3/2 deploys to western Iraq
Marine Corps News
Story Identification #: 20052221402
Story by Lance Cpl. Lucian Friel
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Feb. 16, 2005) -- The Marines of 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment left for western Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom Feb. 21.
The Marines will train the Iraqi forces, provide humanitarian care to the Iraqi people and help stabilize and secure the country. The battalion will also conduct operations to restore and maintain stability in order to foster an environment where the Iraqi forces can assume control of the country’s security.
“Our operations will ultimately allow democracy to flourish throughout the country,” explained 2nd Lt. Mario Mangiameli, the adjutant of the battalion.
The Marines are also giving humanitarian aid to the surrounding Iraqi community by helping build schools, electrical plants, hospitals and other structures to stabilize the country.
“We’re helping the Iraqis get back on their feet and build a society for themselves,” Mangiameli said.
They will train the Iraqi forces in tactics so they can gain control of their communities and maintain security and stability of their country.
The Battalion is ready to once again carry out the Marine Corps mission in Iraq.
“(3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment) will leave their mark and we will be successful in our operations. We have the best leadership the Marine Corps has to offer, led by our Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Timothy S. Mundy, the S-3 Operation Officer Major John Day and other leaders in the chain of command with a vast amount of knowledge and experience in war fighting,” Mangiameli continued. “And most importantly, of course, are the Marines in the battalion that carry out these missions that the officers feel privileged to lead.”
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