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ON WATCH: MARINES PROVIDES SECURITY FOR NEW IRAQI ARMY COMPOUND

The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news story:

A new Iraqi Army compound in the western Anbar province of Iraq is being built, and Marines with Task Force Mustang, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5, are there to ensure the safety of the workers.

Task Force Mustang is a newly formed company of Marines comprised of one platoon from each company in 2nd LAR.

"It feels great to me that the Marines are here to protect us," said Edgar C. Young, 47, a construction supervisor from Rock Hill, S.C. "It's a dangerous area to work in, and I feel safer with them around."

Task Force Mustang is on watch 24-hours a day ensuring the safety of the workers ...

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