136                                U.S. MARINES IN THE PERSIAN GULF, 1990-1991


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Task Force Taro (3d Marines), from left to right: LtCol Robert W. Blose, Jr., 2d
Battalion, 3d Mannes; LtCol Mid~ael V. MaThnev, 1st Battalion, 3d Mannes; Col John
H. Achnire, commanding officer; LtCol John C. Garret, 3d Battalion, 3d Mannes; LtCol
Robert W Rivers, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines