thedrifter
01-17-07, 01:41 PM
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, N.C. (Jan. 14, 2007) -- Marine Aircraft Group 29 command element Marines deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Jan. 14, as the first of two main echelons heading to the frontlines of the Global War on Terrorism.
The Marines will work closely with elements of MAG-16 in handing over operational responsibility for the 11-14 additional squadrons MAG-29 will command later this year.
“There are just two squadrons from MAG-29 coming, but there are others from all over the Marine Corps, including 2nd MAW (Marine Aircraft Wing), 3rd MAW and 1st MAW coming together,” added Owens. “Our task is really to ensure they have the resources, assets and guidance needed to be successful during their time in Iraq.”
Marines with MAG-29 last deployed from January 2003 to June 2003, supporting combat and humanitarian operations while stationed at Al Asad, Iraq.
Ellie
The Marines will work closely with elements of MAG-16 in handing over operational responsibility for the 11-14 additional squadrons MAG-29 will command later this year.
“There are just two squadrons from MAG-29 coming, but there are others from all over the Marine Corps, including 2nd MAW (Marine Aircraft Wing), 3rd MAW and 1st MAW coming together,” added Owens. “Our task is really to ensure they have the resources, assets and guidance needed to be successful during their time in Iraq.”
Marines with MAG-29 last deployed from January 2003 to June 2003, supporting combat and humanitarian operations while stationed at Al Asad, Iraq.
Ellie