Methar Lam, Afghanistan
(Mar. 19, 2005)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Thomas Stickles and Cpl. John Pollander, both rifleman assigned to Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, provide security on a rooftop while other Marines conduct searches through buildings during Operation Mavericks.

The operation was conducted to capture suspected Anti-Coalition Forces in the vicinity of Methar Lam, Afghanistan. 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines is conducting security and stabilization operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James L. Yarboro