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CAMP HABBANIYAH, Iraq (August 10, 2008) – Lance Cpl. Thomas Daily, the police sergeant with Headquarters and Service Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, completes the 1st Bn, 2nd Marines display in the center of camp. The battalion officially took control of the area from 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, Aug. 10. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Schmidt) - CAMP HABBANIYAH, Iraq (August 10, 2008) – Lance Cpl. Thomas Daily, the police sergeant with Headquarters and Service Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, completes the 1st Bn, 2nd Marines display in the center of camp. The battalion officially took control of the area from 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, Aug. 10. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Schmidt)

JAZEERA, Iraq (August 9, 2008) – More than 700 Iraqi Provincial Security Forces successfully completed Operation Jazeera Sweep on Aug. 9, with over-watch and security assistance from 1st Platoon, Company C, Task Force 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1. The Iraqi-led operation secured the communities’ faith that U.S. forces are no longer controlling every aspect of security operations. More often than not, ISF operate separate from American forces, but ask for assistance and over-watch when needed. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo courtesy of Company C, Task Force 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment) - JAZEERA, Iraq (August 9, 2008) – More than 700 Iraqi Provincial Security Forces successfully completed Operation Jazeera Sweep on Aug. 9, with over-watch and security assistance from 1st Platoon, Company C, Task Force 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1. The Iraqi-led operation secured the communities’ faith that U.S. forces are no longer controlling every aspect of security operations. More often than not, ISF operate separate from American forces, but ask for assistance and over-watch when needed. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo courtesy of Company C, Task Force 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment)

Operation Jazeera Sweep proves successful

JAZEERAH, Iraq (August 9, 2008) – More than 700 Iraqi Provincial Security Forces successfully completed Operation Jazeera Sweep Aug. 9, with over-watch and security assistance from 1st Platoon, Company C, Task Force 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1. Members of Iraqi Army’s Sabbatine Battalion made up the majority of the

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Drug bust cuts off distro in southwest Anbar

The flow of drugs in southwest Al Anbar province was diminished July 8 after a bust of more than 500 pounds of narcotics. Marines with C Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 5 and patrolmen with the Iraqi Highway Patrol apprehended three individuals smuggling a truck full of methamphetamines during a patrol

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Marine gives child the gift of mobility

Parents rarely expect their children to be born with a debilitating birth-defect, so when the parents of Balquis Rajib Ascar discovered her inability to walk, they were a bit unprepared.Instead of running and playing outside, Balquis, now 6, had to be carried everywhere by her family in their hometown of Anah, Iraq. That situation changed recently,

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FALLUJAH, Iraq (August 8, 2008) – Sheikh Hamid Ahmed Al-Hashim, city council chairman, and Sa’ad Awad Rashad Al-Dulaimi, city Mayor, conduct a question and answer session with local Arab media after the State of the City Address for in Fallujah, Aug. 8. Hamid delivered his speech to Fallujah citizens addressing the progress the city has made this year, focusing on the quality of life projects and security improvements. (Released)(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathaniel C. LeBlanc) - FALLUJAH, Iraq (August 8, 2008) – Sheikh Hamid Ahmed Al-Hashim, city council chairman, and Sa’ad Awad Rashad Al-Dulaimi, city Mayor, conduct a question and answer session with local Arab media after the State of the City Address for in Fallujah, Aug. 8. Hamid delivered his speech to Fallujah citizens addressing the progress the city has made this year, focusing on the quality of life projects and security improvements. (Released)(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nathaniel C. LeBlanc)

Prominent city leader gives State of Fallujah Address

FALLUJAH, Iraq (August 6, 2008) – A well-known city council member and tribal leader spoke to the local citizens of Fallujah during his second State of the City Address at the city’s Government Center, Aug. 6. Sheikh Hamid Ahmed Al-Hashim, city council chairman, delivered his speech to the people of Fallujah through the local media. He addressed

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RAMADI, Iraq (August 6, 2008) - A Females for Ramadi Council member speaks during the "Women of Tomorrow" women's conference held at the Ramadi Sunni Endowment Center August 4. The purpose of the conference was to give the women who attended a chance to discuss common issues in today’s Iraqi society and educate the women about opportunities and support that is available to them. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Jones) (RELEASED) - RAMADI, Iraq (August 6, 2008) - A Females for Ramadi Council member speaks during the "Women of Tomorrow" women's conference held at the Ramadi Sunni Endowment Center August 4. The purpose of the conference was to give the women who attended a chance to discuss common issues in today’s Iraqi society and educate the women about opportunities and support that is available to them. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Jones) (RELEASED)