Marines targets the Taliban in Afghan push

U.S. Marines on Friday constant to lead a major push against militants in southern Afghanistan in an effort to rout the Taliban from their stronghold in Helmand province, Marine Capt.

A Marine source describe the fighting thursday evening as "our most important encounter."
Sporadic fighting took place over more than a few hours in the southeastern sector of Garmser region, said Pelletier, spokesman for the Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan.