Cpl. Stephen A. Miller, 21, a mechanic from Grand Forks, N.D., with Motor Transportation Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5, adjusts a rear differential while performing preventative maintenance on a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle at Camp Korean Village, Iraq, Sept. 12. The mechanics have been working long hours to support over 350 vehicles in the battalion and other units in the area.::r::::n:: - Cpl. Stephen A. Miller, 21, a mechanic from Grand Forks, N.D., with Motor Transportation Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5, adjusts a rear differential while performing preventative maintenance on a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle at Camp Korean Village, Iraq, Sept. 12. The mechanics have been working long hours to support over 350 vehicles in the battalion and other units in the area.::r::::n::
Cpl. Brent J. Thibodeaux (right), 21, a gunner from Kaplan, La., and Lance Cpl. Robert C. Lenfesty, 22, an ammunition specialist from Seattle, both with Delta Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5, prepare to fire a high-explosive mortar round during a shoot in western al-Anbar province, Iraq, Sept. 14. The Marines fired for approximately eight hours to ensure each company within the battalion had established their standard operating procedures for mortarmen.::r::::n:: - Cpl. Brent J. Thibodeaux (right), 21, a gunner from Kaplan, La., and Lance Cpl. Robert C. Lenfesty, 22, an ammunition specialist from Seattle, both with Delta Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5, prepare to fire a high-explosive mortar round during a shoot in western al-Anbar province, Iraq, Sept. 14. The Marines fired for approximately eight hours to ensure each company within the battalion had established their standard operating procedures for mortarmen.::r::::n::
CAMP HABBANIYAH, Iraq (September 13, 2008) – Sgt. Alberto Andino, the battalion maintenance management chief with Headquarters and Service Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, executes a wrist lock on Pvt. Chad Reep, the battalion maintenance management clerk Sept. 12. Marines are participating in an accelerated and focused course designed to increase their aptitude for MCMAP by two belts in a matter of weeks. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Schmidt) - CAMP HABBANIYAH, Iraq (September 13, 2008) – Sgt. Alberto Andino, the battalion maintenance management chief with Headquarters and Service Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, executes a wrist lock on Pvt. Chad Reep, the battalion maintenance management clerk Sept. 12. Marines are participating in an accelerated and focused course designed to increase their aptitude for MCMAP by two belts in a matter of weeks. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Schmidt)
Cpl. Brandon J. Frazer searches in the province's west for traces of insurgent activity during an area sweep Sept. 7 by 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5. Frazer, 21, is a scout team leader from Kissimmee, Fla., serving with Alpha Company, 2nd LAR Bn. - Cpl. Brandon J. Frazer searches in the province's west for traces of insurgent activity during an area sweep Sept. 7 by 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5. Frazer, 21, is a scout team leader from Kissimmee, Fla., serving with Alpha Company, 2nd LAR Bn.
FALLUJAH, Iraq (Sept. 11, 2008) – 1st Lt. Joseph Berg, platoon commander, 2nd Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines talks to Major Abdullah Khalil Jabbar, Iraqi Police chief in the Jolan District of Fallujah here, Sept. 10. Operating independently for about a month now, the Iraqi Police (IP) in the Jolan District of Fallujah are successfully meeting the challenge to stand on their own as a police force. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chris Lyttle) (RELEASED) - FALLUJAH, Iraq (Sept. 11, 2008) – 1st Lt. Joseph Berg, platoon commander, 2nd Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines talks to Major Abdullah Khalil Jabbar, Iraqi Police chief in the Jolan District of Fallujah here, Sept. 10. Operating independently for about a month now, the Iraqi Police (IP) in the Jolan District of Fallujah are successfully meeting the challenge to stand on their own as a police force. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chris Lyttle) (RELEASED)
Sgt. Cody Morgan, 24, from Tombstone, Ariz., who is an infantry Marine with Mobile Assault Platoon, Regimental Combat Team 5, posts security as vehicles approach the vehicle checkpoints on a highway in al-Anbar province, Iraq, Aug. 15. The Marines with the platoon, known as Grizzly Mobile , usually run escort missions for command staff within Regimental Combat Team 5. However, the platoon recently assisted 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, RCT-5 in desert operations that included vehicle checkpoints, patrols and census gathering.::r::::n:: - Sgt. Cody Morgan, 24, from Tombstone, Ariz., who is an infantry Marine with Mobile Assault Platoon, Regimental Combat Team 5, posts security as vehicles approach the vehicle checkpoints on a highway in al-Anbar province, Iraq, Aug. 15. The Marines with the platoon, known as Grizzly Mobile , usually run escort missions for command staff within Regimental Combat Team 5. However, the platoon recently assisted 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, RCT-5 in desert operations that included vehicle checkpoints, patrols and census gathering.::r::::n::
Captain Seth W. MacCutcheon, company commander, Company L, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, greets Sheik Khalif Awwad Farhan in Hit, Iraq, Sept. 2. Marines from 3rd Bn., 4th Marine Regiment, RCT-5 patrolled to the home of the sheik to introduce him to the Marines from 3rd Bn., 7th Marines, who will be relieving 3rd Bn., 4th Marines. The Marines discussed the current events in the area as well as accomplishments of the past six months. ::r::::n:: - Captain Seth W. MacCutcheon, company commander, Company L, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, greets Sheik Khalif Awwad Farhan in Hit, Iraq, Sept. 2. Marines from 3rd Bn., 4th Marine Regiment, RCT-5 patrolled to the home of the sheik to introduce him to the Marines from 3rd Bn., 7th Marines, who will be relieving 3rd Bn., 4th Marines. The Marines discussed the current events in the area as well as accomplishments of the past six months. ::r::::n::
A Marine assigned to Company F, Task Force 2d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, posts security for his platoon deep within a Taliban-held compound, Aug. 28. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James M. Mercure) - A Marine assigned to Company F, Task Force 2d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, posts security for his platoon deep within a Taliban-held compound, Aug. 28. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James M. Mercure)
Don Cazayoux a Representative from Louisiana’s Sixth Congressional District, listens to Staff Sgt. Thaddeus J. Williams (left) and Cpl. Brandon W. Dion, during lunch with Marines selected from their home states. Both Marines are New Orleans natives assigned to Task Force 2d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James M. Mercure) - Don Cazayoux a Representative from Louisiana’s Sixth Congressional District, listens to Staff Sgt. Thaddeus J. Williams (left) and Cpl. Brandon W. Dion, during lunch with Marines selected from their home states. Both Marines are New Orleans natives assigned to Task Force 2d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James M. Mercure)
Lieutenant Gen. Samuel T. Helland, commander of Marine Corps Forces Central Command, eats a Meal-Ready-to-Eat lunch with Marines assigned to Company G, Task Force 2d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, during his Aug. 31 visit to Forward Operating Base Delaram, Afghanistan. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ray Lewis) - Lieutenant Gen. Samuel T. Helland, commander of Marine Corps Forces Central Command, eats a Meal-Ready-to-Eat lunch with Marines assigned to Company G, Task Force 2d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, during his Aug. 31 visit to Forward Operating Base Delaram, Afghanistan. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ray Lewis)