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Task Force 59 Aids in Departure of 40 American Citizens from Lebanon
Story Number: NNS060717-04
Release Date: 7/17/2006 12:35:00 PM
From Commander, Task Force 59 Public Affairs
CYPRUS (NNS) -- Two Marine Corps CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopters aided in the voluntary departure of 42 American citizens from the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, July 17.
The citizens were transported here where processing and accommodations were coordinated with the U.S. Embassy in Cyprus.
Working in cooperation with U.S. Embassies in Lebanon and Cyprus, Commander, Task Force 59, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Carl Jensen, is leading joint U.S. military coordination efforts from Cyprus.
The Marine helicopters are part of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) currently in the middle of a six-month deployment to the European and Central Command theaters of operation.
American forces are operating in the area at the request of the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon. The mission of U.S. forces here is to assist American citizens who wish to voluntarily depart Lebanon. In addition to their primary mission, the safety and security of both American citizens and forces is a top priority.