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)

FALLUJAH, Iraq (June 25, 2008) Cpl. John Williams (left), a section leader with Mobile Section, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, and Staff Sgt. William Willis, platoon sergeant, 3rd Platoon, cross paths again in the fleet after Willis was the senior drill instructor for Williams in recruit training. The two were in Platoon 1012, Company B, 1st Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. They now serve together in Iraq with a history of challenges behind them. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chris Lyttle) (RELEASED) - FALLUJAH, Iraq (June 25, 2008) Cpl. John Williams (left), a section leader with Mobile Section, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, and Staff Sgt. William Willis, platoon sergeant, 3rd Platoon, cross paths again in the fleet after Willis was the senior drill instructor for Williams in recruit training. The two were in Platoon 1012, Company B, 1st Battalion, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. They now serve together in Iraq with a history of challenges behind them. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chris Lyttle) (RELEASED)

Navy Lt. Joel Degraeve, the chaplain with Task Force 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, carries a package sent by the newly instituted Parent Network of the battalion at Camp Al Qa'im, Iraq, June 23. The network started shortly before the battalion's deployment to western Al Anbar province and continues to expand all over the United States. The network, which has over 1,000 parents of Marines with 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines, provides a way for parents to obtain information on their Marines. - Navy Lt. Joel Degraeve, the chaplain with Task Force 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, carries a package sent by the newly instituted Parent Network of the battalion at Camp Al Qa'im, Iraq, June 23. The network started shortly before the battalion's deployment to western Al Anbar province and continues to expand all over the United States. The network, which has over 1,000 parents of Marines with 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines, provides a way for parents to obtain information on their Marines.

Lance Cpl. Will Cumming, a machine gunner with Headquarters and Service Company, Task Force 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, gets a radio check through his headset while working at Combat Outpost Rawah, Iraq, June 20. Despite being a machine gunner, when Cumming arrived at COP Rawah he was put at the flight line and is responsible for any cargo or personnel traveling through the area by helicopter. - Lance Cpl. Will Cumming, a machine gunner with Headquarters and Service Company, Task Force 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, gets a radio check through his headset while working at Combat Outpost Rawah, Iraq, June 20. Despite being a machine gunner, when Cumming arrived at COP Rawah he was put at the flight line and is responsible for any cargo or personnel traveling through the area by helicopter.

Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5 arrive back to Camp Korean Village, Iraq, June 23, after an initial meeting with local leaders in the town of Nukhayb. During the mission, Marines with Alpha Co. and members of SEAL Team 3, visited the mayor of the town, Sheik Lawrence Mutib Hazan, and discussed ways to better the town and living conditions for the people. ::r::::n:: - Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5 arrive back to Camp Korean Village, Iraq, June 23, after an initial meeting with local leaders in the town of Nukhayb. During the mission, Marines with Alpha Co. and members of SEAL Team 3, visited the mayor of the town, Sheik Lawrence Mutib Hazan, and discussed ways to better the town and living conditions for the people. ::r::::n::