thedrifter
02-20-07, 05:45 AM
Dozens of Marine reservists headed to Iraq
Feb 19, 2007 08:08 PM
It's been a difficult day for a number of military families in the valley. About 40 local Marines said their good-byes before heading out to Iraq. The Marines are with a reserve unit, the 6th Motor Transport Battalion.
They'll be general support for the infantry troops, delivering ammunition and food. This is the first deployment for most of the men.
Lance Corporal Wes Johnson is leaving behind his 8-day old baby girl. It's a day he and his wife knew was coming. "Time of war, being a Marine. If you think you're not going you're not that smart."
The Marines will be gone roughly seven months.
Ellie
Feb 19, 2007 08:08 PM
It's been a difficult day for a number of military families in the valley. About 40 local Marines said their good-byes before heading out to Iraq. The Marines are with a reserve unit, the 6th Motor Transport Battalion.
They'll be general support for the infantry troops, delivering ammunition and food. This is the first deployment for most of the men.
Lance Corporal Wes Johnson is leaving behind his 8-day old baby girl. It's a day he and his wife knew was coming. "Time of war, being a Marine. If you think you're not going you're not that smart."
The Marines will be gone roughly seven months.
Ellie