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its I MEF reserve mission and was directed to retrograde through the Al Wafrab
forest area to clear any bypassed Iraqi units while enroute to Al Mish'ab for
reembarkation aboard Navy ships. The 3d MAW entered an extended period of
maintenance standdown while continuing to provide resupply and medevac
support.  The 1st FSSG continued its resupply and enemy prisoner transport
effort while explosive ordnance disposal personnel continued to destroy enemy
ammunition, clear bunkers, and neutralize weapons.

                                Aftermath

  It is not too early to herald the performance of the individual Soldiers,
Sailors, Airmen, and Marines of I MEF throughout the battle in MarCent's
AOR.    Reports from all quarters attest to their courage and professionalism
under fire and in the face of the unknown.   Their success is perhaps best
reflected in the scenes of the reception provided them by the newly liberated
citizens of Kuwait. The reason for the months and months of hard work, hard
training, and sacrifice became self-evident as the world community watched their
triumph.