Marines devise a search plan during a desert patrol.
Credit: Cpl. Ryan Tomlinson & LA Times
Credit: Cpl. Ryan Tomlinson & LA Times
Showing posts with label Al Anbar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Al Anbar. Show all posts
August 17, 2008
May 23, 2007
Al-Anbar Rejection of al-Qaeda Creates Economic, Political Opportunities
BAGHDAD — The deputy commander of Multi-National Division-West and the governor of Al-Anbar province held a press conference at the Combined Press Information Center Tuesday.
U.S.Marine Corps Brig. Gen. John Allen, deputy commander of MND-W, and Mamoun Sami Rashid Al-Awani, the governor of Al-Anbar province, discussed the progression of security and stability in Al-Anbar province.
“The Al-Anbar province is in transition,” said Allen. “The recent improvement in the security situation across the province has created significant political and economic opportunities.”
Recently, Al-Anbar citizens have made several big steps engaging al-Qaeda in the province and have grown politically and economically closer with the Iraqi central government.
“There are dramatic changes in Al-Anbar,” said Allen. “The Anbaris have rejected al-Qaeda.
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U.S.Marine Corps Brig. Gen. John Allen, deputy commander of MND-W, and Mamoun Sami Rashid Al-Awani, the governor of Al-Anbar province, discussed the progression of security and stability in Al-Anbar province.
“The Al-Anbar province is in transition,” said Allen. “The recent improvement in the security situation across the province has created significant political and economic opportunities.”
Recently, Al-Anbar citizens have made several big steps engaging al-Qaeda in the province and have grown politically and economically closer with the Iraqi central government.
“There are dramatic changes in Al-Anbar,” said Allen. “The Anbaris have rejected al-Qaeda.
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May 15, 2007
Anbar Province Still Dangerous But Getting Better, Marine Commander Says
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2007 – Life in Iraq’s Anbar province is still dangerous, but security is improving, the senior commander for ground operations in the province said yesterday in Baghdad.
For example, 22 joint security stations in the town of Ramadi now are helping to tamp down violence, Marine Brig. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, ground forces commander for Multinational Force West, said during a news conference.
“As security continues to improve, we don’t think that there will be a need for all of those security stations,” Gurganus, whose jurisdiction includes Anbar province, said.
Much success has been achieved in reducing violence in Anbar province, Gurganus said, although he acknowledged that conditions there can still be precarious for residents as well as for Iraqi and coalition forces.
“There are still dangerous things going on there,” the one-star general said. “While we have achieved a great deal of success, there still are dangers.” Gurganus cited Anbar residents’ growing disapproval of and hostility toward al Qaeda and other terrorists as an indicator of an improving climate across the western province.
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For example, 22 joint security stations in the town of Ramadi now are helping to tamp down violence, Marine Brig. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, ground forces commander for Multinational Force West, said during a news conference.
“As security continues to improve, we don’t think that there will be a need for all of those security stations,” Gurganus, whose jurisdiction includes Anbar province, said.
Much success has been achieved in reducing violence in Anbar province, Gurganus said, although he acknowledged that conditions there can still be precarious for residents as well as for Iraqi and coalition forces.
“There are still dangerous things going on there,” the one-star general said. “While we have achieved a great deal of success, there still are dangers.” Gurganus cited Anbar residents’ growing disapproval of and hostility toward al Qaeda and other terrorists as an indicator of an improving climate across the western province.
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February 8, 2007
Marines Develop Strong Bonds in Anbar
Story and photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Sapp
2nd Marine Division
RAWAH — Marines here work together, eat together, live together, and have essentially become brothers.
But the bonds extend beyond themselves. In the past five months, Marines from the Camp Lejeune, N.C.-based 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion have become a part of the city of Rawah.
Platoons of Marines, groups of about 30 men, rotate through the city of 30,000, about 15 miles northwest of Baghdad, as they control different patrol bases and check points with the help of Iraqi Security Forces.
