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  • Valley Marines off to war

    01/12/2004 9:34:49 PM PST · by BenLurkin · 6 replies · 358+ views
    Valley Press ^ | January 10, 2004 | DENNIS ANDERSON
    The Antelope Valley-based Marine Corps Reserve aviation detachment based at Edwards will send both of its squadrons overseas, deploying giant CH-53 helicopters to Afghanistan and medium CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters to Iraq. "They will be joining with their active-duty counterparts of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Group based at Miramar Naval Air Station," said Lt. Col. Drew Crane, in the leadership team of Detachment Bravo at Edwards. Both squadrons were mobilized within the past week, with Marines reporting for duty prior to overseas deployment. The Marines were told to expect to be activated for about 12 months, with a six-month overseas...