Military Officer - November 2007 - (Page 54) fields — those are not necessarily Marine functions. You’ve said that, despite the pace, morale is high. How do you measure that? By looking at re-enlistment rates, talking to the troops, and talking to families. Marines feel they’re doing the thing they joined the Corps to do. They feel they are making a difference. We certainly feel like we’re winning in [western Iraq] now, our sector of the country. But people can get tired. Families want a better rotation. I would say they are proud but tired. You led Marines into Iraq in 2003 and again in 2004. Is the operational pattern set then what Marines are still [using] today? Yes, substantially the same. You’re given a sector of ground you’re re- that as opposed to being in a queue waiting your turn. When we went across the line in 2003, I was there with my youngest son, a recon Marine, and my son- in-law, a Cobra pilot. My oldest son was in expeditionary warfare school. He lost his sense of humor when we chided him about being a rear-echelon type. We said that about twice, and all Marines and sailors aboard the USS Bataan in the South Persian Gulf hear words of encouragement from Conway, left, in early April 2007. Conway, right, greets Marines in Al Tanquadum, Iraq, to inspect ongoing operations. sponsible for. Stabilization, security, economic progress, and arguably even the political progress at the provincial level is the responsibility of the commander of Multi-National Forces – West. That was my title. That’s been the title of every commanding general who’s been through there. How satisfying is that mission to your typical Marine? Marines expect to go forward and fight for our country if there’s a war. People look forward to the opportunity. They train to the best of their ability and do what has to be done. It is satisfying to be a part of 54 MILITARY OFFICER NOVEMBER 2007 Joined by fellow Marines, Conway, right, walks along a road connecting Afghanistan to Pakistan in this Aug. 6, 2007, photo. PHOTOS: CLOCKWISE FROM TOP, MCSN STEPHEN OLEKSIAK, USMC; SPC. NATHAN W. HUTCHISON, USMC; CPL. SAMUEL D. CORUM, USMC
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