Capt. Brian J. O’Shea, the company commander of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, speaks with the father and uncle of slain Iraqi Policeman Capt. Ali Rezaij, at their home in Jazeera, Iraq, Dec. 11. The Marines brought gifts for the family to help them through the winter months. - Capt. Brian J. O’Shea, the company commander of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, speaks with the father and uncle of slain Iraqi Policeman Capt. Ali Rezaij, at their home in Jazeera, Iraq, Dec. 11. The Marines brought gifts for the family to help them through the winter months.
Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Z. Udovich, a 21-year-old mail clerk from Trenton, Mo., with Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, sorts packages for Marines during the holiday season at Camp Baharia in Fallujah, Iraq. - Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Z. Udovich, a 21-year-old mail clerk from Trenton, Mo., with Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, sorts packages for Marines during the holiday season at Camp Baharia in Fallujah, Iraq.
Scout Snipers with Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, set up security in a remote location in Fallujah, Iraq, during a night operation Dec. 5. Two teams of snipers have recently taken on duties of a Quick Reactionary Force instead of their usual sniper missions. - Scout Snipers with Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, set up security in a remote location in Fallujah, Iraq, during a night operation Dec. 5. Two teams of snipers have recently taken on duties of a Quick Reactionary Force instead of their usual sniper missions.
Marines with Company A, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, gathered to remember Cpl. Aaron M. Allen, a 24-year-old team leader from Santa Barbra, Calif., with the company, who was killed while conducting combat operations in Fallujah, Iraq. A memorial service was held Nov. 22 at a combat outpost where Allen served his military duties as part of a seven-month deployment. - Marines with Company A, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, gathered to remember Cpl. Aaron M. Allen, a 24-year-old team leader from Santa Barbra, Calif., with the company, who was killed while conducting combat operations in Fallujah, Iraq. A memorial service was held Nov. 22 at a combat outpost where Allen served his military duties as part of a seven-month deployment.
FERRIS, Iraq –Iraqi Security Forces set up a cordon in the streets of Ferris, Iraq, to search the area f during a joint operation with Marines from Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chris T. Mann)::r::::n::(Released) - FERRIS, Iraq –Iraqi Security Forces set up a cordon in the streets of Ferris, Iraq, to search the area f during a joint operation with Marines from Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chris T. Mann)::r::::n::(Released)
Staff Sgt. Alimare S. Ferrer, civil affairs team chief, Team 2, Civil Affairs Group, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, speaks with an interpreter and Iraqi contractor to discuss the plans for a new school being built in Fallujah, Iraq, Nov. 12. - Staff Sgt. Alimare S. Ferrer, civil affairs team chief, Team 2, Civil Affairs Group, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, speaks with an interpreter and Iraqi contractor to discuss the plans for a new school being built in Fallujah, Iraq, Nov. 12.
Lt. Col. Chris Hastings, commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, cuts the first piece of ceremonial birthday cake. Marines with the battalion took part in a Marine Corps birthday ceremony Nov. 10 at Camp Baharia in Fallujah, Iraq. - Lt. Col. Chris Hastings, commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, cuts the first piece of ceremonial birthday cake. Marines with the battalion took part in a Marine Corps birthday ceremony Nov. 10 at Camp Baharia in Fallujah, Iraq.
Marines with Company C, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, take photos of civilians during a remote badge operation at the Abuyuset area near Fallujah, Iraq, Nov. 8. Personal photos and information are included on the badges, which are required to pass through Iraq’s entry control points. - Marines with Company C, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, take photos of civilians during a remote badge operation at the Abuyuset area near Fallujah, Iraq, Nov. 8. Personal photos and information are included on the badges, which are required to pass through Iraq’s entry control points.
Marines assigned to Company G, Task Force 2d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Afghanistan, convoy through Bala Baluk, Afghanistan. The Marines were deployed earlier this year to conduct counterinsurgency operations with an emphasis on police training in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. - Marines assigned to Company G, Task Force 2d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Afghanistan, convoy through Bala Baluk, Afghanistan. The Marines were deployed earlier this year to conduct counterinsurgency operations with an emphasis on police training in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Andrew Stitt (center), a Corporals Leadership Course instructor and the assistant radio chief with Task Force 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, explains proper drill techniques to a group of corporals Oct. 17. Marines learned how to use the historic Marine Corps NCO Sword and how to drill a squad-sized formation. - Staff Sgt. Andrew Stitt (center), a Corporals Leadership Course instructor and the assistant radio chief with Task Force 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, explains proper drill techniques to a group of corporals Oct. 17. Marines learned how to use the historic Marine Corps NCO Sword and how to drill a squad-sized formation.