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07/12/2007 06:48:56 AM - 07/12/2007 06:48:56 AM

COMBAT OUTPOST RAWAH, IRAQ – The mayor of Rawah, Iraq, Hamed Khalid Abrahim (left) and Capt. Ruben D. Gutierrez (right), commanding officer of Company D, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 2, promote 1st Lt Damon A. Doykos. Doykos wanted the mayor to pin on his new rank to show the Iraqi civilians the bond that exists between the local leaders and the Marines. Official Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Ryan C. Heiser. - COMBAT OUTPOST RAWAH, IRAQ – The mayor of Rawah, Iraq, Hamed Khalid Abrahim (left) and Capt. Ruben D. Gutierrez (right), commanding officer of Company D, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 2, promote 1st Lt Damon A. Doykos. Doykos wanted the mayor to pin on his new rank to show the Iraqi civilians the bond that exists between the local leaders and the Marines. Official Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Ryan C. Heiser.

Lance Cpl. Mark T. Russell, team leader, 2nd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1/3, conducts a contact patrol through Haqlaniyah June 13. During the patrol the Marines spoke with many local nationals asking them tactical questions that could lead any insurgent activities. - Lance Cpl. Mark T. Russell, team leader, 2nd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1/3, conducts a contact patrol through Haqlaniyah June 13. During the patrol the Marines spoke with many local nationals asking them tactical questions that could lead any insurgent activities.

Ramadi, Iraq (July 8, 2007) - Al Anbar's governor Ma'Mun Sami Rashid Speaks to the people present at the Promise to the people convention here. His speech called to all of Iraq to stand up with the security forces and stop the insurgents from terrorizing the people of Iraq. - Ramadi, Iraq (July 8, 2007) - Al Anbar's governor Ma'Mun Sami Rashid Speaks to the people present at the Promise to the people convention here. His speech called to all of Iraq to stand up with the security forces and stop the insurgents from terrorizing the people of Iraq.

Marines and Sailors screen Iraqi civilians before they can become part of the neighborhood watch in Fallujah on 29 June. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, continue to push on with Operation Alljah to provide stability and protection for the citizens of Fallujah. Sectioning the city into precincts, Marines work with the Iraqi Police and Army to set up operational stations where Iraqi civilians come in to receive identification cards, food, reimbursements and a chance to join the neighborhood watch program. - Marines and Sailors screen Iraqi civilians before they can become part of the neighborhood watch in Fallujah on 29 June. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, continue to push on with Operation Alljah to provide stability and protection for the citizens of Fallujah. Sectioning the city into precincts, Marines work with the Iraqi Police and Army to set up operational stations where Iraqi civilians come in to receive identification cards, food, reimbursements and a chance to join the neighborhood watch program.