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BARWANA, Iraq- Rockets, mortars, and bags of repellant, found buried in the outskirts of the city were found by an interpreter, working with Marines from 2d Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment. The weapons were then stacked by the Marines and by Sailors from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 6 and then destroyed with C-4. 2d Marine Division is deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to conduct counter-insurgency operations to isolate and neutralize anti-Iraqi forces; support the continued development of Iraqi Security Force; support Iraqi reconstruction and democratic elections; and to facilitate the creation of a secure environment that enables Iraqi self-reliance and self-governance. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shane S. Keller, 2d Marine Division Combat Camera) (Not Released) - BARWANA, Iraq- Rockets, mortars, and bags of repellant, found buried in the outskirts of the city were found by an interpreter, working with Marines from 2d Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment. The weapons were then stacked by the Marines and by Sailors from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 6 and then destroyed with C-4. 2d Marine Division is deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to conduct counter-insurgency operations to isolate and neutralize anti-Iraqi forces; support the continued development of Iraqi Security Force; support Iraqi reconstruction and democratic elections; and to facilitate the creation of a secure environment that enables Iraqi self-reliance and self-governance. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shane S. Keller, 2d Marine Division Combat Camera) (Not Released)

AR RAMADI, Iraq - U.S. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad (left) and Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim Ja'afari (center left) met with the al Anbar Governor, Ma'amoun Sami Rashid (right), Minister of Industry and Minerals Osama Al Najafi (center right), Coalition Forces and members of the Anbar Security Council, Jan. 15 to discuss the future of Al Anbar. This discussion included Anbar's participation in the Iraqi Security Forces, combating terrorism throughout the province, the role of the Coalition Forces and Al Anbar's participation in the new Iraqi government. - AR RAMADI, Iraq - U.S. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad (left) and Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim Ja'afari (center left) met with the al Anbar Governor, Ma'amoun Sami Rashid (right), Minister of Industry and Minerals Osama Al Najafi (center right), Coalition Forces and members of the Anbar Security Council, Jan. 15 to discuss the future of Al Anbar. This discussion included Anbar's participation in the Iraqi Security Forces, combating terrorism throughout the province, the role of the Coalition Forces and Al Anbar's participation in the new Iraqi government.

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Cpl. Matt D. McGee, 21, of Baldwin, Wis., and scout team leader, 3rd Platoon, Company A, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, directs his Marines during house-clearing operations in southern Iraq today. Company A of 1st LAR, based out of Camp Pendleton, Calif., has been sweeping areas which, to this point, have seen little or no coalition presence to date. The sweeps by Apache, as Company A is known, has netted several detainees as well as rocket-propelled grenades, rifles and other items used by insurgents and other criminals in this region. - Cpl. Matt D. McGee, 21, of Baldwin, Wis., and scout team leader, 3rd Platoon, Company A, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, directs his Marines during house-clearing operations in southern Iraq today. Company A of 1st LAR, based out of Camp Pendleton, Calif., has been sweeping areas which, to this point, have seen little or no coalition presence to date. The sweeps by Apache, as Company A is known, has netted several detainees as well as rocket-propelled grenades, rifles and other items used by insurgents and other criminals in this region.

Hospitalman Bryan W. Stocks, a Kenai, Ak., native and platoon corpsman, 3rd platoon, Company A, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, investigates an Iraqi child's complaint of a sore throat during a security sweep today in Al Tamal, Iraq. In addition to providing first-tier medical care to injured Marines, he also helps the Iraqi civilians they encounter during their operations. Al Tamal has had reports of heavy insurgent activity in recent weeks. - Hospitalman Bryan W. Stocks, a Kenai, Ak., native and platoon corpsman, 3rd platoon, Company A, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, investigates an Iraqi child's complaint of a sore throat during a security sweep today in Al Tamal, Iraq. In addition to providing first-tier medical care to injured Marines, he also helps the Iraqi civilians they encounter during their operations. Al Tamal has had reports of heavy insurgent activity in recent weeks.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- During a change of command ceremony for 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Lt. Col. Todd S. Desgrosseilliers passed the colors to Battalion Sgt. Maj. Arthur L. Mennig after he received them from former commander, Lt. Col. Timothy S. Mundy. Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Athanasios L. Genos - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- During a change of command ceremony for 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Lt. Col. Todd S. Desgrosseilliers passed the colors to Battalion Sgt. Maj. Arthur L. Mennig after he received them from former commander, Lt. Col. Timothy S. Mundy. Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Athanasios L. Genos

AR RAMADI, IRAQ (January 13, 2006) – Two Iraqi Army soldiers provide security during a patrol with the Company I, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment Jan. 13. The patrol was part of the training that the Marines are conducting with the IA to prepare them for providing security for their country. Photo by Cpl. Shane Suzuki - AR RAMADI, IRAQ (January 13, 2006) – Two Iraqi Army soldiers provide security during a patrol with the Company I, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment Jan. 13. The patrol was part of the training that the Marines are conducting with the IA to prepare them for providing security for their country. Photo by Cpl. Shane Suzuki

Lance Cpl. Jose D. Hernandez, a 21-year-old Los Angeles native and scout team leader, Company D, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, demonstrates to a group of Iraqi soldiers the proper technique for a one-man room clearing near Camp Korean Village. Hernandez his teammates, and the Iraqis were performing pre-combat rehearsals prior to a raid on a gas station. Marines are increasing the amount of time spent training their Iraqi counterparts to enhance the Iraqis' ability to fight the insurgency with minimal American assistance. - Lance Cpl. Jose D. Hernandez, a 21-year-old Los Angeles native and scout team leader, Company D, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, demonstrates to a group of Iraqi soldiers the proper technique for a one-man room clearing near Camp Korean Village. Hernandez his teammates, and the Iraqis were performing pre-combat rehearsals prior to a raid on a gas station. Marines are increasing the amount of time spent training their Iraqi counterparts to enhance the Iraqis' ability to fight the insurgency with minimal American assistance.

CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, RAMADI, Iraq - Private Ariel Inclan, an infantryman with Battery L, Headquarters Battalion,2nd Marine Division, looks through his binoculars while standing post. Since August 2005 Inclan and his fellow Marines from Headquarters Battalion, Battery L have been rooting out terrorists and providing a barrier between the command element of the 2d Marine Division and the insurgents they are working to defeat. Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan S. Scranton - CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, RAMADI, Iraq - Private Ariel Inclan, an infantryman with Battery L, Headquarters Battalion,2nd Marine Division, looks through his binoculars while standing post. Since August 2005 Inclan and his fellow Marines from Headquarters Battalion, Battery L have been rooting out terrorists and providing a barrier between the command element of the 2d Marine Division and the insurgents they are working to defeat. Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan S. Scranton