POTI, Georgia, Sept. 5, 2008 – USS Mount Whitney pulled into port here today, transporting humanitarian relief supplies in support of “Operation Assured Delivery.”

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U.S. assistance will aid Georgia’s economy and seeks to ensure Georgia regains its position as one of the world’s fastest growing economies.

Georgia’s economy grew by 12 percent in 2007, as a result of solid macroeconomic management, openness to trade and investment, and business-friendly economic policies. The Government of Georgia has reiterated its commitment to the sound policies that have led to this success. The United States is committed to assisting Georgia to remain on this path and will help Georgia’s economy recover from conflict.

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Seven months ago, the Soldiers of 64th Brigade Support Battalion, Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, assumed responsibility of Lobo Gate force protection from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, at Camp Taji.

The gate separates the Multi-National Division – Baghdad portion of Camp Taji from the Iraqi side of the base; when the Mountaineers inherited the gate, it had little to no force protection, no traffic plan and was in desperate need of necessary improvements.

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Photo: Canadian troops assisting in Gustav evacuation

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Romanian, Iraqi and U.S. military leaders and several local Iraqi leaders gathered for the Romanian Army’s 341st Infantry Battalion, “White Sharks,” assumption of authority from the 151st Infantry Battalion, “Black Wolves,” at Camp Dracula, Aug. 21, 2008.

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We had the opportunity to interview the Captain of the Coast Guard Cutter Dallas in today’s Bloggers’ Roundtable. Capt. Robert Wagner talked about his mission to bring aid to Georgia.

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Photo: A teddy bear lies amidst rubble in Gori after the recent conflict between Georgia and Russia

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The Bloggers’ Roundtable this morning interviewed Mr. Michael Ritchie, Director of the Command Interagency Engagement Group (CIEG), that is coordinating the US relief efforts to Georgia.

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Photo: A Russian missile lies largely intact in the master bedroom of a home in Gori, Republic of Georgia

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Photos: Italian attack sub makes port visits in U.S.

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