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Lt. Col. Robert Glover, director, Al Qaim regional Civil-Military Operations Center, discusses plans for sanitation reconstruction with two Iraqi officials through his interpreter. The Al Qaim CMOC is responsible for facilitating the construction efforts and maximizing Iraqi resources. - Lt. Col. Robert Glover, director, Al Qaim regional Civil-Military Operations Center, discusses plans for sanitation reconstruction with two Iraqi officials through his interpreter. The Al Qaim CMOC is responsible for facilitating the construction efforts and maximizing Iraqi resources.

6th CAG continues reconstruction facilitation

A meeting between Al Qaim regional municipal leadership and the Civil-Military Operations Center staff was held here Dec. 12 to review the status of projects currently in the works, such as getting local power generation and water systems back online full-time. The only problem was that some of the Iraqis who handle power generation and the water

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A memorial stands for Cpl. Joshua D. Snyder during the memorial service held to honor him Dec. 11. Snyder, a 20-year-old Hampstead, Md. Native, was killed in action Nov. 30, 2005 by anti-coalition forces while deployed with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines. - A memorial stands for Cpl. Joshua D. Snyder during the memorial service held to honor him Dec. 11. Snyder, a 20-year-old Hampstead, Md. Native, was killed in action Nov. 30, 2005 by anti-coalition forces while deployed with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines.

2/6, Company E remembers fallen comrade

“America has lost a brave and honorable patriot. The Corps has lost a sound Marine. Company E, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines has lost an irreplaceable infantry leader. The Snyder family has lost more than any friend or comrade will ever know. “I have lost a friend that has come to seem more like a brother,” said Cpl. Timothy W. Doak during a memorial

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HADITHA DAM, Iraq (Dec. 12, 2005) - An Iraqi soldier casts the first ballot here during early Iraqi elections Dec. 12. The soldiers got a chance to vote before the actual Iraqi elections on Dec. 15 because they will be providing security all around the country at voting sites. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam C. Schnell) - HADITHA DAM, Iraq (Dec. 12, 2005) - An Iraqi soldier casts the first ballot here during early Iraqi elections Dec. 12. The soldiers got a chance to vote before the actual Iraqi elections on Dec. 15 because they will be providing security all around the country at voting sites. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam C. Schnell)

ISF get opportunity to vote prior to working security for elections

Three days before the national Iraqi elections, Iraqi Army soldiers operating in Haditha, Barwana, and Haqlaniyah got the chance to cast their vote here Dec. 12. Team 5, Detachment 3, 6th Civil Affairs Group helped more than 500 Iraqi soldiers participate in the democratic process to elect a permanent government for the Iraqi people. The three

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AR RAMADI, Iraq (December 14, 2005) - Private First Class Kelsey Smith, a rifleman with 4th Platoon, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, is one a number of Marines on their second and even third tour of Iraq and is glad to be doing his part in helping create a stable and peaceful Iraq. Photo by Cpl. Shane Suzuki - AR RAMADI, Iraq (December 14, 2005) - Private First Class Kelsey Smith, a rifleman with 4th Platoon, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, is one a number of Marines on their second and even third tour of Iraq and is glad to be doing his part in helping create a stable and peaceful Iraq. Photo by Cpl. Shane Suzuki

Nevada, Miss., native takes part in Operation Skinner

Wearing his Kevlar low over his eyes while moving with his rifle at the ready, he quickly and silently entered the room, checking every corner in tandem with his partner before yelling “Clear!” to the rest of the squad. Again and again, the Marines moved quickly and quietly through the shopping district, searching, clearing and securing the area

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CAMP DEFENDER, RAMADI, Iraq - Major John Armellino the Military Transition Team battalion commander for 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade of the 7th Iraqi Army Division discusses the effectiveness of his Iraqi Battalion with fellow U.S. military advisors during Operation Lions here. Operation Lions was a major milestone for 1-1-7 who operated independent from U.S. military support. Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan S. Scranton - CAMP DEFENDER, RAMADI, Iraq - Major John Armellino the Military Transition Team battalion commander for 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade of the 7th Iraqi Army Division discusses the effectiveness of his Iraqi Battalion with fellow U.S. military advisors during Operation Lions here. Operation Lions was a major milestone for 1-1-7 who operated independent from U.S. military support. Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan S. Scranton

