Topic - Camp Dwyer

Camp Dwyer in Afghanistan is a military base and air field of the United States Marine Corps. It is in the Helmand River Valley in the Garmsir District. It was previously designated a forward operating base, but was significantly expanded in 2009 and the name changed to Camp Dwyer. - Source: Wikipedia

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