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May 06, 2004
Update from 3/7 Marines Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Lopez
Greetings from Al Qaim,
The Marines, Sailors and Soldiers of Task Force (TF) 3/7 are hard at work establishing security and bringing a better life to the people of Al Qaim. You can be very proud of our performance. We are actively engaged in establishing local governance, local Iraqi police forces, and improving schools.
Lima Company, supported by Marines from Weapons Company and detachments from throughout the TF, are responsible for overseeing the border check- point crossing with Syria and for the town of Husayba. They have built a forward operating base and will soon have many of the creature comforts, to include an Internet café¬ that will allow them to keep in better contact with loved ones.
Kilo Company and attachments are running the towns of Karabala (not to be confused with our last deployment to Karbala) and Sada. They have responsibility for a large portion of the main road that runs through our sector. Kilo is also working with supporting operations in Husayba. India Company is providing security for the camp at Al Qaim, which is an old railway station and repair depot. India Company, along with our Military Police Platoon, has started the first and second class of the newly formed training academy for the Iraqi police force. They also have responsibility for managing and training the Iraqi Civil Defense Corps (ICDC).
Weapons Company has responsibility for the town of Ubady and providing security throughout the TF?s area. They have already executed school projects and a clean-up project in their area. Portions of Weapons Company are directly supporting the other companies in the TF. As always the Marines and Sailors of H&S Company are hard at work supporting the efforts of the entire TF. They are meeting the challenge of running a small village of our own here at the Forward Operating Base Al Qaim. Keep us in your prayers! We appreciate all the support we are getting from the home front. Lt Huerta and the Remain Behind Party are there to serve your needs.
God, Family, Country And Corps,
Lt Col M.A. Lopez
Posted by Deb at May 6, 2004 10:44 PM
Comments
Hi!
My boyfriend Daniel Whitekettle of 1st LAR H&S co is in Al Qaim tiger base!! I would like to send my regards to all military personnel overthere!! we are extremily proud of you and we pray everyday ..thanks from the bottom of my heart about all your doing for us here in the US...We miss you and think about you everyday =)
Posted by: Erika Martinez at June 13, 2004 01:31 AM
Our son, James Dodson is with the 3/7, Kilo Comapny. We are so proud of him and all of the young men over there serving our country in this time of need. You are all in our prayers. Take care of each other and come home safe.
And James, you are always in our thoughts! Can't wait to see you in 29 Palms when you get back.
Love, Mom and Dad
Posted by: Linda Dodson at June 19, 2004 06:55 AM
My son Daniel Johnston is with the 3/7 Lima Co.
His Mom and I are very proud of him and all of the guys there. Keep your heads up. (or down when you need to) It sounds like you guys are doing a great job over there. Happy B-Day Daniel. We miss you very much and we'll see you in 29 Palms when you come. Everyone is in are Prayers and thank you for yours. Stay Proud! Love Dad. "BIG B"
Posted by: Brad, "BIG B" at June 24, 2004 11:29 AM
My son MIchael is with Lima H and S... Goid bless all our young men.. counting the days
Love DAD
Posted by: Johnny at August 2, 2004 11:46 AM
I'm wouded but alway's thinkin of my boy's oorah kilo 4
Posted by: lcpl ruiz at August 12, 2004 03:29 AM
can someone please put me in contact with the gunny for kilo company "semper fi"
Posted by: delaney at September 15, 2005 12:12 AM