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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)

Lance Cpl. Jerimy J. Goulart, left, inspects the readiness of a section of machine guns at Camp Baharia, Iraq, May 23 prior to being issued to a graduating class of Iraq's Provincial Security Forces. Goulart, a rifleman with L Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, along with a handful of other 3/6 Marines, was dispatched here to serve as a Marine liaison for the class. Goulart was the troop handler for fourth squad, and had oversight of 12 PSF recruits. - Lance Cpl. Jerimy J. Goulart, left, inspects the readiness of a section of machine guns at Camp Baharia, Iraq, May 23 prior to being issued to a graduating class of Iraq's Provincial Security Forces. Goulart, a rifleman with L Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, along with a handful of other 3/6 Marines, was dispatched here to serve as a Marine liaison for the class. Goulart was the troop handler for fourth squad, and had oversight of 12 PSF recruits.

A Marine writes a letter home during some down time at Observation Post Burgess located within the city of Fallujah on May 15. Surrounded by large cement barriers with sandbag-sealed windows to prevent unnecessary advances from insurgent activity, Marines with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, live and work out of the OP to ultimately maintain order within their designated area of operation. - A Marine writes a letter home during some down time at Observation Post Burgess located within the city of Fallujah on May 15. Surrounded by large cement barriers with sandbag-sealed windows to prevent unnecessary advances from insurgent activity, Marines with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, live and work out of the OP to ultimately maintain order within their designated area of operation.