thedrifter
06-26-09, 07:45 AM
II MEF commander visits Marines in Iraq
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June 25, 2009 - 10:02 AM
The commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force traveled from Camp Lejeune to visit Marines and sailors of Multi National Force - West in Al Anbar province, Iraq last week.
Lt. Gen. Dennis J. Hejlik began speaking with service members and leaders of MNFW immediately upon arrival, first meeting with Maj. Gen. R.T. Tryon, the commanding general of MNF-W, and the command's senior leaders.
Hejlik originally planned to pay a visit to Marines in Camp Ramadi and Camp Al Taqaddum, but due to a severe sandstorm, he was unable to travel out of the immediate area. However, he visited Marines and sailors with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), II MEF Headquarters Group (Fwd), Regimental Combat Team 8 and the MNF-W Command Element. After seeing what these service members have accomplished since they began their time in Iraq, Hejlik said he was impressed.
"I'm proud of you," he said. "I come out here, and I'm humbled by what I see."
Ellie
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June 25, 2009 - 10:02 AM
The commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force traveled from Camp Lejeune to visit Marines and sailors of Multi National Force - West in Al Anbar province, Iraq last week.
Lt. Gen. Dennis J. Hejlik began speaking with service members and leaders of MNFW immediately upon arrival, first meeting with Maj. Gen. R.T. Tryon, the commanding general of MNF-W, and the command's senior leaders.
Hejlik originally planned to pay a visit to Marines in Camp Ramadi and Camp Al Taqaddum, but due to a severe sandstorm, he was unable to travel out of the immediate area. However, he visited Marines and sailors with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), II MEF Headquarters Group (Fwd), Regimental Combat Team 8 and the MNF-W Command Element. After seeing what these service members have accomplished since they began their time in Iraq, Hejlik said he was impressed.
"I'm proud of you," he said. "I come out here, and I'm humbled by what I see."
Ellie