U.S. Marines with Bravo and Charlie Company, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Bravo and Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, conduct rocket range outside of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 31, 2014. The Marines used the range to kee... More
An Iraqi boy poses for the camera with his new soccer
An Iraqi boy poses for the camera with his new soccer ball during a tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Goulart, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Goulart, a rifleman with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, interacts with local chidren during a security patrol outside of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afg... More
U.S. Marines with Scout Sniper platoon, Headquarters
U.S. Marines with Scout Sniper platoon, Headquarters and Support Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, conduct a range aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 19, 2014. The Marines ... More
Iraqi children pick up trash outside the Mulaab Soccer
Iraqi children pick up trash outside the Mulaab Soccer Stadium before a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th ... More
Iraqi children line up to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium
Iraqi children line up to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) from 1st Battalion, 9th ... More
Nawa District Governor Haji Abdul Manaf, speaks to
Nawa District Governor Haji Abdul Manaf, speaks to the audience during a transfer of authority ceremony here, Dec. 18. The ceremony marks the 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, nicknamed the “Walking Dead,” of... More
U.S. Marine Sergeant Maj. Reginald Robinson, Task Force
U.S. Marine Sergeant Maj. Reginald Robinson, Task Force Belleau Wood Sergeant Maj. provides security during a patrol outside of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 4, 2014. The Marines patrol... More
An Iraqi kicks the ball into the goal during practice
An Iraqi kicks the ball into the goal during practice before a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with... More
An Iraqi boy drinks a bottle of water during a soccer
An Iraqi boy drinks a bottle of water during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalio... More
George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps'
George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps' 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), hands out candy to children during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Rama... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Christopher Leonard, a squad leader
U.S. Marine Sgt. Christopher Leonard, a squad leader with Bravo Company,1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, checks his radio during a security patrol outside of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, ... More
SSgt. Harold Rivera, Kansas City, Kan., 1st Battalion
SSgt. Harold Rivera, Kansas City, Kan., 1st Battalion 9th Marine Regiment, is an active duty Marine who joined exercise Javelin Thrust as a member of an Embedded Training Team July 9, 2012. Javelin Thrust is an... More
An Iraqi man hands off his cell phone before walking
An Iraqi man hands off his cell phone before walking through a metal detector at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium where a soccer tournament is being held in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The Soccer Tournament is spons... More
An Iraqi policeman directs an Iraqi to the soccer tournament
An Iraqi policeman directs an Iraqi to the soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) from 1st Battalion, 9th ... More
Iraqi policemen play against each other during a soccer
Iraqi policemen play against each other during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battal... More
An Iraqi policeman directs a crowd of children to back
An Iraqi policeman directs a crowd of children to back up while they wait to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored b... More
U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 9th
U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment conduct a security patrol outside of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 14, 2014. The Marines spoke with locals to build co... More
The Mulaab Soccer Stadium where a soccer tournament
The Mulaab Soccer Stadium where a soccer tournament is being held in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimenta... More
Iraqi police play against each other during a soccer
Iraqi police play against each other during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion... More
U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 9th
U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment conduct a security patrol outside of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 14, 2014. The Marines spoke with locals to build co... More
Lt. Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, the Multi-National Corps-Iraq
Lt. Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, the Multi-National Corps-Iraq commander, shakes hands with Cpl. Philip R. Jedras, an amphibious assault vehicle crewman, during a recent visit to Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 21, 2008. Durin... More
U.S. Marines with Scout Sniper platoon, Headquarters
U.S. Marines with Scout Sniper platoon, Headquarters and Support Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, conduct a range aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 19, 2014. The Marines ... More
An Iraqi boy gives the peace symbol while waiting in
An Iraqi boy gives the peace symbol while waiting in line to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Benjamin Swain, front, a corpsman
Petty Officer 3rd Class Benjamin Swain, front, a corpsman with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, and Maj. Jeffrey McCormack, the operations officer for 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, g... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Jacob Niederer, a squad leader with
U.S. Marine Sgt. Jacob Niederer, a squad leader with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, conduct a security patrol outside of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2014. The M... More
U.S. Marines with Bravo and Charlie Company, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Bravo and Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, conduct rocket range outside of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 31, 2014. The Marines used the range to kee... More
A referee watches over the game during a soccer tournament
A referee watches over the game during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq , Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th M... More
Iraqis watch the game during a soccer tournament at
Iraqis watch the game during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9... More
Iraqi children surround George, an interpreter from
Iraqi children surround George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps' 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, ... More
A team bracket to keep track of teams for a soccer
A team bracket to keep track of teams for a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, ... More
An Afghan man sits in his store in a bazaar outside
An Afghan man sits in his store in a bazaar outside of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 14, 2014. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Eric S. Wilterdink/Released)
