By Cpl. Andrew Kalwitz,II
Marine Expeditionary Force
COP TIMBERWOLF — As legend goes, the Roman Empire began with a simple claim of its existence and a basic outline of its boundaries. The only difference between the fabled founding of Rome and Controlled Observation Post Timberwolf, is that Romulus and Remus, the twins who founded Rome, didn’t plan to surrender control of their territory.
“This COP is eventually going to become an Iraqi Police Facility,” said 2nd Lt. Michael P. Lincoln, a convoy/platoon commander with Transportation Support Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward).
In time, the United States military’s control of many other stations in Iraq will also be transferred to Iraqi forces in order to progress toward a self-sufficient country.
“We’re kind of showing them how we would run things and letting them fall in on it,” said Lincoln, a Fairfield, Conn., native. “It’s one step at a time.”
The purpose for the company’s visit was to deliver food, water, plywood and other building materials to those constructing the COP, ensuring Iraqi forces inherit a fully-operational station.
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