Forward Operating Base Jackson

FOB Jackson
FOB Sabit Qadam

IATA: noneICAO: none
Summary
Airport type Military
Owner International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)
Operator United States Marine Corps (USMC)
Formerly: British Army
Location Helmand Province, Afghanistan
Built 2006 (2006)
In use 2006-2010
2010-unknown
Coordinates 32°04′33″N 064°49′55″E / 32.07583°N 64.83194°E / 32.07583; 64.83194Coordinates: 32°04′33″N 064°49′55″E / 32.07583°N 64.83194°E / 32.07583; 64.83194
Helipads
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Forward Operating Base Jackson (FOB Jackson) was a United States military base[1] located just west of Sangin Village, Sangin District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

The base was named after British soldier Private Damien Jackson of the 3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment who was killed on active service.

It was initially used by the British Armed Forces as part of Operation Herrick (OP H) before being turned to the United States Marine Corps (USMC) during 2010.

History

It has been used by:

See also

References

  1. "Taliban is losing its advantage in Afghanistan". The Washington Post. March 10, 2011. Retrieved October 5, 2011.
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