February 14

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The following are events related to the Global War On Terrorism (GWOT) that took place on this day.

2002

  • The first members of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 arrived at MCAS New River, North Carolina, with nine of its helicopters and the rest of the squadron’s 170 personnel expected to arrive 20 February to begin pre-deployment training with the 24th MEU. This was the first time the reserves would help ease the increased demand for heavy-lift helos in Operation Enduring Freedom. It was also unique for reservists to make up an entire component of a MEU’s composite helicopter squadron. To date approximately 4,255 Marine reservists have been activated for Operation Enduring Freedom.

2005

  • The 15th MEU arrived in the Persian Gulf and began off-loading personnel and equipment in Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. A few days later, Marines from 3d Battalion, 2d Marines, and 2d Force Service Support Group also deployed to the region. More than 1,000 Marines from 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, soon followed suit and left for a tour in Iraq on 27 February.

2007

2008

  • Marines from 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, turned over major responsibility for protecting Hit, Iraq, in the Euphrates River valley to Iraqi security forces. The Marines moved outside the city limits but remained close enough to provide assistance if insurgents attempted an assault.

 

 

Casualties on February 14:

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