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Iraq report: US Marines Surrounded by the Sound of Silence

14th March 2009 - 12:52 GMT | by in Al Asad, Iraq

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Life for the Marine aviators, part of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Forward (2d MAW FWD), who operate from Al Asad air base in Anbar Province, Iraq , is arguably better – or more accurately quieter - than at any time since US forces entered this province.

While Baghdad still receives regular horrendous bombings, and terrorist groups continue to operate in the north, south and east of the country, the Sunni dominated western province has been quiet now for several months. There are rumours that a deal has been brokered with the Sunni leadership (Ba’athists) in this area – following

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