MARCENT CG assesses progress, discusses operations in al Anbar

Story by Sgt. Nathaniel C. LeBlanc

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CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq (May 14, 2008) – The commanding general for Marine Forces Central Command and I Marine Expeditionary Force met with Regimental Combat Team 1’s staff during a battle space tour in the Multi-National Forces-West area of operations, May 14. 

Lt. Gen. Samuel T. Helland discussed operations with the RCT-1 command and assessed progress in the Anbar region during his short visit. 

The Marines, sailors and soldiers of RCT-1 are currently operating throughout the Anbar province to include the greater Fallujah and Ramadi areas; maintaining security and stability, eliminating insurgent threats, and working alongside the Iraqi Police and Army towards transition every day. 

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Helland expressed how proud he his of the men and women serving and concluded the meeting by telling the staff that everyone here is doing a phenomenal job and to continue doing great things for their country. 

As I MEF and MARCENT CG, Helland is responsible for overseeing all Marines on the ground in Iraq, Afghanistan and throughout the Middle East.