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CAMP BAHARIA, Iraq - Hospitalman 3rd Class Chad Jorges, a corpsman with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment's battalion aid station, removes an ingrown toenail from a Marine's foot here June 7. The 23-year-old Coon Rapids, Minn. native and fellow corpsmen treat conditions such as gastrointestinal problems, insect bites, and acute illnesses. - CAMP BAHARIA, Iraq - Hospitalman 3rd Class Chad Jorges, a corpsman with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment's battalion aid station, removes an ingrown toenail from a Marine's foot here June 7. The 23-year-old Coon Rapids, Minn. native and fellow corpsmen treat conditions such as gastrointestinal problems, insect bites, and acute illnesses.

CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq -- Corporal Yaritza Vargas, a 21-year-old food services specialist with the 2nd Marine Division has been serving ground troops for the past three years with her specialty baking. Now, during Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Brooklyn, N.Y. native is learning the ropes again. Only this time, it's away from the kitchen stove. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED) - CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq -- Corporal Yaritza Vargas, a 21-year-old food services specialist with the 2nd Marine Division has been serving ground troops for the past three years with her specialty baking. Now, during Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Brooklyn, N.Y. native is learning the ropes again. Only this time, it's away from the kitchen stove. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED)

FALLUJAH, Iraq - An Iraqi soldier watches traffic from his post in northern Fallujah's Entry Control Point-2 June 10. Iraqi Security Forces and 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment personnel man this ECP and prevent weapons, explosives and insurgents from entering the city. - FALLUJAH, Iraq - An Iraqi soldier watches traffic from his post in northern Fallujah's Entry Control Point-2 June 10. Iraqi Security Forces and 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment personnel man this ECP and prevent weapons, explosives and insurgents from entering the city.

THAR THAR REGION, Iraq - An amphibious assault vehicle kicks up dust as it rumbles through the desert regions here June 19. AAVs transported infantrymen from Company B, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment as they conducted Operation Dagger, a five-day long effort to rid regions north of Fallujah of insurgent activity. - THAR THAR REGION, Iraq - An amphibious assault vehicle kicks up dust as it rumbles through the desert regions here June 19. AAVs transported infantrymen from Company B, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment as they conducted Operation Dagger, a five-day long effort to rid regions north of Fallujah of insurgent activity.

KARABILAH, Iraq (June 17, 2005) - An Iraqi man, who was held captive and beaten, had welts and lacerations across his back and arms from being tortured with electricity. This man and three others were rescued by Iraqi Security Forces and Marines from 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment who discovered an insurgent torture chamber in the city of Karabilah, Iraq during Operation Romhe. The Marines had entered a building which they believed to be a car bomb factory finding these men. The man was hung by his feet, head dipped in water and then tortured with electric shock. The four Iraqis received immediate first aid and were transported to a medical facility for further treatment and recovery. Operation Romhe's mission is to destroy strong points held by insurgents in the city of Karabilah. The Marines of 2nd Marine Division conduct counter-insurgency operations with Iraqi Security Forces to isolate and neutralize Anti-Iraqi Forces, to support the continued development of Iraqi Security Forces, and to support Iraqi reconstruction and democratic elections in order to create a secure environment that enables Iraqi self-reliance and self-governance. (Official USMC Photo by SSgt Jason D. Becksted) - KARABILAH, Iraq (June 17, 2005) - An Iraqi man, who was held captive and beaten, had welts and lacerations across his back and arms from being tortured with electricity. This man and three others were rescued by Iraqi Security Forces and Marines from 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment who discovered an insurgent torture chamber in the city of Karabilah, Iraq during Operation Romhe. The Marines had entered a building which they believed to be a car bomb factory finding these men. The man was hung by his feet, head dipped in water and then tortured with electric shock. The four Iraqis received immediate first aid and were transported to a medical facility for further treatment and recovery. Operation Romhe's mission is to destroy strong points held by insurgents in the city of Karabilah. The Marines of 2nd Marine Division conduct counter-insurgency operations with Iraqi Security Forces to isolate and neutralize Anti-Iraqi Forces, to support the continued development of Iraqi Security Forces, and to support Iraqi reconstruction and democratic elections in order to create a secure environment that enables Iraqi self-reliance and self-governance. (Official USMC Photo by SSgt Jason D. Becksted)

