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Haditha Dam, Al Anbar, Iraq (May 7, 2005)-- When people come in to make a claim, the must fill out this form which are then translated into english on another form by a translator. - Haditha Dam, Al Anbar, Iraq (May 7, 2005)-- When people come in to make a claim, the must fill out this form which are then translated into english on another form by a translator.

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HADITHAH, Al Anbar, Iraq- This simple board lets Marines with 3/25 know that this where they can get their vehicles upgraded and customized to military perfection. (Official USMC Photo by Corporal Ken Melton) - HADITHAH, Al Anbar, Iraq- This simple board lets Marines with 3/25 know that this where they can get their vehicles upgraded and customized to military perfection. (Official USMC Photo by Corporal Ken Melton)

HUSAYBAH, Iraq (April 23, 2004)- Local Iraqi engineers begin work on a broken water line that helps supply the city and its 100,000 residents with water. The city and Camp Gannon, the Marine base located on the city's edge, were without water for a week.. With the help of a local sheik,Task Force 3/2's Civil Affairs Group organized the water line's repair. Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED) - HUSAYBAH, Iraq (April 23, 2004)- Local Iraqi engineers begin work on a broken water line that helps supply the city and its 100,000 residents with water. The city and Camp Gannon, the Marine base located on the city's edge, were without water for a week.. With the help of a local sheik,Task Force 3/2's Civil Affairs Group organized the water line's repair. Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED)

CAMP BAHARIA, Iraq - Lance Cpl. Daron Rice, hygiene equipment operator with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force and 19-year-old Detroit native, prepares to measure the chlorine level of a recently purified water sample here May 1. Rice and his teammates are responsible for providing several military camps in the area with water by pumping and purifying tens of thousands of gallons everyday from the manmade lake here. - CAMP BAHARIA, Iraq - Lance Cpl. Daron Rice, hygiene equipment operator with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force and 19-year-old Detroit native, prepares to measure the chlorine level of a recently purified water sample here May 1. Rice and his teammates are responsible for providing several military camps in the area with water by pumping and purifying tens of thousands of gallons everyday from the manmade lake here.

CAMP RAMADI, Iraq (May 6, 2005) -Sitting behind the wheel of his 7-ton truck, Lance Cpl. Mathew D. Hawkins, a motor transportation operator with Truck Company, Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, gives the Scout's Honor sign. Hawkins, 21, of Chicago is also an Eagle Scout. The 2003 Crandon High School graduate joined the Cub Scouts at the age of eight and was an active member for nine years during which time he earned 32 merit badges. The Operation Iraqi Freedom II veteran drives in a re-supply convoy and is responsible for keeping 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment's firm bases, Camp Snake Pit and Hurricane Point supplied with fuel. Photo by Cpl. Tom Sloan - CAMP RAMADI, Iraq (May 6, 2005) -Sitting behind the wheel of his 7-ton truck, Lance Cpl. Mathew D. Hawkins, a motor transportation operator with Truck Company, Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, gives the Scout's Honor sign. Hawkins, 21, of Chicago is also an Eagle Scout. The 2003 Crandon High School graduate joined the Cub Scouts at the age of eight and was an active member for nine years during which time he earned 32 merit badges. The Operation Iraqi Freedom II veteran drives in a re-supply convoy and is responsible for keeping 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment's firm bases, Camp Snake Pit and Hurricane Point supplied with fuel. Photo by Cpl. Tom Sloan

AR RAMADI, IRAQ (May 10, 2005) -Major Benjamin B. Busch, team leader of Team 1, Detachment 3, 5th Civil Affairs Group, photographs minor property damaged elements of 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment did to two business in the city here by during a recent cordon and search mission. The 36-year-old from College Park, Md., and his fellow civil affairs Marines conducted a detailed battle site assessment of the two automotive shops so they can compensate the owners for damages incurred. Photo by Cpl. Tom Sloan - AR RAMADI, IRAQ (May 10, 2005) -Major Benjamin B. Busch, team leader of Team 1, Detachment 3, 5th Civil Affairs Group, photographs minor property damaged elements of 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment did to two business in the city here by during a recent cordon and search mission. The 36-year-old from College Park, Md., and his fellow civil affairs Marines conducted a detailed battle site assessment of the two automotive shops so they can compensate the owners for damages incurred. Photo by Cpl. Tom Sloan

Marines from 2d Amphibian Assault Battalion gathered together in the base chapel today to mourn the loss of five Marines killed during their recent deployment. Protective vests, boots and dog tags were arranged on the chapel stage to symbolize the fallen warriors. - Marines from 2d Amphibian Assault Battalion gathered together in the base chapel today to mourn the loss of five Marines killed during their recent deployment. Protective vests, boots and dog tags were arranged on the chapel stage to symbolize the fallen warriors.