http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/news/politics/8810585.htmCompany G of 24th Marine Regiment at Madison activatedMADISON, Wis. - The approximately 175 reservists in Company G of the 24th Marine Regiment based in Madison have been called up for active duty in Iraq.
Maj. David W. Durham, the unit's commanding officer, said Tuesday the unit had been training for the last two years in preparation for the move.
"We've been expecting it," he said. "We were expecting to be mobilized last year and we were not. It's long past due and we're ready to go."
Durham said the company received the final deployment order last week, but members were alerted about an impending activation a month ago.
The company is to be deployed to Iraq after a couple of months of additional training at Camp Pendleton, Calif.
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http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=13560USS Belleau Wood ESG DeploysSAN DIEGO (NNS) -- More than 5,000 Sailors and Marines embarked with the U.S. Belleau Wood (LHA 3) Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) began to deploy May 27 to the Western Pacific and Central Command Area of Responsibility (AOR) in support of the global war on terrorism.
Belleau Wood, USS Denver (LPD 9) and USS Comstock (LSD 45) departed San Diego May 27 to meet U.S. Central Command’s request for forces to support the global war on terrorism and to conduct future operations as directed. The remainder of the strike group, USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), USS Preble (DDG 88), USS Hopper (DDG 70) and the fast attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766), will depart in the coming weeks.
The deployment is considered a prudent step to increase military capabilities and enhance flexibility in region ESG officials. The Belleau Wood ESG's ability to deploy a few weeks earlier than its original deployment date is an example of the flexibility of naval assets and the Fleet Response Plan (FRP).
Staci Smith, from Oroville, Calif., is the brother of Marine Lance Cpl. Sean Smith, embarked with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). Smith noted that, while she is sad to see her brother deploy, she is proud of the job he will be doing in Iraq.
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http://www.wral.com/news/3368854/detail.htmlMore U.S. Marines, Including Lejeune Unit, Bound For IraqCAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT -- Nearly 5,000 Marines, including a unit from Camp Lejeune, will travel to Kuwait this month and head to Iraq in July. The U.S. miltary says the deployment occurs in the fierce heat of summer and under an extraordinarily tight schedule, with troops expected to land in the war theater a few weeks after receiving orders.
Military officials have identified the incoming Marine units as the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit from Camp Lejeune and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit from Camp Pendleton, Calif.
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http://www.kotv.com/main/home/stories.asp?whichpage=1&id=63166Broken Arrow US Marines Prepare For DeploymentMore Oklahomans get ready for deployment. A couple of US Marine Reserve units from Tulsa and Broken Arrow have been called to active duty.
About 50 Marines from two Anti-Tank Sections will report to Camp Pendleton, California by the end of the week.
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