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A three story building next to a mosqe in the Jolan District was leveled in order to prevent insurgents from hiding in the destroyed building to launch attacks against the Multi-National Forces. On December 11, 2004, some of the citizens of Fallujah, Iraq, were allowed to enter the city in working parties to clear up the rubble after the battle to rid the city of insurgents. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL. Theresa M. Medina) (Released)
Buildings in the Jolan District have been destroyed in the battle between the Multi-National Forces and the insurgents. On December 11, 2004, some of the citizens of Fallujah, Iraq, were allowed to enter the city in working parties to clear up the rubble after the battle to rid the city of insurgents. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL. Theresa M. Medina) (Released)
A three story building next to a mosqe in the Jolan District was leveled in order to prevent insurgents from hiding in the destroyed building to launch attacks against the Multi-National Forces. On December 11, 2004, some of the citizens of Fallujah, Iraq, were allowed to enter the city in working parties to clear up the rubble after the battle to rid the city of insurgents. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL. Theresa M. Medina) (Released)
U.S. Marine Corps Marines armed with 5.56 mm M16A4 rifles patrol the streets near a market across from the Jolan Park, The market has being barricaded with concertina wire in order to prevent insurgents from using it as a place to launch attacks against Multi-National Forces. On December 11, 2004, some of the citizens of Fallujah, Iraq, were allowed to enter the city in working parties to clear up the rubble after the battle to rid the city of insurgents. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL. Theresa M. Medina) (Released)
Buildings located in the Jolan District in Falluhjah, Iraq, that have been destroyed in the battle between the Multi-National Forces and the insurgents, on December 11, 2004. U.S. Marine Corps Marines are helping the citizens in the Jolan District in Falluhjah, Iraq, to return to their homes once the streets are cleared and the Multi-National Forces determine the city is safe. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL. Theresa M. Medina) (Released)
A street in the Jolan District in Falluhjah, Iraq, was at one time a market area, but is now covered with piles of debris. On December 11, 2004, the Iraqi Police are helping the Multi-National Forces clear the rubble and prepare for the return of the citizens. Citizens will be able to return to their homes once the streets are cleared and the Multi-National Forces determine the city is safe. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL. Theresa M. Medina) (Released)
This carousel ride at the Jolan Park in Fallujah, Iraq, on December 11, 2004, seems to be one of the few things undamaged after a battle between Multi-National Forces and insurgents destroyed much of the city. Multi-National Forces are currently conducting humanitarian aid missions to help the citizen of Fallujah after a battle with the insurgents destroyed much of the city. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL. Theresa M. Medina) (Released)
Buildings in the Jolan District have been destroyed in the battle between the Multi-National Forces and the insurgents. On December 11, 2004, some of the citizens of Fallujah, Iraq, were allowed to enter the city in working parties to clear up the rubble after the battle to rid the city of insurgents. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL. Theresa M. Medina) (Released)
An Iraqi Police Officer gathers supplies to clear debris from the operations center in the Jolan District in Falluhjah, Iraq, on December 11, 2004. The Iraqi Police are helping the Multi-National Forces clear the rubble and prepare for the return of the citizens. Citizens will be able to return to their homes once the streets are cleared and the Multi-National Forces determine the city is safe. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL. Theresa M. Medina) (Released)
A market across from the Jolan Park has being barricaded with concertina wire in order to prevent insurgents from using it as a place to launch attacks against Multi-National Forces. On December 11, 2004, some of the citizens of Fallujah, Iraq, were allowed to enter the city in working parties to clear up the rubble after the battle to rid the city of insurgents. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL. Theresa M. Medina) (Released)
Summary
The original finding aid described this photograph as:
Base: Fallujah
State: Al Anbar
Country: Iraq (IRQ)
Scene Camera Operator: CPL. Theresa M. Medina, USMC
Release Status: Released to Public
Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
The United States Marine Corps traces its roots to the Continental Marines of the American Revolutionary War, formed by a resolution of the Second Continental Congress on 10 November 1775. That date is celebrated as the Marine Corps's birthday. Throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries, Marine detachments served aboard Navy cruisers, battleships, and aircraft carriers. About 600,000 Americans served in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II, performed a central role in the Pacific War. The Pacific theatre battles saw fierce fighting between Marines and the Imperial Japanese Army. The Battle of Iwo Jima was arguably the most famous Marine engagement of the war with high losses of 26,000 American casualties and 22,000 Japanese. By the end of WWII, the Corps expanded totaling about 485,000 Marines. Nearly 87,000 Marines were casualties during World War II (including nearly 20,000 killed), and 82 were awarded the Medal of Honor. The Korean War saw the Corps expand from 75,000 regulars to a force of 261,000 Marines, mostly reservists. 30,544 Marines were killed or wounded during the war. During Vietnam War Marines evacuated Saigon. Vietnam was the longest war for Marines. By its end, 13,091 had been killed in action, 51,392 had been wounded. Marines participated in the failed 1980 Iran hostage rescue attempt, the invasion of Grenada, the invasion of Panama. On 23 October 1983, the Marine headquarters building in Beirut, Lebanon, was bombed, causing the highest peacetime losses to the Corps in its history. 220 Marines and 21 other service members were killed. Marines liberated Kuwait during the Persian Gulf War, participated in combat operations in Somalia (1992–1995), and took part in the evacuation of American citizens from the US Embassy in Tirana, Albania. Following the attacks on 11 September 2001, Marine Corps, alongside the other military services, has engaged in global operations around the world in support of War on Terror. Marines were among first sent to Afghanistan in November 2001. Since then, Marine battalions and squadrons have been engaging Taliban and Al-Qaeda forces. U.S. Marines also served in the Iraq War.
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