Maâ??Moun Sami Rashid, the governor of the Al Anbar province, Iraq, speaks of the future contributions of the newly opened K3 Oil Refinery and its ability to help the Iraqi people during a ceremony at the refinery July 18. Over 100 government and community leaders gathered at the refinery to celebrate its reopening after a three-year hiatus. The refinery is capable of processing 16,000 barrels of crude oil per day and will create new jobs for the local community. The refinery will also make the Al Anbar province capable of meeting its fuel needs and will eventually provide fuel for a power station, which will supply the entire Al Anbar province with an ample supply of electricity. ::r::::n::::r::::n::::r::::n:: - Maâ??Moun Sami Rashid, the governor of the Al Anbar province, Iraq, speaks of the future contributions of the newly opened K3 Oil Refinery and its ability to help the Iraqi people during a ceremony at the refinery July 18. Over 100 government and community leaders gathered at the refinery to celebrate its reopening after a three-year hiatus. The refinery is capable of processing 16,000 barrels of crude oil per day and will create new jobs for the local community. The refinery will also make the Al Anbar province capable of meeting its fuel needs and will eventually provide fuel for a power station, which will supply the entire Al Anbar province with an ample supply of electricity. ::r::::n::::r::::n::::r::::n::

Preparing to assume security over Lake Qadisiyah and the Haditha Dam, Iraqi police practice recovering from a capsized boat during a 21-day boating course held by Riverine Squadron 3, Detachment 2, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5. - Preparing to assume security over Lake Qadisiyah and the Haditha Dam, Iraqi police practice recovering from a capsized boat during a 21-day boating course held by Riverine Squadron 3, Detachment 2, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5.

Maâ??moun Sami Rashid, the governor of the Al Anbar province, Iraq, speaks to the people in attendance at the K3 Oil Refineryâ??s in Haditha, Iraq, July 18. He thanked all involved, including Marines, for their efforts in the project. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5 provided security for the event. The refinery will bring employment and cheaper fuel to the people in the Haditha area and Western Iraq.::r::::n:: - Maâ??moun Sami Rashid, the governor of the Al Anbar province, Iraq, speaks to the people in attendance at the K3 Oil Refineryâ??s in Haditha, Iraq, July 18. He thanked all involved, including Marines, for their efforts in the project. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5 provided security for the event. The refinery will bring employment and cheaper fuel to the people in the Haditha area and Western Iraq.::r::::n::

Local teenagers from the Hey Al Dubat area of Fallujah, Iraq, hang out during the afternoon near a Kentucky Fried Chicken July 16. Since the opening nearly seven months ago, the business has flourished and attracts many customers in the nearby area. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chris T. Mann) - Local teenagers from the Hey Al Dubat area of Fallujah, Iraq, hang out during the afternoon near a Kentucky Fried Chicken July 16. Since the opening nearly seven months ago, the business has flourished and attracts many customers in the nearby area. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chris T. Mann)

Lance Cpl. Joshua N. Berezin, a scout with Security Platoon, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5, loads a box of food and supplies on an Iraqi Police truck during a humanitarian mission for the widows of Rutbah, Iraq, July 16. The platoon, along with the battalion chaplain, delivered the products to support 10 families that have been raised by a widow.::r::::n:: - Lance Cpl. Joshua N. Berezin, a scout with Security Platoon, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5, loads a box of food and supplies on an Iraqi Police truck during a humanitarian mission for the widows of Rutbah, Iraq, July 16. The platoon, along with the battalion chaplain, delivered the products to support 10 families that have been raised by a widow.::r::::n::

A Female Iraqi searcher uses a metal detecting wand on a local citizen at an entry control point June 12. In the wake of a sharp increase in female suicide attacks throughout Iraq, the responsibilities of a female searcher have become more important than ever. The Iraqi female searchers at check points in Ramadi, and all of al Anbar Province, are continuing to thoroughly search local women, constantly checking for weapons. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Jones) - A Female Iraqi searcher uses a metal detecting wand on a local citizen at an entry control point June 12. In the wake of a sharp increase in female suicide attacks throughout Iraq, the responsibilities of a female searcher have become more important than ever. The Iraqi female searchers at check points in Ramadi, and all of al Anbar Province, are continuing to thoroughly search local women, constantly checking for weapons. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Jones)

Dr. Dhea Mijwal Shami Maadahidi, the surgeon and manager of the Rutbah General Hospital, stands in one of two surgical theatres located in the hospital in Rutbah, Iraq, July 2. Dhea came to Rutbah to serve its people and has worked tirelessly to ensure the health of others. Dhea has begun projects with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5 to provide medical assistance to the cities of Nukayb and Akashat::r::::n:: - Dr. Dhea Mijwal Shami Maadahidi, the surgeon and manager of the Rutbah General Hospital, stands in one of two surgical theatres located in the hospital in Rutbah, Iraq, July 2. Dhea came to Rutbah to serve its people and has worked tirelessly to ensure the health of others. Dhea has begun projects with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5 to provide medical assistance to the cities of Nukayb and Akashat::r::::n::

â??The soldiers of the 170th Military Police Company acquitted themselves honorably while serving with Regimental Combat Team 2 and Regimental Combat Team 5,â? said Col. Patrick Malay, commanding officer, RCT-5. â??They played a key role in enabling the Iraqi Police to provide security and foster the rule of law on the road to Iraqâ??s self-governance. We wish them the best as they redeploy and thank them for their selfless service.â? - â??The soldiers of the 170th Military Police Company acquitted themselves honorably while serving with Regimental Combat Team 2 and Regimental Combat Team 5,â? said Col. Patrick Malay, commanding officer, RCT-5. â??They played a key role in enabling the Iraqi Police to provide security and foster the rule of law on the road to Iraqâ??s self-governance. We wish them the best as they redeploy and thank them for their selfless service.â?

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.

Cpl. Jeremy M. Wright, 24, a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense specialist with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, attempts to get a sample from a rocket propelled grenade round to test for chemicals near Hit, Iraq, July 10. Wright has been helping the battalion by checking suspected chemicals in their area of operations and working as a watch noncommissioned officer in the battalionâ??s Combat Operations Center.::r::::n:: - Cpl. Jeremy M. Wright, 24, a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense specialist with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, attempts to get a sample from a rocket propelled grenade round to test for chemicals near Hit, Iraq, July 10. Wright has been helping the battalion by checking suspected chemicals in their area of operations and working as a watch noncommissioned officer in the battalionâ??s Combat Operations Center.::r::::n::