Iraqi Army Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Quick Reaction Force, 1st Iraqi Division, escort local Sheiks and tribal leaders across a newly constructed bridge Aug. 19. The new Salem Bridge was built in the Bagharra region of Iraq and provides passage over the Thar Thar Canal. Insurgents destroyed the original bridge over a year ago. - Iraqi Army Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Quick Reaction Force, 1st Iraqi Division, escort local Sheiks and tribal leaders across a newly constructed bridge Aug. 19. The new Salem Bridge was built in the Bagharra region of Iraq and provides passage over the Thar Thar Canal. Insurgents destroyed the original bridge over a year ago.
FALLUJAH, Iraq (Aug. 21, 2008) – Iraqi Police guard entry control points, while Marines remain in an overwatch position to support them. ECPs throughout the city are being rebuilt to allow more traffic to enter the city. More commercial traffic ultimately means economic growth for the city. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chris Lyttle) (RELEASED) - FALLUJAH, Iraq (Aug. 21, 2008) – Iraqi Police guard entry control points, while Marines remain in an overwatch position to support them. ECPs throughout the city are being rebuilt to allow more traffic to enter the city. More commercial traffic ultimately means economic growth for the city. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chris Lyttle) (RELEASED)
Hamed Khalid Abrahim, the mayor of Rawah, Iraq, tries on a new pair of glasses in Rawah Aug 13. Coalition forces delivered 720 pairs of prescription glasses to the local optometrist in Rawah. The glasses were donated by three organizations from Colorado: the Fort Collins Lions Club, the Sterling Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Fort Collins. The glasses will be made available to residents of Rawah who need them and could otherwise not afford them::r::::n:: - Hamed Khalid Abrahim, the mayor of Rawah, Iraq, tries on a new pair of glasses in Rawah Aug 13. Coalition forces delivered 720 pairs of prescription glasses to the local optometrist in Rawah. The glasses were donated by three organizations from Colorado: the Fort Collins Lions Club, the Sterling Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Fort Collins. The glasses will be made available to residents of Rawah who need them and could otherwise not afford them::r::::n::
General James T. Conway, Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks with Col. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding officer, Regimental Combat Team 1, during a visit to Camp Fallujah, Iraq, Aug. 16. During his visit, the Commandant evaluated progress being made in al-Anbar and discussed security with several members of the Iraqi Army. He also took time to speak with service members at the Chapel of Hope aboard the camp. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chris T. Mann) - General James T. Conway, Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks with Col. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding officer, Regimental Combat Team 1, during a visit to Camp Fallujah, Iraq, Aug. 16. During his visit, the Commandant evaluated progress being made in al-Anbar and discussed security with several members of the Iraqi Army. He also took time to speak with service members at the Chapel of Hope aboard the camp. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chris T. Mann)
Sgt. Maj. Carlton W. Kent, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, talks with Marines at the Camp Baharia Mess Hall Aug. 16. Sgt. Maj. Kent and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway, visited with Marines in the al Anbar Province during a tour of Iraq and Afghanistan. - Sgt. Maj. Carlton W. Kent, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, talks with Marines at the Camp Baharia Mess Hall Aug. 16. Sgt. Maj. Kent and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway, visited with Marines in the al Anbar Province during a tour of Iraq and Afghanistan.
RAMADI, Iraq (August 15, 2008) – (center) Khalid Abdul Salam, an assistant to the Director General of Schools and (left) Lt. Col. Brett A. Bourne, the commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, cut a ribbon signaling the reopening of the Industrial High School August 13. The Industrial High School in Ramadi was the latest school to open in the city. "It’s great that the city was able to get this school opened up,” said Khalid Abdul Salam; an assistant to the Director General of Schools. “The school is going to be a wonderful institution not only for the students but for all of Ramadi. As the youth of the city continue to earn an education, they will assist the city and the province in making their country prosperous.” (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Jones) (RELEASED) - RAMADI, Iraq (August 15, 2008) – (center) Khalid Abdul Salam, an assistant to the Director General of Schools and (left) Lt. Col. Brett A. Bourne, the commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, cut a ribbon signaling the reopening of the Industrial High School August 13. The Industrial High School in Ramadi was the latest school to open in the city. "It’s great that the city was able to get this school opened up,” said Khalid Abdul Salam; an assistant to the Director General of Schools. “The school is going to be a wonderful institution not only for the students but for all of Ramadi. As the youth of the city continue to earn an education, they will assist the city and the province in making their country prosperous.” (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Jones) (RELEASED)
RAMADI, Iraq (August 15, 2008) – The South Ramadi soccer team, the winners of the five-day, city-wide Ramadi Soccer Tournament, celebrate after receiving trophies for their victory August 14. The tournament involved 10 teams from various neighborhoods in the city. The event was highlighted by two elimination-style games played each night until a winner was determined. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Jones) - RAMADI, Iraq (August 15, 2008) – The South Ramadi soccer team, the winners of the five-day, city-wide Ramadi Soccer Tournament, celebrate after receiving trophies for their victory August 14. The tournament involved 10 teams from various neighborhoods in the city. The event was highlighted by two elimination-style games played each night until a winner was determined. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Jones)