U.S. Marines conduct a mounted patrol in cold and snowy weather. U.S. Marines conduct a mounted patrol in the cold and snowy weather of the Khowst-Gardez Pass in Afghanistan on Dec. 30, 2004. Marines of the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, are conducting security and stabilization operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.05 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 427185-B-XPN46-849.jpg Photo Gallery