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Archive: August, 2004

Marines mourn fallen leatherneck

The morning sun was beginning to heat the concrete here Aug. 17 when the Marines of Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, gathered for something they hope they never would have to do - mourn one of their friends. Lance Cpl. Nicholas B. Morrison, a TOW gunner with the battalion, was on the streets with Combined Anti-Armor Team Blue

Marines keep strong hold on position near Fallujah

Marines dodged bullets and mortar fire to grab hold of key terrain south of Fallujah Friday. The Marines of Company K, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment are keeping a strong position at Traffic Control Point 8 to deter anti-coalition forces from transporting munitions. "This position is vital, so we're ensuring no enemy personnel are transporting

Mid-tour leaves a welcome break for deployed Marines;

Lance Cpl. Aaron M Switala just got back from two weeks' leave in the United States. He's glad it's all over. He needs the rest. "I sleep much more here than I did when I was home," said the 23-year-old from Lower Burrell, Pa., who is assigned to Regimental Combat Team 7's Headquarters Company. "When you get there, you realize you only have two

Marines and Iraqis work together to build new hospital

Residents of Ar Rutbah are getting medical care they haven't had in more than a year. Marines and sailors from Regimental Combat Team 7 are working together with local Iraqis to rebuild a hospital. Iraqi military took over the compound before meeting with U.S forces. "It was the only building that was destroyed during the first war," said Navy Lt.

Lejeune Marines search for terrorists in rural farmland

It had already been a long day for Cpl. Lonnie R. Billings, a driver for the civil affairs detachment with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, here. The 21-year-old from Nashville, Ark., grabbed sleep when he could because he was in for a long night. "We had a few briefs during the evening and I had to be on my truck at two a.m.," Billings

Marines cite growing Iraqi Security Force capabilities for progress

Marines from Regimental Combat Team 7 met with local Iraqi leaders from western Al Anbar Province to reassure them that Iraqi Police and National Guard are taking on the mantle of security, despite recent attacks. The daylong meeting began with discussion of detailed attacks by enemies and the responses by Iraqi Security Forces. "The attacks have

Lejeune Marines share same company and family

Lance Cpl. Andres F. Lasso-Hurtado has a lot on his mind when he comes back from a six-hour patrol. Hurtado is with Combined Anti-Armor Platoon Blue, a quick reaction force with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment. Often the team pushes through rifle and rocket fire only to encounter improvised explosive devices on the road. This leaves the

Lejeune corpsman adds color to camp's chapel in Iraq

Navy Seaman Robert J. Sterling is making life at the camp's chapel here a little more colorful. The 26-year-old hospital corpsman from Anniston, Ala. Is in the middle of painting a mural depicting St. Michael, known as a patrol saint of warriors. It's a Sterling's labor of love. "I was basically raised inside of a church," Sterling said. "I was

Civil affairs team in Mahmudiyah looks back on project successes

Sgt. Daniel P. Carreon formed a bit of a spending habit in Iraq. His expenditures ran in the neighborhood of millions and Marines whom he works for couldn't be prouder. Carreon spent the past six or so months cruising the streets of Mahmudiyah speaking with everyone from sheikhs to school teachers. He's been part of 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine

Marines team up with Seabees to pass along construction skills

Marines are getting a hand when it comes to rebuilding Iraq from some of the military's most-practiced construction crews. Marines teamed up with Navy Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 14, based in Jacksonville, Fla., to run an Iraqi Civilian Apprenticeship Program to teach locals the construction skills needed to help Iraqis rebuild

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