RAMADI, Iraq (August 15, 2008) – (center) Khalid Abdul Salam, an assistant to the Director General of Schools and (left) Lt. Col. Brett A. Bourne, the commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, cut a ribbon signaling the reopening of the Industrial High School August 13. The Industrial High School in Ramadi was the latest school to open in the city. "It’s great that the city was able to get this school opened up,” said Khalid Abdul Salam; an assistant to the Director General of Schools. “The school is going to be a wonderful institution not only for the students but for all of Ramadi. As the youth of the city continue to earn an education, they will assist the city and the province in making their country prosperous.” (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Jones) (RELEASED) - RAMADI, Iraq (August 15, 2008) – (center) Khalid Abdul Salam, an assistant to the Director General of Schools and (left) Lt. Col. Brett A. Bourne, the commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, cut a ribbon signaling the reopening of the Industrial High School August 13. The Industrial High School in Ramadi was the latest school to open in the city. "It’s great that the city was able to get this school opened up,” said Khalid Abdul Salam; an assistant to the Director General of Schools. “The school is going to be a wonderful institution not only for the students but for all of Ramadi. As the youth of the city continue to earn an education, they will assist the city and the province in making their country prosperous.” (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Jones) (RELEASED)
FALLUJAH, Iraq (August 8, 2008) – Sheikh Hamid Ahmed Al-Hashim, city council chairman, and Sa’ad Awad Rashad Al-Dulaimi, city Mayor, conduct a question and answer session with local Arab media after the State of the City Address for in Fallujah, Aug. 8. Hamid delivered his speech to Fallujah citizens addressing the progress the city has made this year, focusing on the quality of life projects and security improvements. (Released)(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathaniel C. LeBlanc) - FALLUJAH, Iraq (August 8, 2008) – Sheikh Hamid Ahmed Al-Hashim, city council chairman, and Sa’ad Awad Rashad Al-Dulaimi, city Mayor, conduct a question and answer session with local Arab media after the State of the City Address for in Fallujah, Aug. 8. Hamid delivered his speech to Fallujah citizens addressing the progress the city has made this year, focusing on the quality of life projects and security improvements. (Released)(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathaniel C. LeBlanc)