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Forward Operating Base Geronimo
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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]
Quick Facts FOB Geronimo, Coordinates ...
FOB Geronimo | |||||||
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Nawa-I-Barakzayi District, Helmand Province in Afghanistan | |||||||
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Coordinates | 31°07′58″N 064°11′22″E | ||||||
Type | Forward operating base | ||||||
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Owner | International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) | ||||||
Operator | United States Marine Corps Afghan National Army (ANA) | ||||||
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Built | July 2009 (2009) | ||||||
In use | 2009-2014 (2014) | ||||||
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Elevation | 869 metres (2,851 ft) AMSL | ||||||
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