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    MARCENT CG assesses progress, discusses operations in al Anbar

    MARCENT CG Assesses Progress, Discusses Operations in Al Anbar

    Photo By Sgt. Nathaniel Leblanc | Lt. Gen. Samuel T. Helland, commanding general for Marine Forces Central Command and I...... read more read more

    FALLUJAH, IRAQ

    05.14.2008

    Story by Sgt. Nathaniel Leblanc 

    I Marine Expeditionary Force

    By Sgt. Nathaniel C. LeBlanc
    Regimental Combat Team - 1

    CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq – The commanding general for Marine Forces Central Command and I Marine Expeditionary Force met with Regimental Combat Team 1's staff during a battle space tour in the Multi-National Forces-West area of operations, May 14.

    Lt. Gen. Samuel T. Helland discussed operations with the RCT-1 command and assessed progress in the Anbar region during his short visit.

    The Marines, Sailors and Soldiers of RCT-1 are currently operating throughout the Anbar province to include the greater Fallujah and Ramadi areas; maintaining security and stability, eliminating insurgent threats, and working alongside the Iraqi police and army towards transition every day.

    Helland expressed how proud he his of the men and women serving and concluded the meeting by telling the staff that everyone here is doing a phenomenal job and to continue doing great things for their country.

    As I MEF and MARCENT CG, Helland is responsible for overseeing all Marines on the ground in Iraq, Afghanistan and throughout the Middle East.

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    Date Taken: 05.14.2008
    Date Posted: 05.15.2008 12:59
    Story ID: 19438
    Location: FALLUJAH, IQ

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