Subscribe to RSS
http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2008/04/marine_deploy_040208/
Lejeune unit ships off for Iraq
Staff report
Posted : Wednesday Apr 2, 2008 16:15:22 EDT
Posted : Wednesday Apr 2, 2008 16:15:22 EDT
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — About 300 Camp Lejeune, N.C.-based Marines are heading to Iraq on Thursday to begin a seven-month deployment.
The members of 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines are the last in the battalion deploying this week. About 600 Marines with 3/6 already left the base to return to the greater Fallujah area, according to a 2nd Marine Division spokesman.
The deployment marks the fourth for the battalion, which most recently returned from Iraq early last fall. The unit’s mission will include working alongside and training members of Iraq’s security forces and civil affairs.
Leave a Comment
Most Viewed Stories
- Drill instructor to be awarded Silver Star
- This Marine’s mission: 1M push-ups in 2012
- Owner of troubled uniform store arrested
- Japan, U.S. agree on transfer of Marines
- Hazing court-martial begins for Marine sergeant
- U.S., Japan mull sending 4,700 Marines to Guam
- The ‘Stan: An officer’s unvarnished view
- DoD to recommend new combat roles for women
- Official: U.S. misjudged al-Qaida capabilities
- Marine sentenced for stealing from Iraq bases
- Pendleton Marine killed in deputy shooting
- Navy, Corps practice getting boots on the beach
Contests and Promotions
Enter our 2012 Red Carpet Contest!
Predict who will get the statues on Hollywood's big night and win a $200 Fandango Gift Card!
Click Here To Enter.
Win Tactical Night Vision Goggles!
Enter to Win the Military Times Sweepstakes!
Click Here To Enter.
Free Stickers
Click here and we'll send you a FREE AFGHANISTAN, IRAQ, VIETNAM, or DESERT STORM sticker.
Marketplace
Mil-Mall
2011 Insider's Guide To Military BenefitsThis handbook for military life includes essential information on pay and benefits, housing, education, health care and more.
Military Discounts
Save on your purchases!
In honor of your military service, you can find regular and name brand products at a special discount.
