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)