OIF 05-07
22 April 2006: Weapons Company IED Attack
Eric Lueken
A mounted patrol from Weapons Company was attacked by an IED, resulting in one Marine killed and two Marines wounded. Read more
21 April 2006: Visit by Brigadier General Neller
Brigadier General Robert B. Neller
Brigadier General Robert B. Neller, the Deputy Commanding General of Operations Multinational Forces West, speaks to Iraqi Army Soldiers who are attached to Marines with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment about the Iraqi Army and Iraqi Police forces at Forward Operating Base Baghdadi. — Source: Department of Defense
20 April 2006: Jump Platoon IED Attack
Jason Ramseyer
A patrol from Headquarters and Service Company’s Jump Platoon encountered an improvised explosive device, resulting in one Marine killed and two wounded in action.
15 April 2006: Lima 3-3 Firefight
A Lima Company dismounted patrol in Barwanah received AK-47 and RPK fire from enemy forces and returned fire with small arms, causing the enemy to flee. The patrol pursued, and searched the surrounding area, but was unable to regain contact. — Source: 3rd Battalion 3rd Marines reporting
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10 April 2006: Visit by Brigadier General Hagee
General Michael W. Hagee
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Hagee, visited Haditha Dam. Read more