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To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Why is a marine squadron operating from a carrier and not from Iraq?
30 posted on 11/24/2003 1:28:42 PM PST by rmlew (Peaceniks and isolationists are objectively pro-Terrorist)
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To: rmlew
Why is a marine squadron operating from a carrier and not from Iraq?

Mine is not to question why, but to do or die.

47 posted on 11/25/2003 12:44:19 AM PST by EGPWS
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To: rmlew; EGPWS; Ragtime Cowgirl
Why is a marine squadron operating from a carrier and not from Iraq?

It's standard procedure for Marines to go out with the carriers for deployment cruises as a regular part of the Air Wing. I can't say for sure, but I'd bet that it's part of the deal since the Corps got aviation capability--"Sure, you Leathernecks can have your own air, but you have to be part of the Navy aviation pool."

53 posted on 11/25/2003 9:25:55 AM PST by Mr. Silverback (Pre-empt the third murder attempt-- Pray for Terry Schiavo!)
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