Cpl. Richard J. Nelson laughs with Iraqi children during a patrol in the al Anbar Province of Iraq. Nelson was killed in action when a improvised explosive device struck his vehicle, killing two and injuring one. - Cpl. Richard J. Nelson laughs with Iraqi children during a patrol in the al Anbar Province of Iraq. Nelson was killed in action when a improvised explosive device struck his vehicle, killing two and injuring one.
Sgt. Anthony J. Liptok, training noncommissioned officer, and Maj. Chip F. Hall, future operations and plans officer, are both from Schuylkill County, Penn., and deployed to Camp Ripper, Iraq, with Regimental Combat Team 5. Liptok grew up in Pottsville, Penn., and Hall grew up in Schuylkill Haven, Penn. Both cities amount to approximately 30,000 people combined and are just two miles away from each other in the southeast corner of Pennsylvania. - Sgt. Anthony J. Liptok, training noncommissioned officer, and Maj. Chip F. Hall, future operations and plans officer, are both from Schuylkill County, Penn., and deployed to Camp Ripper, Iraq, with Regimental Combat Team 5. Liptok grew up in Pottsville, Penn., and Hall grew up in Schuylkill Haven, Penn. Both cities amount to approximately 30,000 people combined and are just two miles away from each other in the southeast corner of Pennsylvania.
Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Talbot, a scout with Charlie Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5, dead-lifts 475 pounds during a daily work out at Camp Korean Village, Iraq, May 6. The native of Torrington, Conn., began working out at age 10 when his mom decided to attend aerobics classes at the local YMCA. While his mother was engaged in her workouts, he took the opportunity to achieve what would become his life long goal: becoming a professional body builder. - Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Talbot, a scout with Charlie Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5, dead-lifts 475 pounds during a daily work out at Camp Korean Village, Iraq, May 6. The native of Torrington, Conn., began working out at age 10 when his mom decided to attend aerobics classes at the local YMCA. While his mother was engaged in her workouts, he took the opportunity to achieve what would become his life long goal: becoming a professional body builder.
As Coalition Forces transition their security role to Iraqi Police, they conduct countless patrols at all hours through their area of operation while IPs lead from the front. The IPs are stepping up in a more prominent role which is noticeable to the people of Fallujah. More men are joining up to do their part in upholding the law and eliminating terrorism from their neighborhoods. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chris Lyttle) (RELEASED) - As Coalition Forces transition their security role to Iraqi Police, they conduct countless patrols at all hours through their area of operation while IPs lead from the front. The IPs are stepping up in a more prominent role which is noticeable to the people of Fallujah. More men are joining up to do their part in upholding the law and eliminating terrorism from their neighborhoods. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chris Lyttle) (RELEASED)
Lance Cpl. Sean Warren, an infantryman with The Personal Security Detachment, Task Force 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, inspects the trunk of a vehicle for any firearms or explosive ordnance in Al Qa'im, Iraq, May 5. The battalion recently assumed control of the Al Qa'im area from 3rd Bn., 2nd Marines, and will be here for the next seven months. - Lance Cpl. Sean Warren, an infantryman with The Personal Security Detachment, Task Force 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, inspects the trunk of a vehicle for any firearms or explosive ordnance in Al Qa'im, Iraq, May 5. The battalion recently assumed control of the Al Qa'im area from 3rd Bn., 2nd Marines, and will be here for the next seven months.
Marines with Support Platoon, 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5 work on a traffic control point for the Iraqi Army in Baghdadi, Iraq, May 4. The IA have been working out of a schoolhouse that will soon be returned to the children of Baghdadi. The new TCP will allow the IA to continue providing security to the Baghdadi area. - Marines with Support Platoon, 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5 work on a traffic control point for the Iraqi Army in Baghdadi, Iraq, May 4. The IA have been working out of a schoolhouse that will soon be returned to the children of Baghdadi. The new TCP will allow the IA to continue providing security to the Baghdadi area.
A village elder listens as other elders communicate with Marines of 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, who were accompanied on their visit to the Golestan District by Spanish and Italian troops, other U.S service members, and members of the International Security Assistance Force, Afghanistan Regional Security Integration Command West, Regional Command West and Police Mentoring Team on their visit to the Golestan District. Based out of Twentynine Palms, Calif., 2/7 is a reinforced light infantry battalion operating in Afghanistan on a 210-deployment to mentor, train and advise the Afghanistan National Police. - A village elder listens as other elders communicate with Marines of 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, who were accompanied on their visit to the Golestan District by Spanish and Italian troops, other U.S service members, and members of the International Security Assistance Force, Afghanistan Regional Security Integration Command West, Regional Command West and Police Mentoring Team on their visit to the Golestan District. Based out of Twentynine Palms, Calif., 2/7 is a reinforced light infantry battalion operating in Afghanistan on a 210-deployment to mentor, train and advise the Afghanistan National Police.
Lance Cpl. Joseph T. Delorefice, 19, from Lancaster Penn., who is a motor transport operator and civil affairs representative with Civil Affairs Team 1, Detachment 1, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, scans the eyes of an Iraqi who is trying to get an identification badge at the Civil Military Operations Center, Haditha, Iraq, May 6. The badges are part of a system that will track if anyone has a history of anti-Coalition forces activity. - Lance Cpl. Joseph T. Delorefice, 19, from Lancaster Penn., who is a motor transport operator and civil affairs representative with Civil Affairs Team 1, Detachment 1, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, scans the eyes of an Iraqi who is trying to get an identification badge at the Civil Military Operations Center, Haditha, Iraq, May 6. The badges are part of a system that will track if anyone has a history of anti-Coalition forces activity.
Marines with Charlie Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5 ensure the area is clear of threats during a cache search in western Anbar province May 1. The Marines with Charlie Company have found several caches around the area, including one with more than six 120 mm rounds the day before. - Marines with Charlie Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5 ensure the area is clear of threats during a cache search in western Anbar province May 1. The Marines with Charlie Company have found several caches around the area, including one with more than six 120 mm rounds the day before.