Private First Class Joe N. Viruet, a field radio operator with Jump Platoon, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, provides security during an operation in Hit, Iraq, Aug. 21. Marines with Jump Platoon have been performing combat patrols through Hit to assist the battalionâ??s law enforcement professional. The platoon has been conducting the missions when they are not escorting the battalionâ??s commanding officer through their large area of operations.::r::::n:: - Private First Class Joe N. Viruet, a field radio operator with Jump Platoon, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, provides security during an operation in Hit, Iraq, Aug. 21. Marines with Jump Platoon have been performing combat patrols through Hit to assist the battalionâ??s law enforcement professional. The platoon has been conducting the missions when they are not escorting the battalionâ??s commanding officer through their large area of operations.::r::::n::
A bulldozer pushes up dirt to create a berm Aug. 13 along the Iraq and Syrian border. Approximately 30,000 yards of berm were created during an almost two-week-long mission. Marines with Support Platoon, Company A, 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5 surveyed the entire border, filling in gaps on the berm in order to prevent people from crossing the border illegally. - A bulldozer pushes up dirt to create a berm Aug. 13 along the Iraq and Syrian border. Approximately 30,000 yards of berm were created during an almost two-week-long mission. Marines with Support Platoon, Company A, 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5 surveyed the entire border, filling in gaps on the berm in order to prevent people from crossing the border illegally.
Two of the six fragmentation mines that were discovered by Route Clearance Platoon, Company A, 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5, are detonated Aug. 20 on the Iraq and Syrian border. Route Clearance Platoonâ??s responsibilities normally include patrolling the streets of Iraq ensuring the streets are safe for Coalition forces. Though trained in dismantling explosives, this is the first time this deployment that the platoon has detonated any explosives they have found. - Two of the six fragmentation mines that were discovered by Route Clearance Platoon, Company A, 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5, are detonated Aug. 20 on the Iraq and Syrian border. Route Clearance Platoonâ??s responsibilities normally include patrolling the streets of Iraq ensuring the streets are safe for Coalition forces. Though trained in dismantling explosives, this is the first time this deployment that the platoon has detonated any explosives they have found.
RAMADI, Iraq (August 21, 2008) - Lt. Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, the Multi National Corps-Iraq commander, visits with the Marines, sailors and soldiers of 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, in Ramadi August 21. Austin, along with Col. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding officer, RCT-1, and Lt. Col. Brett A. Bourne, commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, toured the local battle space and assessed the level of growth in the region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Jones) (RELEASED) - RAMADI, Iraq (August 21, 2008) - Lt. Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, the Multi National Corps-Iraq commander, visits with the Marines, sailors and soldiers of 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, in Ramadi August 21. Austin, along with Col. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding officer, RCT-1, and Lt. Col. Brett A. Bourne, commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, toured the local battle space and assessed the level of growth in the region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Jones) (RELEASED)
HABBANIYAH, Iraq (Aug. 21, 2008) – Citizens of Habbaniyah came together recently to improve a local clinic by constructing a drainage system, which will help with stagnate water that was collecting between the road and the Mudiq Clinic. The need for such a project was brought to the attention of Marines with Company C, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, during meetings with city council, community and Iraqi Police leaders. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Schmidt) - HABBANIYAH, Iraq (Aug. 21, 2008) – Citizens of Habbaniyah came together recently to improve a local clinic by constructing a drainage system, which will help with stagnate water that was collecting between the road and the Mudiq Clinic. The need for such a project was brought to the attention of Marines with Company C, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, during meetings with city council, community and Iraqi Police leaders. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Schmidt)
KHALIDYAH, Iraq (August 21, 2008) – An Iraqi girl swings her new backpack over her shoulder Aug. 21, which she will soon use on the first day of school. Teachers passed out school supplies and toys to the students after receiving them from Marines with Company C, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Schmidt) - KHALIDYAH, Iraq (August 21, 2008) – An Iraqi girl swings her new backpack over her shoulder Aug. 21, which she will soon use on the first day of school. Teachers passed out school supplies and toys to the students after receiving them from Marines with Company C, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Schmidt)
A Marine working at the chow hall in Combat Outpost Rawah, Iraq, dishes up green peas to servicemembers August 19. Currently the chow hall serves two hot meals per day and cold-cut sandwiches, fruit and snacks for lunch. A new chow hall, along with other facilities such as a gym and living quarters will improve the quality of life at the outpost for the Marines. - A Marine working at the chow hall in Combat Outpost Rawah, Iraq, dishes up green peas to servicemembers August 19. Currently the chow hall serves two hot meals per day and cold-cut sandwiches, fruit and snacks for lunch. A new chow hall, along with other facilities such as a gym and living quarters will improve the quality of life at the outpost for the Marines.
Seaman Efren Estrada, a corpsman with Task Force 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, Regimental Combat Team 5, examines a simulated casualty inside a new Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Ambulance at Camp Al Qaâ??im, Iraq, August 15. After the manufacturers of the MRAP redesigned the standard equipment layout, the MRAP Ambulance has vital sign machines, hydraulic litter skids, suction machines and medical supply kits. - Seaman Efren Estrada, a corpsman with Task Force 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, Regimental Combat Team 5, examines a simulated casualty inside a new Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Ambulance at Camp Al Qaâ??im, Iraq, August 15. After the manufacturers of the MRAP redesigned the standard equipment layout, the MRAP Ambulance has vital sign machines, hydraulic litter skids, suction machines and medical supply kits.
FARAH PROVINCE, Delaram, Afghanistan (July 20, 2008) – Gunnery Sgt. Omar Palaciosreal and 1st Lt. Erik M. Lukas calm Miriam, a three-year-old Afghan girl, during a Marine-led health cooperative called Medical Capabilities (MEDCAP) event here. The two Marines, along with other service members assigned to TF 2/7, were instrumental in removing an infected boil from the girl’s neck. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ray Lewis) - FARAH PROVINCE, Delaram, Afghanistan (July 20, 2008) – Gunnery Sgt. Omar Palaciosreal and 1st Lt. Erik M. Lukas calm Miriam, a three-year-old Afghan girl, during a Marine-led health cooperative called Medical Capabilities (MEDCAP) event here. The two Marines, along with other service members assigned to TF 2/7, were instrumental in removing an infected boil from the girl’s neck. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ray Lewis)
Waleed Hameed Salaiman, a senior trainer from Fallujah, Iraq, discusses governmental structure types with local leaders during a government training class in Rutbah, Iraq, Aug. 18. The classes were started in December 2007 to ensure the new Rutbah government officials are ready to head a well-structured city council.::r::::n:: - Waleed Hameed Salaiman, a senior trainer from Fallujah, Iraq, discusses governmental structure types with local leaders during a government training class in Rutbah, Iraq, Aug. 18. The classes were started in December 2007 to ensure the new Rutbah government officials are ready to head a well-structured city council.::r::::n::