FALLUJAH, Iraq - An M1A1 Abrams tank provides area security while rolling down a street here during a recent operation. M1A1 Abrams tank crewmen from 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division assist ground infantry units provide security and stability throughout western Iraq's Al Anbar province. - FALLUJAH, Iraq - An M1A1 Abrams tank provides area security while rolling down a street here during a recent operation. M1A1 Abrams tank crewmen from 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division assist ground infantry units provide security and stability throughout western Iraq's Al Anbar province.

FALLUJAH, Iraq - Pfc. Andrew Murray, a squad automatic weapon gunner with 1st Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, talks on the radio while providing security alongside the Euphrates River here July 24. The unit is currently working alongside Iraqi Security Forces to conduct security and stability operations throughout Fallujah. - FALLUJAH, Iraq - Pfc. Andrew Murray, a squad automatic weapon gunner with 1st Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, talks on the radio while providing security alongside the Euphrates River here July 24. The unit is currently working alongside Iraqi Security Forces to conduct security and stability operations throughout Fallujah.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (June 27, 2005) – Staff Sgt. John M. Kennedy of Junction City, Ohio, was awarded the Purple Heart medal here, July 25, for wounds received while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (June 27, 2005) – Staff Sgt. John M. Kennedy of Junction City, Ohio, was awarded the Purple Heart medal here, July 25, for wounds received while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (June 27, 2005) – Sergeant Jason M. Simms of Philadelphia, Pa., was awarded the Purple Heart medal here, July 25, for wounds received while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (June 27, 2005) – Sergeant Jason M. Simms of Philadelphia, Pa., was awarded the Purple Heart medal here, July 25, for wounds received while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division.

CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq -- Once a member of the All-Marine Volleyball team, Petty Officer 1st Class Phil Misciagno, leading petty officer for the division surgeon's office here, has had his share of fame in the past 12 and a half years. This leading petty officer is leading the good life so far as he continues to support the Marines during Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED) - CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq -- Once a member of the All-Marine Volleyball team, Petty Officer 1st Class Phil Misciagno, leading petty officer for the division surgeon's office here, has had his share of fame in the past 12 and a half years. This leading petty officer is leading the good life so far as he continues to support the Marines during Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED)

Hit, Al Anbar, Iraq (July 28, 2005)--Commanding officer of Company "1", Col. Mahdi A. Mohammed, a 39-year-old Mosul native speaks with the hospital administrator. (Official USMC Photo by Corporal Ken Melton) - Hit, Al Anbar, Iraq (July 28, 2005)--Commanding officer of Company "1", Col. Mahdi A. Mohammed, a 39-year-old Mosul native speaks with the hospital administrator. (Official USMC Photo by Corporal Ken Melton)

Hit, Al Anbar, Iraq (July 17, 2005)--San Antonio native Lance Cpl. Daniel C. Elborne, a 24-year-old infantryman, with 1st platoon, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines sights in on a potential target.. (Official USMC Photo by Corporal Ken Melton) - Hit, Al Anbar, Iraq (July 17, 2005)--San Antonio native Lance Cpl. Daniel C. Elborne, a 24-year-old infantryman, with 1st platoon, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines sights in on a potential target.. (Official USMC Photo by Corporal Ken Melton)

AR RAMADI Iraq (July 19, 2005) - Sergeant Aaron P. Selby, 3rd Squad leader, 1st Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, uses his radio to communicate with his fellow Marines during a mission in the city here July 19. The 26-year-old from Ft. Thomas, Ky., is a husband a father of two. Nicole, his wife of six years, their three-year-old daughter Amara and two-year-old son Memphis are at home in Oceanside, Calif., while he fights the war on terror halfway around the world. The Selbys will be reunited in October after seven months of separation when 1st Battalion, 5th Marines return to Camp Pendleton, Calif. Photo by: Cpl. Tom Sloan - AR RAMADI Iraq (July 19, 2005) - Sergeant Aaron P. Selby, 3rd Squad leader, 1st Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, uses his radio to communicate with his fellow Marines during a mission in the city here July 19. The 26-year-old from Ft. Thomas, Ky., is a husband a father of two. Nicole, his wife of six years, their three-year-old daughter Amara and two-year-old son Memphis are at home in Oceanside, Calif., while he fights the war on terror halfway around the world. The Selbys will be reunited in October after seven months of separation when 1st Battalion, 5th Marines return to Camp Pendleton, Calif. Photo by: Cpl. Tom Sloan

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