thedrifter
02-28-06, 12:24 AM
Stacy Wiggins Reporting
Iraqi Americans Help Train Marines
Feb 27, 2006, 05:52 PM
On Monday, parts of Naval Station Norfolk looked like an Iraqi village. The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, or MEU, are undergoing a two-week training session. Iraqi Americans are helping train the marines.
"We are Iraqi Americans. This is my opportunity to prove we are good citizen," said Behan "Ben" Al-Khazeriji.
Ben and other Iraqi Americans go all around the country creating mock situations for marines. It's helping marines tackle the language barrier so they are better prepared when they go to Iraq.
"It was pretty hard because I don't know much about Arabic language or whatever," said PFC Alexander Goff. "I really didn't know what they were saying to be honest with you."
Ben said this is a win-win situation. And it's his way of thanking the marines.
"Whatever they can learn from us can help them save their lives in Iraq," said Ben. "And at the same time save Iraqi lives."
Ellie
Iraqi Americans Help Train Marines
Feb 27, 2006, 05:52 PM
On Monday, parts of Naval Station Norfolk looked like an Iraqi village. The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, or MEU, are undergoing a two-week training session. Iraqi Americans are helping train the marines.
"We are Iraqi Americans. This is my opportunity to prove we are good citizen," said Behan "Ben" Al-Khazeriji.
Ben and other Iraqi Americans go all around the country creating mock situations for marines. It's helping marines tackle the language barrier so they are better prepared when they go to Iraq.
"It was pretty hard because I don't know much about Arabic language or whatever," said PFC Alexander Goff. "I really didn't know what they were saying to be honest with you."
Ben said this is a win-win situation. And it's his way of thanking the marines.
"Whatever they can learn from us can help them save their lives in Iraq," said Ben. "And at the same time save Iraqi lives."
Ellie