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An Iraqi Police officer holds a child after giving her a piece of candy while on patrol. The IPs have been working closely with Marines from Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, to provide a security presence in this area. The IPs are local citizens who are defending their communities. They know the language, the people, and the area, which means they form a formidable team with the Marines. - An Iraqi Police officer holds a child after giving her a piece of candy while on patrol. The IPs have been working closely with Marines from Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, to provide a security presence in this area. The IPs are local citizens who are defending their communities. They know the language, the people, and the area, which means they form a formidable team with the Marines.

Lance Cpl. Kyle M. Stewart, 22. from Hitchens, Ky., is a self-taught Arabic speaker who is working to bridge the language gap that exists between the Marines of 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and the Iraqi people they come into contact with on a daily basis. The member of 1st squad, 3rd Platoon, L Company, uses his language skills and combat experience to provide valuable support to his squad. - Lance Cpl. Kyle M. Stewart, 22. from Hitchens, Ky., is a self-taught Arabic speaker who is working to bridge the language gap that exists between the Marines of 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and the Iraqi people they come into contact with on a daily basis. The member of 1st squad, 3rd Platoon, L Company, uses his language skills and combat experience to provide valuable support to his squad.

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Lance Cpl. David Hernandez, combat videographer, Headquarters and Service Company, 1/3, helps to loosen up the dirt while leveling the ground during construction of Vollmer's Cinema April 25. Marines from different sections of Headquarters and Service Company helped with the work and the theater was officially opened April 28. - Lance Cpl. David Hernandez, combat videographer, Headquarters and Service Company, 1/3, helps to loosen up the dirt while leveling the ground during construction of Vollmer's Cinema April 25. Marines from different sections of Headquarters and Service Company helped with the work and the theater was officially opened April 28.

AL RAFTA, Iraq- Cpl. Shawn Atwood, a squad leader with 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 4th Marines inspects the serial number of an Iraqi citizen's rifle during a cordon-and-knock mission in the small town. Atwood planned, as well as led the mission that day. - AL RAFTA, Iraq- Cpl. Shawn Atwood, a squad leader with 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 4th Marines inspects the serial number of an Iraqi citizen's rifle during a cordon-and-knock mission in the small town. Atwood planned, as well as led the mission that day.

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A machine gunner with Alpha company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division places linked 7.62mm ball rounds inside of an ammunition box before the companies combined arms training at Range 410A here, May 17, 2007. The mock scenario for the range is as follows: an enemy platoon has been entrenched in lightly fortified positions for several hours. The Alpha company platoons must advance on and clear the trenches. Their success or failure depends on the accuracy and withering fire provided by the machine gunners on ?the hill.? The machine gunners suppress the enemy, as the platoon advances on the trenches in order to close with the enemy. - A machine gunner with Alpha company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division places linked 7.62mm ball rounds inside of an ammunition box before the companies combined arms training at Range 410A here, May 17, 2007. The mock scenario for the range is as follows: an enemy platoon has been entrenched in lightly fortified positions for several hours. The Alpha company platoons must advance on and clear the trenches. Their success or failure depends on the accuracy and withering fire provided by the machine gunners on ?the hill.? The machine gunners suppress the enemy, as the platoon advances on the trenches in order to close with the enemy.

Lance Cpl. Levi R. Prewitt, a rifleman with Bravo company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, patrols before being engaged by enemy forces during the company?s combined arms training at Range 400 here, May 18, 2007. The Range 400 is utilized by deploying units to train rifle companies in techniques used when attacking fortified areas, and is possibly the most dynamic live-fire range in the Marine Corps. ?400? is the only range in the Marine Corps where overhead machine gun and rifle fire is authorized. Waivers also allow Marines to close within 250 meters of 81mm mortar fire. At most ranges 400 meters in the minimum. Range 400 gives the Marines of Bravo the most realistic training experience. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryce C.K. Muhlenberg( Released) - Lance Cpl. Levi R. Prewitt, a rifleman with Bravo company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, patrols before being engaged by enemy forces during the company?s combined arms training at Range 400 here, May 18, 2007. The Range 400 is utilized by deploying units to train rifle companies in techniques used when attacking fortified areas, and is possibly the most dynamic live-fire range in the Marine Corps. ?400? is the only range in the Marine Corps where overhead machine gun and rifle fire is authorized. Waivers also allow Marines to close within 250 meters of 81mm mortar fire. At most ranges 400 meters in the minimum. Range 400 gives the Marines of Bravo the most realistic training experience. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryce C.K. Muhlenberg( Released)

MARINE CORPS CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (May 24, 2005)- A Marine with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, prays in front of a memorial for Cpl. Joshua D. Pickard and Lance Cpl. Jesse D. Tillery, two Marines killed in action while conducting combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Dec. 2006. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucian Friel) (RELEASED) - MARINE CORPS CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (May 24, 2005)- A Marine with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, prays in front of a memorial for Cpl. Joshua D. Pickard and Lance Cpl. Jesse D. Tillery, two Marines killed in action while conducting combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Dec. 2006. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucian Friel) (RELEASED)