Lance Cpl. Edgar Lima (right), a sweeper with 2nd squad, 1st platoon, Lima Company, searches for improvised explosive devices with PFC. Christopher Birdt, a machine gunner, covering him, during an afternoon patrol in Wishtan, Feb. 22. Their patrol talked to as many local people as they could, gathering information about the area and building relationships with the people. Lima, a San Diego native, uses humor to interact and build connections with the children who sometimes surround the Marines. - Lance Cpl. Edgar Lima (right), a sweeper with 2nd squad, 1st platoon, Lima Company, searches for improvised explosive devices with PFC. Christopher Birdt, a machine gunner, covering him, during an afternoon patrol in Wishtan, Feb. 22. Their patrol talked to as many local people as they could, gathering information about the area and building relationships with the people. Lima, a San Diego native, uses humor to interact and build connections with the children who sometimes surround the Marines.
RAMADI, Iraq – Sgt. Harold E. Lipscomb, platoon sergeant for 2nd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, tests his radio equipment during Operation Spring Break near Lake Thar Thar in Northern Ramadi May 13. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam J. Root/Released) - RAMADI, Iraq – Sgt. Harold E. Lipscomb, platoon sergeant for 2nd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, tests his radio equipment during Operation Spring Break near Lake Thar Thar in Northern Ramadi May 13. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam J. Root/Released)