), to the rank of sergeant on Camp Barber, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Feb. 6, 2009. Helland, the commander of U.S. Marine Forces Central Command, visited Marines of 3/8 and Combat Logistics Battalion 3, the ground and logistics combat elements of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, to inform them of current Marine Corps issues. SPMAGTF-A stands with the Afghan people as a strategic partner in building an effective and sustainable security force to defend their nation.(photo by Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones)
CAMP BARBER, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Lt. Gen. Samuel Helland speaks with Marines during a visit to Camp Barber, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Feb. 6, 2009. Helland, the commander of U.S. Marine Forces Central Command, visited the Marines of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), and Combat Logistics Battalion 3, the ground and logistics combat elements of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, to discuss morale and welfare initiatives and make sure the Marines are supplied properly for combat effectiveness. SPMAGTF-A and NATO’s International Security Assistance Force support the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in its efforts to provide security and services to the Afghan people.(photo by Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones)
CAMP BARBER, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Lt. Gen. Samuel Helland answers questions from Marines at Camp Barber, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Feb. 6, 2009. Helland, the commander of U.S. Marine Forces Central Command, visited the Marines of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), and Combat Logistics Battalion 3, the ground and logistics combat elements of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, as part of his battlefield tour of southern Afghanistan. SPMAGTF-A is here to assist the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in finding Afghan solutions to Afghan issues.(photo by Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones)
CAMP BARBER, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Lt. Gen. Samuel Helland discusses Marine Corps issues with Marines at Camp Barber, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Feb. 6, 2009. Helland, the commander of U.S. Marine Forces Central Command, visited the Marines of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), and Combat Logistics Battalion 3, the ground and logistics combat elements of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Afghanistan, to get a better understanding of how the Marines are living and operating. SPMAGTF-A assists the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in providing aid and services to the Afghan people.(photo by Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones)
