Patrol Base Jaker Explained

PB Jaker
Location:Nawa-I-Barakzayi District, Helmand Province Afghanistan
Type:Combat Outpost
Built:2008
Used:2008 — 2014
Controlledby:United States Marine Corps

Patrol Base Jaker in Afghanistan was a military expeditionary base used by the United States Marine Corps and British Army. It was in along the Helmand River Valley in Nawa-I-Barakzayi. It was originally built by the British Army of Task Force Helmand in 2008. In June 2009, it was transferred to the Marines of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. It was also the setting for the documentary film Patrol Base Jaker.

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