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Local Marine Is Deployed To Iraq



Local Marine Is Deployed To Iraq

L Cpl Nathan S. Belcher (pictured) is deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 04-06 and recently extended his contract to a year here. Approximately 6,000 Marines and Sailors (from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing) deployed in early 2005 to conduct stability and security operations in Western Iraq. This service member is supporting the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, which is headquartered in eastern North Carolina. Both fixed wing and rotor wing aircraft deployed with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. These aircraft are both employed in a tactical role and supporting or logistics role. The air wing supports counter-insurgency operations to isolate and neutralize Anti-Iraqi forces, and support continued development of Iraqi security forces. The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing supports the creation of a secure environment that enables Iraqi self-reliance and self-governance.

Nathan is the son of James and Frances Compton, Kingsley, PA and graduated from Mountain View High School, Kingsley, PA in 2002.

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