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0352 is the United States Marine Corps designation for anti-tank missile men, Marines who are responsible for medium and heavy anti-armor fire support. The transition to civilian life is strange and unnatural. What was meant to be a simple outing to a concert for Thomas Hairgrove, Josh Guynn, and Michael Hayfield, brings up memories of Afghanistan and the war that tested them. Christopher Bast is a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served as an 0311 Rifleman and Scout for the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion out of Camp Pendleton, California. He deployed to Afghanistan in 2010, then again in 2011-12. He would leave the Marine Corps in 2013 with an honorable discharge at the rank of Corporal.

0313 is the United States Marine Corps designation for LAV Crewmen, Marines who operate Light Armored Vehicles and specialize in armored reconnaissance. For the Marines who named their LAV, Minority, deployment has been slow and uneventful. Fortunes change when reinforcements are suddenly needed at Combat Outpost Javelin. But first, they'll need to get there and the journey across Afghanistan is long and treacherous.Christopher Bast is a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served as an 0311 Rifleman and Scout for the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion out of Camp Pendleton, California. He deployed to Afghanistan in 2010, then again in 2011-12. He would leave the Marine Corps in 2013 with an honorable discharge at the rank of Corporal.

0331 is the United States Marine Corps designation for machine gunners, Marines who provide fire support by heavy and medium weapon platforms. Lance Corporals Stecker and Rodriguez work cohesively to bring their medium machinegun against the Taliban. However, Stecker's uncontrollable anger crashes head first into Rodriguez's quiet patience and now the two must find a means to settle their differences while the war in Afghanistan rages.Christopher Bast is a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served as an 0311 Rifleman and Scout for the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion out of Camp Pendleton, California. He deployed to Afghanistan in 2010, then again in 2011-12. He would leave the Marine Corps in 2013 with an honorable discharge at the rank of Corporal.

0317 is the United States Marine Corps designation for Scout Snipers, Marines highly trained in fieldcraft and marksmanship in order to provide long range precision fire on select targets. The fight around Combat Outpost Javelin continues to rage and has only intensified. Sergeant Anthony Moore and his platoon of Scout Snipers have been called in to put the Taliban in their crosshairs but combat won't be the only thing Moore faces under the Afghan sun. Christopher Bast is a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served as an 0311 Rifleman and Scout for the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion out of Camp Pendleton, California. He deployed to Afghanistan in 2010, then again in 2011-12. He would leave the Marine Corps in 2013 with an honorable discharge at the rank of Corporal.

The Marines of Combat Outpost Javelin continue to stand stalwart and defiant against the increasingly tenacious Taliban attacks. The cost of doing so, however, is high. Charlie Company has no choice but to push forward and fight for their brothers-in-arms.Christopher Bast is a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served as an 0311 Rifleman and Scout for the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion out of Camp Pendleton, California. He deployed to Afghanistan in 2010, then again in 2011-12. He would leave the Marine Corps in 2013 with an honorable discharge at the rank of Corporal.

0321 is the United States Marine Corps designation for Reconnaissance Marine, Marines skilled in scouting, patrolling, and long range communications for the purpose of ground and amphibious reconnaissance. Bryce Rivers is a man feeling disconnected and misunderstood by his fellow Americans, unable to enjoy the commodities he has, Rivers can't help but reminisce of when he had much less and there was much more at stake. Christopher Bast is a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served as an 0311 Rifleman and Scout for the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion out of Camp Pendleton, California. He deployed to Afghanistan in 2010, then again in 2011-12. He would leave the Marine Corps in 2013 with an honorable discharge at the rank of Corporal.

0341 is the United States Marine Corps designation for mortarmen, Marines who provide organic close support by use of indirect fires. Shawn Brandt was simply trying to get a cup of coffee when the beautiful Jessica Earnest makes an abrupt introduction into his life. What would be the perfect date now becomes a struggle as Shawn must balance the memories of Afghanistan with the present. Christopher Bast is a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served as an 0311 Rifleman and Scout for the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion out of Camp Pendleton, California. He deployed to Afghanistan in 2010, then again in 2011-12. He would leave the Marine Corps in 2013 with an honorable discharge at the rank of Corporal.

0302 is the United States Marine Corps designation for infantry officers, officer responsible for commanding and leading Marines during offensive and defensive combat missions. First Lieutenant Andrew Donovan never realized the balancing act that Afghanistan would bring. A simple census patrols takes a turn for the worst and Donovan must walk the fine line between mission accomplishment and troop welfare. Christopher Bast is a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served as an 0311 Rifleman and Scout for the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion out of Camp Pendleton, California. He deployed to Afghanistan in 2010, then again in 2011-12. He would leave the Marine Corps in 2013 with an honorable discharge at the rank of Corporal.

0351 is the United States Marine Corps designation for assaultmen, Marines who specialize in the use of rockets, demolition, and breaching techniques. Squad Leader Gregory Rourke is a loving husband and soon to be father. David Cortez's only family are the Marines of Combat Outpost Javelin. Their commonality is their urge to fight. For months, the assault section has been held in reserve, unable to bare their fangs. Until now. Christopher Bast is a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served as an 0311 Rifleman and Scout for the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion out of Camp Pendleton, California. He deployed to Afghanistan in 2010, then again in 2011-12. He would leave the Marine Corps in 2013 with an honorable discharge at the rank of Corporal.

The Marines of Charlie Company expected a relatively quiet deployment to Afghanistan. Instead, Combat Outpost Javelin finds itself weathering the storm of a Taliban offensive. The infantrymen must do what they do best: fight for their lives, and for each other. Christopher Bast is a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served as an 0311 Rifleman and Scout for the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion out of Camp Pendleton, California. He deployed to Afghanistan in 2010, then again in 2011-12. He would leave the Marine Corps in 2013 with an honorable discharge at the rank of Corporal.

8404 is the United States Navy designation for a Corpsman, Sailors who provide medical care for Marines while on mission. There's a special bond between Marines and Corpsmen, more affectionately known as 'Doc.' Dominic Villanueva, however, has been through the ringer. He's saved Marines and lost them. Now he struggles to hide his feelings of inadequacy while continuing his deployment in Afghanistan.Christopher Bast is a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served as an 0311 Rifleman and Scout for the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion out of Camp Pendleton, California. He deployed to Afghanistan in 2010, then again in 2011-12. He would leave the Marine Corps in 2013 with an honorable discharge at the rank of Corporal.