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To: unclewest who wrote (240293)	2/29/2008 5:30:54 AM
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So what do you think is Conway's major malfunction? Why does he seem to care so little for fellow Marines? Conway: Marines too comfy at Iraq bases By Kimberly Johnson - Staff writer Posted : Saturday Jun 23, 2007 7:59:01 EDT Marines are getting too comfortable at their dug-in bases in Iraq, the Corps’ top officer told an audience at the Naval War College on June 13. “Due to the available infrastructure in the Al Anbar and the longevity of our presence, Marines are getting used to living at fixed bases and with more comforts of life than we really need,” Commandant Gen. James Conway said in comments provided to Marine Corps Times. Larger, more fortified Marine bases in Iraq, such as Al Asad Air Base in Anbar province, have amenities that stand in stark contrast to more remote outposts. Those amenities include a post exchange, fast-food restaurants and a movie theater. Keeping the Corps light and agile in combat is an increasing challenge, Conway said. “Because of the force-protection requirements in the Middle East, we are getting ‘heavier’ in terms of vehicle weight and equipment,” he said. Conway’s comments point to thinking beyond Iraq, said his spokesman, Lt. Col. T.V. Johnson. “The comforts and the infrastructure of large bases in Iraq are a byproduct of our sustained presence there, and certainly do contribute to the morale of our Marines. However, Marines must guard against complacency and the expectation that tomorrow’s fight be marked by equally hospitable operating bases,” he said. marinecorpstimes.com