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SGT. Jamie B. Pugh, Conbat Logistics Battalion 6 Transport Support Conpany Platoon SGT. speaks with his supervisor about the functionality of the 644 E Tram in the Maintenance lot on March 6, 2007. Conbat Logistics Battalion 6 is deployed within the Anbar province in order to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of rule of law through democratic government reforms and continue the development of a market based econony centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Michael J. O'Brien) (Released)
SGT. Jamie B. Pugh, Conbat Logistics Battalion 6 Transport Support Conpany Platoon SGT. performs an operational check on the Water Pump of a MK 484 in the Maintenance lot on March 6, 2007. Conbat Logistics Battalion 6 is deployed within the Anbar province in order to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of rule of law through democratic government reforms and continue the development of a market based econony centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Michael J. O'Brien) (Released)
SGT. Jamie B. Pugh, Conbat Logistics Battalion 6 Transport Support Conpany Platoon SGT. performs an operational check on a 644 E Tram in the Maintenance lot on March 6, 2007. Conbat Logistics Battalion 6 is deployed within the Anbar province in order to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of rule of law through democratic government reforms and continue the development of a market based econony centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Michael J. O'Brien) (Released)
SGT. Jamie B. Pugh, Conbat Logistics Battalion 6 Transport Support Conpany Platoon SGT. tightens the screws on the wheels of a 644 E Tram during an operational check inside the Maintenance lot on March 6, 2007. Conbat Logistics Battalion 6 is deployed within the Anbar province in order to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of rule of law through democratic government reforms and continue the development of a market based econony centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Michael J. O'Brien) (Released)
SGT. Jamie B. Pugh, Conbat Logistics Battalion 6 Transport Support Conpany Platoon SGT., screws in a cover onto a 644 E Tram, so that it can be properly moved into a parking spot in the Maintenance lot on March 6, 2007. Conbat Logistics Battalion 6 is deployed within the Anbar province in order to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of rule of law through democratic government reforms and continue the development of a market based econony centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Michael J. O'Brien) (Released)
SGT. Jamie B. Pugh, Conbat Logistics Battalion 6 Transport Support Conpany Platoon SGT., screws in a cover onto a 644 E Tram, during an operational check in the Maintenance lot on March 6, 2007. Conbat Logistics Battalion 6 is deployed within the Anbar province in order to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of rule of law through democratic government reforms and continue the development of a market based econony centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Michael J. O'Brien) (Released)
SGT. Jamie B. Pugh, Conbat Logistics Battalion 6 Transport Support Conpany Platoon SGT., signals Lance CPL. Frank Herrera, Conbat Logistics Battalion 6 Heavy Equipment Operator, to bring the 644 E Tram forward during an operational check on the Tram, in the Maintenance lot on March 6, 2007. Conbat Logistics Battalion 6 is deployed within the Anbar province in order to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of rule of law through democratic government reforms and continue the development of a market based econony centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Michael J. O'Brien) (Released)
Lance CPL. Frank Herrera, Conbat Logistics Battalion 6 Heavy Equipment Operator, backs up a 644 E Tram into a parking space inside the Maintenance lot on March 6, 2007. Conbat Logistics Battalion 6 is deployed within the Anbar province in order to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of rule of law through democratic government reforms and continue the development of a market based econony centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Michael J. O'Brien) (Released)
The Platoon SGT.s for Combat Logistics Battalion and 2, lower their guidons during the playing of the Marine Corps Hymn during the Transfer of Authority Ceremony, in which Combat Logistics Battalion is turning over command to Combat Logistics Battalion 2 on March 8, 2007. Combat Logistics Battalion 2 is deployed within the Anbar province in order to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of rule of law through democratic government reforms and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Michael J. O'Brien) (Released)
SGT. Jamie B. Pugh, Conbat Logistics Battalion 6 Transport Support Conpany Platoon SGT. performs an operational check on a 644 E Tram with his supervisor watching, in the Maintenance lot on March 6, 2007. Conbat Logistics Battalion 6 is deployed within the Anbar province in order to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of rule of law through democratic government reforms and continue the development of a market based econony centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Michael J. O'Brien) (Released)
Summary
The original finding aid described this photograph as:
Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM
Base: Camp Taqaddum
State: Al Anbar
Country: Iraq (IRQ)
Scene Major Command Shown: CLB-6
Scene Camera Operator: CPL Michael J. O'Brien, 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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