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CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq - The banner for Operation Swashbuckle. The operation, a four-man comedy show presented by Hack and Slash, provided an explosive round of entertainment for more than 100 Marines, sailors and soldiers here serving with the 2nd Marine Division in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. - CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq - The banner for Operation Swashbuckle. The operation, a four-man comedy show presented by Hack and Slash, provided an explosive round of entertainment for more than 100 Marines, sailors and soldiers here serving with the 2nd Marine Division in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Operation Swashbuckle Hacks and Slashes Marines worries, boosts morale

Operation Swashbuckle cut a swath through stress and tension with laughter here March 26. The four-man comedy show, presented by Hack and Slash, provided an explosive round of entertainment for more than 100 Marines, sailors and soldiers here serving with the 2nd Marine Division in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. According to "Slash" Spencer

CAMP FALLUJAH, IRAQ - While patrolling the streets, a platoon with Weapons Company was hit by a vehicle born improvised explosive device. The Marines were safe and protected by the armor of the vehicles when the car exploded. Ensuring everything of importance was taken out of the vehicle, the Marine made all efforts to make sure nothing was left behind. Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Athanasios L. Genos - CAMP FALLUJAH, IRAQ - While patrolling the streets, a platoon with Weapons Company was hit by a vehicle born improvised explosive device. The Marines were safe and protected by the armor of the vehicles when the car exploded. Ensuring everything of importance was taken out of the vehicle, the Marine made all efforts to make sure nothing was left behind. Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Athanasios L. Genos

Gear used in combat saves lives

As the Marine Corps pushes through another year in a combat environment, its protective gear, such as Kevlar helmets, body armor and up-armored vehicles, continues to prove effective in saving Marines lives. The Marines of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 8, have pushed through situations here, which testify to the

Tip Line: effective voice against insurgents

Marines with the 2nd Marine Division are employing the assistance of local Iraqis to crack down on insurgent activity in the Al Anbar Province.Since assuming authority of the province from the 1st Marine Division, they have continued a tip line they created nearly a year ago. The tip line is a phone line providing an anonymous way for Iraqis to

1/5's Bravo goes after blast master

Marines with 1st Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, searched several houses in the western part of the city here March 25.The Marines were looking for a man suspected of being a member of the jihad group Jaysh Mohamed, which means "Mohammed's Army" in English, said 1st Lt. Cole M. Clements, a platoon commander with 1st Platoon,

CAAT prowls Fallujah’s alleyways on the hunt for insurgents

With the last rays of the setting sun shining down upon his face, Pfc. Jerrell Poole stands behind his HMMWV’s gun turret, as his column of Marines and armored vehicles rumbles down a destroyed city back alleyway. The 22-year-old Pollock, La. native smells gasoline and rotting garbage as the patrol combs through an unnamed street, kicking aside

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Joint operation disrupts enemy in Fallujah

As dawn broke over Albu Hatim, anti-Iraqi forces peered out of the windows of their homes and found themselves surrounded by coalition forces. Beginning in the early hours of March 22nd, Marines of 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-1 and Iraqi forces cordoned Albu Hatim and began a two-day offensive. More than 200 Marines

2nd Marine Division: Success on Frontlines

Coalition Forces with the 2d Marine Division have detained a total of 147 suspected insurgents since taking the reins from 1st Marine Division on March 17. Since the transfer of authority, Marines from the Camp Lejeune-based division have worked to bring about peace in the restive Al Anbar Province by detaining individuals actively terrorizing

Kenosha, Wis., native is definition of patriot

Twenty-year-old Cpl. Derek M. Hildman planned to serve his country as a Marine from the time he was a young motivator growing up in his hometown of Kenosha, Wis. It was something he couldn't wait to do. Signing the dotted line at age 17, which requires his parent's signature, the machine gunner with Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment

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3/4 Marines control entrances to Fallujah

Searching citizens in an effort to identify insurgents, Marines of 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, Regimental Combat Team-1 stand guard at the entrances of the camp. The battalion set up four entry control points to monitor the flow of people into Fallujah."The purpose is to keep the city safe by keeping weapons, explosives and enemy forces out," said

2nd MarDiv CG visits 3/2 Marines in Al Anbar ;

The commanding general of 2nd Marine Division visited the Marines of 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment in the Al Anbar province where they are currently engaged in security and stabilization operations.Maj. Gen. Richard A. Huck received a tour of Camp Al Qa'im and Camp Gannon in Husaybah, where Marines of Company I are currently located.The tour

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