'I was assigned as the primary translator for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit commander during Exercise Bright Star in Egypt,' Lindsey said of his liaison between U.S. Because of Lindsey's Arabic language skills, he was continually needed for his special language skill. In Afghanistan and in missions in Egypt and Iraq, Lindsey was a 'signals intelligence, electronic warfare operator' inside a specialized light armored vehicle known as a Mobile Electronic Warfare Support System. Additionally, they support 'special intelligence communications' for the Marine air-ground combat team. Second Radio Battalion's mission is to harness the skills of linguists like Lindsey and other Marines in relation to the various forms of available communications. Additionally, Lindsey was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his 'operational and academic performance' during training exercises in Egypt and anti-terrorist operations in Afghanistan by the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force during a ceremony here Nov. Lindsey's awards include recognition as the Marine Corps Linguist of the Year and as runner-up Linguist of the Year for the Department of Defense. The Chop Point School graduate now looks back on his career as a seasoned combat veteran of Afghanistan and Iraq. 'I never thought I would have been doing what I've done,' said Sgt. One Woolwich, Maine, native, was recently recognized for his linguistic skills and contributions during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and is currently assigned to 2nd Radio Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force here. On the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, where many civilians and combatants speak Arabic, linguists are needed more than ever. In waging the War on Terror, Arab linguists are a hot commodity for America and her allies. Marine Forces Special Operations CommandĬAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.Marine Corps Combat Service Support School.Satellite Support Center - Cherry Point.Regional Personnel Administration Center.

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Arabic air force linguist