Marines from Company C, Task Force 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, load equipment from Karmah Iraqi Police Station December 18. Marines departed KIPS throughout December as Iraqi police have progressed their operational capabilities and no longer need direct assistance from Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps Released) - Marines from Company C, Task Force 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, load equipment from Karmah Iraqi Police Station December 18. Marines departed KIPS throughout December as Iraqi police have progressed their operational capabilities and no longer need direct assistance from Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps Released)