Roger Parrino, a law enforcement professional with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, questions a suspected insurgent Aug. 20 in Hit, Iraq. Parrino, 47, from New York City, assists the battalion with criminal investigations. His responsibilities include making cases against insurgents and mentoring the National Intelligence and Investigation Agency, which acts like a local FBI in Hit. Parrino has 21 years of law enforcement experience that he uses to assist Coalition forces. - Roger Parrino, a law enforcement professional with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, questions a suspected insurgent Aug. 20 in Hit, Iraq. Parrino, 47, from New York City, assists the battalion with criminal investigations. His responsibilities include making cases against insurgents and mentoring the National Intelligence and Investigation Agency, which acts like a local FBI in Hit. Parrino has 21 years of law enforcement experience that he uses to assist Coalition forces.
Cpl. Darnell G. Liesinger, 24, from Sioux Falls, S.D., who is a civil affairs team member with Civil Affairs team 5, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, shows an Iraqi boy his multi-tool during a meeting at the Rawah, Iraq, mayorâ??s office Aug. 12. Liesinger is an individual ready reservist who has returned to active duty to serve as a civil affairs Marine. Liesinger did three previous deployments to Iraq as an infantry Marine and is now transitioning from kicking in doors to shaking hands.::r::::n:: - Cpl. Darnell G. Liesinger, 24, from Sioux Falls, S.D., who is a civil affairs team member with Civil Affairs team 5, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, shows an Iraqi boy his multi-tool during a meeting at the Rawah, Iraq, mayorâ??s office Aug. 12. Liesinger is an individual ready reservist who has returned to active duty to serve as a civil affairs Marine. Liesinger did three previous deployments to Iraq as an infantry Marine and is now transitioning from kicking in doors to shaking hands.::r::::n::
FALLUJAH, Iraq (Aug. 27, 2008) – Sheik Hamid Ahmad Hashim al-Alwani, chairman of the Fallujah City Council, speaks to members of the Iraqi media about the delivery of 35 generators throughout the city, Aug. 27. The generator project was put together by Fallujah City Council members and Civil Affairs Team 2, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines, in direct support of 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines. Sheik Hamid said he was grateful that the generators, which will service more than 100 homes each, arrived in time for the hotter portion of the summer and for Ramadan. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chris Lyttle) (RELEASED)::r::::n:: ::r::::n:: - FALLUJAH, Iraq (Aug. 27, 2008) – Sheik Hamid Ahmad Hashim al-Alwani, chairman of the Fallujah City Council, speaks to members of the Iraqi media about the delivery of 35 generators throughout the city, Aug. 27. The generator project was put together by Fallujah City Council members and Civil Affairs Team 2, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines, in direct support of 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines. Sheik Hamid said he was grateful that the generators, which will service more than 100 homes each, arrived in time for the hotter portion of the summer and for Ramadan. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chris Lyttle) (RELEASED)::r::::n:: ::r::::n::
RAMADI, Iraq - Marines and sailors from 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, take part in a three-mile formation run in honor of fallen comrades August 24. “Recently, we came together as a unit to run for our fallen comrades in an event called ‘Run for the Fallen,’” said Gunnery Sgt. Frederick White, the Headquarters and Service Company gunnery sergeant for the battalion, who helped coordinate the run. “We lost two of our Marines over here, and we just wanted to take time to pay tribute to them.” (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Jones) (RELEASED) - RAMADI, Iraq - Marines and sailors from 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, take part in a three-mile formation run in honor of fallen comrades August 24. “Recently, we came together as a unit to run for our fallen comrades in an event called ‘Run for the Fallen,’” said Gunnery Sgt. Frederick White, the Headquarters and Service Company gunnery sergeant for the battalion, who helped coordinate the run. “We lost two of our Marines over here, and we just wanted to take time to pay tribute to them.” (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Jones) (RELEASED)
Injecting an illumination round into the chamber of a M-777 Howitzer, Lance Cpls. Justin R. Burch (left), and Kristopher A. Bowers, both cannoneers with Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5, ensure the round is properly inserted during an illumination round shoot at Patrol Base El Dorado, Iraq, Aug. 23. When not illuminating the night sky, the battery has engaged in combat patrols through the city of Rutbah. Mike Battery is a reserve artillery battery based out of Chattanooga, Tenn., and attached to 2nd LAR Bn.::r::::n:: - Injecting an illumination round into the chamber of a M-777 Howitzer, Lance Cpls. Justin R. Burch (left), and Kristopher A. Bowers, both cannoneers with Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5, ensure the round is properly inserted during an illumination round shoot at Patrol Base El Dorado, Iraq, Aug. 23. When not illuminating the night sky, the battery has engaged in combat patrols through the city of Rutbah. Mike Battery is a reserve artillery battery based out of Chattanooga, Tenn., and attached to 2nd LAR Bn.::r::::n::
Local sheikhs or tribal leaders from Karmah, Iraq, held a meeting with Task Force 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, Aug. 20 at the Iraqi Army Base located in the city. These local meetings were halted for almost two months because of a suicide vest attack that killed several local leaders and three Marines. (Official Marine Corps photo by 1st Lieutenant Andrew W. Duncan) - Local sheikhs or tribal leaders from Karmah, Iraq, held a meeting with Task Force 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, Aug. 20 at the Iraqi Army Base located in the city. These local meetings were halted for almost two months because of a suicide vest attack that killed several local leaders and three Marines. (Official Marine Corps photo by 1st Lieutenant Andrew W. Duncan)
Lance Cpl. Michael Stangelo, a rifleman with Company F, Task Force 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, Regimental Combat Team 5, climbs a barrier while en route to the civic center in Rawah, Iraq, August 17. Marines with Company F have moved out of the city of Rawah, but still patrol the streets of the city to assist the Iraqi Security Forces.::r::::n::::r::::n:: - Lance Cpl. Michael Stangelo, a rifleman with Company F, Task Force 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, Regimental Combat Team 5, climbs a barrier while en route to the civic center in Rawah, Iraq, August 17. Marines with Company F have moved out of the city of Rawah, but still patrol the streets of the city to assist the Iraqi Security Forces.::r::::n::::r::::n::
Members of 1st Platoon, Company A, 4th Assault Amphibious Battalion, Multi-National Force - West, await air transport aboard a CH-53E helicopter Aug. 22 at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. The battalion, now tasked as the quick-reaction force for MNF-W after four months of serving as a provincial rifle team, is learning their new responsibilities as the QRF. The Marines constantly hone their abilities and teamwork. - Members of 1st Platoon, Company A, 4th Assault Amphibious Battalion, Multi-National Force - West, await air transport aboard a CH-53E helicopter Aug. 22 at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. The battalion, now tasked as the quick-reaction force for MNF-W after four months of serving as a provincial rifle team, is learning their new responsibilities as the QRF. The Marines constantly hone their abilities and teamwork.
KHALIDYAH, Iraq (August 24, 2008) – Travis Pruitt, a city management advisor with the embedded provincial reconstruction team from Ramadi, discusses potential progress in governance and future projects to improve essential services and foster economic development, Aug. 24. This was the area’s director general’s opportunity to disclose their respective field’s needs for fiscal year 2009’s budget. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Schmidt) - KHALIDYAH, Iraq (August 24, 2008) – Travis Pruitt, a city management advisor with the embedded provincial reconstruction team from Ramadi, discusses potential progress in governance and future projects to improve essential services and foster economic development, Aug. 24. This was the area’s director general’s opportunity to disclose their respective field’s needs for fiscal year 2009’s budget. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Schmidt)