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AL QA'IM, Iraq (July 16, 2005)- Lance Cpl. Benjamin D. Hallstrom, 22, a team leader with 2nd Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-2 writes in his notebook. The Clearwater, Fla., native wants to write a book about his experiences during Operation Iraqi Freedom III. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED) - AL QA'IM, Iraq (July 16, 2005)- Lance Cpl. Benjamin D. Hallstrom, 22, a team leader with 2nd Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-2 writes in his notebook. The Clearwater, Fla., native wants to write a book about his experiences during Operation Iraqi Freedom III. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED)

CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq - Lance Cpl. Chase Delancey is a tactical data network specialist with the 2nd Marine Division, dedicated to being one of a handful of Marines who create, maintain and troubleshoot the network that links the Marines in the combat operations center here to the information highway. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED) - CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq - Lance Cpl. Chase Delancey is a tactical data network specialist with the 2nd Marine Division, dedicated to being one of a handful of Marines who create, maintain and troubleshoot the network that links the Marines in the combat operations center here to the information highway. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED)

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CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq - Sergeant Gary Robison, a 27-year-old Clarksville, Pa. native and sergeant of the guard for the camp's guard force, speaks to his platoon members on the radio during a patrol, July 15. The Camp Lejeune, N.C.-based band, normally accustomed to the business of playing ceremonial military music for changes of command and the Marine Corps birthday ball, changed their focus more than a year ago when they found out they would become headquarters battalion's main defense against insurgent attacks. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED) - CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq - Sergeant Gary Robison, a 27-year-old Clarksville, Pa. native and sergeant of the guard for the camp's guard force, speaks to his platoon members on the radio during a patrol, July 15. The Camp Lejeune, N.C.-based band, normally accustomed to the business of playing ceremonial military music for changes of command and the Marine Corps birthday ball, changed their focus more than a year ago when they found out they would become headquarters battalion's main defense against insurgent attacks. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED)

CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq - Members of the band walk back through the gate after a patrol outside the camp's walls, July 15, looking for insurgent weapons or encampments. The Camp Lejeune, N.C.-based band, normally accustomed to the business of playing ceremonial military music for changes of command and the Marine Corps birthday ball, changed their focus more than a year ago when they found out they would become headquarters battalion's main defense against insurgent attacks. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED) - CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq - Members of the band walk back through the gate after a patrol outside the camp's walls, July 15, looking for insurgent weapons or encampments. The Camp Lejeune, N.C.-based band, normally accustomed to the business of playing ceremonial military music for changes of command and the Marine Corps birthday ball, changed their focus more than a year ago when they found out they would become headquarters battalion's main defense against insurgent attacks. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephen D'Alessio (RELEASED)

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Sgt. Jack Williams, team 5 chief, Detachment 2, 5th Civil Affairs Group, was one of three Marines, who helped set up a weightlifting competition at Camp Fallujah last month. - Sgt. Jack Williams, team 5 chief, Detachment 2, 5th Civil Affairs Group, was one of three Marines, who helped set up a weightlifting competition at Camp Fallujah last month.

CAMP AL QA'IM, Iraq (June 9, 2005)- Lance Cpl. David S. Scraggs, 22, an embark specialist with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-2 is responsible for the mobilization of the battalion. The Knoxville, Tenn., native has experienced the Iraqi culture first hand and discovered the appreciation they have for U.S. forces. Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED) - CAMP AL QA'IM, Iraq (June 9, 2005)- Lance Cpl. David S. Scraggs, 22, an embark specialist with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-2 is responsible for the mobilization of the battalion. The Knoxville, Tenn., native has experienced the Iraqi culture first hand and discovered the appreciation they have for U.S. forces. Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED)

AL UBAYDI, Iraq (April 27, 2005)- Lance Cpl. Christopher F. Tustin, a civil affairs engineer with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-2, hands an Iraqi child his "lucky nickel" during a school assessment here. The Philadelphia native and 2000 Westchester University graduate describes this experience as something he will never forget. Offical U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED) - AL UBAYDI, Iraq (April 27, 2005)- Lance Cpl. Christopher F. Tustin, a civil affairs engineer with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team-2, hands an Iraqi child his "lucky nickel" during a school assessment here. The Philadelphia native and 2000 Westchester University graduate describes this experience as something he will never forget. Offical U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED)

KARBALAH, Iraq- (June 19, 2005) Pfc. Lee W. McPherson (left) and Cpl. Rodney A. Backues (right) check the oil to the engine to their Light Armored Vehicle. The Marines are with 2D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Charlie Company. During Operation Spear, the Marines of 2d Marine Division conduct counter- insurgency operations with Iraqi Security Forces to isolate and neutralize anti-Iraqi forces, to support the continued development of Iraqi Security Forces, and to support Iraqi reconstruction and democratic elections in order to create a secure environment that enables Iraqi self-reliance and self-governance. (Official USMC photo by LCpl. Shane S. Keller) NOT RELEASED - KARBALAH, Iraq- (June 19, 2005) Pfc. Lee W. McPherson (left) and Cpl. Rodney A. Backues (right) check the oil to the engine to their Light Armored Vehicle. The Marines are with 2D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Charlie Company. During Operation Spear, the Marines of 2d Marine Division conduct counter- insurgency operations with Iraqi Security Forces to isolate and neutralize anti-Iraqi forces, to support the continued development of Iraqi Security Forces, and to support Iraqi reconstruction and democratic elections in order to create a secure environment that enables Iraqi self-reliance and self-governance. (Official USMC photo by LCpl. Shane S. Keller) NOT RELEASED