Chalbar Air Assault

In the afternoon on 21 June, 3rd Platoon was on guard at FOB Lagman as 2nd Platoon came into contact with a large number of Taliban and Anti-Coalition Militia near Chalbar in Mianeshin District. Assembling as large a force as possible, 3rd Squad under SSG Galvan, a machine gun team under SPC Alexander, and a headquarters element became the quick reaction force to support 2nd Platoon's assault. Reaching the LZ under RPG and small arms fire, these 13 soldiers secured the eastern river valley and although pinned down by effective fire, called in A-10 and AH-64 Apache close air support to prevent the enemy from enveloping 2nd Platoon's position, thereby allowing them to close with the enemy. The result end result of the battle was over 100 enemy KIA and numerous detained enemy prisoners.

The hastily-assembled QRF prepares for insertion into HLZ Alpha		On guard at our stronghold position the night of the battle
The point of view of one of the enemy's position, as seen from the day after.		A Chinook flies over the river valley, resupplying Chosen Company after the battle
The long night took its toll on LT Wainwright.		SGT Gonzalez returns to our stronghold after checking the compound's security
SPC Liddick prepares to exfil following the battle