Flashback Friday - Operation Enduring Freedom In October 2001, Operation Enduring Freedom began, launching a campaign that would define the Marine Corps for over a decade. It stands as a masterclass in expeditionary capability and sustained mountain warfare, involving thousands of Marines from the 2d Marine Division who transitioned from the sea to the high-altitude deserts of Afghanistan. While the mission began with the rapid toppling of the Taliban regime, the operation evolved into a complex