operations in and around Ar Rutbah, Iraq. In July 2006, Task Force WOLFPACK was tasked with splitting the battalion by providing a headquarters and maneuver capability to operate near Rawah, Iraq. Task Force Rutbah, which consisted of Company A, 3d LAR, C/1/10 and one half of Headquarters and Service Company (-), 3d LAR continued to conduct counter-insurgency operations in and around Ar Rutbah, Iraq. Task Force Rawah, consisting of one half of Headquarters and Service Company (-) (REIN), 3d LAR and Company D, 3d LAR, conducted a RIP with 4-14 CAV and subsequently began COIN operations in and around Rawah and Anah, Iraq. In September 2006, Task Force Rutbah and Task Force Rawah conducted a RIP with 2d LAR in both areas of operation. By early October 2006, the battalion had redeployed to Twentynine Palms, CA. Operation Iraqi Freedom 06–08 In September 2007, 3rd LAR deployed again to Iraq returning to AO Rutbah to conduct COIN operations. They returned to 29 Palms in April 2008. In March 2009, 3rd LAR deployed yet again to Iraq to take part in counter insurgency operations operating from Sahl Sinjar Air Base in Nineveh Governorate. They returned to the states in September 2009. Operation Enduring Freedom 2010–present In January 2010, 3rd LAR began training for their inaugural deployment to Afghanistan. In November 2010, 3rd LAR deployed to Helmand Province, Afghanistan for the first time, replacing 1st LAR in support of the border security efforts operating out of Combat Out Post (COP) Payne. The following year, they were relieved by 2nd LAR in late May 2011 In April 2012, 3rd LAR deployed again to Helmand Province. In October 2012, they returned to the states with their homecoming hosted on Del Valle Field, Twentynine Palms, California On 19 & 20 June, 3rd LAR took part in the marine corps annual live fire exercise on their home base at 29 Palms See also List of United States Marine Corps battalions Organization of the United States Marine Corps Notes References Web 3rd LAR's official website LAR 3 1st Marine Division (United States)