Lance Cpl. Tom Welstand, a native of Bury St. Edmunds,
Summary
Lance Cpl. Tom Welstand, a native of Bury St. Edmunds, England, and a military working dog handler with 103 Military Dog Squadron, shares a moment with his search dog, Steegan, during Operation Zamrod Olai, June 25, in northern Nad'Ali District, Helmand province. Welstand and Steegan were operating in support of M Company, 42 Commando, who were sweeping the area to disrupt insurgent activity and movement. M Company expected the area to be heavily mined with improvised explosive devices, making Steegan a crucial part of the team.
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working dog
royal marines
afghanistan
rc sw
regional command southwest
helmand
42 commando battalion
zamrod olai
patrol base khamaar
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m company 42 commando leads operation zamrod olai reveals signs of progress in helmand district
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Date
25/06/2011
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