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LCpl. Jonathan M. Griffith, M1A1 main battle tank repair technician/M1A1 tank crewman, Headquarters Platoon, Company A, 1st Tank Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-2, works two jobs to ensure that the Marines' tanks stay operational. (Photo by LCpl. Zachary W. Lester) - LCpl. Jonathan M. Griffith, M1A1 main battle tank repair technician/M1A1 tank crewman, Headquarters Platoon, Company A, 1st Tank Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-2, works two jobs to ensure that the Marines' tanks stay operational. (Photo by LCpl. Zachary W. Lester)

050609-M-7364D-003 ? CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq ? Lance Cpl. Steven Ruckdashel maintains both of the division?s secret and unclassified websites, used to relay information for operations in this area of responsibility. - 050609-M-7364D-003 ? CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq ? Lance Cpl. Steven Ruckdashel maintains both of the division?s secret and unclassified websites, used to relay information for operations in this area of responsibility.

HADITHA, Iraq (May 25, 2005)- Marines with 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-2 cut their way through obstacles using their breaching kit during a sweep of northern Haditha. Kilo Co. was supporting 3rd Bn., 25th Marines during Operation New Market to clear the city. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED) - HADITHA, Iraq (May 25, 2005)- Marines with 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-2 cut their way through obstacles using their breaching kit during a sweep of northern Haditha. Kilo Co. was supporting 3rd Bn., 25th Marines during Operation New Market to clear the city. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED)

This sign naming Observation Post 4 was created to honor Lance Cpl. Michael V. Postal, a Queens, N.Y. native, fellow Marine and friend, who was killed in action from an improvised explosive device during a convoy in Company L?s area of operations. - This sign naming Observation Post 4 was created to honor Lance Cpl. Michael V. Postal, a Queens, N.Y. native, fellow Marine and friend, who was killed in action from an improvised explosive device during a convoy in Company L?s area of operations.

HUSAYBAH, Iraq (May 2, 2005)- (Left to right) Cpls. Terrell Green, an Atlanta native, Jose Centenopaz, a Honduras native, Lance Cpl. Jose L. Rivera, a Hebbronville, Texas native, Sgt. Donald E. Lockridge Jr., a Northwebster, Ind., native, and Lance Cpl. Melvin D. Carson, a Virginia Beach, Va., native are all food service specialist currently attached to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-2 in Husaybah. Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED) - HUSAYBAH, Iraq (May 2, 2005)- (Left to right) Cpls. Terrell Green, an Atlanta native, Jose Centenopaz, a Honduras native, Lance Cpl. Jose L. Rivera, a Hebbronville, Texas native, Sgt. Donald E. Lockridge Jr., a Northwebster, Ind., native, and Lance Cpl. Melvin D. Carson, a Virginia Beach, Va., native are all food service specialist currently attached to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-2 in Husaybah. Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED)

Haditha, Al Anbar, Iraq (May 26, 2005) - Cleveland native Sgt. James A. Angelone, 27, a squad leader with first platoon, watches as his little brother, Pfc. Francis B. Angelone, a 23-year-old infantryman with 3/25 Kilo company also from Cleveland, sights in a potentila threat during a recent mission here. (Official USMC photo by Cpl. Ken Melton) - Haditha, Al Anbar, Iraq (May 26, 2005) - Cleveland native Sgt. James A. Angelone, 27, a squad leader with first platoon, watches as his little brother, Pfc. Francis B. Angelone, a 23-year-old infantryman with 3/25 Kilo company also from Cleveland, sights in a potentila threat during a recent mission here. (Official USMC photo by Cpl. Ken Melton)

Haditha, Al Anbar, Iraq (May 26, 2005) - Lance Cpl. Antone M. Uzonyi, a 20-year-old Pittsbrugh native, and Lance Cpl. Jeremey T. Dunlap, 18 of Wheatland, Penn., both infantrymen with 3/25 Kilo company pose for a picture during a break in a mission recently. (Official USMC photo by Cpl. Ken Melton) - Haditha, Al Anbar, Iraq (May 26, 2005) - Lance Cpl. Antone M. Uzonyi, a 20-year-old Pittsbrugh native, and Lance Cpl. Jeremey T. Dunlap, 18 of Wheatland, Penn., both infantrymen with 3/25 Kilo company pose for a picture during a break in a mission recently. (Official USMC photo by Cpl. Ken Melton)

CAMP RAMADI Ar Ramadi, Iraq (June 7, 2005) - Corporal Donald W. Ball, a team leader and rifleman with 3rd Squad, Weapons Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, shows off his war fighters bracelet during a memorial ceremony here for his late friend, Cpl. Jeff B. Starr. Starr was killed May 30, Memorial Day, by small arms fire while conducting operations against enemy forces in this city. Ball, a 22-year-old from Salt Lake City, who served alongside Starr during three deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, gave a eulogy during the ceremony. Photo by: Cpl. Tom Sloan - CAMP RAMADI Ar Ramadi, Iraq (June 7, 2005) - Corporal Donald W. Ball, a team leader and rifleman with 3rd Squad, Weapons Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, shows off his war fighters bracelet during a memorial ceremony here for his late friend, Cpl. Jeff B. Starr. Starr was killed May 30, Memorial Day, by small arms fire while conducting operations against enemy forces in this city. Ball, a 22-year-old from Salt Lake City, who served alongside Starr during three deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, gave a eulogy during the ceremony. Photo by: Cpl. Tom Sloan

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - A tube-launched, wire command-link guided missile system mounted with the Improved Target Aquisition System stands on display June 8, 2005 during a field test of the weapon system conducted by Marines of the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. One of the many features of the ITAS is the integration of day and night optics and coupled with the ability to recognize targets at twice the distance from the original system currently in use. (Officiai U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jerad W. Alexander) - CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - A tube-launched, wire command-link guided missile system mounted with the Improved Target Aquisition System stands on display June 8, 2005 during a field test of the weapon system conducted by Marines of the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. One of the many features of the ITAS is the integration of day and night optics and coupled with the ability to recognize targets at twice the distance from the original system currently in use. (Officiai U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jerad W. Alexander)