MAJ. GEN. RICK LYNCH
TF MARNE COMMANDER
Today America turns 231 years old. It is able to claim so many years of freedom because Soldiers like you keep it free. It was Soldiers who fought for our independence, and it is the Soldiers who answer the nation’s call to be where America needs them.
I am so very honored to be your commander. Every day I witness acts that make me so proud. Just last week, I went to a memorial service for 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment and reenlisted two Soldiers just before they mourned the loss of their brothers in arms. In the darkest hours they raised their right hands, said “Our nation needs us” and asked to continue to serve America.
What we as Soldiers do is important. Our sacrifices ensure that Americans sleep soundly and live without fear.
The anniversaries and birthdays you miss are small sacrifices compared to the freedoms you protect. You are taking the fight to the enemy on the battlefield.
TF MARNE COMMANDER
Today America turns 231 years old. It is able to claim so many years of freedom because Soldiers like you keep it free. It was Soldiers who fought for our independence, and it is the Soldiers who answer the nation’s call to be where America needs them.
I am so very honored to be your commander. Every day I witness acts that make me so proud. Just last week, I went to a memorial service for 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment and reenlisted two Soldiers just before they mourned the loss of their brothers in arms. In the darkest hours they raised their right hands, said “Our nation needs us” and asked to continue to serve America.
What we as Soldiers do is important. Our sacrifices ensure that Americans sleep soundly and live without fear.
The anniversaries and birthdays you miss are small sacrifices compared to the freedoms you protect. You are taking the fight to the enemy on the battlefield.
Operation Marne Torch has been and will continue to be very successful. Soldiers from 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infatry Division killed more than 23 enemy insurgents at a Pepsi factory and Soldiers from 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division took out a JAM battalion commander and EFP cell leader.
Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) are engaging with locals in an effort to increase the Iraqis’ willingness to secure their own neighborhoods.
Our aviators are crushing the enemy emplacing improvised explosive devices from the sky.
Everything you do has an impact – from a patrol following an intelligence tip, to bringing water to a neighborhood with it, to developing a youth center.
Everything you do has an impact – from a patrol following an intelligence tip, to bringing water to a neighborhood with it, to developing a youth center.
Every action has an impact on the Iraqi society, every one of your actions brings the Iraqi people closer to being a free country, one like we sometimes take for granted.
Today Gen. Petraeus will reenlist hundreds of Soldiers right here on Camp Victory. Hundreds of Soldiers are answering our nation’s call and volunteering to continue to give their service. I couldn’t be more proud.
Although we close our eyes and think of our families back home, we know they celebrate today because of the work we are doing here. They are celebrating their freedom because you brave men and women keep them free.
Rock of the Marne!
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