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In Afghanistan, ‘big brother’ is watching

Cpl. Kevin Quigley, tank crewman, Bravo Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 6, stands on top of an M1A1 Abrams tank, July 17, 2012. Quigley, from Emerson, N.J., said “There’s nothing else like an M1A1 on the battlefield,” referring to a tank’s firepower and maneuverability over rough terrain. Quigley, and other Bravo Co. tankers said they are excited to be in Afghanistan, providing infantry Marines with support when they need it. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Buckwalter)

Corporal Kevin Quigley, tank crewman, Bravo Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 6, stands on top of an M1A1 Abrams tank, July 17, 2012. Quigley, from Emerson, N.J., said “There’s nothing else like an M1A1 on the battlefield,” referring to a tank’s firepower and maneuverability over rough terrain. Quigley, and other Bravo Co. tankers said they are excited to be in Afghanistan, providing infantry Marines with support when they need it.