Cmdr. Larry M. Young (left) and Lt. Cmdr. Steve A. Penley (right), both are electronic warfare officers for Regimental Combat Team 5, stop for a moment while on a patrol in Hit, Iraq, May 5, while they were monitoring radio units in the area. Young has been deployed to Al Asad, Iraq, since August 2007 and will soon return to the Navy staff at the Pentagon. Penley is replacing Young as the EWO for RCT-5 and is scheduled to remain here until later this year. - Cmdr. Larry M. Young (left) and Lt. Cmdr. Steve A. Penley (right), both are electronic warfare officers for Regimental Combat Team 5, stop for a moment while on a patrol in Hit, Iraq, May 5, while they were monitoring radio units in the area. Young has been deployed to Al Asad, Iraq, since August 2007 and will soon return to the Navy staff at the Pentagon. Penley is replacing Young as the EWO for RCT-5 and is scheduled to remain here until later this year.
A group of Iraqi Army special forces soldiers fire their AK-47s at targets to sight in their newly issued weapons while Marines with Heliborne Assault Platoon, Regimental Combat Team 5, monitor them and give tips on marksmanship at a range on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, May15. The IA participated in a combat sustainment course where they first reviewed basic marksmanship and then sighted in their AK-47s. The special forces group trains and operates with Marines to assist them in assault missions. - A group of Iraqi Army special forces soldiers fire their AK-47s at targets to sight in their newly issued weapons while Marines with Heliborne Assault Platoon, Regimental Combat Team 5, monitor them and give tips on marksmanship at a range on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, May15. The IA participated in a combat sustainment course where they first reviewed basic marksmanship and then sighted in their AK-47s. The special forces group trains and operates with Marines to assist them in assault missions.
Marines from Battery M, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment fire an M777 howitzer during a training exercise aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, April 19. Marines from the battery are supporting a myriad of roles during their deployment with Regimental Combat Team 1 including personal security detachments and explosive ordnance disposal security teams. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Nathaniel C. LeBlanc) - Marines from Battery M, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment fire an M777 howitzer during a training exercise aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq, April 19. Marines from the battery are supporting a myriad of roles during their deployment with Regimental Combat Team 1 including personal security detachments and explosive ordnance disposal security teams. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Nathaniel C. LeBlanc)
Sgt. Dennis K. Derr II, Section A leader, Mobile Assault Platoon, Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-1, and his section of Marines are deployed well away from their higher command near the city of Fallujah. The tight-knit group makes daily patrols through Amariyah, Ferris Town and surrounding areas, working with Iraqi Police and Provincial Security Forces to halt terrorist activity. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chris Lyttle) (RELEASED) - Sgt. Dennis K. Derr II, Section A leader, Mobile Assault Platoon, Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-1, and his section of Marines are deployed well away from their higher command near the city of Fallujah. The tight-knit group makes daily patrols through Amariyah, Ferris Town and surrounding areas, working with Iraqi Police and Provincial Security Forces to halt terrorist activity. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chris Lyttle) (RELEASED)
RAMADI, IRAQ (May 16, 2008)- Lance Cpl. Nicholas K. Bradley, a squad automatic weapon gunner with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, and an Iraqi Army Soldier provide security during Operation Spring Break near the south side of Lake Tharthar in al Anbar Province May 13. While operating in the area, the Marines were able to build relationships with the locals. â??The results (of the operation) were quite successful,â? said Maj. Jeff McCormack, the operations officer for 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1. â??We found a weapons cache and established ties with the local fisherman. Some of the fisherman said theyâ??ve never seen an American or hadnâ??t seen an American since 2004. Everybody was very happy to see the Marines and Iraqi Army working together. So now, we feel when we go back there, we will have some locals that we can go talk to.â? (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam J. Root/Released) - RAMADI, IRAQ (May 16, 2008)- Lance Cpl. Nicholas K. Bradley, a squad automatic weapon gunner with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, and an Iraqi Army Soldier provide security during Operation Spring Break near the south side of Lake Tharthar in al Anbar Province May 13. While operating in the area, the Marines were able to build relationships with the locals. â??The results (of the operation) were quite successful,â? said Maj. Jeff McCormack, the operations officer for 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1. â??We found a weapons cache and established ties with the local fisherman. Some of the fisherman said theyâ??ve never seen an American or hadnâ??t seen an American since 2004. Everybody was very happy to see the Marines and Iraqi Army working together. So now, we feel when we go back there, we will have some locals that we can go talk to.â? (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam J. Root/Released)
Army Staff Sgt. Joseph Bouchard with the 169th Military Police Company, Police Transition Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, competes in the bench-press event of the superman competition held at the Morale Welfare and Recreation Center in Al Qa'im, Iraq, May 8. MWR holds this event once a month for service members to test their strength against one another. - Army Staff Sgt. Joseph Bouchard with the 169th Military Police Company, Police Transition Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, competes in the bench-press event of the superman competition held at the Morale Welfare and Recreation Center in Al Qa'im, Iraq, May 8. MWR holds this event once a month for service members to test their strength against one another.
