Marines from Mobile Assault Platoon 3, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, and Iraqi Police officers from the Waleed Police Station in Waleed, Iraq, unload and unpack boxes of clothing, toys and food for 28 Bedouin families in Walej, a recent settlement in a remote region of the western al-Anbar province desert Dec. 26. The items distributed were sent to the Marines of the battalion by friends, family and non-profit organizations in the U.S. during November and December.::r::::n:: - Marines from Mobile Assault Platoon 3, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, and Iraqi Police officers from the Waleed Police Station in Waleed, Iraq, unload and unpack boxes of clothing, toys and food for 28 Bedouin families in Walej, a recent settlement in a remote region of the western al-Anbar province desert Dec. 26. The items distributed were sent to the Marines of the battalion by friends, family and non-profit organizations in the U.S. during November and December.::r::::n::
2nd Lt. Adam Wivell, a platoon commander with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, computes a timeline to integrate and deconflict 81mm mortars and close air support during a tactical air control party live-fire exercise in western al-Anbar province, Iraq, Dec. 27.::r::::n:: - 2nd Lt. Adam Wivell, a platoon commander with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, computes a timeline to integrate and deconflict 81mm mortars and close air support during a tactical air control party live-fire exercise in western al-Anbar province, Iraq, Dec. 27.::r::::n::
Iraqi police with the Karmah police station investigate a suicide attack and search for suspects on a local highway in Fallujah, Iraq, Dec. 28. Iraqi Security Forces were quick to respond to the situation and provided casualty assistance to injured personnel. - Iraqi police with the Karmah police station investigate a suicide attack and search for suspects on a local highway in Fallujah, Iraq, Dec. 28. Iraqi Security Forces were quick to respond to the situation and provided casualty assistance to injured personnel.
Marines with C Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, prepare to place a rifle, helmet, and boots in honor of Lance Cpl. Thomas J. Reilly, Jr., a 19-year-old rifleman from London, Ky., who was with the company’s 2nd Platoon, during a memorial ceremony Dec. 28. Reilly was killed in action during a patrol in Karmah, Iraq, Dec. 21. - Marines with C Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, prepare to place a rifle, helmet, and boots in honor of Lance Cpl. Thomas J. Reilly, Jr., a 19-year-old rifleman from London, Ky., who was with the company’s 2nd Platoon, during a memorial ceremony Dec. 28. Reilly was killed in action during a patrol in Karmah, Iraq, Dec. 21.
First Sgt. Clark Rhiel (center), the first sergeant for Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, gathers second grade students for a photo with the Marine Corps flag at Mekasid Primary School in Rutbah, Iraq, Dec. 23. After distributing toys, snacks and soccer balls to the students, the Marines had the school principal sign the flag, which they mailed to the citizens of Medina, Ohio, who donated and mailed the items to Iraq in early December. ::r::::n:: - First Sgt. Clark Rhiel (center), the first sergeant for Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, gathers second grade students for a photo with the Marine Corps flag at Mekasid Primary School in Rutbah, Iraq, Dec. 23. After distributing toys, snacks and soccer balls to the students, the Marines had the school principal sign the flag, which they mailed to the citizens of Medina, Ohio, who donated and mailed the items to Iraq in early December. ::r::::n::
An instructor shows an Iraqi child how to brush his teeth at the Sitcher Iraqi Police Station in Karmah, Iraq, Dec. 27. Marines and sailors with Task Force 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, conducted a combined medical engagement to instruct Iraqi citizens on proper hygiene, dental care, and staying away from unexploded ordnance. - An instructor shows an Iraqi child how to brush his teeth at the Sitcher Iraqi Police Station in Karmah, Iraq, Dec. 27. Marines and sailors with Task Force 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, conducted a combined medical engagement to instruct Iraqi citizens on proper hygiene, dental care, and staying away from unexploded ordnance.
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlton Kent, speaks to Marines of Task Force 1st Battalion, 3rd Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, Friday, at the Dining Facility at Camp Baharia, Karmah, Iraq. The Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps came to thank Marines for their work and sacrifices, especially during the holiday time. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo / Released) - Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlton Kent, speaks to Marines of Task Force 1st Battalion, 3rd Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, Friday, at the Dining Facility at Camp Baharia, Karmah, Iraq. The Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps came to thank Marines for their work and sacrifices, especially during the holiday time. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo / Released)
Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Harang, senior corpsman with Company C, Task Force 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, bonds with children in Habbaniyah, Iraq, a major city in the battalion's former area of operations. The battalion recently completed the movement from RCT-1's area of operations and plans to continue its mission to facilitate a sustainable Iraqi infrastructure in Rawah, Iraq. - Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Harang, senior corpsman with Company C, Task Force 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, bonds with children in Habbaniyah, Iraq, a major city in the battalion's former area of operations. The battalion recently completed the movement from RCT-1's area of operations and plans to continue its mission to facilitate a sustainable Iraqi infrastructure in Rawah, Iraq.