CAMP BASTION, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan â A Marine with Marine Aircraft Group 40 shields himself, Nov. 6, from the dirt and rocks blown around from the first wave of MV-22B âOspreyâ entering the Taskforce Helmand area of operation. Making military history, the Osprey are the first of their kind to be used in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas J. Hermesman)