Marines - World Tour 2009 - Afghanistan

Strike of the Sword

This July, there are about four thousand Marines that have started the largest combat deployment since the Viet Nam War, in Helmand province, Afghanistan. They are striking at the Talibans major money making scheme, their Poppy fields. It is estimated to provide about 80% of the worlds opium and the money has been fueling their operations. The operation is called 'Strike of the Sword' and is designed to be a large fast moving direct combat initiative.




Al-Jazeera






This is an article by Michelle Malkin:

http://michellemalkin.com/2009/07/03/strike-of-the-sword/





FoxNews

Marines Insertion and Battle preparations.

Photo video of operation by Marines

Initial Contact

Fighting continues

Our Marines keep fighting in Afghanistan, it is intensifying. We wish them all a safe return. Please keep them in your prayers.