50,000 pounds of supplies dropped over Milwaukee

AL-ASAD, Iraq – The chilled supplies provided the Marines a welcome break from the blistering Iraqi sun. Loading bags of ice, the Marines worked under the cover of the cool night to pack the supplies needed.

                The ice, along with other supplies, was being loaded by the Marines of Air Delivery section, Landing Support Platoon, Transportation Support Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 1st Marine Logistics Group, as part of a re-supply mission to Rest and Re-supply Point Milwaukee. It also helps ensure the safety of those involved.

                “By dropping these supplies out of the plane, it takes vehicles off the road,” said Sgt. David S. Cascio, mission commander, AD section.

            During the three drops throughout the night, classes I through IX supplies were delivered. These supplies include anything from food and water, to fuel and building materials. This particular load had ice, Gatorade, food and batteries for the Marines on the ground. 

                “We had the opportunity to meet the Marines we were dropping supplies to,” said Cpl. Josiah S. Selby, air delivery specialist, with LS Platoon. “They were thankful for all our hard work,” said Selby, from Ellicott City, Md.

                Selby was one of the many Marines that worked to get supplies loaded and rigged with parachutes, ensuring them a safe drop to the Marines in need.

                Once it was loaded onto the C-130 Hercules aircraft, it was in the capable hands of the Marines of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, 3rd Marine Aircraft Group, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, to take it the rest of the way.

            The joint effort of both groups provided supplies to make life a little easier for the Marines at Milwaukee.