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Photo By: Cpl. Daniel J. Redding
Local Iraqi children become excited as soldiers hand out candy, stuffed animals and other supplies in a village near Camp Taqaddum, Iraq, March 12th, 2006. The soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, performed a multi-faceted mission during a day-long operation as they carried out weapons cache sweeps, investigated possible improvised explosive devices and conducted route clearance operations. The Illinois-based National Guard took a few moments throughout the day to assist Iraqi villagers in the area. The soldiers were grateful it wasnâ??t business as usual and could do something a little light hearted. Whether itâ??s handing out candy or searching for IEDs, the soldiers are proud of what they are doing in Iraq, said Sgt. 1st Class Timothy J. Atteberry, platoon sergeant. â??The individual, personal satisfaction of helping another human being really comes from these kinds of humanitarian-aid type missions,â? said Atteberry, a 38-year-old native of Champagne, Ill.::n::::n::The soldiersâ?? primary mission is to provide base security for the Marines and sailors of the forward-deployed 1st Marine Logistics Group. The 4,200 joint-service members of 1st MLG are part of the 25,000 Marines, airmen, solders and sailors of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Forceâ??s forward deployed element. The 1st MLGâ??s mission is to provide sustained logistics support to I MEF and Iraqi security forces operating in the Al Anbar province of Iraq. First MLG will also support the development of the Iraqi Security Forces logistic capabilities in order to enable independent ISF led counter insurgency operations.::n::
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