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Iraqi Army cleans Baghdadi of insurgency

The palm groves here were filled with members of the Iraqi Army on patrol recently during an operation to seek out insurgent activity in the area.Their mission, which was supported by Marines from 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, was to sweep the area of caches and weapons, while establishing a sense of security within

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Marines, Iraqi Army prove command, control capability

The small towns in the Ibrahimiyah Peninsula arose early morning to the Iraqi Army and Marines with Weapons Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 2, searching the area for signs of insurgent activity.“The Iraqi Army planned everything,” said Sgt. David Collins, a platoon sergeant with Weapons Company, TF 1/4, RCT-

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It pays to ‘Stay Marine’: RCT-6 pays out $1 million+ in re-enlistment bonuses in single day

As the Marine Corps lets a few notches out on its belt to swell its ranks from today’s 187,000 leathernecks to 202,000 by the year 2010, retaining quality first-term Marines is priority one.It can be a challenge, however, as Marines are subjected to harrowing deployment schedules that could make even the saltiest World War II island-hopping vet

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COMBAT OUTPOST RAWAH, IRAQ – The mayor of Rawah, Iraq, Hamed Khalid Abrahim (left) and Capt. Ruben D. Gutierrez (right), commanding officer of Company D, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 2, promote 1st Lt Damon A. Doykos. Doykos wanted the mayor to pin on his new rank to show the Iraqi civilians the bond that exists between the local leaders and the Marines. Official Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Ryan C. Heiser. - COMBAT OUTPOST RAWAH, IRAQ – The mayor of Rawah, Iraq, Hamed Khalid Abrahim (left) and Capt. Ruben D. Gutierrez (right), commanding officer of Company D, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 2, promote 1st Lt Damon A. Doykos. Doykos wanted the mayor to pin on his new rank to show the Iraqi civilians the bond that exists between the local leaders and the Marines. Official Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Ryan C. Heiser.

Local mayor promotes 1st LAR Marine

Usually when Marines pin on their new rank, they look to a mentor within their unit to do the honors but it isn’t uncommon for a loved one to step in to do the promotion either.Newly appointed 1st Lt. Damon A. Doykos wanted his promotion to be important not just to himself, but to the entire Rawah community. Doykos, a platoon commander with Company

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Lance Cpl. Mark T. Russell, team leader, 2nd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1/3, conducts a contact patrol through Haqlaniyah June 13. During the patrol the Marines spoke with many local nationals asking them tactical questions that could lead any insurgent activities. - Lance Cpl. Mark T. Russell, team leader, 2nd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1/3, conducts a contact patrol through Haqlaniyah June 13. During the patrol the Marines spoke with many local nationals asking them tactical questions that could lead any insurgent activities.

Dismounted patrols improve security in Haqlaniyah

Grenades, improvised explosive devices and small arms attacks are all known threats while convoying or patrolling the streets here, but with Marines conducting dismounted patrols through the city those threats become minimal.Continuing operations, 2nd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2,

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Ramadi, Iraq (July 8, 2007) - Al Anbar's governor Ma'Mun Sami Rashid Speaks to the people present at the Promise to the people convention here. His speech called to all of Iraq to stand up with the security forces and stop the insurgents from terrorizing the people of Iraq. - Ramadi, Iraq (July 8, 2007) - Al Anbar's governor Ma'Mun Sami Rashid Speaks to the people present at the Promise to the people convention here. His speech called to all of Iraq to stand up with the security forces and stop the insurgents from terrorizing the people of Iraq.

Anbar leaders celebrate awakening

Along the banks of the Euphrates River, 400 municipal leaders and local professionals gathered July 7 for the “Promise of the People” conference in Ramadi.Attendees included both Shiite and Sunni leaders from across various provinces including Baghdad, Salahuddin and Karbala. The Alwani Tribe of Ramadi planned the conference to build cohesiveness

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Marines and Sailors screen Iraqi civilians before they can become part of the neighborhood watch in Fallujah on 29 June. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, continue to push on with Operation Alljah to provide stability and protection for the citizens of Fallujah. Sectioning the city into precincts, Marines work with the Iraqi Police and Army to set up operational stations where Iraqi civilians come in to receive identification cards, food, reimbursements and a chance to join the neighborhood watch program. - Marines and Sailors screen Iraqi civilians before they can become part of the neighborhood watch in Fallujah on 29 June. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, continue to push on with Operation Alljah to provide stability and protection for the citizens of Fallujah. Sectioning the city into precincts, Marines work with the Iraqi Police and Army to set up operational stations where Iraqi civilians come in to receive identification cards, food, reimbursements and a chance to join the neighborhood watch program.

RCT-6 continues Operation Alljah in Fallujah

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, recently completed another phase of Operation Alljah here June 30. The Marines, working with Iraqi soldiers and Iraqi Police, worked attentively to fortify an abandoned Iraqi home that later became one of many Iraqi Police precincts in the city.The mission of Operation

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Iraqis receive medical care at school opening

Iraqi citizens in this small community recently celebrated the opening of another school for their children. The Al Fajr School is a high school for teenage boys, giving them a place to learn and improve their quality of life in a safe environment. The school is yet another sign of hope for the once-volatile Al Anbar Province.The school had been a

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RAWAH, IRAQ – First Lt. Josh L. Schneider, a platoon commander with Company D, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 2, serves the ball during a volleyball game against local Iraqi civilians. The Marines say the game was a representation of their accomplishments against local insurgency. Official Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Ryan C. Heiser - RAWAH, IRAQ – First Lt. Josh L. Schneider, a platoon commander with Company D, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 2, serves the ball during a volleyball game against local Iraqi civilians. The Marines say the game was a representation of their accomplishments against local insurgency. Official Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Ryan C. Heiser