Military News Reports - Military occupation, Helmand Province 2010

Combat Outpost Sher located deep in the Helmand province of Afghanistan. This is the front lines of the war in January 2010 for the men of Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines and a component of the ANA (Afghanistan National Army). The Marines and ANA Soldiers move out through farm land and quickly start taking fire from hidden Taliban fighters. Sounds of gunfire as Marines take cover. Helmand Province Afghanistan. Troops from Great Britain in Afghanistan. In the British sector units of the British 4 Rifles Mechanized Infantry Regiment battle an unseen enemy that fires through murder holes in walls. View of murder hole through a rifle scope as puff of smoke comes from rifle barrel. Image of British sniper on watch. Murder holes are marked with spray paint. British troops dive for cover as they come under fire or take fire. British Troops return fire. Sound of gunfire. British sniper takes out shooter using murder hole. Basra Iraq. Counterfeit Iraqi and American money creates problems for Iraqi merchants in Basra City. Daily life at Combat Outpost Sher in Afghanistan. Marine shaves, eat meals, haircuts, laundry, and staying fit. Images of Marines sleeping when they can. Plywood sign on wooden cross reads äóìAmerican Heroes That Gave Alläó and a list of four names. Nawa District Afghanistan. Marines share a meal and exchange gifts as Marines prepare to rotate out. Bagram Airfield Afghanistan. Shows a CROWS II (Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station) mounted on a M1114 up-armored HMMWV military vehicle. Shows gunner inside military vehicle at gun controls. Gunner fires CROWS II gun while remaining safely inside vehicle. Kandahar Airfield Afghanistan. USO Tour. Celebrities Anna Kournikova, Professional Tennis Player, and singer Billy Ray Cyrus. Basra Iraq. Husband and wife Apache Helicopter pilots serve together in Iraq. Images of two Apache helicopters on runway with rotors turning. Image of helicopter pilot and copilot/gunner, Apache helicopter take off and in flight.