CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq -- Private first class Jeremy M. Duran is a Marine rifleman. He holds an M-16A2 at the ready, but instead of conducting foot patrols in the city, he is often seen escorting local Iraqis to the Fallujah Liaison Team (FLT) area.The communication Marine guides those seeking compensation to 5th Civil Affairs Group (CAG) Marines, who pay them for work performed in the community or to settle a claim."Working here has offered us an opportunity to work hand-in-hand with locals," said Duran, a Wickenburg, Ariz. native. Duran is one of the Marines from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 8, who works at the FLT alongside a company Iraqi Security Forces and a team from the 5th CAG. "The FLT is a place to facilitate compensation and it serves as a communication hub to get things done," said Maj. Mark R. Fuller, 37, civil affairs team leader, 5th CAG.The most common claim settlement deals with paying for damages from Security and Sustainment Operations said Fuller, a Yuma, Ariz. Resident.Marines from Company L, 5th CAG and disbursing work together to make badges, settle claims and pay contractors for completed projects. Hundreds of Iraqis from the Fallujah area lined up early in the morning recently to wait for incentive payments for food distribution as the Marines from Company L set up security. The CAG and disbursing Marines then began issuing the Iraqis civil servants their pay, approximately $200 or more in cash.Interpreters assisted the Marines by announcing names and verifying the right people received the correct amount of money. These men and women help in overcoming the language barrier between the Iraqis and the Marines said Duran."Although their culture is much different from what we are use to, we take advantage of every opportunity to learn more about them," the 2003 Wickenburg High School graduate said.The FLT Marines gave candy and took pictures of local children while their parents waited in line for their payments. These moments are often the highlight of many of the Marines' day.As the FLT closed for the day, Duran reflected on his role in helping the Iraqis rebuild their economy and infrastructure."When I joined the Marine Corps, I never thought I would be able to make such an impact on the community as I helped them get back into Fallujah to make a fresh start," he said.