RAMADI, Iraq (Oct. 4, 2008) Marines of 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, make a stop at a Provincial Security Forces checkpoint Oct. 3, while helping Marines of 2nd Bn., 9th Marines become acquainted with the area of operations they will be covering during their seven month deployment. (Official Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Jerry Murphy) (Released) - RAMADI, Iraq (Oct. 4, 2008) Marines of 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, make a stop at a Provincial Security Forces checkpoint Oct. 3, while helping Marines of 2nd Bn., 9th Marines become acquainted with the area of operations they will be covering during their seven month deployment. (Official Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Jerry Murphy) (Released)