Bloomfield, N.J., native observes Iraqi Soldiers during Operation Lions

U.S. military forces in conjunction with Iraqi Army soldiers conducted Operation Lions here recently. The operation was conducted in order to root out insurgents and their weapons caches in Tammim which has been plagued with routine sniper and mortar fire. The sweep turned up numerous weapons, propaganda and bomb making materials as well as

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AR RAMADI, Iraq (December 10, 2005) - A Marine with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment searches an area for insurgents during a patrol Dec. 10. Photo by Cpl. Shane Suzuki - AR RAMADI, Iraq (December 10, 2005) - A Marine with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment searches an area for insurgents during a patrol Dec. 10. Photo by Cpl. Shane Suzuki

3/7 Marines work carefully while searching mosque

Iraqi Army soldiers and U.S. Marines recently gained entry and searched a local mosque for weapons and anti-coalition forces propaganda, Dec. 10.The soldiers felt it was necessary to enter the mosque when a U.S. Army convoy came under attack from improvised explosive devices and Molotov cocktails while the mosque’s speaker system was used to call

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Dec. 9 2005) - Marines go through stressful situations and face hardships on a daily basis. For Lance Cpl. Brandon J. Wesley of Liberty, Ky. that day came for him when he sustained an injury while deployed fighting in the Global War on Terrorism. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Dec. 9 2005) - Marines go through stressful situations and face hardships on a daily basis. For Lance Cpl. Brandon J. Wesley of Liberty, Ky. that day came for him when he sustained an injury while deployed fighting in the Global War on Terrorism.

Liberty, Ky. native endures Corps hardship

Marines go through stressful situations and face hardships on a daily basis. Sometimes it’s the loss of a brother in arms, other times it’s a personal hardship or a painful circumstance that can alter a Marine’s career in an instant. For Lance Cpl. Brandon J. Wesley of Liberty, Ky. that day came for him when he sustained an injury while deployed

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HADITHA DAM, Iraq (Dec. 9, 2005) - Boats from the Dam Security Unit here patrol the waters of the Euphrates River looking for insurgent activity Dec. 9. The unit, currently attached to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, keeps the waters around the dam safe for the thousands of Iraqi people who depend on the dam's operation to get their power. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam C. Schnell) - HADITHA DAM, Iraq (Dec. 9, 2005) - Boats from the Dam Security Unit here patrol the waters of the Euphrates River looking for insurgent activity Dec. 9. The unit, currently attached to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, keeps the waters around the dam safe for the thousands of Iraqi people who depend on the dam's operation to get their power. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam C. Schnell)

Dam Security Unit patrols Euphrates

In Iraq, a land made of mostly sand, rock, and extremely hot temperatures, the average person might not think that there was much need for boats in this austere climate. The two major rivers that run through Iraq, Tigris and Euphrates are the life blood of this arid land. In addition to water for irrigating the crops, the rivers support several

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AL ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq (Nov. 17, 2005) - Nigerian-born Cpl. Chijioke I. Okereke, a motor transport operator for Regimental Combat Team-2, left his native country to pursue college and eventually found the Marine Corps. Arriving in Iraq more than nine months ago, Okereke has been on numerous convoys and mission throughout the area supporting operations in the Global War on Terrorism. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam C. Schnell) - AL ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq (Nov. 17, 2005) - Nigerian-born Cpl. Chijioke I. Okereke, a motor transport operator for Regimental Combat Team-2, left his native country to pursue college and eventually found the Marine Corps. Arriving in Iraq more than nine months ago, Okereke has been on numerous convoys and mission throughout the area supporting operations in the Global War on Terrorism. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam C. Schnell)