11th MEU transfers authority of Al Qadisiyah province
FOB DUKE -- The 11th MEU relinquished operational control of Al Qadisiyah province to the Polish-led Multi-National Division Central South (MND-CS) during a ceremony here today.
While in Al Qadisiyah province, MEU Marines conducted limited combat operations; trained, equipped and mentored leadership in the 404th Iraqi National Guard Battalion and police force; and conducted numerous civil military operations in their area of responsibility south of Baghdad.
During their four-month stay, 11th MEU units were responsible for 89 reconstruction and refurbishment projects worth more than $3.2 million dollars. Projects improved conditions in the following sectors: public education, essential services (water, electricity, parking, etc), governance, public health, the economy and general quality of life. MEU Marines also conducted three humanitarian assistance operations.
MEU Marines assumed control of the province and its major city, Ad Diwaniyah, on July 31, 2004.
The 11th MEU will be reassigned to another area as part of a realignment of forces in southern Iraq.
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