RCT-1 Takes the Reins From RCT-6

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RCT-1 Takes the Reins From RCT-6
Marine Corps News | Cpl. Nicholas J. Lienemann | January 29, 2008

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq - Regimental Combat Team 6 officially transferred their authority of the area of operations to Regimental Combat Team 1 during a ceremony aboard Camp Fallujah, January 27.

"It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with the Marines of Regimental Combat Team 6 for the last 13 months," said Col. Richard L. Simcock II, commanding officer, Regimental Combat Team 6.

"Our Marines have faced many challenges but have also made immense progress in brining stability and security to the region."

RCT-1, commanded by Col. Lewis A. Craparotta, was handed a region in transition. Great strides in Iraqi Army and Iraqi Police readiness and cooperativeness with Coalition Forces were made during RCT-6's tenure in Al Anbar. Craparotta said his 1st Marine Regiment is intensely focused on perpetuating the standard set by its predecessor.

"Over the past year, like thousands of other Marines, I watched with great pride, the success of RCT-6 and II MEF," he said.


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