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CAMP AL QA?IM, Iraq ? Lance Cpl. Michael Walk, a fire-directional controller (FDC) and Sierra Vista, Ariz., native, with Mobile Assault Platoon 3, Weapons Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, views an M16 plotting board with another Marine from MAP3. The FDC plots grid coordinates given from a forward scout-observer and then tells the mortarmen where to fire their mortars. - CAMP AL QA?IM, Iraq ? Lance Cpl. Michael Walk, a fire-directional controller (FDC) and Sierra Vista, Ariz., native, with Mobile Assault Platoon 3, Weapons Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, views an M16 plotting board with another Marine from MAP3. The FDC plots grid coordinates given from a forward scout-observer and then tells the mortarmen where to fire their mortars.

AL QA?IM DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS POLICE STATION, AL QA?IM, Iraq ? An Iraqi policeman, or IP, with the Al Qa?im district police proudly holds his pistol while the Iraqi flag hangs in the background. The police here have grown up with the townspeople thus creating a close bond with one another. - AL QA?IM DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS POLICE STATION, AL QA?IM, Iraq ? An Iraqi policeman, or IP, with the Al Qa?im district police proudly holds his pistol while the Iraqi flag hangs in the background. The police here have grown up with the townspeople thus creating a close bond with one another.

20 August 2007, an Iraqi soldier with 2d Brigade, 7th Iraqi Division provides security in a building being cleared by 2-7 soldiers during a close quarters combat qualification course at Camp Al Asad, Iraq. Marines from 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division are working with the Iraqi soldiers to train them in close quarters combat skills. 2d Brigade, 7th Division is with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar province of Iraq to develop Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (Official USMC photograph by Cpl. Shane S. Keller) - 20 August 2007, an Iraqi soldier with 2d Brigade, 7th Iraqi Division provides security in a building being cleared by 2-7 soldiers during a close quarters combat qualification course at Camp Al Asad, Iraq. Marines from 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division are working with the Iraqi soldiers to train them in close quarters combat skills. 2d Brigade, 7th Division is with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar province of Iraq to develop Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (Official USMC photograph by Cpl. Shane S. Keller)

KHAFFIJIYAH, Iraq ? Sergeant Luis E. Maceira, section leader, Combined Anti-Armor Team 2, Weapons Company, Task Force 1/3, Regimental Combat Team 2, joined the Marine Corps April 15, 1996 and is currently deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. - KHAFFIJIYAH, Iraq ? Sergeant Luis E. Maceira, section leader, Combined Anti-Armor Team 2, Weapons Company, Task Force 1/3, Regimental Combat Team 2, joined the Marine Corps April 15, 1996 and is currently deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

CAMP GANNON, HUSAYBAH, Iraq ? Marines with Viking Red Section, Mobile Assault Platoon, Regimental Combat Team 2, observe an Iraqi personal security detachment fire AK-47 rifles on a firing range here. The Iraqis are training to be a personal security detachment for the judges in the area. - CAMP GANNON, HUSAYBAH, Iraq ? Marines with Viking Red Section, Mobile Assault Platoon, Regimental Combat Team 2, observe an Iraqi personal security detachment fire AK-47 rifles on a firing range here. The Iraqis are training to be a personal security detachment for the judges in the area.

