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December 21, 2004
Release Number: 04-12-42
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
11TH MEU ASSUMES CONTROL OF KARBALA PROVINCE
CAMP LIMA, Iraq -- The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit assumed operational control of Karbala province from the Polish-led Multi-National Division Central South (MND-CS) during a ceremony here on Dec 21.
The move came as part of a realignment of forces in southern Iraq. MEU Marines relinquished responsibility of Al Qadisiyah province last month to MND-CS forces.
While in Karbala province, MEU Marines will conduct security patrols; train, equip and build leadership in the 401th Iraqi National Guard Battalion and police force; and conduct civil military operations in their area of responsibility southwest of Baghdad.
MEU forces will work on civil affairs projects to improve 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 assumed control of the An Najaf and Al Qadisiyah provinces on July 31, 2004 and relinquished control of Al Qadisiyah province to MND-CS forces on Nov. 30.
For more information, contact Gunnery Sgt. Chago Zapata at zapatas@11meudf.usmc.mil
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