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Goulart, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Goulart, a rifleman with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, provides security during a patrol outside of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zachary Shook, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zachary Shook, a rifleman with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, provides security during a patrol outside of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 20... More
An Iraqi policeman directs a vehicle where to park
An Iraqi policeman directs a vehicle where to park at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium before a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with... More
Children crowd around an Iraqi police truck while policemen
Children crowd around an Iraqi police truck while policemen hand out flags and soccer balls during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is s... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Benjamin Swain, front, a corpsman
Petty Officer 3rd Class Benjamin Swain, front, a corpsman with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, and Maj. Jeffrey McCormack, the operations officer for 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, l... More
U.S. Marines with Bravo and Charlie Company, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Bravo and Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, conduct rocket range outside of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 31, 2014. The Marines used the range to kee... More
Iraqi policemen and a referee assist an injured player
Iraqi policemen and a referee assist an injured player during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) ... More
Iraqi children reach out while George, an interpreter
Iraqi children reach out while George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps' 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), hands out candy during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soc... More
An Iraqi policeman directs an Iraqi to the soccer tournament
An Iraqi policeman directs an Iraqi to the soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th ... More
Iraqi police run drills prior to a game during a soccer
Iraqi police run drills prior to a game during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battal... More
Iraqi police play against each other during a soccer
Iraqi police play against each other during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion... More
Iraqis stretch out before a soccer tournament at the
Iraqis stretch out before a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), R... More
Iraqi policemen play against each other during a soccer
Iraqi policemen play against each other during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battal... More
Iraqis watch the game during a soccer tournament at
Iraqis watch the game during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) from 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9... More
Iraqis sit on the field prior to a game during a soccer
Iraqis sit on the field prior to a game during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battal... More
U.S. Marines with Bravo and Charlie Company, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Bravo and Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, conduct rocket range outside of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 31, 2014. The Marines used the range to kee... More
U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 9th
U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment conduct a security patrol outside of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 14, 2014. The Marines spoke with locals to build co... More
U.S. Marines with Scout Sniper platoon, Headquarters
U.S. Marines with Scout Sniper platoon, Headquarters and Support Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, conduct a range aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 19, 2014. The Marines ... More
An Iraqi man walks through a metal detector at the
An Iraqi man walks through a metal detector at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium where a soccer tournament is being held in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) w... More
Iraqi teenagers play against each other during a soccer
Iraqi teenagers play against each other during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion... More
U.S. Marines with Scout Sniper platoon, Headquarters
U.S. Marines with Scout Sniper platoon, Headquarters and Support Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, conduct a range aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 19, 2014. The Marines ... More
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company,1st Battalion, 9th
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company,1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, walk down a hill during a security patrol outside of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 4, 2014. The Marines patroled thro... More
U.S. Marines with Bravo and Charlie Company, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Bravo and Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, conduct rocket range outside of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 31, 2014. The Marines used the range to kee... More
Iraqi children line up to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium
Iraqi children line up to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) from 1st Battalion, 9th ... More
Iraqi police chiefs wave as they enter the Mulaab Soccer
Iraqi police chiefs wave as they enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalio... More
Iraqis play against each other during a soccer tournament
Iraqis play against each other during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th Mar... More
A referee examines an injured player during a soccer
A referee examines an injured player during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion... More
An Iraqi policemen kicks a ball during a soccer tournament
An Iraqi policemen kicks a ball during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th... More
George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps'
George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps' 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), helps an Iraqi girl try on new shoes given to her by U.S. Army Soldiers (not shown) with 30... More
Iraqi girls walk together on the track during a soccer
Iraqi girls walk together on the track during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion,... More
Iraqi children line up to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium
Iraqi children line up to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th ... More
An Iraqi boy makes a funny face for the camera before
An Iraqi boy makes a funny face for the camera before a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The sSoccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st B... More
U.S. Marines with Bravo and Charlie Company, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Bravo and Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, conduct rocket range outside of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 31, 2014. The Marines used the range to kee... More
Iraqis stretch out before a soccer tournament at the
Iraqis stretch out before a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), R... More
Iraqi children look in from outside a gate during a
Iraqi children look in from outside a gate during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battal... More