CAMP AL QA?IM, Iraq ? Lance Cpl. Michael Walk, a fire-directional controller (FDC) and Sierra Vista, Ariz., native, with Mobile Assault Platoon 3, Weapons Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, views an M16 plotting board with another Marine from MAP3. The FDC plots grid coordinates given from a forward scout-observer and then tells the mortarmen where to fire their mortars. - CAMP AL QA?IM, Iraq ? Lance Cpl. Michael Walk, a fire-directional controller (FDC) and Sierra Vista, Ariz., native, with Mobile Assault Platoon 3, Weapons Company, Task Force 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, views an M16 plotting board with another Marine from MAP3. The FDC plots grid coordinates given from a forward scout-observer and then tells the mortarmen where to fire their mortars.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Lance Cpl. Albert R. Harper, a vehicle operator with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, shakes hands with Brig. Gen. David H. Berger, the assistant division commander of 2nd Marine Division, after receiving the Bronze Star Medal with a combat distinguishing device and Purple Heart Medal at a ceremony here Aug. 23. Harper was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroism and courageous actions while conducting combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He received the Purple Heart Medal for wounds sustained Feb. 16, 2007. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Lance Cpl. Albert R. Harper, a vehicle operator with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, shakes hands with Brig. Gen. David H. Berger, the assistant division commander of 2nd Marine Division, after receiving the Bronze Star Medal with a combat distinguishing device and Purple Heart Medal at a ceremony here Aug. 23. Harper was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroism and courageous actions while conducting combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He received the Purple Heart Medal for wounds sustained Feb. 16, 2007.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Lance Cpl. Albert R. Harper, a vehicle operator with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, shakes hands with Brig. Gen. David H. Berger, the assistant division commander of 2nd Marine Division, after receiving the Bronze Star Medal with a combat distinguishing device and Purple Heart Medal at a ceremony here Aug. 23. Harper was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroism and courageous actions while conducting combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He received the Purple Heart Medal for wounds sustained Feb. 16, 2007. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Lance Cpl. Albert R. Harper, a vehicle operator with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, shakes hands with Brig. Gen. David H. Berger, the assistant division commander of 2nd Marine Division, after receiving the Bronze Star Medal with a combat distinguishing device and Purple Heart Medal at a ceremony here Aug. 23. Harper was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroism and courageous actions while conducting combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He received the Purple Heart Medal for wounds sustained Feb. 16, 2007.

KINGS BAY, Ga. (Aug. 17, 2007)- Lt. Col. Andrew J. Murray (left), commanding officer of Marine Corps Security Force Company, Kings Bay, Ga., speaks to Deb and Dan Dunham, the parents of Cpl. Jason Dunham, a Medal of Honor recipient for Operation Iraqi Freedom, after a barracks dedication ceremony for their son here, Aug. 17. Dunham was stationed here from 2001-2003 before joining 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division in Twentynine Palms, Calif. Dunham received the Medal of Honor for heroic actions in Karabilah, Iraq, on April 14, 2004. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED) - KINGS BAY, Ga. (Aug. 17, 2007)- Lt. Col. Andrew J. Murray (left), commanding officer of Marine Corps Security Force Company, Kings Bay, Ga., speaks to Deb and Dan Dunham, the parents of Cpl. Jason Dunham, a Medal of Honor recipient for Operation Iraqi Freedom, after a barracks dedication ceremony for their son here, Aug. 17. Dunham was stationed here from 2001-2003 before joining 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division in Twentynine Palms, Calif. Dunham received the Medal of Honor for heroic actions in Karabilah, Iraq, on April 14, 2004. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED)

KINGS BAY, Ga. (Aug. 17, 2007)- Lt. Col. Andrew J. Murray (left), commanding officer of Marine Corps Security Force Company, Kings Bay, Ga., speaks to Deb and Dan Dunham, the parents of Cpl. Jason Dunham, a Medal of Honor recipient for Operation Iraqi Freedom, after a barracks dedication ceremony for their son here, Aug. 17. Dunham was stationed here from 2001-2003 before joining 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division in Twentynine Palms, Calif. Dunham received the Medal of Honor for heroic actions in Karabilah, Iraq, on April 14, 2004. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED) - KINGS BAY, Ga. (Aug. 17, 2007)- Lt. Col. Andrew J. Murray (left), commanding officer of Marine Corps Security Force Company, Kings Bay, Ga., speaks to Deb and Dan Dunham, the parents of Cpl. Jason Dunham, a Medal of Honor recipient for Operation Iraqi Freedom, after a barracks dedication ceremony for their son here, Aug. 17. Dunham was stationed here from 2001-2003 before joining 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division in Twentynine Palms, Calif. Dunham received the Medal of Honor for heroic actions in Karabilah, Iraq, on April 14, 2004. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED)