Forward Operating Base Geronimo

FOB Geronimo
Nawa-I-Barakzayi District, Helmand Province in Afghanistan
FOB Geronimo is located in Afghanistan
FOB Geronimo
FOB Geronimo
Shown within Afghanistan
Coordinates31°07′58″N 064°11′22″E / 31.13278°N 64.18944°E / 31.13278; 64.18944
TypeForward operating base
Site information
OwnerInternational Security Assistance Force (ISAF)
OperatorUnited States Marine Corps
Afghan National Army (ANA)
Site history
BuiltJuly 2009 (2009)
In use2009-2014 (2014)
Airfield information
Elevation869 metres (2,851 ft) AMSL
Helipads
Number Length and surface
01 30 metres (98 ft) Concrete

FOB Geronimo is a former Forward operating base located along the Helmand River Valley in Nawa-I-Barakzayi District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. It was originally built for 1st Battalion, 5th Marines by Combat Logistics Battalion 8 (CLB8), of the United States Marine Corps in 2009.[1][2]

See also

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References

  1. ^ Regimental Combat Team 3 Public Affairs. "First Marine RCT in Afghanistan concludes historic deployment Archived December 2, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, Marines.mil website, October 26, 2009. Retrieved on December 12, 2011.
  2. ^ "Exit Strategy: Month 2 Day 29". 29 October 2012.


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