1/6 Marines return after Afghanistan duty
The Associated Press
Posted : Monday Jul 12, 2010 20:49:51 EDT
Posted : Monday Jul 12, 2010 20:49:51 EDT
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — North Carolina-based Marines are returning home after seven months in southern Afghanistan.
More than a thousand Marines from the 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment will start returning Monday to Camp Lejeune. The Marines operated in Marjah, Helmand province. The unit conducted counterinsurgency operations in the wake of the initial assault on the town earlier this year. The unit is being replaced by another battalion from Camp Lejeune.
Camp Lejeune Marines started deploying last year to Afghanistan as part of a surge of forces to the central Asian country. In the last few months, the Taliban has ramped up attacks against troops. June was one of the deadliest months for international forces in Afghanistan.
Welcome home
Posted by: mindy1 | July 13, 2010 at 03:36 PM
Second Home indeed.
You will go down in history as the most brave and strongest of all warriors. Your sacrifices are equal to the greatest.
Vietnam vet
Bill Carey
Semper Fi
Posted by: Bill Carey | July 13, 2010 at 05:18 PM
Job well done Marines.
America admires your service.
Posted by: Dave | July 13, 2010 at 06:55 PM
Job well done, Marines. Praise God your home. Thanks for all your efforts to keep USA safe. You are appreciated.
Posted by: San Rawlings | July 13, 2010 at 11:33 PM
Dear Marines...
I admire your courage, your integrity, and your commitment to my freedom. I respect you immensely. I thank you.
Welcome back to our beautiful USA!
Posted by: Elda | July 14, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Dear Marines,
Thank you so much for your service during this time of war. You will always be remembered and cherished for your sacrifices. If not for your bravery we would not be America. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Posted by: Paula | July 14, 2010 at 12:28 PM
"Freedom is not free, but the U.S. Marine Corps will pay most of your share." -Ned Dolan-
Truer words were never spoken. We owe you all a debt that can never be paid. Welcome home Marines!
Prayers out for you all and especially for those families of Marines that paid the ultimate price for this Republic.
There are no words to express the respect I have for all of you and your families. God Bless you all.
Posted by: Arrow | July 14, 2010 at 09:46 PM
As always a great Thanks to all who serve and their families who struggle while they are gone.
Posted by: libertyandvirtue.com | July 17, 2010 at 09:05 PM
Thank you!!!!
Posted by: vdaiseygirl1@AOL.COM | July 30, 2010 at 05:08 PM
We all thank you for your service and sacrifice!
Posted by: Ismael | July 30, 2010 at 10:56 PM
When I was a boy my dad taught me that the US Marines helped keep our country free as well and that I should always respect Them he was so right.I offer condolences to the families of the fallen and great respect to all those serving.THANK YOU from Canada
Posted by: Rick Mackay | August 06, 2010 at 11:44 PM
They also acknowledged the standards the Marines set for all others to follow.
Posted by: Tiffany Jewelry | October 30, 2010 at 03:28 AM