 In 2008 without the support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force, members of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion 7th Marines, were sent to Sangin to assist Ranger Company, 1st Battalion, The Royal Irish Regiment, who were stationed in central Sangin's FOB Jackson as part of the 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment (2 PARA)'s deployment.Within a month of their arrival, 3rd Platoon had branched out from FOB Tangiers and established FOB Wishtan.From June to October 2008 Echo company suffered numerous casualties, to include Cpl.