United States Marine Corps

Press Release
Public Affairs Office
1st MARINE DIVISION
1stLt Eric M. Knapp

Contact: KnappEM@1mardivdm.usmc.mil

Release # 0507-04-1240

Marines facilitate weapons shipments to ICDC, pay out projects
May 03, 2004

AR RAMADI, IRAQ --
SECURITY:

Marines oversaw the shipment of more than a hundred AK-47 rifles destined for Iraqi Civil Defense Corps soldiers in Fallujah yesterday evening.

Marines are continuing their work to ensure ICDC forces and Iraqi police are equipped and trained for assuming security operations in Fallujah in coordination with the Fallujah Brigade.

CIVIL/MILITARY AFFAIRS:

Marines near Fallujah met with three contractors to arrange payment for projects completed during the last two weeks. Payment was delayed due to the security situation. Marines paid out approximately $17,000 for renovations for three separate schools.

Marines and Navy Seabees met in Ramadi to finalize plans for renovations to the soccer stadium there. Once these plans are finalized, the contract will be put out for bid. City officials identified the soccer stadium as a key project for improvements for the citizens of Ramadi.

Marines also worked with a contractor in Ramadi to plan for repairs to two schools and a water treatment facility.

THE WAY AHEAD:

The 1st Marine Division is currently focused on destroying Anti-Iraqi Forces in the Al Anbar province. Simultaneously, the Marines are establishing patient, persistent presence in the key areas throughout the province while supporting the development of competent, trustworthy, Iraqi Security Forces and conducting civil military operations.


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