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Firebase Fiddler's Green

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Fiddler's Green
Nawa, Afghanistan
Fiddler's Green in September 2009
TypeFire base
Site information
Controlled byAfghan Armed Forces
Site history
BuiltJuly 2009
In use2009–2021

Fiddler's Green was an expeditionary fire base in Afghanistan built by the United States Marine Corps. It was located off Route 605 in Nawa-I-Barakzayi District of Helmand Province near the border with Pakistan at what the Marine Corps considered a "chokepoint to Taliban activity."[1] It was originally built by the 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines in 2009 for Operation Strike of the Sword.

It was built on a flood plain, requiring Marine engineers to make improvements to the infrastructure.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ Sanchez, Matt. "As Death Toll Rises, Marines Stay Focused in Afghanistan", FOX News Network website, July 9, 2009. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  2. ^ Woodall, Daniel. "Home Improvement: CLB-3 Enhances Forward Operating Base", United States Marine Corps website, October 28, 2010, Retrieved August 13, 2024.