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Swedish-born Marine back for second Iraq deployment

Deployed to Lebanon, Sarajevo and Kosovo as a member of the Swedish Army and later to Operation Iraqi Freedom as a U.S. Marine, reservist Cpl. Sven Hestrand once again is serving his country abroad. This time, Hestrand is a member of the Personal Security Detachment for Lt. Gen. James T. Conway, the I Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general,

I MEF advance party prepares Iraqi camp for new tenants

Surveying the area around the I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group's command post, Master Sgt. Luis Nunez spots a pool of water forming around a manhole cover. "Gotta get a contractor out here," remarks Nunez, I MHG's camp operations chief, before moving on to survey what will become staff noncommissioned officer billeting for the

Tennessee reservists ready to protect coalition forces

India Company, 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment took control of force protection at Forward Operating Base St. Mere, Iraq from members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division March 13. The Nashville, Tenn., reserve unit was mobilized Jan. 5 to serve with the 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force. During their activation, I Co. has

I MHG completes longest convoy in unit's history

The I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group completed the longest convoy in the unit's history March 11, traveling over 800 km from staging areas in Kuwait to Forward Operating Base St. Mere, Iraq. The Marines and sailors began the journey from Camp Victory, Kuwait March 8 and after some challenges arrived in the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne

Marines arrive in Kuwait for OIF II (Photo Essay)

Elements of the I Marine Expeditionary Force have begun staging in Kuwait in preparation for Operation Iraqi Freedom II. After a long journey, starting in Camp Pendleton, Calif., the Marines and sailors are awaiting the push north at Camp Victory, where they keep their skills sharp with small-unit training and by spending time in the camp's gym.

1ST Anglico Stands Again

During Desert Storm, a Saudi Arabian soldier waved his hands, crossing them back and forth in front of him indicating to his counter parts his apprehension in moving toward the battle to liberate Kuwait. Close by, a U.S. Marine, with Air and Naval Gunfire Liaison Company called for fire using his radio. A few moments later, a berm in front of them

Marines Hand Over Reins to Spanish

The last Marine battalion in southern Iraq is finally returning home. For the Marines of 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, the news that they will return to 29 Palms, Calif. at the end of September was almost too good to be true. "I think it might actually happen this time," said Lance Cpl. Ryan Burton, a battalion radio operator from Orleans,

Running man: A Marine with a dream

One Marine in the Kuwaiti desert isn't concerned about passing his physical fitness test. He doesn't trek miles and miles through the desert because he needs to stay in shape. He runs for a different purpose - Olympic glory. Before Cpl. Justin Lutz, a 6th Motor Transportation Battalion vehicle operator, and Walpole, Mass., native, came to the

Desert Diamond Shines in the Rough

For soldiers deployed to a foreign land reminders of home that take them away from the day-to-day routine of military life for a moment can be a precious and helpful break. In the Kuwaiti desert, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service brings the soldiers many services like shopping and name brand fast food, but the unusual touches mean the most

Latin forces ready to take charge

Latin American forces are taking on an historic role as they prepare to replace Marines in Iraq's holy city of An Najaf. The Spanish Brigade, which is comprised of one battalion each from El Salvador and Honduras as well as a command element from Spain, arrived three weeks ago. During that short period, the forces have been working side-by-side

I Marine Expeditionary Force