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(Photo: Marines conduct a patrol through the city of Rawah, Iraq, in their Light Armored Vehicles and on foot, Jan. 18, 2007. The Marines have been conducting security operations in this city of roughly 30,000 people, 150 miles northwest of Baghdad, for the last five months.)
2nd Marine Division
RAWAH — Marines here work together, eat together, live together, and have essentially become brothers.
But the bonds extend beyond themselves. In the past five months, Marines from the Camp Lejeune, N.C.-based 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion have become a part of the city of Rawah.
Platoons of Marines, groups of about 30 men, rotate through the city of 30,000, about 15 miles northwest of Baghdad, as they control different patrol bases and check points with the help of Iraqi Security Forces.
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(Photo: Marines conduct a patrol through the city of Rawah, Iraq, in their Light Armored Vehicles and on foot, Jan. 18, 2007. The Marines have been conducting security operations in this city of roughly 30,000 people, 150 miles northwest of Baghdad, for the last five months.)
January 4, 2007
Marines in Iraq Surpass Reenlistment Goal
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
RELEASE No. 20070104-07
Multi-National Force – West PAO
CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq – Marines currently stationed in Iraq reenlisted at 146% of the entire annual goal in the first two months of the fiscal year.
Overall, retention efforts at I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) (I MEF (FWD)) resulted in 663 first-term Marines signing up for another four-year tour.
Most of the Marines who reenlisted are either directly involved or are supporting the development of the Iraqi Security Forces or the conduct of counterinsurgency operations in Al Anbar Province.
“I’m extremely proud of these great Americans who selflessly serve and who by reenlisting demonstrate a desire to continue to serve our nation during time of war,” said Maj. Gen. Rick Zilmer, Commanding General of I MEF (FWD).
“I also commend all leaders for taking care of our Marines in combat by helping them make decisions about their futures without losing focus on the fight,” Zilmer said. “The strength of our Corps is its Marines, and there is no better way to ensure the Marine Corps’ success in the years to come than by retaining our best.”
Although I MEF (FWD) is currently at 146 percent of its original goal for first-term Marines, the U.S. MARINE CORPS’ mission for the fiscal year will not be complete until all Marines who are part of the FY 2007 First-Term Alignment Plan, or FTAP, population are retained in the Marine Corps or transitioned back to civilian life.
The campaign goal may be adjusted throughout the fiscal year depending on changes in the overall Marine Corps retention objective.
“We are prepared for any changes in the Marine Corps FTAP mission and stand ready to help meet the Marine Corps manpower requirements,” said Zilmer.
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
RELEASE No. 20070104-07
Multi-National Force – West PAO
CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq – Marines currently stationed in Iraq reenlisted at 146% of the entire annual goal in the first two months of the fiscal year.
Overall, retention efforts at I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) (I MEF (FWD)) resulted in 663 first-term Marines signing up for another four-year tour.
Most of the Marines who reenlisted are either directly involved or are supporting the development of the Iraqi Security Forces or the conduct of counterinsurgency operations in Al Anbar Province.
“I’m extremely proud of these great Americans who selflessly serve and who by reenlisting demonstrate a desire to continue to serve our nation during time of war,” said Maj. Gen. Rick Zilmer, Commanding General of I MEF (FWD).
“I also commend all leaders for taking care of our Marines in combat by helping them make decisions about their futures without losing focus on the fight,” Zilmer said. “The strength of our Corps is its Marines, and there is no better way to ensure the Marine Corps’ success in the years to come than by retaining our best.”
Although I MEF (FWD) is currently at 146 percent of its original goal for first-term Marines, the U.S. MARINE CORPS’ mission for the fiscal year will not be complete until all Marines who are part of the FY 2007 First-Term Alignment Plan, or FTAP, population are retained in the Marine Corps or transitioned back to civilian life.
The campaign goal may be adjusted throughout the fiscal year depending on changes in the overall Marine Corps retention objective.
“We are prepared for any changes in the Marine Corps FTAP mission and stand ready to help meet the Marine Corps manpower requirements,” said Zilmer.
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