Lance Cpl. Spencer A. Johnson, 20, a data network system technician with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 5, who is from Jacksonville, N.C., looks through binoculars as he stands watch at Combat Outpost Timberwolf, Iraq, May 10. Marines and sailors with Headquarters Co. make up the provisional rifle platoon at COP Timberwolf. The PRP routinely patrols with the Iraqi Police and aids the local community with supplies and medical attention. - Lance Cpl. Spencer A. Johnson, 20, a data network system technician with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 5, who is from Jacksonville, N.C., looks through binoculars as he stands watch at Combat Outpost Timberwolf, Iraq, May 10. Marines and sailors with Headquarters Co. make up the provisional rifle platoon at COP Timberwolf. The PRP routinely patrols with the Iraqi Police and aids the local community with supplies and medical attention.
An Iraqi boy happily holds up a sign near Baghdadi, Iraq, Saturday which an older Iraqi boy wrote in English for him on paper that was donated by the Freemont County School District Number One in Wyoming. Select Marines with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 5 are conducting operations at Combat Outpost Timberwolf as a provisional rifle platoon. The PRP is made up of non-infantry Marines trained to do a basic rifleman's job. Routinely the Marines here interact with the locals and pass out school supplies to the children to help with the locals needs. - An Iraqi boy happily holds up a sign near Baghdadi, Iraq, Saturday which an older Iraqi boy wrote in English for him on paper that was donated by the Freemont County School District Number One in Wyoming. Select Marines with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 5 are conducting operations at Combat Outpost Timberwolf as a provisional rifle platoon. The PRP is made up of non-infantry Marines trained to do a basic rifleman's job. Routinely the Marines here interact with the locals and pass out school supplies to the children to help with the locals needs.
Enjoying plates of Iraqi cuisine, Marines with 2nd Platoon, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5 and an Iraqi family eat together during a feast the platoon was invited to attend in Al Anbar province, Iraq, May 13. During the feast, the men and the children gathered with the Marines to enjoy some rice, bread and a variety of meats and vegetables. The Iraqis were sharing their culture with 2nd Platoon, which is considered a high honor in their society. - Enjoying plates of Iraqi cuisine, Marines with 2nd Platoon, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5 and an Iraqi family eat together during a feast the platoon was invited to attend in Al Anbar province, Iraq, May 13. During the feast, the men and the children gathered with the Marines to enjoy some rice, bread and a variety of meats and vegetables. The Iraqis were sharing their culture with 2nd Platoon, which is considered a high honor in their society.
Cpl. Robert Silva, 24, a wireman with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, from Los Angeles, transfers a phone call using a switchboard at Combat Outpost Haditha, Iraq, May 9. Data Marines have been doing everything they can to keep the lines of communication up and running for their battalion. Data Marines are responsible for ensuring that internet connections and phone connections are always working. - Cpl. Robert Silva, 24, a wireman with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, from Los Angeles, transfers a phone call using a switchboard at Combat Outpost Haditha, Iraq, May 9. Data Marines have been doing everything they can to keep the lines of communication up and running for their battalion. Data Marines are responsible for ensuring that internet connections and phone connections are always working.