FALLUJAH, Iraq (June 25, 2008) – Structures burn June 25 at Entry Control Point-5 (ECP-5), a post where Marines and Iraqi Police safeguard entrants into the city of Fallujah. Despite Marine and Iraqi firemen efforts, the fire destroyed most structures at the compound over watched by Company L, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines and Iraqi policemen. The company said they received overwhelming support from Iraqi locals and from stateside supporters. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Company L, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines) (RELEASED) - FALLUJAH, Iraq (June 25, 2008) – Structures burn June 25 at Entry Control Point-5 (ECP-5), a post where Marines and Iraqi Police safeguard entrants into the city of Fallujah. Despite Marine and Iraqi firemen efforts, the fire destroyed most structures at the compound over watched by Company L, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines and Iraqi policemen. The company said they received overwhelming support from Iraqi locals and from stateside supporters. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Company L, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines) (RELEASED)
Five-year-old Ahmed and his father, Warrant Officer Othman Mallouki, an Iraqi policeman with Fallujah Headquarters District, enjoy time spent together during an afternoon with Marines from Company B, Police Transition Team 8, Regimental Combat Team 1, at the Joint Command Center June 21. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chris T. Mann) - Five-year-old Ahmed and his father, Warrant Officer Othman Mallouki, an Iraqi policeman with Fallujah Headquarters District, enjoy time spent together during an afternoon with Marines from Company B, Police Transition Team 8, Regimental Combat Team 1, at the Joint Command Center June 21. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chris T. Mann)
Sergeant Barnaby E. Yoder, a motor transport operator, passes a gas hose up to Sgt. Greg G. Mosher, motor transport chief, to refuel a vehicle at Camp Hit, Iraq, July 1. Both Marines are with Task Force Hit, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5. Marines in Motor T have traveled long distance throughout the battalionâ??s area of operations, which measures more than 2,600 miles. Despite the long days, the Marines have stayed motivated because they know they are helping the infantry Marines.::r::::n:: - Sergeant Barnaby E. Yoder, a motor transport operator, passes a gas hose up to Sgt. Greg G. Mosher, motor transport chief, to refuel a vehicle at Camp Hit, Iraq, July 1. Both Marines are with Task Force Hit, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5. Marines in Motor T have traveled long distance throughout the battalionâ??s area of operations, which measures more than 2,600 miles. Despite the long days, the Marines have stayed motivated because they know they are helping the infantry Marines.::r::::n::
Dr. Rashad Ayish Mohammed, the veterinarian in Rutbah, Iraq, administers a vaccine shot to a sheep while his assistant holds it at the veterinary clinic July 26. The shot was given to show a group of local shepherds how to administer the medical supplies they had just received. The supplies were provided by Marines with Detachment 1, Civil Affairs Team 4, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5 and included 2 types of vaccines and a multivitamin shot. The medicine is to help counteract some of the malnutrition the flocks have sustained due to a recent drought. ::r::::n:: - Dr. Rashad Ayish Mohammed, the veterinarian in Rutbah, Iraq, administers a vaccine shot to a sheep while his assistant holds it at the veterinary clinic July 26. The shot was given to show a group of local shepherds how to administer the medical supplies they had just received. The supplies were provided by Marines with Detachment 1, Civil Affairs Team 4, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5 and included 2 types of vaccines and a multivitamin shot. The medicine is to help counteract some of the malnutrition the flocks have sustained due to a recent drought. ::r::::n::
Cpl. Seth Chimm, Biometrics Automated Toolset supervisor of Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, stands in his computer lab, his favorite place to relax in Rutbah, Iraq, June 23. The 24 year old from Chattanooga, Tenn., was born in a Philippine refugee camp after his parents fled Cambodia. Chimm joined the Marine Corps because he feels he owes the United States for giving his family a home.::r::::n:: - Cpl. Seth Chimm, Biometrics Automated Toolset supervisor of Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, stands in his computer lab, his favorite place to relax in Rutbah, Iraq, June 23. The 24 year old from Chattanooga, Tenn., was born in a Philippine refugee camp after his parents fled Cambodia. Chimm joined the Marine Corps because he feels he owes the United States for giving his family a home.::r::::n::
Staff Sgt. Jaime Benavides, linguist manager, and Cpl. James Whitehead, administrative clerk, both with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 5, unload care packages during a dust storm on Camp Ripper, Iraq, June 30. The care packages where sent by Words of Comfort, Hope and Promise, a military outreach group in San Clemente, Calif. Since arriving in Iraq in January, RCT-5 has received hundreds of care packages from groups and communities in Southern California.::r::::n:: - Staff Sgt. Jaime Benavides, linguist manager, and Cpl. James Whitehead, administrative clerk, both with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 5, unload care packages during a dust storm on Camp Ripper, Iraq, June 30. The care packages where sent by Words of Comfort, Hope and Promise, a military outreach group in San Clemente, Calif. Since arriving in Iraq in January, RCT-5 has received hundreds of care packages from groups and communities in Southern California.::r::::n::
Lance Cpl. Chris McKenzie, 23, from Moore, N.C., serves with Headquarters Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, Task Force 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, Regimental Combat Team 5. - Lance Cpl. Chris McKenzie, 23, from Moore, N.C., serves with Headquarters Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, Task Force 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, Regimental Combat Team 5.
Gunnery Sgt. Curtis T. Rinker, company gunnery sergeant, Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5, watches as the sign of the new internet and phone center is mounted after the center was named after him at Camp Korean Village, Iraq, May 28. The building for the new internet and phone center was named after Rinker because of his hard work building it. The new center, which took about a month to complete, has more than 16 computers and 10 phones for service members to use.::r::::n:: - Gunnery Sgt. Curtis T. Rinker, company gunnery sergeant, Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5, watches as the sign of the new internet and phone center is mounted after the center was named after him at Camp Korean Village, Iraq, May 28. The building for the new internet and phone center was named after Rinker because of his hard work building it. The new center, which took about a month to complete, has more than 16 computers and 10 phones for service members to use.::r::::n::
FALLUJAH, IRAQ Iraqi Police provide ice and water to Fallujah residents waiting to receive a badge during a remote badging operation here, June 25. Enduring the hot weather and crowded lines, IPs managed to maintain the order for approximately 700 residents who received new IDs, which are necessary to enter and exit the city. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chris Lyttle) (RELEASED) - FALLUJAH, IRAQ Iraqi Police provide ice and water to Fallujah residents waiting to receive a badge during a remote badging operation here, June 25. Enduring the hot weather and crowded lines, IPs managed to maintain the order for approximately 700 residents who received new IDs, which are necessary to enter and exit the city. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chris Lyttle) (RELEASED)