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Archive: May, 2006

Marine takes headshot, walks away

If anyone was proud to be labeled hard-headed, it’s Pfc. Fred M. Linck. The 19-year-old from Westbrook, Conn., took an enemy shot to the head and walked away with little more than a sore noggin and a white bandage. Linck, of 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, was struck by a single enemy bullet May 5. “It seemed like

Marines and Iraqi Army help heal Iraq

Marines from 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment along with soldiers from the Iraqi Army held a medical operation here May 6. More than 300 Iraqi men, women and children were diagnosed and treated for a variety of illnesses during the medical clinic. “I think the ‘med op’ went pretty good,” said Gunnery Sgt. Robert M. Linares, a 38-year-old civil

Hawaii-based Marines honor four fallen in Iraq

A Marine sat on a collapsible metal chair with several other warriors seated around him and stared at four sets of dog tags, combat boots, rifles and Kevlar helmets. Tears welled up in his eyes as he slowly let his head drop into his hands. The tears fell, splashing the concrete floor. This Marine is one of hundreds from the Hawaii-based 3rd

Progress steady, Marines meet with Iraqi leaders, discuss security in Haditha Triad region

Since their arrival in the Al Anbar Province nearly two months ago, Marines here say Iraqi Security Forces are progressing toward relieving Coalition Forces and stabilizing the region. In this rural region along the Euphrates River valley, the transition from U.S.-led to Iraqi-led military operations is well on its way, according to one U.S. Marine

More than 300 Fallujan men brave danger to join police force

More than 300 Fallujan men stepped forward to be Iraqi police recruits during a three-day recruiting drive here, despite a homicide bomber attack and the threat of additional violence. The goal of the recruiting drive was to sign-up 300 Iraqi police recruits, however, the drive ended yesterday with 348 men accepted out of 402 screened applicants.

Marines of all stripes walk the line for Darkhorse battalion

There are no pencil-pushers at 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. There are only extra trigger-pullers. The Darkhorse battalion, assigned to Regimental Combat Team 5 in Fallujah, is making it a point that no one gets a free ride. Everyone earns their campaign ribbons. Administration clerks are pulling convoy security. Legal assistants are

Marines, Iraqi police patrol Khandari

Iraqi motorists were held up by a line of tan and blue – Marines and Iraqi police – working side by side here recently. Marines with C Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, combined with Iraqi police conducted anti-insurgent patrols in the Khandari Market May 6. The Marines are serving in Iraq with Regimental Combat Team 5. “We are teaching

Along Iraqi-Syrian border towns in Al Anbar province, communication key to Iraqi progress

Security, safety, and quality of life – three key elements to the continuing progress in this region of Iraq’s Al Anbar province, according to local Iraqi leadership. Once a week, local sheiks and city officials meet with Iraqi Army and coalition forces officials in this small town near the Iraqi-Jordanian border, to discuss these topics and

Darkhorse Marines meet locals, counter insurgency

Marines with the Darkhorse battalion are using one of the most effective combat measures in Iraq. They’re easing off their trigger fingers. It’s a slight shift in attitude. No guns blazing, more knocking and asking questions and Marines from 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment are using the tactic with great success. Marines of Mobile Assault

Marine tankers mourn loss of crewman killed one month into Iraq deployment

Lance Cpl. Michael L. Ford wasn’t one to keep quiet when he saw wrong doings. In fact, the Marine from New Bedford, Mass., often piped right up to correct mistakes – whether they were others’ or his own. “He had a lot of guts. If something was wrong, he’d stand up (against) it, no matter what the situation was,” said Cpl. Robert C. Shea, a

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