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq - First Lieutenant John M. Hunt, 3rd Platoon Commander, Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment is currently serving in Iraq on his fourth deployment with the battalion in less than four years of military service. The Robinson, Texas native provides leadership from experience and training for his Marines under him on a daily basis. Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Athanasios L. Genos - CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq - First Lieutenant John M. Hunt, 3rd Platoon Commander, Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment is currently serving in Iraq on his fourth deployment with the battalion in less than four years of military service. The Robinson, Texas native provides leadership from experience and training for his Marines under him on a daily basis. Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Athanasios L. Genos

CAMP DELTA, Iraq -- The Marines stop to place posters on walls and on trees throughout the local communities while being watched having cover provided from their fellow Marines. Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Athanasios L. Genos - CAMP DELTA, Iraq -- The Marines stop to place posters on walls and on trees throughout the local communities while being watched having cover provided from their fellow Marines. Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Athanasios L. Genos

KARABILAH, Iraq- (June 17, 2005) Lance Cpl. Andrew Morrison, 22, a rifleman with 3rd Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-2 from Palm Beach, Fla., awaits arrival to Karabilah. Operation Spear is conducted to destroy insurgency leadership strong points. Before the operation was over Morrison had a confirmed kill of an insurgent in a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device. (Official USMC photo by Cpl Neill A. Sevelius)(RELEASED) - KARABILAH, Iraq- (June 17, 2005) Lance Cpl. Andrew Morrison, 22, a rifleman with 3rd Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-2 from Palm Beach, Fla., awaits arrival to Karabilah. Operation Spear is conducted to destroy insurgency leadership strong points. Before the operation was over Morrison had a confirmed kill of an insurgent in a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device. (Official USMC photo by Cpl Neill A. Sevelius)(RELEASED)

CAMP HURRICANE POINT Ar Ramadi, Iraq (June 17, 2005) - Lance Cpl. Mario R. De la Rosa, a machine gunner with 1st Squad, 3rd Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, shows off his Kevlar helmet, which reflected an enemy sniper round and saved his life. An insurgent targeted the 20-year-old from San Francisco while he and his fellow Marines conducted a mission in the city here June 17. The 2003 Livermore High School graduate was sitting in the turret of a Humvee maning his M2.50 Caliber Machine Gun when he was shot. Photo by: Cpl. Tom Sloan - CAMP HURRICANE POINT Ar Ramadi, Iraq (June 17, 2005) - Lance Cpl. Mario R. De la Rosa, a machine gunner with 1st Squad, 3rd Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, shows off his Kevlar helmet, which reflected an enemy sniper round and saved his life. An insurgent targeted the 20-year-old from San Francisco while he and his fellow Marines conducted a mission in the city here June 17. The 2003 Livermore High School graduate was sitting in the turret of a Humvee maning his M2.50 Caliber Machine Gun when he was shot. Photo by: Cpl. Tom Sloan

Karabilah, Al Anbar, Iraq (June 18, 2005)-- Cpl. Jared C. Althouse, a 24-year-old Columbus, Ohio native and fireteam leader with 2nd platoon, Lima Co., 3/25 provides security for his squad in Karabilah during Operation Spear. (Official USMC Photo by Corporal Ken Melton) - Karabilah, Al Anbar, Iraq (June 18, 2005)-- Cpl. Jared C. Althouse, a 24-year-old Columbus, Ohio native and fireteam leader with 2nd platoon, Lima Co., 3/25 provides security for his squad in Karabilah during Operation Spear. (Official USMC Photo by Corporal Ken Melton)