Lance Cpl. Ryan Howerton, a 22-year-old native of Kansas City, Mo., and mortar man with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, searches for insurgents during an Afghan National Civil Order Police-led operation Feb. 13. Marines with 2nd Bn., 7th Marines provided fire support during the operation. - Lance Cpl. Ryan Howerton, a 22-year-old native of Kansas City, Mo., and mortar man with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, searches for insurgents during an Afghan National Civil Order Police-led operation Feb. 13. Marines with 2nd Bn., 7th Marines provided fire support during the operation.