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KINGS BAY, Ga. (Aug. 17, 2007)- Lt. Col. Andrew J. Murray (left), commanding officer of Marine Corps Security Force Company, Kings Bay, Ga., speaks to Deb and Dan Dunham, the parents of Cpl. Jason Dunham, a Medal of Honor recipient for Operation Iraqi Freedom, after a barracks dedication ceremony for their son here, Aug. 17. Dunham was stationed here from 2001-2003 before joining 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division in Twentynine Palms, Calif. Dunham received the Medal of Honor for heroic actions in Karabilah, Iraq, on April 14, 2004. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED) - KINGS BAY, Ga. (Aug. 17, 2007)- Lt. Col. Andrew J. Murray (left), commanding officer of Marine Corps Security Force Company, Kings Bay, Ga., speaks to Deb and Dan Dunham, the parents of Cpl. Jason Dunham, a Medal of Honor recipient for Operation Iraqi Freedom, after a barracks dedication ceremony for their son here, Aug. 17. Dunham was stationed here from 2001-2003 before joining 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division in Twentynine Palms, Calif. Dunham received the Medal of Honor for heroic actions in Karabilah, Iraq, on April 14, 2004. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED)

Cpl. Jason Dunham honored at Kings Bay, Ga.

It was no average summer day Aug. 17, in Kings Bay, Ga., at least not at the Marine Corps Security Force Company’s barracks. There was a special feeling in the air for every fellow Marine, sailor, friend and family member of a true American hero.This hero is Cpl. Jason Dunham, Marine Medal of Honor recipient.The Marines dedicated their barracks to

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Marine and position survive SVBIED

What began as a normal day for Marines and Iraqi Police at a traffic control-point (TCP) here, quickly changed when a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated at the position.“It was like any other day at the control-point,” said Lance Cpl. Samuel J. Kauahquo, a squad automatic weapon gunner with 1st Squad, 2nd Platoon, Charlie

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HADITHA, Iraq ? Staff Sgt. John Wear, staff noncommissioned-officer-in-charge of the Intelligence section, Headquarters and Service Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, assists a fellow Marine with his bench press in the gym located in the Hadithah forward operating base. - HADITHA, Iraq ? Staff Sgt. John Wear, staff noncommissioned-officer-in-charge of the Intelligence section, Headquarters and Service Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, assists a fellow Marine with his bench press in the gym located in the Hadithah forward operating base.

Marines stay in shape during deployment

Whether in the field, deployed, or in garrison, Marines and sailors constantly train to ensure they stay in top physical condition.It can be difficult to physically train while in a combat zone. There aren’t any gyms like there are in garrison, and operational tempo may create schedules that don’t allow for much time to work out. However, even with

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CAMP AL QA?IM, Iraq ? Lance Cpl. Filippo Travisany, a mortarman with Charlie Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 2, holds onto the American flag?s edges while two other Marines help fold it during evening retreat. Travisany, an Italian immigrant, dreams of being an American citizen. - CAMP AL QA?IM, Iraq ? Lance Cpl. Filippo Travisany, a mortarman with Charlie Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 2, holds onto the American flag?s edges while two other Marines help fold it during evening retreat. Travisany, an Italian immigrant, dreams of being an American citizen.

Marine’s dreams become reality

Lady Liberty stands proudly in the bay of Rykers Island, N.Y. With her torch lit, she welcomes those wanting to be American citizens; people like Lance Cpl. Filippo Travisany, a United States Marine.Travisany, a mortarman with Charlie Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 2, dreamt of the Marine Corps thousands of

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KARABALAH, Iraq ? Cpl. Joseph Turner, a team leader with Alpha Company Task Force 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, hands candy to a homeowner?s little girl during a patrol stop. Turner says he not only gives candy to the children, he also buys rice, sugar and chai to give to the people here as a sign of friendship. - KARABALAH, Iraq ? Cpl. Joseph Turner, a team leader with Alpha Company Task Force 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, hands candy to a homeowner?s little girl during a patrol stop. Turner says he not only gives candy to the children, he also buys rice, sugar and chai to give to the people here as a sign of friendship.

Combat patrols deliver comfort to Karabilah

The sun didn’t stop pounding heat waves into the streets of Karabilah, Iraq while the Marines patrolled on foot into the town. They weren’t going to let a little sun slow them down while they walked through the impoverished area, promoting peace and security for its adults and a never-ending supply of candy for the children.“Every time we stop at a

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Marine and position survive SVBIED

What began as a normal day for Marines and Iraqi Police at a traffic control-point (TCP) here, quickly changed when a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated at the position.“It was like any other day at the control-point,” said Lance Cpl. Samuel J. Kauahquo, a squad automatic weapon gunner with 1st Squad, 2nd Platoon, Charlie

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HADITHA, Iraq ? Staff Sgt. John Wear, staff noncommissioned-officer-in-charge of the Intelligence section, Headquarters and Service Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, assists a fellow Marine with his bench press in the gym located in the Hadithah forward operating base. - HADITHA, Iraq ? Staff Sgt. John Wear, staff noncommissioned-officer-in-charge of the Intelligence section, Headquarters and Service Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, assists a fellow Marine with his bench press in the gym located in the Hadithah forward operating base.

Marines stay in shape during deployment

Whether in the field, deployed, or in garrison, Marines and sailors constantly train to ensure they stay in top physical condition.It can be difficult to physically train while in a combat zone. There aren’t any gyms like there are in garrison, and operational tempo may create schedules that don’t allow for much time to work out. However, even with

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CAMP AL QA?IM, Iraq ? Lance Cpl. Filippo Travisany, a mortarman with Charlie Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 2, holds onto the American flag?s edges while two other Marines help fold it during evening retreat. Travisany, an Italian immigrant, dreams of being an American citizen. - CAMP AL QA?IM, Iraq ? Lance Cpl. Filippo Travisany, a mortarman with Charlie Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 2, holds onto the American flag?s edges while two other Marines help fold it during evening retreat. Travisany, an Italian immigrant, dreams of being an American citizen.

Marine’s dreams become reality

Lady Liberty stands proudly in the bay of Rykers Island, N.Y. With her torch lit, she welcomes those wanting to be American citizens; people like Lance Cpl. Filippo Travisany, a United States Marine.Travisany, a mortarman with Charlie Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 2, dreamt of the Marine Corps thousands of

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KARABALAH, Iraq ? Cpl. Joseph Turner, a team leader with Alpha Company Task Force 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, hands candy to a homeowner?s little girl during a patrol stop. Turner says he not only gives candy to the children, he also buys rice, sugar and chai to give to the people here as a sign of friendship. - KARABALAH, Iraq ? Cpl. Joseph Turner, a team leader with Alpha Company Task Force 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, hands candy to a homeowner?s little girl during a patrol stop. Turner says he not only gives candy to the children, he also buys rice, sugar and chai to give to the people here as a sign of friendship.