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Archive: April, 2004

Intelligence discoveries paint picture of enemy in Fallujah

Marines operating in Fallujah are gaining a clearer picture of the enemy they face. Intelligence gathered from enemy dead, daily patrols and documents is proving links between terrorists and former regime elements loyal to deposed dictator Saddam Hussein. Marines of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division remain at the ready in the

Marines pin hopes on new Iraqi police

They're a little rough around the edges. They're still learning how to walk, talk and perform as the law of the land. For Marines here, though, the newly-graduated police force in this western Iraqi city is the hope for a better future here. "The fate of this nation depends on its ability to take care of itself," said 1st Lt. Sean M. Gavigan,

Marines, corpsmen reach out to Ar Ramadi citizens

A week after some of the bloodiest fighting since major combat operations were declared over last year, Marines from 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division returned to the streets here April 14 to extend a helping hand to the city's residents. Fifteen Marines and scores of enemy combatants were killed during fierce gun battles in

Marines suspend Fallujah offensive, push humanitarian aid

Marines from the 1st Marine Division held their positions in and around Fallujah as the Iraqi Governing Council worked to broker a bilateral cease-fire with leaders in the city. Marines suspended offensive operations Friday after pushing forces into Fallujah to root out terrorists blamed for attacking Coalition Forces. The fighting began April 5

Marine remembered for bravery under fire

Joshua Ayon, son of Pfc. Eric A. Ayon, turned 7 years old April 11, two days after his father was killed in action in Iraq. The elder Ayon joined the Marine Corps in June 2003 and was a motor transportation operator with Truck Company, 1st Marine Division. At the time of his death, the Los Angeles Marine was attached to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine

3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment memorializes fallen warrior

Twenty-one-year-old Lance Cpl. Elias Torrez III, a radio operator, was driving back to base when his convoy was ambushed in the city of Sa'dah. Torrez had one hand on the steering wheel and his foot on the door to hold it open while he shot at the enemy. He unloaded two magazines before being killed April 9. The San Angelo, Texas Marine, assigned

1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment in Fallujah's fray

Their faces are sunburned and grimy from gun battles throughout the week. Their eyes, though, are bright. Marines with Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment are part of the cordon around Fallujah, Iraq. After more than a week of fighting, much of it coming during the suspension of offensive operations, the 1st Marine Division Marines are

Constant movement, contact for Marines in Fallujah

The afternoons bring the heat here in this Iraqi city. When the Marines have a chance, they take off their boots and socks to air out their feet. The flies come out and latch themselves to the Marines - feeding on their filthy sweaty feet. Cpl. Matthew Perkins, a scout sniper attached to Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment said with a

Maintenance crews keep light armor rolling

They cover the western borders of Iraq, catching and destroying terrorist forces from foreign countries and the surrounding communities, and they do it faster than any others could. Camp Pendleton's 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion's Maintenance Company works day and night keeping the eight-wheeled vehicles combat ready. They're ensuring

Former teacher now learns Iraqi lessons

Cpl. Michael Alwardt swapped chalky blackboards in the classroom for greasy guns in the vast desert expanses of western Iraq. Alwardt is an armory custodian for Company K, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. He's fulfilling a lifelong dream of serving as a Marine in a combat zone. It's a dream the Collinsville, Ill., Marine once shelved to

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