An Iraqi boy walks with his sister on the track during
An Iraqi boy walks with his sister on the track during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st B... More
An Iraqi man holds his son up while they watch the
An Iraqi man holds his son up while they watch the game during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) wi... More
U.S. Navy Corpsman HM 3 Tian Zhou and Marines with
U.S. Navy Corpsman HM 3 Tian Zhou and Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, conduct a security patrol outside of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 4, 2014. The Mar... More
An Iraqi man walks up to a metal detector before entering
An Iraqi man walks up to a metal detector before entering the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) f... More
Iraqi children line up outside the Mulaab Soccer Stadium
Iraqi children line up outside the Mulaab Soccer Stadium before a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine... More
An Iraqi policeman stands in front of the goal during
An Iraqi policeman stands in front of the goal during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st... More
An Iraqi policeman kicks a ball during a soccer tournament
An Iraqi policeman kicks a ball during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th... More
An Iraqi girl holds a box of shoes given to her by
An Iraqi girl holds a box of shoes given to her by George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps' 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab... More
Iraqi teenagers sit on the sidelines and watch the
Iraqi teenagers sit on the sidelines and watch the game during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) wi... More
1/9 Rocket Range, US Army in Afghanistan photo
U.S. Marines with Bravo and Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, conduct rocket range outside of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 31, 2014. The Department of Defense has rem... More
Iraqi men line up to be searched before entering the
Iraqi men line up to be searched before entering the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st B... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Matthew Morrissey, 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Matthew Morrissey, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. William Fry, 2/6 sergeant major, uncase the battalion colors as they assumed command here, Dec. 18. T... More
An Iraqi boy poses for the camera while waiting to
An Iraqi boy poses for the camera while waiting to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown)... More
An Iraqi man is searched by an Iraqi policeman before
An Iraqi man is searched by an Iraqi policeman before entering the Mulaab Soccer Stadium for a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The Soccer Tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) w... More
Iraqi children wait in line to enter the Mulaab Soccer
Iraqi children wait in line to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion,... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Goulart, a rifleman,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Goulart, a rifleman, and Sgt. Jacob Niederer, a squad leader with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, conducts a security patrol outside of Camp Leatherneck, Helmand... More
An Iraqi man walks through a metal detector before
An Iraqi man walks through a metal detector before entering the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown)... More
U.S. Marines with Scout Sniper platoon, Headquarters
U.S. Marines with Scout Sniper platoon, Headquarters and Support Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, conduct a range aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 19, 2014. The Marines ... More
Iraqi policemen line up children waiting to enter the
Iraqi policemen line up children waiting to enter the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1... More
Cpl. Earen B. Dunham, combat engineer with 2nd Combat
Cpl. Earen B. Dunham, combat engineer with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, scans the area with a metal detector in search of a possible weapons cache... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brett A. Bourne, battalion
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brett A. Bourne, battalion commander, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), and Iraqi police chiefs watch the game during a soccer tournament at the Mula... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. William A. McFarland, forward
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. William A. McFarland, forward air controller, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), plays soccer with an Iraqi before a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Socc... More
An Iraqi policeman celebrates after scoring a goal
An Iraqi policeman celebrates after scoring a goal during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with... More
Iraqis play against each other during a soccer tournament
Iraqis play against each other during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion, 9th Mar... More
Iraqis watch the game while children look over the
Iraqis watch the game while children look over the wall in the seating area during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The Soccer Tournament is sponsored by U.S. Ma... More
Iraqi men walk up to the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch
Iraqi men walk up to the Mulaab Soccer Stadium to watch a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) from 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9),... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tyler Zagurski, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tyler Zagurski, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Patrick Tracy, 1/9 sergeant major, case the battalion colors during a transfer of authority ceremo... More
U.S. Marine Col. Roger B. Turner, Regimental Combat
U.S. Marine Col. Roger B. Turner, Regimental Combat Team 5 commanding officer, speaks to the audience during a transfer of authority ceremony here, Dec. 18. The ceremony marks the 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regi... More
A U.S. Marine from 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9),
A U.S. Marine from 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), pats a child on the head outside the Mulaab Soccer Stadium during a soccer tournament in Ramadi, Iraq, Aug. 14, 2008. The ... More
An Iraqi boy looks at the camera while Iraqi police
An Iraqi boy looks at the camera while Iraqi police sit on the sidelines during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Ma... More
A referee examines an injured player during a soccer
A referee examines an injured player during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Ramadi, Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2008. The soccer tournament is sponsored by U.S. Marines (not shown) with 1st Battalion... More
George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps'
George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps' 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), hands out candy to children during a soccer tournament at the Mulaab Soccer Stadium in Rama... More
George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps'
George, an interpreter from the U.S. Marine Corps' 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1), holds an Iraqi girl while she tries on new shoes given to her by a U.S. Army Soldier with 3... More