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CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq -- The Marines of the camp's Ready React Team get together for a debrief after a drill, March 16. The random drills simulate an insurgent infiltration and the Marines react to various situations. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED) - CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq -- The Marines of the camp's Ready React Team get together for a debrief after a drill, March 16. The random drills simulate an insurgent infiltration and the Marines react to various situations. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED)

CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq -- Sergeant Sammie R. Meade, a 21-year-old Manchester, N.H. native and tactical data network specialist with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, connects computer network wires in the combat operations center, March 21. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED) - CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq -- Sergeant Sammie R. Meade, a 21-year-old Manchester, N.H. native and tactical data network specialist with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, connects computer network wires in the combat operations center, March 21. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED)

CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq -- Lance Cpl. Carlos Garza, a 20-year-old Houston, Texas native and administration clerk with Headquarters Battalion, uses a piece of cryptological equipment while learning how to use the Personnel Radio Component 119 (PRK-119) system, March 24. The VHF radio is the Corps' main mode of communication in ground combat operations for Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED) - CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq -- Lance Cpl. Carlos Garza, a 20-year-old Houston, Texas native and administration clerk with Headquarters Battalion, uses a piece of cryptological equipment while learning how to use the Personnel Radio Component 119 (PRK-119) system, March 24. The VHF radio is the Corps' main mode of communication in ground combat operations for Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED)

JORDANIAN BORDER, Iraq -- Lance Corporal Ben Gunderson a 20-year-old Gaylord, Mich. native and motor transportation operator with 2nd Marine Division, Headquarters Battalion, Truck Co., drives his 7-Ton Truck in a 500-mile convoy, March 26. Gunderson is a 2002 Gaylord High School graduate and veteran of two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED) - JORDANIAN BORDER, Iraq -- Lance Corporal Ben Gunderson a 20-year-old Gaylord, Mich. native and motor transportation operator with 2nd Marine Division, Headquarters Battalion, Truck Co., drives his 7-Ton Truck in a 500-mile convoy, March 26. Gunderson is a 2002 Gaylord High School graduate and veteran of two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED)

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CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq -- HN David J. Fleck examines a patient's shoulder, March 30, at Headquarters Battalion Aid Station. Fleck is a 35-year-old corpsman from Norfolk, Va. deployed with the 2nd Marine Division Surgeon's office. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED) - CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq -- HN David J. Fleck examines a patient's shoulder, March 30, at Headquarters Battalion Aid Station. Fleck is a 35-year-old corpsman from Norfolk, Va. deployed with the 2nd Marine Division Surgeon's office. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED)

Corporal Calvin White is a 22-year-old infantryman with the 2nd Marine Division's operations section. The 2001 Oviedo High School graduate is on his first deployment in the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED) - Corporal Calvin White is a 22-year-old infantryman with the 2nd Marine Division's operations section. The 2001 Oviedo High School graduate is on his first deployment in the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED)

CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq -- Corporal Vincent Zanghi, a 21-year-old Stewartstown, Pa. native and motor transportation operator, wipes down the windshield of his Humvee, March 31. The 2001 Kennard-Dale High School graduate rolls out on security convoys nearly on a daily basis. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED) - CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq -- Corporal Vincent Zanghi, a 21-year-old Stewartstown, Pa. native and motor transportation operator, wipes down the windshield of his Humvee, March 31. The 2001 Kennard-Dale High School graduate rolls out on security convoys nearly on a daily basis. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED)

CAMP AL QAIM, Iraq (March 3, 2005)- Petty Officer 3rd Class Aaron Fenstemaker, a religious program specialist and chaplains assistant with 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment joined the Marine Corps in 2000 and switched to the Navy in 2001. The Canton, Ohio, native wanted to help people and thought being an RP was special because of the opportunity to help people get through rough times. Offical U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED) - CAMP AL QAIM, Iraq (March 3, 2005)- Petty Officer 3rd Class Aaron Fenstemaker, a religious program specialist and chaplains assistant with 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment joined the Marine Corps in 2000 and switched to the Navy in 2001. The Canton, Ohio, native wanted to help people and thought being an RP was special because of the opportunity to help people get through rough times. Offical U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED)