Commandant Visits Afghanistan
Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen James F. Amos, addresses a crowd of U.S. Marines and sailors at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan Dec. 23. Amos expressed his admiration to the service members for their accomplishments and dedication to supporting the ongoing counterinsurgency mission, especially while deployed during the holiday season.
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MajGen Richard P. Mills, Commanding General, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), addresses more than two thousand servicemembers during a visit from the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen James F. Amos, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlton W. Kent at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Dec. 23. Amos and Kent visited to say thanks to all the troops who are supporting the International Security Assistance Force and to wish them a happy holiday.
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Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen James F. Amos addressed a crowd of Marines and sailors at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Dec. 23. Amos expressed his admiration to the service members for their accomplishments and dedication to supporting the ongoing counterinsurgency mission, especially while deployed during the holiday season.
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Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen James F. Amos and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlton W. Kent, address a crowd of Marines and sailors at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Dec. 23. Amos and Kent visited to say thanks to all the troops who are supporting the International Security Assistance Force and to wish them a happy holiday.
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Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, addressed a crowd of Marines and sailors at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Dec. 23. Amos expressed his admiration to the service members for their accomplishments and dedication to supporting the ongoing counterinsurgency mission, especially while deployed during the holiday season.
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