U.S. Marines and counterparts from eight other countries continue to forge ahead, running toward the sounds of chaos all part of exercise Rim of the Pacific 2012.
Soldiers from Second Brigade Infantry Division, along with the Combined Task Force Arrowhead, patrol the streets of highway 4 in the district of Spin Boldak, in northern Afghanistan. Photos by Staff Sgt. Brenden Mackie. Produced by Sgt. Jacob Connor.
Marines conduct fast rope insertion training using CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 Reinforced. The training is to raise the proficiency of the Marines in the insertion technique. Includes sound bites from Sgt. Daniel Lopez, Squad Leader for 1st Platoon.